Flights
Flybe boosts Southampton to Bergerac service
Due to unprecedented demand, Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is adding extra flights to its Southampton to Bergerac route giving southern travellers even more options for getaways to the south of France.
Gulf Air launches state-of-the-art internet booking engine
In its progressive efforts to provide customers an enhanced travel experience Gulf Air has launched a new state-of-the-art Internet Booking Engine (IBE).
Gulf Air inaugurates new lounge at Dubai
In its ongoing initiatives to provide enhanced travel experience to its customers, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, inaugurated its fully renovated lounge at Dubai International airport this week.
Gulf Air to launch non-stop flights to China
Gulf Air, the national carrier for Bahrain, will introduce non-stop Shanghai service as part of the airline's growth strategy. The four times a week service will commence on 16th June 2008 and operate from Bahrain to take advantage of two-way connectivity to many Gulf and major Middle East markets.
Food and Fun Festival – A smorgasbord of delights
The most juicy Food & Fun festival ever is taking place in Reykjavík, Iceland from February 20th to the 25th. A star studded roundup of chefs from around the globe will prepare mouth-watering delicacies from fresh, local ingredients at fifteen of the best restaurants in the city.
Mediterranean cuisine for Lufthansa passengers
The legendary five-star "Hotel Elephant" on Weimar's market square is just a stone's throw away from the historic Anna Amalia Library, which was recently reopened. Since 2000, starstudded Italian chef Marcello Fabbri has been Directeur de Cuisine at the hotel's own gourmet restaurant, treating guests to outstanding culinary experiences.
Ryanair announce leap year flight giveaway
Ryanair is hosting a massive leap year flight* giveaway on Friday February 29th between 12 & 2pm at the Williamson Square Fountain, Liverpool and at Bournemouth University, Student Bar.
TAP receives positive response to Belo Horizonte route
On February 15 TAP surpassed 20 thousand bookings on flights between Lisbon and Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais State, Brazil, confirming strong positive market response to the air transport company’s latest investment.
TAP awarded by Geneva Airport
TAP has been awarded by Geneva International Airport in Switzerland for the second consecutive year for having registered annual growth of more than five percent in the total number of passengers it transported at the airport in 2007.
United Airlines brings good fortune to Visa cardholders
United Airlines, Official Airline Sponsor of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, and Visa, Worldwide Partner Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, are offering customers a chance to see for themselves what the Chinese have known for centuries – the number eight represents good fortune.
A Heavenly experience in the sky
Westin Hotels & Resorts and United Airlines jointly announced a partnership this week that will treat all first and business class customers who fly United’s p.s. service to a new level of comfort with Westin’s Heavenly Bed products.
Avianca offer new way to San Jose
Avianca of Colombia have announced a new direct service between Bogota and -San Jose in Costa Rica. The flights will operate on four days each week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Virgin Atlantic offers bags of fun this Easter
Virgin Atlantic is offering its passengers a great incentive to get their holidays off to the best start this Easter. Between the 1 March and 30 April this year all passengers travelling from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester Airports who check in online will receive £6 off a £30 spend onboard with Retail Therapy, Virgin Atlantic’s onboard shopping range.
Korean Air eyes Central Asia
Korean Air is reaching into the Central Asia region through a cooperative relationship with Uzbekistan Airways. The two companies intend to jointly participate in the construction of an international logistics center at Navoi International Airport, seek Uzbekistan Airways’ Associate membership in SkyTeam, and support increase in the air travel capacity between Korea and Uzbekistan.
Richard Branson calls for more capacity at Heathrow
Multi-national businesses are likely to move their headquarters away from London if a third runway isn’t given the go-ahead, according to Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic. The consultation by the government – called “Adding Capacity at Heathrow Airport” – closes this Wednesday.