Flights
EL AL wins Cellars in the Sky award
EL AL, the national carrier of Israel, has been named as the winner of ‘Best First Class White Wine’ in the Cellars in the Sky 2007 wine awards, with its Blanc du Castel, Jerusalem Haut Judée, Chardonnay 2005.
Korean Air to expand premium service
Korean Air, the flagship carrier of South Korea, today announced its 2007 fourth quarter results for the three months ended December 31, 2007. Operating revenue increased by 8.9% to 2,302 billion Korean won as compared to 2,115 billion Korean won for the same period last year.
Austrian named As ‘Eco-Profit’ company
Since 2005 Austrian has participated in the ‘EcoBusinessPlan’ initiative of the City of Vienna, as a result of the far reaching environmental strategies implemented it has been named an ‘Ecoprofit’ company.
Cheapflights.co.uk sets the scene for T5 liftoff
Terminal 5 is not just about catching an aeroplane. Heathrow’s new airline hub, which opens in March, promises the ultimate shopping and flying experience. The complex – which covers an area the size of 50 football pitches – will be jam packed with some of the best restaurants and retail outlets in Europe.
Lufthansa's champagne voted “Best First Class” fizz
One of the champagnes served on board by Lufthansa has been voted the best in the world in the “Business Traveller“ Cellars in the Sky Awards 2007.
An appetising starter for Emirates in 2008
Emirates, the global airline flying to six continents, has started the year on a sweet note with the ‘The Most Creative Business Cabin Food & Beverage of the Year’ award from M.I.C.E Travel, China.
Air Astana reports record growth in 2007
Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, achieved record growth during 2007, with available seat kilometers up by 42% to 6.5 billion compared to 2006. Passengers carried increased by 46% to 2.13 million, with associated revenue up by 48% for the year.
Delta invites BusinessElite customers to relax
There’s nothing like stretching out in a full-flat bed, complete with comfy duvet and full-size pillow at 30,000 feet. Delta Air Lines today in London unveiled a new full-flat seat that will become the standard in its BusinessElite class on Boeing 767-400 full-flat bed international flights served with Boeing 767-400 aircraft beginning next spring.
Gulf Air takes off with additional capacity to India
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been granted additional capacity to India following highly successful bilateral agreement between top aviation officials of Bahrain and India.
Ryanair accepts French court decision in Sarkozy case
Ryanair, France’s largest low fares airline, today confirmed that it would accept today’s decision of the French Court, which ordered Ryanair to pay damages of €1 to President Nicolas Sarkozy and €60,000 to his new wife Ms Carla Bruni.
United Airlines announces new checked bag policy
As part of its continuing effort to offer customers choice, flexibility, and low fares, United is announcing a new, simplified checked bag policy for customers who purchase nonrefundable domestic economy tickets. United’s new checked bag policy is available at united.com/baggage.
Travel at your leisure with United Airlines
United Airlines this week announced it will start flying to two new destinations in Canada – Quebec City and Victoria , B.C. – and will begin service to Helena and Kalispell on June 5. United will also add service between Los Angeles and Tulsa.
Virgin Atlantic is back for Quantum Of Solace
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced it will be a global partner for the 22nd Bond movie due out later this year. Produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for EON Productions and directed by Marc Forster, Quantum of Solace is scheduled to be released on 7 November.
Austrian opens up sixth destination in Romania
From 21 April 2008, Austrian will incorporate a service to the destination of Baia Mare into its schedule for the first time, and launch flights to the northern Romanian city three times a week.
Virgin Atlantic offers loveable fares this Valentine’s
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced that love is in the air this Valentine’s Day with a four day seat sale this weekend for Economy and Premium Economy tickets to selected destinations in the US for February and March.