Flights
SAS to commence trans-Atlantic green flights
SAS Scandinavian Airlines today concluded Europe's first commercial trans-Atlantic green approach trial, which is designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. SK904, an Airbus A330, from New York's Newark airport arrived early this morning at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, following a successful Continuous Descent Approach (CDA).
Meteor Meet & Greet Parking celebrates ski season
Meteor meet and greet parking has reported a record number of bookings for the pre-Christmas period, thanks to Europe’s ski slopes opening early this year. A major snow storm, which came in across the eastern Alps last month left well over a metre of snow in some parts of Austria causing resorts such as Kitzbuhel, 760m (2493ft), to open its lifts six weeks early, followed by resorts across Switzerland, Italy and France.
SkyTeam named 2007 Best Airline Alliance
Today SkyTeam was officially named the Best Airline Alliance Program by Business Traveler magazine’s “2007 Readers’ Choice Best in Business Travel Survey.” Business Traveler readers recognized SkyTeam for the alliance’s reliability, high-quality service and extensive network.
Air France invites Alitalia to join SkyTeam
Today Air France-KLM is sending a non-binding letter of interest to Alitalia, which will be submitted to the Italian carrier’s Board of Directors.
bmi to start direct daily service to Cologne
bmi regional, officially the UK’s most punctual airline, is to launch a new route between East Midlands Airport and Cologne Bonn. Starting 11 February 2008, the direct six-times a week service will provide the quickest link between the Midlands and Germany, and fills the gap left by the withdrawal of easyJet from the route.
Escape Christmas madness with easyJet
Leave the Christmas shopping behind for a few days or just simply treat yourself in January after the festive fun. Whatever your reason for needing a break, easyJetHolidays can help you jet off with a fantastic ‘Deals of the Week’.
Emirates unveils world class sports facility
The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens and the game of rugby in the region will be lifted to a whole new level after plans for Dubai's newest sporting and social facility were unveiled by Emirates Airline last month.
Free Houston stays with Emirates’ tickets
When Emirates launches services to Houston, Texas - its second destination in the United States on 3rd December 2007, customers in all three classes of travel can avail a fabulous free hotel stay offer that lasts till 28th February 2008.
Emirates touches down in Houston
Emirates, the Dubai-based, award-winning international airline, touched down on 3rd December at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, marking the beginning of a long-anticipated service.
Emirates ties up German investment for new Boeings
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has raised US$297 million for the financing of two Boeing aircraft in an innovative German Operating lease structure arranged by Doric Asset Finance & Verwaltungs GmbH.
Emirates hosts gala celebrating Houston arrival
Country music legend Kenny Rogers, best-known for his number one hit, “The Gambler," sang for an audience celebrating the beginning of Emirates' second American gateway, Houston, last Tuesday night.
Save thousands this Christmas and jet away with Monarch
Award-winning low fares airline flyMonarch.com has increased services on a number of its routes from Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester to popular sunshine destinations this Christmas and New Year meaning you can get away for even less this festive period.
Get your skates on for Ryanair’s Christmas vouchers
Low fares airline Ryanair has called on Christmas shoppers to beat the rush by ordering Ryanair’s Christmas gift vouchers. Buying the vouchers couldn’t be easier as they can be purchased from the comfort of your home on Ryanair.com from as little as £20/€25.
Two day madness at Ryanair
Ryanair is today giving away 250,000 seats for £2/€2 (including taxes and charges) for travel during the last three weeks in January.
Ryanair reports satisfied customers
Ryanair has welcomed today’s European Consumer Centre survey showing just over 600 complaints from over 60 million passengers who fly with Irish airlines annually. Less than 10 complaints are made for every 1 million passengers carried by Ryanair.