Flights
Virgin Atlantic reassures Christmas passengers over industrial action
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today said that some union members belonging to Virgin Atlantic’s cabin crew are being balloted on possible industrial action. The move follows the recent rejection of the two-year pay deal, which amounts to an increase of around 8.3%* to basic pay.
Best airport parking for TV crews
It doesn’t have to be a long way down to the airport terminal for TV crews, as Darin Frow, Club Chairman for the Mitsubishi Lancer Register discovered when he booked with Meteor meet and greet parking at Heathrow airport with his Shogun, the support vehicle for the first trip Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman did in the BBC documentary ‘Long Way Round’.
Thomsonfly launches low-fare flights to Tel Aviv
Low-fares airline Thomsonfly is launching new services to Tel Aviv this winter, with departures starting on 1 November 2007. Thomsonfly is the first low-fares airline to launch flights to Israel. Flights will operate three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays out of both London Luton and Manchester airports.
Virgin Atlantic announces a first for inflight entertainment
Passengers flying on Virgin Atlantic will be able to watch the fastest growing TV show on the web, KateModern. In a unique move, the airline has teamed up with the programme’s creators to showcase this hugely popular series from the beginning of December.
Iceland Express increases flights
Iceland Express has today announced that it will add extra flights on the London Stansted to Kefalavik route, starting on 26 February 2008. From that date this dynamic, young airline will operate 11 flights per week on this route, an increase of two flights a week on the summer programme.
Oman Air launches Muscat - London route
Oman, the hippest destination in the Middle East is now more accessible with direct daily flights from the UK with Oman Air. The first direct flights from Muscat, Oman will touch down at London Gatwick from 26 November 2007.
Stelios leads the way in making travel easy4men
Frequent flyers can leave the bulky toilet bag at home and travel light thanks to the innovative easy4men travel pack from serial entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-ioannou.
Happy hour with Aer Arann
Aer Arann, one of Europe’s fastest growing regional airlines, is introducing ‘Happy Hour’ fares to its website to encourage travellers from the United Kingdom to visit the ‘real’ Ireland.
Flight Centre celebrates 25 years
High street travel retailer Flight Centre celebrates its 25th anniversary this week and kicks off the birthday celebrations with a three-week long promotional party (Flightcentre.co.uk/promotions/25thbirthdaysale).
bmibaby announces new routes for summer ‘08
bmibaby the award winning airline with tiny fares, yesterday launched stage two of its summer 2008 schedule from Birmingham International, Cardiff International, East Midlands and Manchester Airports.
easyJet’s Liverpool to Jersey seats go on sale
Further to the announcement of another exciting new route with easyJet to Jersey last week, the airline has announced that seats are now ready for immediate booking for the summer schedule 2008. The daily service will commence on 31 March 2008 and will offer fares from just £21.99 one way including tax.
easyJet announces new Newcastle to Murcia route
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, announced today it would introduce a new route from Newcastle to the Spanish city of Murcia this spring. The new three times weekly service will commence on 17 May 2008, and seats are available now from just £23.99 one way including tax.
easyJet announces new Gatwick to Thessaloniki route
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, today announced it will introduce a new route from London Gatwick to the Greek city of Thessaloniki this spring. The new three times weekly service will commence on 30 January 2008. Seats are available now for travel until the end of the winter schedule, 28 March 2008.
Ryanair delivers record numbers of visitors to Ireland
Ryanair has issued 2007 traffic statistics for its Irish routes, which show that Ryanair will carry a record 13 million passengers to / from 7 Irish airports in 2007.
Christmas comes early for Belfast with Ryanair
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, has brought Christmas early to Belfast by releasing 100,000 seats for just £5 including taxes and charges.