Flights
Lufthansa launches flights to Newark
With the start of the winter timetable, Lufthansa has launched a new flight that will land at Newark, only ten kilometres from the Big Apple, at 11.20 hrs local time. Until 31 March 2008, passengers travelling on this flight can also book a free helicopter or limousine service from the airport to Manhattan.
Lufthansa to launch new Billund service
To mark the 50th anniversary of its first flight to Denmark, Lufthansa has important news for its Scandinavian neighbour. From the end of March 2008, western Denmark will be linked to the airline’s worldwide route network with a service that will be operated for the first time by Lufthansa itself. Flights will connect Billund Airport in Central Jutland to Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub three times a day.
Lufthansa to launch Frankfurt to Bristol route
More good news for fans of the British Isles who get even more possibilities to cross the Channel. Next year, Lufthansa is launching a thrice-daily service to Bristol in South West England from Frankfurt, its major hub. "Bristol and its environs are one of the most important economic regions in the UK," says Dr. Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht, Head of Hub Management at Frankfurt.
SWISS House opens in Dar es Salaam
A new SWISS House has opened in the SOS Children’s Village in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The house’s construction was funded by the generous donations of SWISS passengers during 2005. SWISS has been supporting the SOS Children’s Villages international charity for disadvantaged children for some time now through its “Your small change can make a big change” campaign to collect loose foreign currency aboard its flights.
TAP increases flights to Brasilia
Flights to Brasilia, started by TAP recently in July, are to be increased from five to six times a week from this coming February 12. This decision by the Company is the result of the enormous demand this destination has registered primarily from international markets.
Bon Appétit with Delta Airlines
Delta Air Lines has introduced new signature entrees from celebrity chef Todd English on EATS, the airline’s food for purchase menu, for customers traveling in Coach Class on nearly all flights within the United States of at least 2,000 miles or four hours.
Aer Arann extends Christmas seat sale
Aer Arann have announced an extension on their Christmas Shopping seat sale campaign with fares from just €25* one-way to many great shopping cities across the UK including London, Cardiff, Manchester and Newcastle.
Shop till you drop with Aer Arann
With only 52 days until Christmas it is time to get in to gear for Christmas shopping and Aer Arann, one of Europe’s fastest growing regional airlines is here to help. No need to fight your way down Oxford Street this year, there are bargains to be had when shopping abroad.
Aer Arann wins tourism excellence award
Aer Arann received the award for Excellence in Hospitality/Tourism at the Waterford Chamber / VHI Healthcare 2007 series of Business Excellence Awards.
Aer Lingus increases fuel surcharge
Aer Lingus is to increase its long haul fuel surcharge with effect from Thursday 1 November 2007 as a result of recent trends in the price of oil. The fuel surcharge on long haul flights to/from Ireland to New York, Boston & Washington will rise to £35 per sector, on flights to/from Chicago, Orlando & Dubai will rise to £40 per sector while flights to/from Ireland to Los Angeles and San Francisco to £45 per sector.
Air Southwest announces major expansion
Air Southwest is doubling the destinations available from Plymouth City Airport and adding three new routes at Newquay Cornwall Airport in a major expansion of regional air services.
bmibaby announces more growth for 2008
bmibaby the award winning airline with tiny fares and the Midlands largest carrier has (from Tuesday 30th October 2007) launched phase one of it's summer 2008 flights programme at Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands and Manchester Airport.
easyJet’s Luton to Vienna route is music to the ears!
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, filled the departure lounge at London Luton Airport last Monday with the sound of Austrian music. easyJet Senior First Officer, Alex Rowe, took time out from his usual flying duties to perform a musical medley of Austrian classics on a baby grand piano, giving passengers a taste of the elegance that awaits them on arrival in Vienna.
easyJet launches new Bournemouth – Krakow route
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, will bring a slice of Polish passion to Bournemouth today for the launch of its new service to Krakow. Traditional Polish dancers will entertain the crowds and distribute traditional Polish gifts at the dual celebrations that will take place in the town centre and at the airport.
Emirates arrives in Canada
Emirates Airline’s inaugural Dubai-Toronto flight EK241 arrived in Toronto on Monday evening, marking Emirates’ first destination in Canada, and the first ever non-stop service between Dubai and Toronto.