Flights
Virgin Atlantic introduces world’s fastest check-in
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is introducing the world’s fastest airport check-in with the launch of its new Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow’s Terminal 3. The new Wing, which opens on 2 November, will enable Virgin Atlantic’s business passengers to speed through the terminal quicker than ever before, moving from limo to lounge in under 10 minutes.
Virgin Atlantic launches services to Mauritius
Virgin Atlantic Airways on Sunday launches its first non-stop service between London Heathrow and Mauritius. The services will be operated by an Airbus A340-300 with 240 seats onboard - 34 Upper Class, 35 Premium Economy and 171 Economy.
Egyptair to join Star Alliance
Following the successful conclusion of membership talks with EgyptAir, the Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has voted to accept as a future member, the national airline of Egypt, which in the last five years has undergone a significant transformation process and is now one of the foremost carriers in Africa and the Middle East.
flyMonarch.com joins forces with PayPal
Award winning low fares airline, flyMonarch.com has joined forces with PayPal, a global leader in online payments, to be the first European airline to offer its customers the ability to pay for flights using their PayPal account.
Air Southwest asks Plymouth travellers their views
Air Southwest has joined forces with Plymouth City Airport and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry to get the views of the business community on air links from the city.
easyJet celebrates 10 years at Liverpool
easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, celebrates its 10th anniversary at Liverpool John Lennon Airport this week. The airline, which began life in November 1995, revolutionised the airline industry and was the first to recognise the great potential for direct European low-fares services from the North West.
Fly with easyJet to find the best Xmas presents ever
With the disappointing summer of 2007 behind us, it’s time to look ahead to the Christmas festivities. In many families ‘relaxing and unwinding’ are not the first words that spring to mind when thinking of Christmas Day.
Flybe seals industry-leading credit card contract
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today announces the signing of a multi million pound deal with LaSer UK that will see the launch of a brand new ‘Spend & Fly’ Flybe MasterCard in January 2008. LaSer UK is part of the LaSer Group whose parents comprise BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading bank and Galeries Lafayette, France’s largest retailer.
Flybe opens four new executive lounges
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has unveiled its new flagship Executive Lounge at Manchester Airport, the official opening being conducted by Manchester Lord Mayor, Councillor Glynn Evans. The event coincided with one of Flybe’s busiest days of the year as the airline carried thousands of England Rugby fans across to Paris as World Cup Fever took hold of the nation.
Industrial action hits Portuguese air travel
Portuguese air travel is scheduled to be hit by major strikes starting today, as well as the 25th and 27th of this month as talks between the Portuguese government and the Union of Civil Aviation Pilots (SPAC) broke down.
Virgin Atlantic passengers Choos to fly in style
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Net-a-porter.com. From today, and for a limited time only, Upper Class passengers visiting the flagship Heathrow Clubhouse will have the chance to benefit from a Net-a-porter personal shopping team and shop for the hottest looks of the season from over 150 top fashion brands available at Net-a-porter.com.
Flybe pulling out stops to meet rugby demand
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is upping capacity on its flights from the UK to Paris this weekend to cater for the hordes of rugby fans clamouring to reach the Saint-Denis stadium to support England in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final.
More bookings open for Southampton and Exeter
Continued success of summer routes means travellers can plan early for travel to their favourite holiday hotspots. Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today reconfirms its commitment to its Exeter and Southampton bases by putting a further selection of its summer schedule on sale early for its sun and beach routes to Spain, Portugal and France.
Local authorities sing Yorkshire’s praises
Local authorities of Yorkshire and Humberside have been voting for the region's best-loved treasures for the online Pride of Place poll. The shortlist of 39 includes Fountains Abbey, Castle Howard, Flamborough Head and Bridlington’s beaches. With dozens of flights coming into Leeds Bradford everyday, why not discover for yourself the spectacular sights Yorkshire has to offer.
Less delays when flying from Leeds Bradford
Leeds Bradford Airport has been named as the best performing airport for flight delays in a report by the Civil Aviation Authority between April and June last year. In the study of ten major UK airports including Manchester, London City, Luton and Stansted, Leeds Bradford came out best.