Flights
Cheapflights.co.uk backs move to e-ticketing
Cheapflights.co.uk, the market leader in flight deals information, stands by airlines and tour operators in their move to completely replace paper flight tickets with e-tickets.
Aer Arann launches group travel initiative
Aer Arann, one of Europe’s fastest growing regional airlines, today announces the introduction of special booking rates for group bookings. This special initiative provides the perfect opportunity for parties of 10-66 people to make Ireland your destination for family celebrations, school trips, hen nights, stag do’s, weddings or just a jolly with friends.
England Rugby Squad fly to France with 'Hope and Glory'
British Airways will fly the England rugby squad to France today (September 3). The airline is the official carrier of the team and in their honour has re-named the aircraft 'Hope and Glory' to send them off in the spirit they deserve.
Emirates honours UAE national summer trainees
Emirates has honoured students at its annual Summer Trainee graduation ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to the recruitment and career development of the country’s young people.
easyJet launches “early bird” end of summer sale
easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline has today launched a fantastic “early bird” end of summer sale with up to 25% off every flight, every day on every route between 29 October and 31 January 2008. In addition, the airline has negotiated 20% off car rentals with Europcar and 50,000 hotel rooms for under £20.00 per person, per night.
Emirates promotes Houston across the Southwest
Leisure and business travelers from America’s Southwest are gearing up for a first ever, non-stop air link between Dubai and Houston, Emirates’ second gateway in the United States. The service will commence 3rd December operating three times a week and increasing to a daily service from 1st February 2008.
Best attraction - The Open Air Gallery Belfast
The Open Air Gallery in West Belfast has always been a popular tourist hotspot but now it's officially been described as the UKs 'best tourist attraction' by The Independent newspaper.
KLM starts double daily direct flights from Amsterdam to Linköping
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced it will start direct flights between Amsterdam and Linköping. Starting on March 30th 2008, KLM will fly the Amsterdam - Linköping route twice daily, using Fokker 70 jet service. This makes KLM the first of the large international airlines to begin activities in Sweden outside the major metropolitan areas.
ATP chooses KLM and China Southern for Beijing 2008
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and its partner China Southern Airlines yesterday signed a contract with travel organization ATP for the transportation of the Netherlands delegation to and from the Olympic Games, which will be held in the Chinese capital Beijing in August 2008.
ELFAA criticises Dutch aviation tax
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) strongly criticised plans by the Dutch government to impose a EUR 25 (GBP 17) tax on all air passengers leaving airports in the Netherlands and called on travellers to sign an online petition against the tax.
London City to Berlin - Lufthansa’s new capital connection
The German capital Berlin is the latest destination in Lufthansa’s growing network from London City Airport. From 14th January, 2008, Lufthansa will operate twice daily non-stop flights to Berlin-Tegel (thrice daily from the start of the summer timetable), offering the fastest connection between the two city centres and increasing the total number of weekly Lufthansa flights out of the Docklands airport from 66 to 78 weekly.
BA and Bermuda celebrate 30 years of flights
To celebrate 70 years of flying between London and Bermuda, British Airways is launching a very special offer in Club World. Club World bookings made before 25 September 2007, for departure 13 September 2007 – 31 March 2008, will benefit from the celebratory price of £1,937 which represents a saving of up to £593.
E-ticketing success for Singapore Airlines
According to an IATA electronic-ticketing implementation status report issued 13 August 2007, Singapore Airlines is ranked first outside of the US region, and third in the overall industry, in terms of interline e-ticketing implementation.
Skis fly free on new Ryanair routes to the slopes
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, today (Thursday, 30th August 2007) announced that all passengers who book their seats to the slopes before 30th September will be able to bring their ski equipment absolutely free of charge!*
Big Brother’s Charley is a big bother
Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK’s leading flight price comparison site, asked site users which Big Brother contestant they would least like to be stranded on a desert island with. The largest portion of the vote - 29% - went to erratic contestant Charley who frequently unleashed her anger on fellow housemates.