Flights
Thomsonfly launches summer 08 flights
Let down by the British weather this year? On sale today are the first flights for summer 2008 from Thomsonfly, customers should book early to secure the lowest fares. Flights going on sale today are to the UK’s favourite Mediterranean beach getaways of Alicante and Malaga in Spain, the Balearic Islands of Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, and Minorca, and to Faro, the gateway to the popular Portuguese Algarve.
Ryanair announces 22nd base in Valencia, Spain
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today (Thursday, 9th August 2007) announced its 22nd European base in Valencia. From November Ryanair will invest $140M in 2 new Boeing 737-800s based in Valencia and 11 new routes that will deliver a total of 1.5m passengers per annum.
Ryanair announces 21st base in Alicante, Spain
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, today (Thursday, 9th August 2007) announced its 21st base in Alicante. From November, Ryanair will invest $140m in 2 Boeing 737-800s to serve 11 new routes from Alicante.
Aer Lingus launch new route under Open Skies
Aer Lingus has announced that it will become the first airline in Europe to launch a new route under Open Skies when its inaugural flight from Dublin to Washington DC taking place last weekend.
Aer Lingus announces new base at Belfast International Airport
Following extensive evaluation of growth opportunities throughout Europe, Aer Lingus announces its first base outside the Republic of Ireland at Belfast International Airport (BFS). Three A320 aircraft will be based at BFS and will primarily serve London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol.
easyJet launch Summer Specials sale
Every Thursday for the next month easyJet, Europe’s leading-low fares airline, is offering Summer Specials - Deals of the Week on easyjet.com. Summer Specials are discounted fares for flights to key summer sun destinations for travel during August and September.
easyJet announces expansion in Bulgaria
easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, today announced the addition of seven new routes this Autumn, including new connections to currently served destinations and the addition of Bulgaria to its network.
Ryanair unveils biggest ever ski programme
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, today (8th August) unveiled its biggest ever ski programme. With 58 direct routes from the UK to European ski airports, Ryanair is leading the way to the mountains, with more choice than any other airline.
Flybe to launch to new training academy at Exeter
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced the appointment of Exeter College as its lead academic partner - in collaboration with Exeter University - for its new Training Academy, due to open in 2009.
Flybe rewards4all goes live
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today announces its brand new frequent flyer programme, Rewards4all, which sees the airline continuing to pioneer the low cost marketplace with the UK’s first low cost customer loyalty scheme open to all passengers.
Special fares to Auckland & Sydney
From this week, Alternative Airlines have special fares available on Korean Air from the UK to Sydney and Auckland. Prices start from £590.80 to Auckland and £620.90 to Sydney - both inclusive of all surcharges and taxes.
Hot ideas for a hot hen weekend
With many summer and autumn weddings in the works, those planning the hen-dos of friends and family can find some inspiration in the Emerald Isle. Aer Arann operates on over 40 routes making Ireland more accessible for those in the United Kingdom.
Aer Arann announces busiest ever week
This week has been the busiest ever for Aer Arann since the airline began operating commercial flights in 1998. The airline carried nearly 30,000 passengers this week which is similar to the number of people displaced by the recent floods in the UK taking to the skies for a week!
easyJet simplifies baggage procedures
easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, has announced a change to its baggage policy. The airline is seeking to reduce the number of passengers who travel with checked-in bags by rewarding those who choose to pack smarter and travel lighter.
KLM cityhopper to start fleet renewal program
KLM cityhopper (KLC) and the Air France regional subsidiary Régional Compagnie Aérienne Européenne (Régional) today confirmed an order with the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer for 20 regional jets of the E170/175 and E190/195 family, as well as options for 18 other aircraft. KLM cityhopper’s share of this agreement includes 10 confirmed orders for E190 aircraft and 9 options.