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Emirates sponsors Canadian tennis tradition
In conjunction with Tennis Canada, Emirates Airline, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines has announced that it has become a platinum sponsor of the Rogers Cup, Canada’s leading tennis tournament taking place at the Rexall Centre in Toronto from 11-19 August.
Arabian racing under starter’s orders with Emirates
Emirates’ support of horse racing around the world continues with the Dubai International Arabian Race Day, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at Newbury Racecourse, England on Sunday 22nd July.
Flybe welcomes Transport Select Committee’s report
Welcoming the publication of the Transport Select Committee’s report, Passengers’ Experience of Air Travel, Jim French, Flybe Chief Executive, said: “Flybe is delighted to have been recognised by the Committee as a leading light in the low cost airline industry. We aim to set standards across the sector and provide the best possible service to our passengers.
Ryanair announces new routes for ski season
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, (Wednesday, 25th July 2007) announced 13 new routes that will start in October from its Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool and Glasgow bases, and three new routes from Belfast City Airport. The airline also announced that it will reopen 5 routes to Grenoble and Salzburg for this year’s ski season.
Ryanair rejects “Tenpenny Management” jibe
Ryanair criticised the House of Commons Select Committee for its "tenpenny management" jibe and corrected the record by confirming that it only has ‘onepenny management’ by releasing 250,000 seats for sale on Ryanair.com for 24 hrs on the 26th July for just 1 penny including taxes for travel between November and January.
SWISS continues to climb in the first half of 2007
Swiss International Air Lines generated earnings before interest and taxes of CHF 285 million for the first six months of 2007. The result compares to CHF 98 million for the same period last year. Consolidated net profit for the first six months of 2007 amounted to CHF 295 million (compared to CHF 76 million for the prior-year period).
Star Alliance announces special “Round the World” ticket tariffs
Customers will be able to purchase “Round the World” tickets in coach class for less money in the months of August and September, with the launch of special commemorative ticket tariffs for the 10th anniversary of Star Alliance.
Up close and personal with Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines like to go that extra mile for the top-qualifying members of the Miles & More programme. Already offered a top quality in-flight experience, they now seek to replicate that level of service before take off at a dedicated terminal within Vienna airport itself.
Lufthansa resumes UK & Ireland connections to Pakistan
Lufthansa’s UK and Ireland passengers will again be able to connect with flights to Pakistan from the start of the winter timetable. Starting on 28 October 2007, the Lufthansa all year round connection comes on stream, with a three times a week connection (Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday) from Frankfurt to Karachi and, for the first time, also to Lahore.
Take a look outside of Dublin to explore the real Ireland
Aer Arann, Ireland’s premier regional airline, has found seven fabulous locations for you to enjoy on the west coast of Ireland.
KD Avia to develop Russia's European hub at Kaliningrad
The dynamic Russian airline, KD Avia, has further developed its hub and spoke operation at Kaliningrad Airport with easy connections from a dozen European cities to 10 major Russian destinations, each with populations over 1 Million.
Flybe launches 1st low cost airline frequent flier programme
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today announces its brand new frequent flier 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.
Brits abroad – rude, vulgar and stupid?
Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK’s leading flight price comparison website, has revealed the results of its latest poll: “What annoys you most about Brits abroad?” Drunk and raucous behaviour was by far the greatest bug bear, with a whopping 42% of people polled citing it as their greatest annoyance.
Air Southwest extends Newquay-Cork flight service
Air Southwest, the biggest operator of flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport, has announced that it is extending its service from Newquay to Cork. The summer service to Cork, which was due to end in September, will now continue through until the end of October, in response to customer demand.
Escape the miserable weather with easyJet’s Summer Specials
easyJet, Europe’s leading-low fares airline is this week launching a new Summer Specials - Deals of the Week facility, highlighting the top five best bargains for easyJet flights from your local airport to summer sun destinations this July, August and September.