Flights
The new breed of airport terminal – it’s an experience
Airport terminals are evolving as evidenced by a growing trend for luxury terminals, minus the herding that is characteristic of check-in for airlines. The new style of travel creates an ambience that echoes the days of the Orient Express.
Aer Arann joins the ‘big three’ at Dublin Airport
Aer Arann is now the largest operator at Dublin Airport, outside of the ‘big two’. Colin Lewis, Head of Sales & Marketing, Aer Arann announced ‘We are delighted that Aer Arann is now bigger than Air France, SAS, BA, Cityjet, Lufthansa, Delta, Iberia and Continental at Dublin Airport – we are now the third largest operator”.
Ryanair to move Tenerife operations from north to south
Ryanair, Europe’s leading low fares airline, today (Friday, 20th July 2007) confirmed that it was moving its Tenerife flights from Tenerife North to Tenerife South with effect from the 18th October 2007. Operations to Tenerife North Airport will cease on the 14th October 2007. This change will affect all passengers travelling to Tenerife on the Dublin, Shannon and Girona (Barcelona) routes.
Ticket Text launches low cost ticketing on Ryanair.com
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, and Ticket Text, a Dublin based mobile technology company, today (Friday, 20th July 2007) announced an agreement that will provide Ryanair’s 52m customers with low-cost tickets for concerts, sport, theatres, galleries and exhibitions in Ireland, UK and the rest of Europe.
Ocean Sky quadruples Prestwick premises
A Prestwick-based aircraft handling company has this week moved into spacious new premises which have quadrupled the size of its facilities while going from zero to £1m turnover in its first year of trading.
Ryanair slams Depratment for Transport
Ryanair, has questioned why it was not invited to take part in yesterday morning’s meeting called by the Department for Transport to discuss security restrictions at UK airports.
Ryanair announces 11 new routes
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline has announced 11 new routes from its bases in Barcelona, Bremen, Brussels, Dublin, London, Marseille and Milan, which are on sale now at Ryanair.com.
Virgin Atlantic unveils brand new Clubhouse in Tokyo
A sunken lounge, a sun deck and brand new business facilities are just three of the innovative new features in Virgin Atlantic’s new Narita Clubhouse. The airline’s new Clubhouse at Narita airport, re-opened on 14 July after a total refurbishment.
Lufthansa launches new service to Sibiu, Romania
Lufthansa’s passengers in the UK will have a choice of three destinations in Romania from 1 September 2007, with the start of a new service to Sibiu. The German flag carrier will serve the Romanian city five times a week (increasing to a daily service from 28th October) with quick and easy connections through its Munich hub.
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Take off for new easyJet route to Mahon - Menorca
easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, will today welcome passengers on board its inaugural flight from Newcastle to Mahon. The twice weekly flight to Mahon, one of the most beautiful islands off the East coast of Spain, has great low fares from £19.99 one way (including tax).
Forty days of rain - Its time to get away to the sun
As folklore would have us believe, as it rained on the 15th July we are destined to have 40 more days of continuous rain! St Swithun has the reputation as a weather saint due to the delay in moving his body from its lowly grave to its golden shrine within the Cathedral due to incessant rain!
Plan your 2008 travel to Beijing in advance to avoid disappointment
Travel retailer Flight Centre is warning travellers to book holidays to China well in advance of next years Beijing Olympics in August (8-24) and avoid the months running up to the games, unless they want to pay a premium.
Fly with KD Avia for England vs Russia in Moscow
KD Avia, the Russian airline, who last month started flying three times weekly from London Gatwick, has announced that it has seat availability on its service to Moscow via Kaliningrad for England Football fans with tickets for the vital Euro 2008 qualifier on October 17th 2007.
German Traveller’s vote Austrian "Best European Airline"
Austrian was outright winner in the categories of service, catering and punctuality and secured second place in the fields of price performance, seating comfort and bonus programmes, thus securing the overall top position in the reader poll of "Capital" magazine.