Flights
New flight route to Canada from London Gatwick
Airline company Canadian Affair chose Canada Day, London to announce the launch of the first ever direct flight from the UK to New Brunswick - their second Atlantic Canada route, starting from May 2008.
Students graduate from Emirates Aviation College
The Emirates Aviation College (Aerospace & Academic Studies) celebrated its 15th graduation ceremony yesterday, granting awards to over 130 students.
Emirates launches Ice Digital Widescreen
Voted Best Inflight Entertainment in the World in 2005 and 2006, Emirates Airline has continued its commitment to innovation by today launching its next generation, cutting-edge ice Digital Widescreen system, raising standards even higher.
Ryanair offers 10,000 flights for just £10 from Derry Airport
Ryanair has this week celebrated eight years of flying from City of Derry airport by offering 10,000 flights for just £10 on Ryanair’s routes from the airport. Ryanair started flying at City of Derry in July 1999 and in the past year has added 4 new routes to East Midlands, Liverpool, Glasgow and Bristol that will see annual passenger numbers rocket to 500,000.
Greater fare flexibility and choice for SAS customers
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has improved its fare structure for both business and leisure travelers, creating more flexibility and choice, and much fewer rules and restrictions for customers on its intercontinental flights.
Ryanair slashes price of flights to France in celebration of Tour de France
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, is known for cutting the cost of air travel – but its latest promotion could have Londoners losing their heads! To celebrate the Tour de France coming to London, the airline is setting up a theatrical guillotine on the South Bank – to highlight that all prices on routes to France have been sliced.
Ryanair carries more passengers than ever
Ryanair welcomed yesterday’s news that it carried 45% more passengers than British Airways’ worldwide traffic in June.
Iceland Express proposes new low-cost airport in Reyjavik
Low-cost airline, Iceland Express has applied for permission to construct a new airport close to the city centre of the capital, Reykjavik. The application, submitted to Reykjavik city council is for a new 6500 square metre airport and includes its use for both domestic and international flights.
Fly without fear at Bournemouth Airport
Virgin Atlantic Airways has announced a new Flying Without Fear course (FWF), due to start at Bournemouth airport on the 22 July 2007. Virgin Atlantic, in association with FWF Limited, offers one-day courses throughout the year, aimed at teaching sufferers how to overcome their fear. The course includes an optional 45-minute flight at the end of the session.
Aer Arann showcases ‘Green’ aircraft as part of fleet overhaul
Rapidly expanding regional airline Aer Arann is celebrating the launch of its uniquely designed aircraft – the ATR 72-500. The introduction of the ATR 72-500 at London Luton Airport on Wednesday 4 July marks the beginning of the Aer Arann’s fleet upgrade. The ATR 72-500 is one of 10 ordered.
bmi launches business fares summer promotion
bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual airline, is promoting its six newest routes this summer by offering a special 25 per cent discount on return business fares. From 9 July until 31 August inclusive the fares are available on Edinburgh-Zurich; Leeds Bradford-Copenhagen; Leeds Bradford-Lille; Aberdeen-Brussels; Aberdeen-Kristiansand; and Manchester-Lyon services.
TAP elected “Best Airline Company” by Publituris newspaper
TAP has won the prize as “Best Airline Company” awarded by the Publituris newspaper for the fourth consecutive year, once again picking up the majority vote of the readers of this prestigious publication.
Alternative Airlines announce low-fare, long-haul seat sale
For two weeks only, between the 01st and 15th July, Alternative Airlines have a special range of exclusive long haul fares from five world class airlines, available for booking on its new web site, featuring exciting destinations made famous in classic films.
Aer Lingus says prohibition decision is good news for consumers
The Board of Aer Lingus has welcomed the EU Commission's prohibition decision, relating to Ryanair's hostile bid, announced on Wednesday, June 27, following an exhaustive investigation of the competition issues surrounding the unwelcome bid.
easyJet flight operations back to normal
easyJet is operating a normal flying schedule today after last weekend's disruption to flights following the incident at Glasgow Airport and the closure of Liverpool airport.