Flights
On a winning spree with Emirates
Emirates customers visiting Dubai for the Summer Surprises (DSS) can win holidays, diamond jewellery worth AED 100,000 and an exclusive limited edition Mont Blanc gold watch, while going on a rare journey of discovery along the ancient Silk Road, a commerce pipeline that started in China and ended at Venice, Emirates’ newest destination, to which flights start on 1st July.
Another string to Emirates’ Bow
Emirates Airline has been giving passengers a special musical treat at Dubai International Airport. The Gold String Trio assembled to mark Emirates' first flight to Venice, beginning July 1st.
Emirates sponsorship scores gold
Emirates, the Dubai-based international Airline, celebrated a double victory at the recent ‘Fly High Awards 2005-2006’ in Hong Kong for its 2006 FIFA World Cup sponsorship activation. Emirates, an Official FIFA Partner, received the Gold Awards of Excellence in Interaction and Excellence in Innovation for its Emirates Viewing Stations.
Flybe announces brand new routes for Winter 2007 schedule!
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today launches its comprehensive 2007 winter schedule which, effective 28th October, offers its biggest ever winter seat sale and the introduction of 8 brand new routes along with the reintroduction of popular winter services to destinations across the UK and Europe. Routes are available for booking now and throughout the winter at flybe.com.
Record flying month for Monarch’s scheduled flights
Award winning low fares airline Monarch is celebrating a record-breaking month after carrying 407,223 passengers on scheduled flights in June 2007 – the first time the airline has flown in excess of 400,000 passengers in one month. The increase has been aided by the introduction of new flights from the UK to destinations including Ibiza, Murcia, Palma, Almeria and Larnaca.
Monarch issues passenger advice in light of increased security at UK airports
Following the recent security alerts in the UK the terror threat has been raised to critical and security at all UK airports has been increased.
Aer Arann reinforces French relations
Aer Arann, one of the fastest growing regional airlines, will this week celebrate the launch of their new route between twinned cities Cardiff and Nantes. This is Aer Arann’s fourth route from Cardiff as the airline already operates services to Dublin, Cork and Galway in Ireland. The celebrations will include the first passengers to check-in receiving free flights from Aer Arann.
Eos Airlines - best on-time performer between London & New York
In airline statistics recently published by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Eos Airlines has once again earned the top spot with the best on-time performance of any commercial airline between London and New York during the first quarter of 2007. Eos, which recently announced a schedule expansion to 40 flights per week, earned top honours for the full year in 2006.
bmi regional creates Norwegian connections via Aberdeen ‘hub’
bmi regional is creating speedy connections this summer for passengers travelling from London Heathrow, Manchester and Norwich to the Norwegian city of Kristiansand.
Enjoy up to 60% off all Thomsonfly routes
Take advantage of up to 60% off all Thomsonfly routes and book a flight to a destination of your choice – whether bagging a bargain to Malaga or the Maldives, you can save pounds if you hurry. Flights must be booked by midnight on 2 July 2007.*
British buyers CAN fly to Montenegro
Contrary to recent press reports British property buyers do not have to fly to Croatia to get to their homes in Montenegro. Austrian Airlines operates flights to Podgorica as well as cities in all the surrounding countries.
This summer's hottest Caribbean destinations revealed
The Caribbean, offering exotic scenery and the ideal island getaway, has long been a desired destination for those after a holiday with that special edge. It’s now the cheapest time of the year to visit the Caribbean, so for striking ocean views and gallons of rum, Cheapflights.co.uk has compiled a list for this summer of its users’ most popular Caribbean destinations.
BA’s Texas flights move to Heathrow
British Airways has confirmed that its flights to Dallas Fort Worth and Houston will move from Gatwick to Heathrow from March 30, 2008 when the "Open Skies" aviation agreement starts. There will be a daily flight to Dallas Fort Worth and two flights each day to Houston, all of which will be operated on Boeing 777s.
easy4men launches 3 day travel pack
easy4men.com male toiletries has launched a 3 Day Travel Pack for frequent flyers who travel with hand luggage only. Current security regulations at airports dictate that no more than 100ml of liquid can be taken by each passenger inside the cabin of an aircraft.
Emirates sets up operations in Venice
Emirates is expecting a surge in business with the opening of its new offices in Venice, ahead of the Venice-Dubai route launch on July 1st. The Dubai-based carrier now flies to more than 90 destinations across the globe. Its Dubai-Venice flight will provide the only direct air link between Venice and the Middle East.