Flights
Arabian Adventures debuts in China
On the wings of Emirates launching its second daily service to Beijing, Arabian Adventures has announced its debut in China with the appointment of Asia Tourism Relations as its official representative in the country.
Star Alliance launches 10th anniversary global promotion
As part of its 10th Anniversary, the Star Alliance network, “the way the Earth connects”, is launching a special global consumer promotion.
Over 200 airlines now available through new website
Alternative Airlines web site now offers an on-line booking and ticketing capability for over 200 world-wide airlines.
KLM reveals environmentally friendly engine water wash
During a working visit to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AAS) last week, the Dutch Minister of Transport, Public Works & Water Management Camiel Eurlings officially took the new Engine Water Wash system developed by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines into operation in one of KLM’s hangars at Schiphol-East.
Ryanair announces new routes and lowest fares
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline has announces eight new routes from Dusseldorf to Fuerteventura, Malaga, Marrakesh, Milan, Seville, Trapani (Sicily), Valencia and Vaxjo (Sweden). Ryanair has also launched its European price Guarantee. If passengers find a cheaper fare on the same route with any other airline, they will be entitled to double the difference between the two fares.
Spanair linking Bilbao and Munich
On May 10, Bilbao played host to numerous events to celebrate the launch of the Spanair route linking the Biscayan and Bavarian capitals, which was inaugurated on the 15th of April.
SWISS puts additional family aircraft into operation
SWISS added a further Airbus A320 to its European fleet today. The aircraft, which bears the registration HB-IJH, took off from Zurich shortly after 07:00 this morning for Madrid on its first revenue flight. The arrival of the new transport concludes the expansion of the SWISS European Airbus fleet which was announced last autumn, and which has seen the company add five more A320-family aircraft to its European operations.
Copa Airlines adds Argentina service
Copa Airlines has announced it will begin a new service from Panama and connecting cities in Latin America to Cordoba, Argentina, starting on August 15, 2007. Cordoba will be Copa’s second destination in Argentina. Copa also has two daily flights to Buenos Aires from Panama.
OFT Deadline On Misleading Holiday And Travel Pricing Arrives
On 9 February the OFT issued a warning to all holiday and travel suppliers to include all fixed non-optional costs in the basic advertised prices of their holidays.
Cork flights take off
May 4 saw the launch of Air Southwest’s new flights from Newquay to Cork with fares starting from just £27 including taxes. Air Southwest is offering up to four flights weekly to Cork, with a flight time of just 50 minutes.
Flybe commits to environmentally sensitive fleet
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has confirmed a US$788 million deal with Bombardier Aerospace that will see the airline acquire 15 Q400, 78-seat aircraft over the next two years, with an option for 15 more. The order will result in Flybe having a total of 60 Q400s, confirming the airline as the world’s largest operator of the aircraft.
Ryanair launches biggest ever seat sale
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today (Wednesday, 9th May 2007) launched 10 million seats across Europe from just £10 including taxes – its biggest ever seat sale. From today all of Ryanair’s fares will be quoted inclusive of taxes, including the current £10 offer on Ryanair.com.
Alternative Airlines & Vietnam Airlines for easier online booking
To celebrate the launch of Alternative Airlines, the new traveller-friendly online booking site, special fares have been loaded on behalf of Vietnam Airlines. The site now offers great prices to Vietnam and Australia, as well as very competitive regional sector fares.
Virgin Galactic space office opens in Dubai
Space tourism pioneer, Virgin Galactic has appointed Sharaf Travel as its ‘Accredited Space Office’ for the Middle East region, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Virgin Galactic announces first Emirati destined for space
Virgin Galactic has announced Mr Ibrahim Sharaf – President of the Sharaf Group as the first Emirati to sign-up to go to space. Mr ISharaf joins an actress, entrepreneur, movie-director and Royal, among others, to become one of the first of mankind to leave earth.