Flights
God save low fares, says Ryanair
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, today (20th April 2007) celebrated the Queen's Birthday by slashing millions of fares to Europe. Ryanair are giving away 5 Million seats across Europe from just £10* one way including taxes & charges.
Virgin Atlantic launches flying without fear course
Virgin Atlantic Airways announces a new Flying Without Fear course (FWF), due to start at Leeds-Bradford airport on the 17 June 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.
Ryanair’s Marseille route is back
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, has re-commenced its route from Glasgow Prestwick to Marseille.
Air Southwest sponsors Cornwall Tourism Awards
Air Southwest is again sponsoring a category in this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards. The Cornwall Tourism Awards are organised by VisitCornwall and are dedicated to celebrating the quality tourism facilities available in Cornwall today.
Paddle surfing pilot ready for marathon trip
An airline pilot from Cornwall is making final preparation for a feat of endurance that will see him cross more than 30 miles of open seas on a stand-up paddle board, run a full marathon and then paddle the 30 miles home.
Stelios receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Last night Stelios was given a Lifetime Achievement Award that recognises the impact that easyJet and the easyGroup have made on the European aviation and travel scene.
Ryanair announces 3 new routes from Stockholm
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, today announced three new routes from its base in Stockholm to Alghero (Sardinia), Marseille and Venice. Ryanair now operates 448 low fare routes to 131 destinations.
SWISS aircraft “Zürich” takes off
SWISS today named one of its Airbus A340 aircraft “Zürich”. The naming ceremony was performed by Zurich mayor Elmar Ledergerber and SWISS CEO Christoph Franz. The Airbus A340 with registration HB-JMB then took off for Tokyo punctually at 13:00. Home to SWISS’s operating hub, Zurich is also important as a major business and tourism location in Switzerland.
Strong start for SWISS at EuroAirport
Ten destinations, attractive fares starting from CHF 99 (with taxes and fees included) and daily connections for business travelers - this has been the SWISS product offer at EuroAirport since January 15.
TAP begins flights to Brasilia
On July 19, TAP will begin operating five flights a week between Lisbon and Brasilia, making it the first airline company to secure direct international flights to the federal capital of Brazil.
Down to a tee with Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic Airways announces that between the 28 May and the 15 July this year it will be running a special offer for all its keen golfers. Passengers will be able to take another piece of luggage for free in addition to taking their golf clubs along with their normal luggage allowance. The offer is for flights departing from London Gatwick and Manchester airport only for destinations to the Caribbean and Florida.
Korean Air awarded best economy class
Korean Air has scooped the coveted OAG award for the Best Economy Class at the annual Airline of the Year Awards held at the Landmark Hotel in London on Tuesday 17 April 2007.
BA Club World up and flying to New York
British Airways customers can now enjoy the next-generation Club World on 96 services a week between London Heathrow and New York JFK, as the installation of the cabin gathers pace across the airline's long-haul fleet.
bmi Aberdeen-Brussels service takes to the skies
bmi regional’s new international route between Aberdeen and the Belgian capital of Brussels takes to the skies from Monday this week. The Aberdeen-based airline’s direct six-times weekly service will provide a convenient afternoon departure and a much needed non-stop flight connection between the two cities.
Increased routes for Spanair during summer season
In addition to the route inaugurated on the 25th of March, between the cities of Pamplona and Madrid, which offers 3 daily flights from Monday to Friday, with times adapted to the needs of business passengers, and a weekend flight each-way, Spanair will be offering as from the 4th of May and the 6th of June, new routes between Pamplona and South Tenerife, and Pamplona and Palma de Mallorca, which will feature a weekly flight especially for leisure passengers.