Flights
New code-share for SAS and Croatia Airlines
Based on a new partnership, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is able to offer its Scandinavian customers a flight product involving only one stop to and from Croatia. SAS and Croatia Airlines have entered into a code-share partnership on SAS's routes from Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen to Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam and Zurich, and connecting flights on Croatia Airlines' routes to Zagreb and Split.
Zoom Airlines launches London – New York flights from £129
Zoom Airlines will announce a revolution in low-cost transatlantic air travel this week with the introduction of London – New York flights from £129. The low-fares, full-service airline is to operate daily flights from London Gatwick to New York JFK from Thursday 21 June.
Zoom launches new low-cost Bermuda-London flights
Zoom Airlines announced today that it is to introduce low-cost direct flights between Bermuda and London Gatwick. The low-fares, full-service airline is to operate twice-weekly direct flights from Bermuda to London Gatwick from June 8. One-way flights will start at $249 including all taxes, fees and charges.
SAS chosen by Malaysia Airlines at London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines chose SAS Ground Services as their new provider of ground handling at London Heathrow. The agreement is valid from May 16. Malaysia Airlines operates two daily flights with Boeing 747-400 between London and Kuala Lumpur.
United Airlines – Connecting China and the U.S.
Following months of intense competition, United Airlines, the largest transpacific passenger carrier, connected for the first time ever the capitals of Washington, D.C. and Beijing when its flight touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport on March 29 at 14:20. The service enables Washington, D.C., to join 28 other world capitals in offering nonstop service to Beijing.
Ryanair announces four new routes
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today announced 4 new routes from its bases at Frankfurt and Marseille, as well as increased frequencies on routes from Stansted, Barcelona, Liverpool, Pisa and East Midlands.
Historic opportunity for first Terminal 5 customers
A chance to buy a moment of history becomes available today this week when tickets for the first flights from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 go on sale. Approximately 75,000 tickets will be available for passengers wanting to travel on one of the 380 flights that will operate into and out of the £4.3 billion building on day one.
Viva Italia: easyJet expands Italian service
easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, has launch the first of two new Italian routes from its largest base, London Gatwick Airport. The daily service to the beautiful city of Pisa is available from just £24.99 one way.
Dollar exchange rate bargains for Easter travellers
The USA is the favoured destination for longhaul travellers with British Airways this Easter as holidaymakers take advantage of the continued strength of the pound against the dollar. New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Orlando and Boston are among the top 10 longhaul cities for British Airways’ travellers jetting off for the Easter break.
Aer Lingus introduces enhanced seat selection option
Aer Lingus today announced a number of enhancements to Aerlingus.com that will offer passengers the choice to pre-book additional seat options and travel insurance online. From the end of May customers may choose to pre-book seating in the first five seat rows at a charge of €10, an exit row seat at a charge of €15 and all remaining at a charge of €3.
Galileo Emirates transforms into EmQuest
EmQuest, the rebranded travel services provider for the Emirates Group, previously known as Galileo Emirates, today unveiled its new brand identity. The launch of EmQuest reflects the rapid progress Galileo Emirates has made since its inception in 1991 and its commitment to taking its products and services to the next level.
Record hot-crossed bums on seats this Easter
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, yesterday announced record bookings for the Easter holiday period, during which it will carry 1 million passengers across 455 routes in 25 countries.
New SWISS codeshare services to Salzburg, Naples & Catania
SWISS is to add three new destinations to its European network under codeshare agreements with partner air carriers. Salzburg will receive direct service from Zurich in a codeshare operation with Cirrus Airlines; and Naples and Catania will be served under a codeshare agreement between SWISS and Air One.
Ryanair tops customer service poll
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline yesterday welcomed the release of the Association of European Airlines’ consumer report for 2006, which again shows Ryanair as the most punctual major airline in Europe, in addition to having the fewest lost bags and the least cancellations.
One-stop online shop for bmi travellers to Lille
Travellers taking to the skies on bmi regional’s new service from Leeds Bradford airport to the French city of Lille can now see what their destination has to offer at the touch of a button.