Flights
Alitalia flies Leonardo Da Vinci painting to Japan
Alitalia’s Boeing 777 “Positano” (flight AZ 784) left Fiumicino airport yesterday afternoon bound for Japan, carrying the renowned painting of “The Annunciation” by the Italian master artist Leonardo Da Vinci. This priceless work takes the form of a large wooden panel, and was painted by the young Leonardo in 1475.
BA plans major expansion at London City
British Airways is expanding its operations at London City Airport by more than 70 per cent with the launch of its new subsidiary, BA CityFlyer. The new carrier will operate 250 flights a week from the Docklands airport to six UK and European destinations from the end of this month.
easyJet launches new Luton – Zurich route
easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, today announced the latest addition to its growing network, a route connecting London Luton and Zurich. The twice daily service will commence on 18 September with fares from just £27.99 one way. Seats are on sale from midday today.
Free flights for Irish winners at Cheltenham
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline and sponsor of the Cheltenham Ryanair Chase, today (Tuesday, 13th March 2007) announced that it will give away 100,000 free* flights for every Irish winner at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.
SAS to help passengers offset CO2 emissions
SAS can now offer customers in the Group the possibility to offset carbon dioxide emissions arising from air travel by paying compensation.
Virgin Atlantic prepares for Mauritius route launch
Virgin Atlantic Airways announced today that it has appointed Currimjee Jeewanjee as Virgin’s General Sales Agent in Mauritius. Paul Dickinson, Virgin Atlantic’s Director of Sales and Marketing said: "I am delighted at the appointment of Currimjee Jeewanjee as Virgin’s General Sales Agent in Mauritius.
Luxurious new airport lounges for Emirates
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, opened dedicated lounge facilities for its premium passengers at both Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia, and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand last week.
Easter treats across Europe with easyJet
Each year, more of us are enjoying the affordability of being able to take advantage of a well-earned break at Easter, and this year is no exception! Close to half a million passengers are set to travel with easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, this Easter. That’s a 13% increase in passengers taking advantage of the Spring break compared to last year.
Flight Centre on best companies list
Flight Centre is the only travel company to have made it onto the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work for List for five years running, this year jumping up the list by 14 places.
Ryanair announces new Stansted – Maribor route
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, has announced a new route from London Stansted to Maribor, Slovenia's second largest city. The flight will operate 3 times weekly from 5th June and will deliver 40,000 passengers in the first year of operation. This brings the total number of low fare routes on offer from London Stansted to 96 and the number of countries in the Ryanair network to 25.
More customer choice on SWISS
SWISS is offering attractive product innovations in its 2007 summer schedules, with more intercontinental services and a wide range of European connections. With Valencia added to the network, SWISS will serve 70 destinations in 42 countries in its summer timetable.
Mega March offers from Canadian Affair
Canadian Affair has unveiled an extensive selection of special offers on flights and holidays to Canada for Summer 2007. The Mega March offers include flights to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax from £99 each way including taxes and charges. Customers can also save up to 10 per cent on selected hotels across Canada, various self-drive tours, and trips on the world famous Rocky Mountaineer train.
Fly away from carousel chaos
This Easter break families are opting for the sensible, cost effective way to travel – without their luggage. Whether sloping off to Aspen for a spot of skiing, beaching it in Malaga or camping in the south of France, First Luggage picks up bags and delivers them to your chalet, resort, or villa in time for arrival.
First Choice revolutionising long-haul flights
First Choice Airways, the UK launch customer for the Boeing 787, has strengthened its position as a provider of world class long-haul holidays by increasing its order for the world’s most advanced commercial aircraft from eight to twelve.
bmi to focus on the business passenger
bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, is to launch a new customer initiative focusing on the business traveller following eight months of consultation and feedback with both customers and staff.