Flights
bmi introduces direct flights between UK and Lille
bmi regional, officially the UK’s most punctual and reliable airline, today announces another new international air route from Leeds Bradford and a first for the UK. Starting 23 April, direct flights will link Leeds Bradford with Lille in northern France six days a week with convenient flight schedules for both business and leisure purpose travellers.
bmi reaffirms commitment to new routes & frequencies
bmi regional, officially the UK’s most punctual and reliable airline, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing new regional air services and further improving frequencies on existing routes following BA’s announcement to stop its regional operation.
Ryanair launches great Glasgow giveaway
In a Scottish "first", on Thursday Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, is giving away free flights, free holidays and even free cash to Glaswegians, and handing out the goodies is a lovely leggy leprechaun!
easyJet launches new London to Krakow route
easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, today announced it would expand its operations between the UK and Poland, with a new route connecting London Gatwick with Krakow. The new daily service will commence on 5 October 2007, with fares from £27.99. Seats are on sale now.
Emirates increases fleet size
Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Commercial Aviation Service (GECAS) to lease five more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. All five aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2008, will boast a three-class configuration, mini-suites in First Class, lie-flat seats in Business, spacious Economy seats, crew rest area and the very latest in inflight entertainment.
Flybe to cease Bristol Airport operations
For the last 3 months, Flybe has carefully examined the economic viability of all routes, airports and services across the UK and Europe as part of its preparation for the acquisition of BA Connect. After much consideration, Flybe has come to the difficult decision that, with the exception of the long-established Jersey route, the airline will cease to operate from Bristol Airport.
Flights of fancy for April fools
Cheapflights brings you five destinations that have been the site of some infamous April Fools’ hoaxes.
Before you check-in, check out these bizarre flying facts
Cheapflights.co.uk brings you some little-known odds and ends that show how flying can be a funny business. Cheapflights.co.uk has brought together some interesting snippets of information to show the lighter side of the aviation world.
Cheapflights speeds you on your way
Cheapflights.co.uk has researched check-in times for airlines and brings you five tips for who does it best. Check-in is the first procedure every one has to go through at airports, and with so many variables depending on the airline, Cheapflights.co.uk has come up with some of the speedier airline options for check-in.
Exclusive DO & CO catering on board Austrian
Exclusive DO & CO, world class catering, previously only available on long haul, scheduled flights will be served to all passengers from Summer 2007. The internationally renowned company has acquired the catering arm of Airest and, from this summer, will assume responsibility for all in-flight catering on Austrian as well as in the Business Class lounges at Vienna Airport.
10 new aircraft for Ryanair
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline has announced the arrival of ten brand new aircraft to be received over the next 2 months. These aircraft deliveries, worth $700 million, will bring Europe's lowest fares to even more passengers. The aircraft will result in 50 new routes that will create 5,000 new jobs.
SAS - first in Scandinavia with direct connection to Dubai
SAS is acting on the demand for non-stop flights from Scandinavia to Dubai. SAS is the first airline to open a direct connection between Scandinavia and Dubai. The inaugural flight Copenhagen-Dubai will take off October 31, 2007. The new service will operate three times a week in both directions until March 29, 2008.
TAP special offers between Portugal and New York
TAP is launching a special offer on return flights from Lisbon, Porto and Faro to New York. Throughout the months of March, April and May, tickets for these routes can be purchased from 298 euros.
Winter 2007 flights on sale from all Monarch's UK bases
Staying ahead of the game is key to an airline’s success and award winning low cost airline Monarch is once again leading the way by announcing its Winter 2007/2008 schedule from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester.
Flybe announces completion of acquisition of BA connect
Flybe announces that it has completed the acquisition of BA Connect, the regional airline business of British Airways. Flybe’s acquisition of BA Connect (which does not include BA Connect’s London City or Manchester / JFK routes) creates a business with over £500m in revenues and which will fly nearly 10 million passengers once the transition is complete.