Flights
British Airways launches new Gatwick to Newquay route
British Airways is to launch new flights between London Gatwick and Newquay. The daily service will start on Monday March 20, 2007 with flights operating on a Boeing 737 aircraft.
easyJet utilises Windows Vista system
easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, and Microsoft are to launch the pioneering “easyJet desk top gadget”.
Emirates steps up frequency to Sudan
Dubai-based carrier, Emirates, has bolstered its African footprint by introducing daily flights to Sudan. Earlier this month, the world’s fastest growing inter-continental airline accelerated its presence in Khartoum by introducing an additional flight every Sunday, bringing its six-times-a-week service to a daily operation.
Beijing is the SAS gateway to China
As part of SAS's new China strategy, the aim of which is to rationalize air traffic and become better at meeting customer needs through such activities as expanding accessibility to the Chinese market, SAS has chosen to focus on Beijing from several locations in Scandinavia.
TAP opens up its check-in online network
From January 23, TAP passengers boarding flights operated by the company from French airports - Orly and Charles de Gaulle – will also be able to carry out their check-in online.
Easier access to TAP check-in online
To provide its passengers with more convenience, TAP has launched a new access project for its check-in online service that has already been adopted by the following hotels: Dom Pedro (Lisbon), Lutécia (Rome), Sana Metropolitan, Mundial, Tivoli (Lisbon) and Tivoli (Tejo). Avis will also make this service available in its branches in Lisbon, Porto and Faro.
Lufthansa breaks passenger record
Lufthansa has set a new airline record for passengers carried to and from the UK & Ireland. The figure of 3,608,155 during 2006 shows an increase of almost 240,000 on the figures for 2005.
Notice for passengers travelling to Luton Airport
Monarch Airlines is warning passengers of extensive road works and traffic disruption on the approach to London Luton Airport from 5th February 2007.
British Airways avoids strike action
British Airways today welcomed the decision by the cabin crew branch of the Transport and General Workers' Union to call off the strikes scheduled for today and Wednesday and for two 72-hour periods next month.
SAS first airline to offer internet & IP telephony in lounges
SAS has become the first airline in the world to offer travelers the opportunity to place complementary telephone calls via IP telephony. SAS has long provided access to the Internet via PCs in all of the company's lounges and was also the first airline in the world to offer wireless Internet connections in all of its lounges.
bmi to launch direct flight between Jersey & Heathrow
bmi is to launch two flights a day between London Heathrow and Jersey. The island has been without direct links to Heathrow since 2001 and bmi expects considerable demand for both point-to-point and onward connecting passengers.
Northwest launches new Detroit to Frankfurt flight
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ partner Northwest Airlines will initiate a second daily roundtrip service between Detroit and Frankfurt during the coming peak summer season, beginning May 7 through October 27.
Let easyJet propose the best place to go this Valentine’s
Whatever language, whatever city, whatever destination, you can enjoy the romance that surrounds Valentine’s Day. You could enjoy a candlelit dinner in Venice, a romantic trip along the Danube in Budapest or lock yourself away in a romantic castle in Scotland.
Emirates Airline rings in the new year with top award
Business and luxury leisure travellers gave Emirates top honours in the annual Global Traveller's GT Tested Awards for 2006, naming the world’s fastest growing international airline “Best Airline for First Class” for the second year in a row.
TAP Portugal extends call centre hours
The TAP Call Center has extending its hours on working days for the national market with the aim of providing customers with better attendance.