Flights
We have ski lift-off!
As the region’s Christmas getaway begins, snow sport fans from across the West Midlands are making the most of two new flight routes to ski destinations.

Ryanair's new route makes the Normandy coast more accessible than ever
Ryanair announced last week the launch of a new route from London Stansted to Deauville, Normandy. Starting on 3rd April and running to 23rd October 2015, this summer route will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Mondays.
A brand new Air France lounge at New York-JFK
Air France has inaugurated its fully renovated lounge at the heart of New York-JFK airport, located in Terminal 1.
Monarch launches new ski route from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon
Monarch announces a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon as part of its winter ski programme for 2014/15.

Briggs & Riley unveils new look BRX Collection
Premium luggage manufacturer Briggs & Riley has re-designed, and given a brand new look to, its popular BRX collection, which includes suitcases in a variety of sizes, duffles (weekend bags), backpacks and a toiletry bag.
Unwrap a Christmas trip - best deals for flying on Christmas Day
This Christmas there are great deals available for travellers prepared to fly away on Christmas Day with flight specialist CheapOair.co.uk.

easyJet launches only direct flight between Ireland and Iceland
easyJet has launched the first direct service between Belfast and Reykjavik.

Icelandair now offers passengers the chance to float away on their journey
Icelandair has added a new stop over experience to its website for passengers a “Floating Tour” experience.

Brits’ suitcase secrets revealed
Ever wondered what’s going on inside the lone lime green wheelie case with polka dot handkerchief that’s been left unclaimed on the arrivals baggage carousel? Probably a pile of unworn holiday clothes thrown in, with some tea bags, kitchen utensils and potentially a garden gnome.

New ski route from Jet2
To celebrate the start of its biggest ever ski season Jet2.com is keeping its eyes peeled for some unusual winter tans this year!
Now boarding: up to £70 of savings with airport offers from American Express
American Express Card members jetting off during the busy festive season can earn up to £70 worth of statement credits when they add offers to their Card through Foursquare and shop at participating airport shops.
Miami Twice
There will be ‘More seats to South Beach’ as British Airways adds Miami to its Airbus A380 network next October with two daily flights to the Florida sunshine on board the superjumbo.

easyJet adds 26 new routes for summer 2015
easyJet has announced it will operate 26 new routes next summer including two, Essaouira in Morocco and Stuttgart in Germany, which are new destinations for the airline.

New easyJet flight from London Luton to Essaouira announced
From 1 May 2015, it will be possible to catch a direct flight with easyJet from London Luton to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast of Morocco.

Bags of Christmas ideas from Briggs & Riley
Briggs & Riley – the American premium luggage company – which offers a choice of six distinctly different collections to cover every possible travel situation – from business to leisure – has a multitude of choices for the perfect Christmas gift and, what’s more, they will last forever thanks to the lifetime warranty which no other luggage brand can offer.