Flights
Air France and Rossiya sign code-share agreement
On 17 January 2011, Air France and Rossiya signed a commercial partnership concerning a mutual code-sharing agreement between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and St. Petersburg for passengers in transit.
BA’s ‘Mission Impossible’ with Heston Blumenthal
Not many chefs have faced the challenge of serving food for 100,000 customers a day at 35,000ft, so when famously innovative chef Heston Blumenthal asked British Airways if he could try it, the airline jumped at the opportunity.
British Airways changes Mauritius timetable
From November 1, British Airways is changing its Mauritius timetable to give customers an overnight flight from Mauritius to London.
Escape to the city for less with British Airways
British Airways has more than 45 city breaks up for grabs with prices including flights and accommodation from as little as £139 for two nights in Rome or £429 for three nights in New York.
Delta eliminates SkyMiles expiration
Delta Air Lines has announced it has eliminated the SkyMiles mileage expiration, creating a new industry-leading benefit for all members.
Stand up, up and away for Red Nose Day
British Airways is attempting to set a new Guinness World Records title for the ‘Highest Stand-Up Comedy Gig in the World’ on Saturday 12 March, in support of this year’s Red Nose Day.
bmi announces new flights to Europe and North Africa
British Midland International (bmi) has announced new services from London Heathrow to Europe and North Africa.
bmi and SWISS announce new services to Basel
British Midland International (bmi) and SWISS have announced new routes from London Heathrow and Manchester to Basel, Switzerland, to start from 27 March 2011.
Delta starts codeshare flights with Brazil's GOL
Delta Air Lines has announced the start of codeshare service with GOL one of Brazil's largest airlines, immediately adding 15 new destinations to its South American network.
easyJet launches Belfast to Malta route
easyJet has launched a new service from Belfast International Airport to Malta, which increases routes served from Northern Ireland to 20.
easyJet tests nano technology for fuel efficiency
easyJet, the UK's largest airline, today announced that it is the first commercial airline to trial a revolutionary nano-technology coating on its aircraft aimed at reducing drag and increasing fuel efficiency.
easyJet passenger numbers rise to 50 million each year
easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, has reached an important milestone in its history as it now welcomes 50 million passengers each year.
Reserve your hotel & car hire at Emirates.com
Travellers can now book hotel and car hire reservations on Emirates’ website, emirates.com/hotelsandcars.
Emirates set to take first A380 to Kuwait
Emirates will operate the first ever A380 service into Kuwait this month, in honour of the country’s National Day.
Flybe and Avis mark longstanding partnership
Flybe and Avis have launched a ‘Lucky Number 8’ promotion to mark its eight year partnership.