Flights

SAS hosts same-sex weddings in the air
Scandinavian Airlines this week became the first airline in the world to carry out both a gay and lesbian wedding in the air onboard the SK903 between Stockholm and New York.
SWISS launches smartphone app
SWISS now offers an application for use on BlackBerry smartphones. The new app enables users to make a SWISS reservation, check in, check the status of their flight, and more, while they’re on the move.
Star Alliance expands presence in Latin America
Star Alliance will be expanding its presence in Latin America after today's unanimous approval in Miami by its Chief Executive Board to accept both Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines as future member airlines.
Continental Airlines approved for Lagos service
Continental Airlines announced today that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has approved the airline’s application to offer for sale its planned service between Houston and Lagos, Nigeria.
Go miles more with Virgin Atlantic, American Express and Moneycorp
Virgin Atlantic, American Express and Moneycorp have teamed up to give travellers the opportunity to boost their Flying Club miles and benefit from commission-free currency exchange at major UK airports.
Monarch adds flights from Manchester to Almeria this winter
In response to the growing demand that is being seen for flights to and from Spain, leading leisure airline Monarch has added flights from Manchester to Almeria this winter season.
Snowed-in shoppers snap up Ryanair gift vouchers
Ryanair has confirmed that sales of its Christmas Gift Vouchers are 50% up on this time last year, while the Girls of Ryanair 2011 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar are disappearing faster than a county council gritter, as snowed in shoppers take to the internet for Christmas gift solutions.
Eastern Airways launches early Liverpool to Aberdeen service
A new morning flight is being introduced by Eastern Airways from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Aberdeen, offering greater convenience for business travellers and offshore workers.
Insurewithease.com offers protection from airspace closures
The Icelandic ash cloud disrupted thousands of travellers’ plans for many days earlier this year. And whilst recent reports have suggested that the action by UK air traffic controllers to close down our airspace was extreme, the increasing volatility of the global climate means that there could be other extreme weather conditions that may, once again, bring misery to travellers.
bmibaby launches new services to Belfast
Low cost airline bmibaby has announced it will commence flying from Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham and Cardiff to George Best Belfast City Airport from 1 January 2011.

Hitting the high notes - Top 10 flying songs
Currently flying high in the British pop charts, the platinum-selling "Like A G6" by LA-based hip hop quartet Far East Movement topped the US charts in October.
HSBC add airspace closure cover to travel insurance
HSBC & first direct will make airspace closure cover a standard feature of all their travel insurance policies from 1 December 2010. This follows the two banks' decision to allow claims from travel insurance customers affected by April's volcanic ash cloud, which was in contrast to the majority of insurers.
Ryanair announces new ski routes
Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline, today (1st December) announced new February 2011 half-term ski routes from East Midlands and Edinburgh to Turin and from Glasgow (Prestwick) and Liverpool to Salzburg to allow families escape to the slopes from just £27.99.
Ryanair expands in the Canary Islands
Ryanair has announced three new bases on the Canary Islands in summer 2011.
Ryanair announces cheap £6 flights
Ryanair has released 1million £6 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in January and February.