Flights
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has formally announced the start of its joining process leading to full entry into the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. The process is expected to be completed by mid-2011.
Avis car rental joins BalticMiles
Avis car rental has become a partner in the BalticMiles loyalty programme of the Latvian national airline airBaltic.
airBaltic recognised as Latvia’s leading exporter
Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Economics Minister Artis Kampars last week hailed the airBaltic airline for its achievements in the field of exports.
Up to 48% off with the bmi ‘Seat Sale’
Get ready for some spectacular offers this September, as bmi’s most generous seat sale gets underway with substantial savings on both economy and business class fares.
Emirates’ A380 network continues to expand
Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380, has announced Hong Kong as the newest destination for its super-jumbo.
Exeter Airport attracts Hilton Hotels
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and the UK’s Number One Domestic carrier, has expressed delight at the announcement that a prestigious 160-room Hampton by Hilton hotel complex is to be built on the same site as its new Training Academy and will be open for business by the end of 2011.
Icelandair adds 200 flights to winter schedule
Icelandair’s schedule this winter will increase in scope by 14% over last winter. Icelandair will fly to a total of 15 destinations east and west of the Atlantic.
Monarch launches new flights to Calabria
Leading leisure airline, Monarch has announced new flights to the Italian region of Calabria, which will operate for Summer 2011. Fares start from £219 return and are now available to book via monarch.co.uk.
Virgin gives flyers a more rewarding experience
Sir Richard Branson has announced that the award-winning Virgin airlines – Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin America and V Australia / Virgin Blue – known around the world for their stylish, innovative and value-based flying experience, are teaming up to offer each airline’s loyalty program members the opportunity to earn miles or points when taking flights on their sister-branded airlines.
Europe from €49 with TAP
TAP has launched a promotional campaign for flights to European destinations starting at 49 euros, with all taxes included. With the largest network of European destinations departing from Portugal, TAP operates direct flights to the main airports of Europe’s major cities.
Pack your sequins for a dancing holiday with Thomson
‘Strictly’ is back and this season’s line-up is bound to keep you on your toes. The competition begins in earnest on 1 October, but don’t think it’s just the celebrities that get to have all the fun…
Wizz Air to open Belgrade base with 5 new routes
Wizz Air, the largest low fare - low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe has announced that it will establish its 13th operating base in Belgrade, Serbia starting in April 2011. Initially the airline will deploy one brand new Airbus A320 aircraft.
BA announces new codeshare with Kingfisher Airlines
British Airways and Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines are to start codesharing on each other’s flights across India, Sri Lanka, the UK and continental Europe from September 15, 2010. This follows Kingfisher Airlines acceptance of an invitation to join the oneworld alliance earlier this year.
Gulf Air launches miles redemption facility for excess baggage
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier has introduced a new incentive for its Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) members travelling from Bahrain and London.
From Tinsletown to London
British Airways was proud to fly in some of the biggest names in Hollywood, as the official airline of the prestigious GQ Men of the Year Awards, including Man of the Year winner – Jon Hamm.