Flights
Travellers urged to check holiday protection options
Travellers planning a last-minute summer break or turning their attention to next year's holidays are being urged to do their research and consider what sort of cover they might need if their operator goes out of business.
Enjoy free nights at Virgin’s Kasbah Tamadot, Marrakech
With temperatures soaring to over 40°C Marrakech is experiencing one of its hottest summer's in history, so what better time to book to stay at Kasbah Tamadot where it is 10°C cooler in the Atlas Mountains.
Ryanair launches Kiss rescue fare
Ryanair has launched a £69 (one way inclusive taxes and charges but excluding baggage fees) rescue fare for passengers stranded abroad by the bankruptcy of Kiss Flights this week.
Saga - Failure of Flight Options
The announcement that Flight Options has gone into administration is a great shame for both staff and passengers. Thankfully the airline is ATOL protected so it looks like passengers who booked directly with the airline are likely to get their money back.
Delta Air Lines to connect New York and Reykjavik
Delta Air Lines has announced a new nonstop service between New York and Reykjavik, Iceland, beginning June 1, 2011*. When service begins, Delta will be the only U.S. carrier to serve Iceland nonstop from the United States.
Monarch extends online check-in
Award-winning low fares airline Monarch has extended its successful online check-in facility, with the service now being available to customers travelling on scheduled flights up to 18 days prior to travel.
Monarch expands winter flying programme
Award winning low fares airline Monarch is expanding its winter flying programme for 2010/2011 and adding additional frequencies to existing routes as well as launching new winter services.
Gulf Air sends relief cargo to Pakistan flood victims
Following the recent unprecedented flood that has been ravaging Pakistan, Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air extended its helping hands by sending a cargo of relief materials to help the people, who have been affected by the devastating floods.
TAP increases frequency to Prague and Budapest
TAP has increased its flight frequency to two of its destinations in Eastern Europe, Prague and Budapest, adding one direct flight per week to both cities until the end of October.
Gulf Air celebrates Ramadan
Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has come up with a novel campaign, “lighting up your sky” that will reach out to customers throughout Bahrain and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia offering them a chance to win over 7000 prizes during the holy month.
TAP and Egyptair strengthen code-share operations
TAP and Egyptair have strengthened their cooperation by increasing their code-share operations to new destinations.
Don’t bank on BBQ weather this holiday weekend
There are still some great late holiday deals available this August Bank Holiday and as the summer weather continues to be as unreliable as ever, now is the perfect time to get some last minute summer sun.
Ryanair announces four new Gatwick routes
Ryanair today announced that it will open four new routes from London Gatwick - to Bologna, Faro, Milan Bergamo and Porto - and will increase the frequency of its London Gatwick to Oslo Rygge route to ten flights per week.
Ryanair condemns Unite’s strike plans
Ryanair has condemned Unite’s latest airport staff strike in late August – which is timed during the peak summer travel period – to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of passengers and their families.
Ryanair launches £8 seat sale
Ryanair has announced that from midnight tonight (Monday 16 August) it will release 500,000 £8 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in September.