Flights
Monarch Airlines app reaches 175k downloads
Monarch Airlines has reached a milestone 175,000 downloads on its free smartphone app which is available to both iOS and Android users.
British Airways puts Kuala Lumpur back on the route map
British Airways is to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur in summer 2015.
Emirates' second daily A380 service to Mauritius gets an earlier start
Emirates are to launch its second daily A380 service to Mauritius on 26th October this year, instead of 1st December as initially planned.
Virgin Atlantic to strengthen network and invest in customer experience
Virgin Atlantic has announced its plans to grow to record levels of sustained profitability by 2018. Building on its existing two year recovery plan, which is on target to deliver an annual profit by the end of 2014, the airline is now shifting focus onto positioning its business for long term success.
easyJet launches summer 2015 flights
easyJet has announced its summer schedule for 2015 is now on sale with over 86,000 flights set to take place between 29 March and 31 May next year. More than 48,000 of these will fly in and out of the UK.
Eastern Airways introduces new timings on its Leeds Bradford services
Yorkshire business travellers and offshore workers will gain new early morning departures and convenient afternoon/early evening service timings as Eastern Airways introduces them on its year round services from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton and Aberdeen.
Private Jetiquette: No knee defenders required, but don't tag your host on Facebook
To recline or not to recline is a hot topic of etiquette for airline passengers, with knee defenders causing tempers to boil over, and a recent American Airlines flight to be diverted.
Knee defenders? Monarch have a simple answer - non-reclining seats
As recently reported in the media, knee defenders are the new must-have accessory on-board to keep ‘recliners’ at bay. Whilst other airlines’ are now banning the gadgets, Monarch Airlines have a simple solution, non-reclining ergonomic aircraft seats.
LV= travel insurance will cover Brits held up by Bardarbunga volcano
As the Icelandlic Metereological Office has raised the warning level of the Bardarbunga volcano erupting to ‘orange’ – the second highest level – meaning there is a strong probability that passenger flights may be affected by volcanic ash in the next few days.
Three quarters of British holidaymakers slam airport security as “unnecessary and ineffective”
British holidaymakers are cynical and dissatisfied with stringent airport security rules, with a mere 25% saying they believe it completely necessary and effective.
British Airways takes delivery of latest Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways has taken delivery of its latest Boeing 777-300ER. The aircraft flew into the airline’s home at Heathrow, before departing for Mumbai.
Emirates boosts connectivity to Morocco
Emirates will step up services to Morocco with a second daily flight, boosting the service to 14 weekly flights beginning 1st September, 2014.
New flights make it easier to ski in Slovakia with Mountain Paradise
New flights between Luton and Poprad in Slovakia will make it even easier to enjoy Mountain Paradise’s range of ski and snow packages this winter.
Delays and missed departure cover - check the small print
Every year, some unlucky travellers are reduced to camping out in airport lounges waiting for delayed flights due to strikes, industrial action or adverse weather conditions while others miss their departure following a major accident blocking the motorway.
Garuda Indonesia launches direct flight from London to Jakarta
On 8 September 2014, Garuda Indonesia will introduce its direct service from London Gatwick to Jakarta via Amsterdam using the new Boeing 777-300ER.