Flights

Summer 2011 starts now at Monarch.co.uk

Award-winning travel group Monarch has this week launched flights and holidays for Summer 2011, providing holidaymakers with more choice than ever before and with deals available to suit all ages and tastes.

Which? reveals airline industry’s high and low fliers

When it comes to air travel, Swiss is the best short-haul airline according to Which? members, with an overall satisfaction score of 72%. Flyers are particularly impressed by the airline's cabin staff, baggage allowances and great value for money.

Experience Taipei Flora Expo with EVA Air

Taiwanese airline, EVA Air, has teamed up with specialist tour operator Ours Travel to offer two new packages to visit Taiwan’s first ever International Flora Exposition. The exciting event will kick off in Taipei in November 2010.

Noises drive flyers plane crazy

The next generation of flight comparison website - Fly.com, has found that loud passengers cause a massive 75% of irritation in the air.

Ryanair opens new base in Malaga

Ryanair today (22nd June) officially opened its newest base at Malaga with 4 based aircraft and 44 routes.

Ryanair launches £10 seat sale

Ryanair has announced that from midnight Tuesday 22nd June it will release 500,000 £10 late summer seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in September and October.

Ryanair introduces more baggage options

Ryanair has announced that passengers can now choose a larger (20kg) checked-in bag allowance for £25 as an alternative to Ryanair’s standard (15kg) checked-in bag allowance which costs £15.

Ryanair launches late summer seat sale

Ryanair has announced that from midnight tonight it will release 500,000, £8 late summer seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in September and October.

Icelandair increases service from Glasgow & Manchester

Icelandair has announced increased service from Glasgow and Manchester to Iceland and Icelandair’s connecting North American destinations from 14th September to 26th October 2010.

Ryanair and Hertz launch ‘Effortless’ car rental

Ryanair and Hertz have launched ‘Effortless’ car rental to allow consumers to book a flight and hire a car at the same time. The new system will make it even easier to match Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fare with Hertz’s Best Rate Guarantee, which is exclusive to Ryanair passengers.

New passport cover makes travel safer

The ultimate travel accessory is no longer the latest ‘i’ gadget or the newest facial spritz. Smart travellers can now make sure their most important piece of ID is properly dressed and fully protected with the launch of the myID range of passport covers (itsmyid.co.uk). myID passport covers not only look the business but will protect a biometric passport from being cloned at home or abroad.

Public transport to blame for missed flights

Despite the fact that nearly 90% of Londoners plan to get to the airport at least 2 hours before their flight is due to depart, nearly one third admitted to having missed a flight and shockingly one in five in the South East confessed to missing flights at least three times.