Flights
Ryanair puts in-flight phone service on hold
Ryanair today confirmed that OnAir, Ryanair’s in-flight phone service provider, has notified Ryanair of their intention to terminate the contract after 13 months proving period of service operations.
Ryanair opens Leeds Bradford base
Ryanair today opened its 34th base at Leeds Bradford with two aircraft and 17 routes which will increase Ryanair’s traffic at Leeds Bradford to one million passengers per annum and sustain 1,000 jobs at Leeds Bradford Airport.
easyBus alternative for strike affected train travellers
With the news that rail travel may be disrupted over Easter after signal workers voted in favour of strikes, easyBus are today highlighting that its low cost airport transfer services are a sensible alternative to train travel from London to and from London’s major airports.
easyJet plc announces new Chief Executive
easyJet plc announces that Carolyn McCall OBE will join the Board of easyJet plc as Chief Executive. Carolyn joins from Guardian Media Group where she has carried out a number of roles including, since 2006, the position of Group Chief Executive.
easyJet carries most passengers in 2009
easyJet is reporting that Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) figures published this month show that easyJet is the UK's largest airline, measured by the number of passengers flown for the second year in a row.
easyJet to introduce services to Kosovo and Isle of Man
easyJet has announced plans to add Kosovo and the Isle of Man to its network this spring, with services between Liverpool and Isle of Man as well as services from Geneva and Basel to the Kosovan Capital, Pristina.
Planes, trains and astronauts in Amsterdam
Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers joined hundreds of guests including football stars, media celebrities, politicians and key travel industry figures to mark Emirates' impending arrival in Amsterdam.
Enjoy the delights of Tokyo, even before you arrive
In celebration of the launch of Emirates’ new non-stop service to Tokyo on 28th March, the award-winning airline has pulled out all the stops to ensure that its passengers enjoy a truly Japanese experience, even before they have arrived at Narita International Airport.
Emirates opens luxury lounge at Birmingham
Emirates has doubled its regional lounge offering in the UK within the space of just six months. A brand new luxury lounge has been officially opened in Birmingham, the first dedicated lounge to be offered by a long-haul airline at the city's international airport.
Flybe – First choice for France
Flybe operates more routes to Regional France than any other carrier and has reported a groundswell of booking interest for the 102 flights it operates to and from 14 UK and French airports over the travel period spanning the days of threatened industrial action by Air France employees.
Flybe's Manston route is blossoming
Flybe reports that its newly announced daily Edinburgh to Manston service has attracted strong interest in record time with many flights already more than 50% full.
Gulf Air celebrates 60th anniversary
Sixty years ago (24 March), Gulf Air began its life as Gulf Aviation company, operating scheduled commercial services. The first flight, an Avro Anson seven-seater aircraft, took off from Bahrain to Sharjah via Doha and the fare was Rupees 130 single (around One BD) and Rupees 220 return (Around 2 BD).
Formula One drivers wish Gulf Air ‘Happy Birthday’
Celebrity Formula One drivers sent birthday wishes to Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom and the title sponsor of Bahrain Grand Prix since 2004, on the airline’s 60th anniversary falling on 24 March 2010.
Gulf Air launches Falcon Gold
This month Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will launch Falcon Gold, a new premium cabin travel experience offering the very best elements of Gulf Air’s First Class for the price of a traditional Business Class Fare.
Iceland erupts with hot travel offers
Iceland is happening - quite literally - and the time to visit is now. As the volcano near Eyjafjallajokul continues to erupt, Icelandair Holidays is pleased to announce its latest steaming offer, the Hot Iceland City Break from £219 including flights from London Heathrow, Manchester or Glasgow and 3 nights 4-star accommodation.