Flights
BA expands flight schedule during strike period
British Airways has expanded its flight schedules for Unite's strike period of March 27, 28, 29, 30 because of the increased numbers of cabin crew wishing to work as normal.
India's Kingfisher Airlines to join oneworld alliance
India's leading domestic carrier and only five-star airline, Kingfisher Airlines, is lining up to join oneworld after signing a memorandum of understanding as its first step towards full membership of the world's leading quality airline alliance, subject to Indian regulatory approval.
Ryanair launches £7 seat sale
Ryanair has announced that from midnight today, it will release one million £7 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in late April and May.
Ryanair’s Champions League special
Ryanair has announced that it has scheduled a special return flight from London Stansted to Barcelona Girona which will allow Arsenal fans to travel to the club’s vital Champions League match against Barcelona on 6th April.
Wizz Air raises over 50,000 Euros for Haiti
Wizz Air, one of the largest low cost airlines in Central and Eastern Europe has been giving passengers the opportunity to contribute one euro per booking, with the airline matching each donation with the same amount to help the earthquake victims in Haiti.
Virgin Atlantic to create 200 jobs in Swansea
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new customer service operation in Swansea in September 2010. The move will create more than 200 jobs in the area over the next two years.
Virgin Atlantic to fly England World Cup squad
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has today announced it is to be the Official Airline Supplier to the England World Cup squad.
bmibaby celebrates eight successful years
Low cost airline, bmibaby, is celebrating eight years of flying on 20 March 2010.
Sun, sea, sand and stories on Antigua
Lions, tigers and bears will be joining pirates and princesses and the odd witch or two this half term as the focus of a new storytelling week being hosted at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua from 29 May (half term week).
AirAsia increases flights to Taiwan
From 15 April 2010, AirAsia will add two flights to its Kuala Lumpur to Taipei schedule, increasing its frequency to nine flights per week.
Ryanair launches BA rescue fare
Ryanair launched a rescue fare of £69.99 (one way including taxes and charges) for BA passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted by the strike action.
Flybe confirms additional capacity
In order to give passengers impacted by the British Airways action a reliable and great value alternative, Flybe has increased the number of seats available on a number of our UK and European routes.
Air Europa launches Miami route
Leading Spanish carrier Air Europa will officially launch its new programme of departures on the 19 March, from London Gatwick to Miami, via Madrid with three flights per week.
Ryanair launches St Patrick’s Day hangover seat sale
Ryanair has announced a St Patrick’s Day Hangover Seat Sale as it slashed Up to 50% off all seats, on all routes, for travel every day in late April and May, which are available for booking until midnight Monday (22nd March) on ryanair.com.
Sun-seeking Scots fly to the Costas
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has teamed up with top travel agents Barrhead Travel to fly Scots to the sun-drenched Costas this summer at the lowest prices.