Flights
Qantas A330-200 takes first flight
Qantas' second new A330-200 aircraft operated its first commercial service between Sydney and Melbourne as QF415 this month (March 1st).
Emirates announces direct services to Dakar
Emirates passengers can look forward to a warm welcome on and off the aircraft after the airline unveiled plans to launch direct services to Senegal – known as the land of ‘Teranga’ or hospitality because of its friendly and welcoming people.
Beijing joins Emirates A380 'Capital Club'
The world’s most populous country, China, will fittingly receive the aviation world’s largest commercial aircraft with the start of Emirates A380 Dubai-Beijing-Dubai services on 1st August 2010.
Experience the World Cup with Emirates
With less than 100 days to go until the whistle blows for the opening match of the football's premier tournament, Emirates’ FIFA World Cup 2010 Travel Packages have never been more accessible and attractive.
Flybe makes Forbes ‘on time’ list
Flybe is celebrating having hit the global aviation world big time by making the ‘Top 10’ in one of the influential Forbes magazine’s famous lists, the only UK carrier to do so.
Gulf Air introduces new dimension to travel experience
Gulf Air customers travelling from Bahrain to Larnaca in Cyprus yesterday were introduced to a new dimension in the Gulf Air travel experience as they flew on the inaugural flight of the airline’s new Embraer E-170 AR aircraft.
Gulf Air steps up local recruitment drive
In its continuous efforts to encourage more talented Bahrainis to join the national carrier, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samer Majali last week addressed a gathering of soon-to-be-graduates at the University of Bahrain.
Lufthansa apps offer new travel services
Two new Lufthansa applications for mobile devices like iPhone offer Lufthansa customers more options on the move to access Lufthansa services or to communicate with other Miles & More members.
Monarch launches flights to Santorini
Monarch is expanding its portfolio of flights to the Greek Islands for Summer 2010, with the addition of new weekly services from Gatwick and Manchester to Santorini.
Monarch increases flights to Tenerife this Easter
Due to popular demand, award-winning low fares airline Monarch has added additional flights to Tenerife this Easter.
SWISS serves up inflight delights from Lucerne
Swiss International Air Lines has turned to the Lucerne region for the latest chapter in its “SWISS Taste of Switzerland” inflight culinary programme.
Mums want a weekend away, not flowers
Ryanair has reported that 90% of mothers see Mother’s Day flowers as a waste of money and would prefer a (naughty) weekend away from the kids.
Ryanair launches £5 seat sale
Ryanair has announced that from midnight Monday 8th March it will release one million £5 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in April and May (excluding Easter week).
bmi announces new codeshare partnership with SWISS
bmi, British Midland International, has announced a new codeshare with sister airline SWISS. Under the agreement, bmi will codeshare with SWISS, also part of the Lufthansa group, on all UK to Switzerland routes including Zurich, Geneva and Basel.
BA fuels green revolution
British Airways, in partnership with the Solena Group, is to establish Europe's first sustainable jet-fuel plant and plans to use the low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet from 2014.