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Friday 6 November 2009
- Railway station check-in offered by Air Berlin Air Berlin will allow its Switzerland-based passengers the chance to check-in at one of the country's railway stations from next month.
- Flights to Basle welcomed by Dusseldorf International Airport Dusseldorf International has welcomed cheap flights carrier easyJet's decision to launch a number of new routes from the airport.
Thursday 5 November 2009
- High demand for Monarch's half-term flights to Fuerteventura The introduction of Monarch's flights to Fuerteventura resulted in a strong demand for the airline's scheduled routes during October.
- Winter season begins at Southampton International Airport The winter season has got underway at Southampton International Airport, with flights to 49 destinations available from the south coast to the UK, the Channel Islands and Europe.
- Self-service check-ins can improve airport's efficiency Increasing numbers of airports are planning to implement self-service check-ins to try and improve efficiency.
Wednesday 4 November 2009
- Business travellers expected to continue booking flights to Paris Increasing numbers of businesspeople will book flights to Paris and Berlin next year, travel management company Egencia has said.
- New flights to Hyderabad launched by Etihad Etihad Airways has launched new flights to Hyderabad from Abu Dhabi.
- Flights to Tunisia are launched by Palmair from Exeter Palmair has commenced flights to Tunisia from Exeter, marking the beginning of a series of new winter flights from the airport.
Tuesday 3 November 2009
- More Brits flying to Canadian ski resorts Increasing numbers of Brits are booking flights to Canada ahead of this winter's ski season, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has said.
- Flights to San Francisco to be launched by Air Berlin Air Berlin will launch new flights to San Francisco from Dusseldorf as part of its 2010 summer schedule.
- Airbus 320s to be used by easyJet at Liverpool Cheap flights carrier easyJet's new flights to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote from Liverpool will be operated using a brand new Airbus 320 aircraft.
- BA implements successful move from Heathrow Terminal 4 British Airways (BA) saw its final flight depart from Heathrow's Terminal 4 on Wednesday (November 4th) after more than 23 years in the building.
- JetBlue launches new flights to Kingston US cheap flights carrier JetBlue Airways has launched new flights to Kingston, Jamaica from New York's John F Kennedy International Airport.
- More cheap flights on offer from Stansted More Brits are likely to jet off to warmer climes this winter after six airlines announced new routes from Stansted Airport.
Monday 2 November 2009
- Flights to Istanbul will be in demand ahead of Capital of Culture 2010 status More people are expected to book flights to Istanbul as the city prepares to accept its Capital of Culture title.
- Ryanair to launch cheap flights from Bordeaux Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch new flights to Brussels (Charleroi) and Bologna this winter from Bordeaux.
Thursday 29 October 2009
- Leisure passengers booking indirect flights to their destination More holidaymakers have been encouraged to book indirect flights abroad because of price incentives.
- More Brits book flights to long-haul destinations this half term There has been a "surge in demand" for overseas currencies as more people book long-haul flights this half term.
Wednesday 28 October 2009
- JetBlue launches new flights to St Lucia from New York US cheap flights carrier JetBlue Airways is launching new flights to St Lucia from New York today (October 28th).
- Skiers booking flights to Bulgaria experience better value Skiers who book flights to Bulgaria will find more value for money than if they head to the French Alps.
- New flights to Goa launched by Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has launched new non-stop flights to Goa from Doha ahead of this year's winter holiday season.
- Flights to Istanbul launched by Finnair Finnair has launched up to four weekly flights to Istanbul as part of its winter schedule.
- Winter snow and sun on offer at Pyrenees ski resorts Skiers booking flights to the Pyrenees this winter can benefit from both snow and sun, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport has said.
Monday 26 October 2009
- Egypt becomes more popular with families this half term More families could book flights to Egypt because the country offers a variety of activities aimed at both children and adults.
- Flights to Morocco and Canary Islands to be introduced by easyJet Cheap flights carrier easyJet will launch new flights to Morocco, the Canary Islands and Israel this winter.
- BA to introduce new flights to the Caribbean British Airways will launch new flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Montego Bay in Jamaica this winter.
Friday 23 October 2009
- Baboo to launch flights to Geneva from London City Swiss airline Baboo will introduce twice daily flights to Geneva from London City Airport on Sunday (October 25th).
- World's favourite airport is Singapore Changi Singapore Changi has emerged as the world's favourite airport, while Hong Kong is not far behind.
- Reasons for cautious optimism ahead of ski season Ski operators are "cautious but confident" ahead of this year's ski season, the Ski Club of Great Britain has said.
- Travellers willing to sacrifice holiday duration for more luxurious trip More people are embarking on aspirational holidays for shorter periods rather than going on less expensive trips, it has been suggested.
- More passengers flying from Dubai Dubai International Airport has recorded a 19.5 percent increase in passengers in September compared to the same month last year.
- AirTran Airways to introduce flights to Florida from Lexington US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will launch new flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando from Lexington in Kentucky in the early part of next year.
Wednesday 21 October 2009
- Gappers encouraged by struggling economy One in three Brits embarking on a gap year have done so because of the downturn in the economy.
- New Zealand named most popular long-haul destination Holidaymakers booking flights to New Zealand have voted the country their favourite long-haul destination in the annual Readers' Travel Awards.
- Wizz Air reschedules Bucharest flights after airport curfew Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has rescheduled some of its flights from Bucharest after a night curfew was introduced at Baneasa Airport.
Tuesday 20 October 2009
- Flights to Nepal prove popular for older volunteers Older travellers are booking flights to Nepal, South Africa and St Lucia to embark on volunteering breaks.
- Flights to Toronto to be reintroduced from Exeter Canadian Affair will reintroduce weekly flights to Toronto from Exeter Airport next summer.
- Monarch launches new flights to Canary Islands Cheap flights carrier Monarch has launched new flights to Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria from a number of UK airports.
Monday 19 October 2009
- Extra flights to Jeddah d Medina for Haj pilgrims Air India will introduce a number of additional flights to Jeddah and Medina from tomorrow (October 20th) to accommodate Haj pilgrims.
- Flights to Colombo to be reintroduced by Etihad Airways Etihad Airways will reintroduce flights to Colombo from Abu Dhabi in the new year.
- Demand for flights to South Africa increases Large numbers of football fans are booking flights to South Africa ahead of the country's hosting of the World Cup next summer.
Friday 16 October 2009
- New national airline for Scotland? Nimbus Airlines hope to secure funding A new airline with aspirations of becoming the national carrier of Scotland is hoping to secure investment following a pitch at The Get Funded Show next month.
- Norwegian to introduce flights to Malta Cheap flights carrier Norwegian will launch new flights to Malta from Oslo and Copenhagen as part of its 2010 summer schedule.
- Fewer Brits booked flights overseas this summer The decline in the number of Brits booking flights abroad continued between June and August, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.
Thursday 15 October 2009
- Flights to Belfast City from London to be introduced by easyJet Cheap flights carrier easyJet will launch twice-daily flights to Belfast City Airport from London Luton in the new year.
- Airlines switch focus to customer experience A number of airlines have committed to improving passengers' experiences on flights during a new survey by Sabre Airline Solutions.
Wednesday 14 October 2009
- Flights to Mexico expected to be in demand from Britain More people could book flights to Mexico after the country's coastal resorts were recommended by the International Currency Exchange (ICE).
- More UK holidaymakers booking flights to Greek islands Increasing numbers of Brits are booking flights to Corfu and Crete, the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) has said.
Tuesday 13 October 2009
- New flights to Amritsar launched by Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has launched new flights to Amritsar from Doha ahead of this year's Diwali celebrations.
- Strong euro could put people off Skiing holidays There are fears that fewer people will book flights to ski destinations this winter because of the strength of the euro.
- B777s to be introduced on Air India flights to Tokyo Passengers on Air India's flights to Tokyo will soon benefit from travelling on state-of-the-art Boeing B777 aircraft.
Monday 12 October 2009
- Fewer European visitors leads to 'more enjoyable' continental holidays People booking flights to Europe this year are having a more enjoyable time because of the fewer number of visitors.
- Flights to Paris from Muscat launched by Oman Air Oman Air has launched new non-stop flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle from Muscat.
- Decline in number of passengers flying in Europe The number of passengers flying from European airports declined by 4.5 per cent in August compared to the same month last year.
Friday 9 October 2009
- Flights to Durham from Southampton to be introduced by Eastern Airways Eastern Airways will launch new flights to Durham Tees Valley Airport from Southampton International Airport next month.
- Increased flights to Monastir from Robin Hood Airport Thomson and First Choice will increase its number of flights to Monastir in Tunisia from Robin Hood Airport next summer.
- Demand for flights to Brazil expected to increase in run-up to 2016 Olympics More people are expected to book flights to Brazil after the country won the 2016 Olympic bid.
- New flights to Hawaii launched by Continental Airlines Continental Airlines is launching new flights to Hawaii and increasing its number of flights on an existing Hawaiian route.
Wednesday 7 October 2009
- Wizz Air to introduce flights to Paris from Gdansk European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Paris Beauvais from Gdansk on December 18th.
- Increasing numbers of Irish students flying to Australia More Irish students are booking flights to Australia to do voluntary work on their gap year.
- Etihad Airways may launch further flights to the US The chief executive of Etihad Airways has suggested that the carrier is planning on launching new flights to the US.
Tuesday 6 October 2009
- Jet2.com to introduce flights to Dubrovnik from Manchester Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com will launch new flights to Dubrovnik, Split, Reus and Prague from Manchester next summer.
- Mobile technology becomes more popular among over-50s Holidaymakers over the age of 50 are more likely to use their mobile phone to record their trip than using them to keep in touch with family and friends back home.
- AirTran Airways to increase Florida services US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will increase its number of flights to Florida this winter.
Monday 5 October 2009
- Additional flights to New York to be launched by China Airlines China Airlines will introduce additional flights to New York and Frankfurt as part of next year's summer schedule.
- New flights to Hong Kong introduced by Jet Airways Jet Airways has launched new flights to Hong Kong from Delhi using wide-body Airbus 330-200 aircraft.
- Unusual honeymoon destinations 'easier to access' Honeymooning couples have become more inclined to book flights to unusual destinations because they have become easier to access.
Friday 2 October 2009
- Australia becomes more accessible for Scots Emirates' new flights to Sydney from Dubai will make Australia more accessible for people living in Scotland.
- Flybe to launch number of new flights next summer Regional airline Flybe will launch a number of new flights to European destinations as part of its 2010 summer schedule.
- 'Green shoots' emerge in Dubai's tourism industry People booking flights to Dubai have handed a boost to the emirate's tourism sector.
- Wizz Air to open Wroclaw base in July European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will open its 12th base in Wroclaw next summer.
- Flights to Rome will be introduced by easyJet from Dusseldorf Cheap flights airline easyJet will launch new flights to Rome and London from Dusseldorf next February.
- 'Really expensive' to take skis on flights Skiers are finding it costly to take their equipment on flights within Europe, it has been suggested.
Wednesday 30 September 2009
- BA begins flights to New York from London City British Airways (BA) has launched its first flight to New York from London City Airport.
- Flights to Cyprus popular among medical tourists Increasing numbers of Brits are booking flights to Cyprus, Poland and Hungary in search of cheaper medical treatments.
Tuesday 29 September 2009
- AirTran Airways to introduce flights to Orlando US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will launch new flights to Orlando from Branson Airport just before Christmas.
- Flights to north Africa to be introduced by Air Berlin Air Berlin will launch new flights to Morocco and Tunisia from Cologne/Bonn as part of its forthcoming winter schedule.
- Napa and Sonoma named best wine region People booking flights to California could be tempted by a visit to Napa and Sonoma after the region was voted the world's favourite wine region.
- London Oxford Airport carries potential for new flights More flights are expected to be offered at the newly rebranded London Oxford Airport thanks to Icejet's decision to expand its presence there.
Friday 25 September 2009
- Daily flights to Delhi launched by Finnair Finnair is launching daily flights to Delhi from Helsinki today (September 25th).
- Flybe to introduce extra flights to Avignon Regional airline Flybe will launch additional flights to Avignon from Southampton this winter.
Thursday 24 September 2009
- Jet2.com to launch flights to Dubrovnik from Edinburgh Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com will launch flights to Dubrovnik and Faro from Edinburgh next summer.
- Travellers heading to Turkey and Egypt 'confused' by currencies British holidaymakers booking flights to Turkey and Egypt are getting confused by the nations' respective currencies.
Wednesday 23 September 2009
- Flights to Duluth to be introduced by United Airlines United Airlines will launch new flights to Duluth and Asheville from Chicago later this winter.
- Holidaymakers becoming 'more cautious' Travellers have become more cautious about the type of holiday they are going on because of the credit crunch.
Tuesday 22 September 2009
- Wizz Air to offer flights to Madrid from Sofia European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Madrid after basing an additional aircraft at Sofia.
- Winter flights to Switzerland a 'long standing tradition' Booking flights to Switzerland from Britain is viewed as a "long standing tradition" in terms of skiing and adventure holidays.
- Flights to Conakry to be launched by Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines will introduce new flights to Conakry in the Republic of Guinea on October 25th.
- Flights to Dusseldorf introduced by Sun D'Or Sun D'Or International Airlines has launched weekly flights to Dusseldorf from Tel Aviv.
Monday 21 September 2009
- Gappers who learn a foreign language can boost economy People embarking on a gap year and flying abroad should learn a foreign language because it is "economically beneficial".
- Record numbers fly from Humberside this summer The poor weather this summer has resulted in record numbers of passengers booking flights from Humberside International Airport.
- Ryanair introduces smokeless cigarettes on flights Cheap flights carrier Ryanair is launching a range of smokeless cigarettes, allowing passengers to 'smoke' while on a flight.
Friday 18 September 2009
- Travel sector 'cautiously optimistic' about next year The travel industry is cautiously optimistic about its prospects next year, ABTA - the Travel Association has said.
- New flights to Los Angeles to be launched by Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines will put the first of its two new A330 aircraft on its flights to Los Angeles from Honolulu next June.
Thursday 17 September 2009
- Flights to Paris could prove popular ahead of Salon du Chocolat Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has said that chocoholics should consider flights to Paris this October as the city hosts the Salon du Chocolat.
- Ryanair to establish Bari and Brindisi bases Cheap flights airline Ryanair will establish two new Italian bases at Bari and Brindisi in January, it has been confirmed.
- Manchester becomes first airport to take part in National Customer Service Awards Manchester Airport has demonstrated its commitment to passengers by becoming the first airport to be shortlisted for the National Customer Service Awards.
- Seven new routes announced by Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines will launch seven new routes to major European cities from Sabiha Gokcen Airport this winter.
- Experiential holidays becoming more popular British travellers have become more inclined to go on experiential holidays, it has been suggested.
Tuesday 15 September 2009
- Flights to Vilnius to be introduced by Aer Lingus at Gatwick Aer Lingus is launching new flights to Vilnius, this year's European Capital of Culture, from Gatwick later this autumn.
- European gappers becoming 'more cautious' People booking flights within Europe to embark on a gap year have become more cautious.
- AirTran Airways to introduce flights to Key West US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will launch new flights to Key West from Orlando in the run-up to Christmas.
Monday 14 September 2009
- Bmibaby to launch new flights from East Midlands next year Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has announced a large-scale expansion plan from East Midlands Airport.
- Flights to Skiathos to be launched from Bristol Kiss Flights will launch weekly Friday flights to Skiathos from Bristol Airport next summer.
- England fans told to book flights to South Africa early Football fans wanting flights to South Africa for next summer's World Cup have been advised to book early by ABTA - The Travel Association.
Friday 11 September 2009
- Southwest Airlines to introduce flights to Boston from Denver US cheap flights carrier Southwest Airlines will launch new flights to Boston Logan, Spokane and Reno/Tahoe from Denver this winter.
- Cheap flights from Glasgow popular among English travellers Thousands of English holidaymakers have used Glasgow Airport to take advantage of the airport's cheap flights.
- Jet2.com to introduce flights to Madeira from Manchester Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com will launch new flights to Madeira from Manchester next summer.
- Improvements to get underway at London City next year London City will improve passengers' experiences of the airport by providing additional space and comfort in its departure lounge.
Thursday 10 September 2009
- JetBlue Airways launches flights to Baltimore/Washington US cheap flights carrier JetBlue Airways has launched new flights to Baltimore/Washington from Boston's Logan International Airport.
- Decline in passengers booking flights from Europe The number of airline passengers booking flights in Europe in July fell by 2.3 percent compared to the same month last year.
- Flights to Munich popular ahead of Oktoberfest People of all ages are expected to book flights to Munich for this year's Oktoberfest, the Munich Tourist Office has said.
- Allegant Air to introduce flights to Orlando US cheap flights carrier Allegiant Air will launch new flights to Orlando from Northwest Arkansas this winter.
- Carbon offsetting scheme launched at Bournemouth Airport Bournemouth Airport has launched a carbon offsetting scheme thanks to a new link on its website.
Wednesday 9 September 2009
- Indian cheap flights airlines making headway Cheap flights carriers in India are gaining passengers at the expense of full-service carriers such as Air India.
- Twice daily flights to Valencia to be launched by TAP TAP will launch twice-daily flights to Valencia from Lisbon, becoming the eighth Spanish destination to be served by the airline.
- Brussels emerges as popular city break destination People in Britain are booking city breaks to Brussels in large numbers, ABTA - The Travel Association has said.
Tuesday 8 September 2009
- More holidaymakers booking late flights There has been a huge increase in the number of holidaymakers booking late summer breaks this year.
- Monarch experiences increased demand for mid-haul destinations Demand has increased on Monarch's flights to mid-haul destinations such as the Canary Islands and Cyprus.
Monday 7 September 2009
- Ryanair increases check-in allowance Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will allow passengers to check-in two bags instead of one from October 1st.
- Wizz Air launching flights to Venice Treviso from Kiev European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has announced its intention to launch new flights to Venice Treviso from Kiev this autumn.
- Gap year flights abroad continue despite swine flu School leavers are not letting the spread of swine flu affect their gap year plans.
- New flights to Monastir announced by Jet2.com Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com will launch new flights to Monastir from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle, it has been announced.
Thursday 3 September 2009
- Cheap flights to Lourdes launched by bmibaby Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has announced that it will launch new flights to Lourdes from Manchester Airport.
- Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport to become 'world-leading' hub Thai authorities intend to transform Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport into one of the world's top aviation transport hubs, it has been revealed.
Wednesday 2 September 2009
- Wizz Air to introduce extra flights from Prague European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch additional flights on some of its routes from Prague this autumn.
- First section of Helsink-Vantaa's terminal upgrade opens The initial section of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's new terminal complex has opened.
- Holidaymakers urged to be on best behaviour Travellers need to understand what kind of behaviour is acceptable in particular countries, Lonely Planet has said.
Tuesday 1 September 2009
- Additional flight to Zurich launched by Qatar Airways Qatar Airways will increase its number of flights to Zurich from October next month.
- Eastern Airways to launch flights to Bergen Regional airline Eastern Airways will launch new flights to Bergen from Aberdeen and Newcastle next month.
- Still busy at Manchester Airport over bank holiday despite effects of economic downturn Slightly fewer passengers flew from Manchester Airport over the August bank holiday than during the same weekend last year.
Friday 28 August 2009
- Mature travellers more likely to go on adventure holidays More people aged over 50 are embarking on adventure holidays abroad, Saga Holidays has said.
- JetBlue launches flights to Long Beach US cheap flights carrier JetBlue Airways will launch new flights to Long Beach and Boston from San Francisco International Airport.
- Hundreds of thousands to fly from British airports this weekend Approximately 420,000 people have booked flights from Heathrow Airport this weekend.
Thursday 27 August 2009
- High number of holidaymakers expected at Robin Hood Airport this weekend Large numbers of people have booked flights to Corfu, Malaga, Palma and Ibiza from Robin Hood Airport over the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.
- Most Brits behave well while overseas An overwhelming majority of British people who have booked flights abroad behave well on their holiday.
- JetBlue hopes to launch new flights to Montego Bay US cheap flights carrier JetBlue Airways will launch new flights to Montego Bay from Boston and Orlando this winter.
Tuesday 25 August 2009
- Flights to Milan will be introduced by Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines will launch new flights to Milan's Linate Airport later this year.
- More Brits could book flights to Iceland last-minute Flights to Iceland, Jamaica and Hungary could prove more popular this bank holiday after it was revealed that the countries offer the best value for money for British travellers.
- A380 will allow Qantas to increase flights to London Qantas will increase its number of flights to Los Angeles and London from Sydney next month.
- New flights to Antalya to be launched by Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines will launch new flights to Antalya from Dusseldorf and increase its number of flights to Istanbul this autumn.
- Flights to Mediterranean countries still favoured by UK families Families are booking flights to Greece, Portugal and Cyprus in large numbers, a leading accommodation provider has said.
- Brits booking last-minute flights to foreign climes Nearly two million Brits have booked a last-minute holiday deal this summer, new figures have revealed.
- Ryanair offering more winter flights from Edinburgh Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch eight new flights from Edinburgh as part of its forthcoming winter schedule.
Thursday 20 August 2009
- Jet2.com to launch new summer flights from Manchester Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com will launch new flights to Kos, Venice and Gran Canaria from Manchester next summer.
- Pacific Blue will launch new flights to Phuket Perth Airport is looking forward to welcoming the launch of Pacific Blue Airlines flights Phuket this winter.
- Changing currency rates confuse holidaying Brits Brits flying abroad are becoming increasingly confused by the ever-changing currency rates, it has been claimed.
Wednesday 19 August 2009
- Aberdeen Airport experiences passenger growth A high demand for flights from the UK in July has helped boost airline traffic this summer.
- Flights to Tashkent launched by Czech Airlines Czech Airlines will launch flights to Tashkent from Prague today (August 19th).
- Flights to Hawaii launched by Air Canada in December Air Canada will launch non-stop flights to Hawaii from Calgary this winter.
Tuesday 18 August 2009
- Ryanair to switch Manchester flights Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will switch nine of its Manchester routes to East Midlands, Leeds Bradford and Liverpool airports.
- Passenger decline slows at Isle of Man Airport Isle of Man Airport has said that there is reason for "cautious optimism" after the rate of passenger decline slowed.
- Spending time together is the attraction of family holidays Families booking flights abroad for this year's holiday have become increasingly keen to spend time together.
Monday 17 August 2009
- WizzAir steps in to help SkyEurope passengers European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will offer flights to passengers affected by the suspension of SkyEurope at Vienna Airport.
- Domestic flights still proving popular in the UK More people have booked domestic flights within Britain this year despite increasingly cheaper foreign holiday deals.
- New flights to Dubai launched by Jet Airways Jet Airways has launched new flights to Dubai from the south Indian city of Hyderabad.
Friday 14 August 2009
- Ryanair to launch five new flights from Liverpool this winter Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch new flights to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Faro from Liverpool as part of its winter programme.
- Flights to Edinburgh prove popular ahead of festival More people are expected to book flights to Edinburgh this month as travellers head to the city's famous Fringe festival.
- New viewing area opens at Bournemouth Airport Bournemouth Airport has opened its new official viewing area after responding to requests from airport visitors.
Thursday 13 August 2009
- AirTran to launch flights to Indianapolis from New York US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will introduce new flights to Indianapolis from New York's LaGuardia Airport this winter.
- Booking last minute 'just as good' as advance planning More than half of families booking flights abroad for their summer holiday have found that last-minute booking is just as good as booking in advance.
- Spanish destinations the most popular from Luton this summer More than 135,000 people flew from Luton during the busy end of July period, the airport has revealed.
Wednesday 12 August 2009
- Increase in flights makes Egypt and Turkey more accessible More Brits are booking flights to Egypt and Turkey after realising that destinations in the countries are less than five hours away.
- New flights to Fort Lauderdale to be launched by JetBlue US cheap flights carrier JetBlue will launch new flights to Fort Lauderdale from San Francisco this winter.
- Increase in flights makes Egypt and Turkey more accessible More Brits are booking flights to Egypt and Turkey after realising that destinations in the countries are less than five hours away.
Tuesday 11 August 2009
- New flights to India offered by Jet Airways Jet Airways has announced that it will provide flights to Gaya and Varanasi from Bangkok, which could appeal to travellers following the Buddhist circuit.
- Passengers flock to Heathrow for long-haul flights Demand for flights to long-haul destinations helped Heathrow to record its strongest July in terms of passenger numbers since 2006.
- Flights to Ibiza, Nantes and Pisa on offer by Ryanair Cheap flights airline Ryanair has revealed that it will launch 14 new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport, where it has announced plans to open its 34th base next spring.
- Plans unveiled for new T2 building at Heathrow Airport Plans for the £1 billion renovation of Heathrow Airport's Terminal 2 (T2) have been unveiled to the public.
Monday 10 August 2009
- easyJet launches cheap flights to Tel Aviv Cheap flights provider easyJet has confirmed that daily flights to Tel Aviv from London Luton Airport are to commence later this year.
- Flights to Fiji offered by Continental Airlines Twice-weekly flights to Fiji from Honolulu and Guam have been launched by Continental Airlines and will commence in time for the Christmas holidays.
- Destination is the 'top consideration' for travellers Destination is still more important than price when it comes to booking flights to international locations
Thursday 6 August 2009
- Holidaymakers looking for 'peace and quiet' UK-based holidaymakers are turning away from action-orientated getaways in favour of breaks that offer peace and quite, it has been claimed.
- Cheap flights to Basel on offer from easyJet Cheap flights carrier easyJet will begin providing connecting flights to Basel from Dusseldorf on November 2nd.
- New flights to Hyderabad launched by Etihad Airways Etihad Airways will increase the number of flights to India it offers with the addition of a new service to Hyderabad beginning later this year.
- Check-in offered to Finnar passengers at Stockholm Central station Finnair passengers flying from Stockholm are now able to check-in to their flight at the city's Central railway station.
Wednesday 5 August 2009
- New flights to Sharm el Sheikh will be launched by Jet2.com next summer Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com will launch new flights to Bergerac, Sharm el Sheikh and Corfu as part of its summer 2010 schedule.
- Ryanair flights to Canary Islands from Prestwick expected to be a hit A Glasgow Prestwick representative has said that he expects Ryanair's five flights to the Canary Islands to be among the airport's most popular this winter.
- 'Staycationers' don't think travel insurance is needed The overwhelming majority of holidaymakers who have booked domestic flights within the UK have not considered travel insurance.
- New flights to Seattle launched by Icelandair Icelandair has launched flights to Seattle from Reykjavik, with the service operating four times a week.
Tuesday 4 August 2009
- El Prat's new Terminal 1 ready to welcome airlines Airlines belonging to the oneworld network serving Barcelona's El Prat Airport will move to the new Terminal 1 building on September 9th.
- Ryanair to launch flights to Canary Islands from Shannon Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch new flights to Gran Canaria and Lanzarote from Shannon this autumn.
- Wet summer causes increase in demand for Monarch flights to Europe More people booked flights to sunshine destinations in July than they did during the same month last year, Monarch has revealed.
- Air Southwest flights to London City proving a success Increasing numbers of business passengers are using Air Southwest's route to London City Airport from Newquay and Plymouth.
Monday 3 August 2009
- Czech Airlines' flights to New York to be taken over by Delta Delta Air Lines will begin operating Czech Airlines' flights to New York from Prague during the 2009-10 winter schedule.
- Wizz Air will introduce flights to Bergen this winter Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Bergen from Gdansk in the run-up to Christmas.
- Recession gives rise to 'grown-up gappers' Increasing numbers of redundancies are causing more people to book flights abroad in order to embark on a 'grown-up' gap year.
- Small businesses still travelling despite recession More small businesses are booking flights within Europe despite the ongoing economic downturn.
Friday 31 July 2009
- Flights to Malaga among the most popular from Leeds Bradford this summer Thousands of holidaymakers will embark on flights to Malaga and Alicante from Leeds Bradford International Airport during the first week of August.
- Sunshine holidays remain a priority for resilient Brits British holidaymakers are refusing to give up their holiday in...
- Long-haul destinations more affordable for British holidaymakers Holidaymakers are snapping up flights to mid and long-haul destinations because they offer a better cost of living than the UK, Kuoni Travel has said.
- Southampton in the running for Airport of the Year accolade Southampton Airport has been shortlisted for the Airport of the Year Award in the TTG Travel Awards due to be held later this year.
Thursday 30 July 2009
- Ryanair to launch five new flights from Liverpool in October Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch five new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this autumn.
Wednesday 29 July 2009
- New flights to Kosovo will be launched by Air Berlin in November Air Berlin will launch new flights to Pristina from Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich this winter.
- Additional flights to Beirut will be launched by Emirates Emirates will increase its number of flights to Beirut from Dubai after experiencing increased demand from thousands of Middle Eastern expatriates.
Tuesday 28 July 2009
- Blackpool to host flights to Bourgas from August 2010 Flights to Bourgas will resume from Blackpool International Airport next summer, Balkan Holidays has confirmed.
Monday 27 July 2009
- Airlines happy to help disabled passengers Disabled travellers booking flights abroad who require assistance have been encouraged to "not be shy" when asking for help.
- AirTran to introduce new flights to Fort Lauderdale from Pennsylvania US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will launch new flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Harrisburg later this year.
Friday 24 July 2009
- LBIA terminal building set for expansion Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has been given the green light to begin a £28 million redevelopment of its passenger terminal.
- Wizz Air to launch flights to Catania and Bologna from Romanian capital European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Catania and Bologna (Forli) from Bucharest in the autumn.
Thursday 23 July 2009
- Swine flu does not affect Brits' travel arrangements British holidaymakers who have booked flights to Europe this summer are refusing to let the swine flu outbreak affect their plans, a survey by HolidayExtras.com has revealed.
Wednesday 22 July 2009
- Exeter to host flights to Dalaman next summer New flights to Dalaman will be launched from Exeter International Airport in May next year, it has been confirmed.
- Poll reveals the four categories of flight passengers Those booking flights abroad fall into four categories corresponding to their different personalities, a new survey has suggested.
- AirAsia launches inaugural flight to Perth from Bali Cheap flights carrier AirAsia has launched new flights to the Australian city of Perth from Bali.
Monday 20 July 2009
- New flights to Jakarta to be launched by Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines will launch new flights to Jakarta via Singapore later this summer, it has been confirmed.
- Wizz Air to launch new flights to Memmingen and Venice Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Memmingen Munich West and Venice Treviso from Katowice.
- Millions of Brits flying on holiday this weekend Approximately 1.8 million people will be heading overseas this weekend as most schools in England break up today (July 17th).
Thursday 16 July 2009
- Wizz Air launches flights to Prague from Liverpool Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has launched three-times-weekly flights to Prague from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
- Support service benefits reduced mobility passengers at Bristol Airport Tens of thousands of flight passengers with reduced mobility have benefited from a support service at Bristol International Airport, it has been revealed.
- Exchange rate becomes key consideration for UK travellers British holidaymakers booking flights abroad have become more likely to consider the exchange rate before choosing their destination.
Wednesday 15 July 2009
- Flights to Sion from London to be introduced by Snowjet Snowjet will launch flights to Sion Airport from London Stansted during the forthcoming winter ski season.
- New executive lounge is opened at Newquay Cornwall Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport has officially opened its new executive lounge, which will cater for all passengers with business tickets.
- Forty-somethings revisit their youth while on overseas holidays Travellers in their 40s are enjoying the same experiences from their overseas holiday as they did in their youth, new research has revealed.
Tuesday 14 July 2009
- Wizz Air to introduce flights to Dusseldorf this autumn Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Dusseldorf (Weeze) from Budapest on September 21st.
- Recession impacts on prospective holidaymakers People thinking of booking flights abroad for their holiday are being affected by the impact of the recession, Which? Holiday has said.
- Bmibaby is Britain's most punctual cheap flights carrier Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has been named the UK's most punctual low-cost airline by performance analysis website flightonline.info.
Monday 13 July 2009
- Cyprus increasingly popular among UAE holidaymakers More people appear to be booking flights to Cyprus after Etihad Airways named the Mediterranean island as one of its leading holiday destinations.
- Holidaying Brits more likely to sunbathe than visit cultural attractions Brits who have booked flights abroad spend more time sunbathing and drinking in bars than holidaymakers from other European countries.
- AirTran Airways to introduce flights to Fort Lauderdale US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will launch new flights to Fort Lauderdale from Flint's Bishop International Airport this winter.
- Millions of Brits planning to embark on solo travel As many as five million Brits are planning to travel by themselves this year, new research has suggested.
- Spirit to introduce flights to Armenia in Colombia from US US cheap flights carrier Spirit Airlines will launch new flights to Armenia in Colombia from Fort Lauderdale on November 13th.
- EasyJet to introduce 15 new European flights this winter Cheap flights carrier easyJet will launch 15 new flights to European destinations as part of its upcoming winter schedule.
- Scots are most likely to have large holiday budgets, survey reveals Scottish people booking flights abroad are more likely to have bigger holiday budgets, the results of a new survey have revealed.
Friday 10 July 2009
- Wizz Air to introduce flights to Milan and Eindhoven from Gdansk Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Milan Bergamo and Eindhoven after expanding its Gdansk base.
Wednesday 8 July 2009
- More Brits booking flights to Hungary and Israel Growing numbers of holidaymakers are booking flights to Hungary and Israel to escape the eurozone, new figures have revealed.
- Flybe becomes Cardiff Airport's busiest airline Regional carrier Flybe has emerged as the busiest airline operating from Cardiff Airport.
- Croatia and Turkey among most popular summer holiday destinations Holidaymakers on a budget are finding Croatia and Turkey to be this summer's value-for-money destinations, it has been revealed.
- Three new airlines in three months at London Luton London Luton has benefited from three airlines launching new flights from the airport in just three months.
- Ryanair launches new flights from Bristol Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has launched 11 new flights from Bristol International Airport.
- New flights to Martinique launched by Air Canada Air Canada has launched new non-stop flights to Fort-de-France in Martinique from Montreal.
Monday 6 July 2009
- New flights to Canary Islands to be launched by Monarch Monarch will launch year-round flights to Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura from a number of UK airports later this year.
- German holidaymakers to benefit from new flights to Inverness Lufthansa has launched new flights to Inverness from Dusseldorf, a route which will remain in operation until September 12th.
- Increasing numbers of couples are getting married in Austria More budget-conscious couples are booking flights to Austria to get married, it has been revealed.
Friday 3 July 2009
- Bmibaby will introduce new flights to Prague Cheap flights carrier bmibaby will launch new flights to Prague from East Midlands Airport as part of its winter schedule.
- New flights to Melbourne will be introduced by Qatar Airways this winter Qatar Airways will launch new flights to Melbourne in December in time for the busy holiday season.
- Canadians could be tempted to book flights to Northern Ireland More travellers could be booking flights to Northern Ireland from Canada after the province was described as a "must-see destination".
Thursday 2 July 2009
- London viewed by business tourists as a value-for-money city Europeans who have booked flights to London have found the British capital to be a value-for-money destination.
- Wizz Air to introduce flights to Slovakia Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Bratislava from Rome later this summer.
- Flights to Tel Aviv are launched by US Airways US Airways has launched new flights to Tel Aviv from its hub at Philadelphia International Airport.
Wednesday 1 July 2009
- EasyJet to launch flights to Copenhagen from Manchester Cheap flights carrier easyJet will launch new flights to Copenhagen from Manchester this autumn.
- Wind Jet to commence flights to Forli from London Luton tomorrow London Luton has welcomed the arrival of Italian-based Wind Jet to the airport, which is offering new flights to Forli.
- Holidaymakers are becoming 'more discerning' Travellers are becoming increasingly discerning in terms of spending money on their holiday, it has been suggested.
Tuesday 30 June 2009
- Flybe introduces new flights to London Gatwick from Leeds Bradford Regional airline Flybe has launched new flights to London Gatwick from Leeds Bradford.
Monday 29 June 2009
- Flights to London and Los Angeles to be increased by Qantas Qantas will increase its number of A380 flights to London and Los Angeles from Sydney later this summer.
- UK holidaymakers still booking flights to Greece this summer Brits are still booking flights to Europe in high numbers despite the poor exchange rate, foreign exchange broker World First has said.
Friday 26 June 2009
- Nearly all of Korean Air's 2008 flights departed on time Almost 100 percent of Korean Air's flights departed on time during 2008, figures from Boeing and Airbus have revealed.
- Kerala emerges as India's most popular destination, survey suggests Travellers booking flights to India are most likely to travel to the southern state of Kerala, it has been suggested.
- Newcastle is UK's best performing airport, figures reveal Passengers flying from Newcastle have experienced the best levels of punctuality at any UK airport, figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have revealed.
Thursday 25 June 2009
- Extra flights to St Petersburg to be laid on by Aeroflot Aeroflot is planning to increase its number of flights to St Petersburg from Moscow from seven to nine a day.
- New flights to Prague will be launched by Wizz Air Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Venice/Treviso from Prague in September.
- Travellers flying abroad are most concerned about losing money Losing money and getting ill are the top concerns among holidaymakers who have booked flights abroad, a new survey has revealed.
Wednesday 24 June 2009
- BA to introduce flights to New York from London City British Airways (BA) will launch new flights to New York JFK from London City Airport in September, it has been confirmed.
- Holidaymakers book flights abroad to escape 'dirty' UK beaches More people could be booking flights abroad this summer after a new survey revealed the public's dissatisfaction with the UK's beaches.
- Passengers flying to Phuket on Finnair to benefit from new wide-bodied aircraft Finnair will introduce non-stop leisure flights to Phuket as part of this year's winter schedule using an Airbus A330 wide-bodied aircraft.
- New aircraft will allow Virgin Atlantic to launch flights to long-haul destinations Virgin Atlantic will be in a position to launch new flights to Beijing, Cancun and Vancouver from London after it ordered ten new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
- Flights to Toronto to be launched by Turkish Airlines in July Turkish Airlines will launch new flights to Toronto, Canada's cultural capital, from Istanbul next month.
- BA says passengers should benefit from loyalty schemes Passengers who regularly travel on particular airlines should be rewarded through loyalty schemes, British Airways (BA) has said.
Monday 22 June 2009
- Belfast International Airport opens new passenger airbridge A new £500,000 passenger airbridge has been opened at Belfast International Airport to aid the boarding and disembarkation process for passengers.
- New flights to Warsaw from Lisbon launched by TAP Portugal TAP Portugal has revealed strong demand for its new Lisbon to Warsaw offering in the wake of the route's launch.
- Non-stop flights to Honolulu from Charlotte planned by US Airways US Airways has announced plans to launch new non-stop flights to Honolulu, Hawaii from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thursday 18 June 2009
- Flights to Melbourne from Doha readied for December launch Qatar Airways has announced its intention to commence flights to Australia before the end of the year.
- Pound revival prompts demand for cheap flights to Florida An increasing number of Britons are booking cheap flights to Florida as the pound continues its comeback against the dollar, a new survey demonstrates.
- New flights to LAX offered by JetBlue Airways JetBlue Airways has added a 56th destination to its route network as part of an effort to improve its services to the Los Angeles basin.
- Extra flight to Manila from Singapore to be added by Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines is set to offer passengers a fourth daily flight to Manila from Singapore beginning on July 10th.
- Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme to improve carbon efficiency of airports The launch of Airport Carbon Accreditation at the 19th ACI Europe Annual Congress in Manchester yesterday (Tuesday, June 16th) marks a significant step towards European airport carbon neutrality, it has been claimed.
- New flights to Memmingen Munich West from Kiev scheduled by Wizz Air Wizz Air has unveiled plans to expand its Ukrainian operations by offering new flights to Memmingen Munich West from Kiev.
- New flights to Gothenburg to be introduced by Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines has announced plans to launch new flights to Gothenburg from the end of the month.
- Flights to Larnaca from Abu Dhabi now offered by Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has launched new direct flights to Larnaca, Cyprus from its base in Abu Dhabi.
- Further improvements made at Aberdeen Airport A new walkway officially opened at Aberdeen Airport is expected to improve passengers' travel experience.
Monday 15 June 2009
- Qantas to expand A380 aircraft services Qantas is to offer more flights to London and Los Angeles from later in the summer as it takes delivery of three new A380 aircraft.
- Flights in the UK show improved punctuality UK flights showed improved punctuality in the first quarter of the year when compared with levels seen in 2008, it has been revealed.
- Flights from Glasgow Airport could be cheaper for Cumbrians Glasgow Airport is following up its £31 million makeover by launching an advertising campaign which aims to encourage English holidaymakers to fly from the Scottish hub.
Friday 12 June 2009
- New flights from Dallas to Santa Fe launched by American Eagle Airlines A nonstop jet service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) has been launched by American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines.
- Flights from Dusseldorf to Newquay scheduled for take-off Lufthansa flights from Dusseldorf to Newquay Airport are to be resumed by the airline later this month.
- Britons look for more unique holiday experiences The stereotypical British summer vacation of two weeks in the sun on the Costa del Sol is a thing of the past, it has been suggested, as the average holidaymaker is now looking for a more singular experience.
Thursday 11 June 2009
- 2010 flights offered for sale by bmibaby Holidaymakers can book flights they intend to take in 2010 as early as today (11th June 09) if they travel with bmibaby.
- Flights on US airlines punctual in April Flights on US airlines were more reliable and had an increased likelihood of arriving at the time they were scheduled during April 2009 when compared to a year or even a month previously.
- SmartWings offers weekly flights from Prague to Burgas SmartWings has opened a new route between Prague and Burgas, Bulgaria.
Wednesday 10 June 2009
- Cutlery targeted by airlines in cost reduction exercise Airlines are leaving no stone unturned as they attempt to save on fuel costs, the Telegraph reports.
- Launch of Jetstar domestic service promises cheap flights in New Zealand Travellers catching flights within New Zealand will now be able to take advantage of the launch of a new Jetstar domestic service, which takes over the routes of its parent company Qantas today (June 10th).
- New BA plane set to make flights more luxurious Passengers travelling on British Airways flights may soon find themselves on board the first completely new longhaul aircraft to take its place among the British Airways fleet in eight years.
- Incheon International named world's best airport Seoul Incheon International airport has replaced Hong Kong International as the world's best airport, the latest passenger satisfaction index produced by Skytrax shows.
- Etihad Airways passengers 'should book flights from UAE early' People hoping to travel on their holidays using Etihad Airways have been advised to book their flights early.
- More flights from Gatwick to be offered by Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has unveiled plans to increase the number of flights it offers to customers from its international base, with six new destinations set to be added to its routes later in the year.
- New flights to Newcastle will be launched by Eastern Airways Eastern Airways will launch early morning flights to Newcastle from Southampton International Airport on July 6th.
- Thailand remains favourite among Brits travelling to the far east Thailand is still the most popular destination in Asia for Brits travelling to the continent, the UK's tour operators have said.
- Blue Air to introduce new flights to Nice in July Romanian cheap flights carrier Blue Air will launch new flights to Nice from Bucharest next month.
- Ryanair experiences increased demand for flights in May The popularity of cheap flights has been emphasised after Ryanair revealed that it carried three times more passengers than British Airways in May.
Thursday 4 June 2009
- EasyJet introduces three new routes from Liverpool Cheap flights carrier easyJet has launched three new flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this week as part of its expansion plans.
- Internet becomes increasingly popular cheap flights search tool More people are using the internet to research cheap flights to their holiday destination, new research has revealed.
- TAT launches new tour programme at Bangkok airport Transfer passengers flying into Bangkok will benefit from a new tour programme being launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Wednesday 3 June 2009
- Aeroflot to launch new flights to Dresden in July Russian airline Aeroflot will begin operating regular flights to Dresden from Moscow next month.
- Certificate allows Fly Montserrat to begin operations Fly Montserrat has secured its Air Operations Certificate, which will allow the airline to become fully operational.
- Increasing numbers of people could book flights to Cornwall this summer, findings suggest More Brits could be booking flights to Newquay, the Scilly Isles and Plymouth after Cornwall was unveiled as this summer's most popular holiday destination.
Tuesday 2 June 2009
- Flydubai to launch new flights to Damascus and Alexandria Cheap flights carrier flydubai will launch new flights to Damascus and Alexandria on June 8th and June 9th respectively.
- New flights to Geneva launched by Air Canada Air Canada launches year-round flights to Geneva from Montreal
- Travellers no longer view Iceland as expensive, ABTA says More travellers could be booking flights to Iceland because people...
Monday 1 June 2009
- New flights to Frankfurt launched by Air India Air India launches new daily flights to Frankfurt from Ahmedabad today (June 1st).
- Majority of people's luxury trip would be a round-the-world holiday Over half of people have said that their ideal luxury holiday would be a round-the-world trip, the results of a new survey have revealed.
- Emirates introduces new flights to Bangkok Emirates launched its first Airbus A380 flight to Bangkok today (June 1st), while a new route to Toronto was also introduced.
Friday 29 May 2009
- Multi-activity trips become more popular among adventure holiday trippers Adventurous holidaymakers have become increasingly likely to embark on multi-activity trips, World Expeditions has said.
- Emirates prepares to launch new flights to Indian destinations Emirates will launch 22 weekly flights to India to support the country's ambition of attracting 100 million travellers next year.
- Bmibaby to launch flights to Faro from Manchester next easter Cheap flights carrier bmibaby will introduce new flights to Faro from Manchester as part of its Easter 2010 schedule.
- Air Southwest introduces first stage of new development plan Regional airline Air Southwest is launching a new development plan as it continues to grow from its base at Plymouth City Airport.
- Jet2.com launches new flights to Newquay and Jersey Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com has launched new flights to Newquay and Jersey from Belfast International Airport.
- Tel Aviv route could encourage more Brits to book flights to Bangkok More Brits are expected to book flights to India, South Africa and the far east following the launch of El Al's new route to Tel Aviv from London Luton.
Thursday 28 May 2009
- New flights to Rio will be introduced by US Airways this winter US Airways will launch new daily flights to Rio de Janeiro from its hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on December 2nd.
- Le Meridien hotel opening could encourage people to book flights to Bangkok More people could be encouraged to book flights to Bangkok after Le Meridien opened its new hotel in the Thai capital.
- Carriers attempt to keep up with booking late trend Airlines will attempt to maintain their capacity over the course of this year in an attempt to keep up with the trend of booking late, an aviation data business has said.
- Most holidaying Brits intend to travel abroad this summer More than half of Brits are intending to take a holiday abroad this year despite the effects of the credit crunch, a new survey has revealed.
- Passengers to benefit from changes to Bahrain-Doha flight times Qatar Airways will allow passengers to benefit from improved onward connectivity by adjusting timings on flights to Doha from Bahrain.
- Air Berlin to launch new flights to Tel Aviv in July Air Berlin will be launching flights to Israel for the first time as part of its 2009 summer schedule.
Friday 22 May 2009
- Australians look to book cheap flights to Bangkok An increasing number of young people from Australia appear to be booking flights to Bangkok, figures from Contiki Holidays have revealed.
- Official inauguration for Adria Airways' Madrid to Ljubljana flights service Adria Airways has marked the official launch of its flights to Madrid from Ljubljana.
- Flight passengers urged to check out Amsterdam Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has provided people with a list of reasons why they should be looking to book a flight to Amsterdam this summer.
Thursday 21 May 2009
- LBIA hopes to launch new flights to European destinations Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has said it hopes to secure new flights to Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia.
- Wizz Air due to establish its fifth European base Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will celebrate its fifth anniversary by establishing its 11th base in Prague next month.
- Flight destinations in Europe are still popular, it is suggested European destinations are still proving popular in spite of the negative press they are receiving, a leading holiday home rentals website has said.
Wednesday 20 May 2009
- Domestic flights are 'a cheaper option' More people will start using domestic airlines to get around Britain because it is considered a cheaper option, it has been predicted.
- Jet Airways Konnect launches new Indian domestic flights Indian cheap flights carrier Jet Airways Konnect introduces new flights to Bengaluru from Kolkata today (May 20th).
- Bmibaby to launch flights to Newquay this week Cheap flights carrier bmibaby will launch new seasonal flights to Newquay from Birmingham on Friday (May 22nd).
- More Brits expected to 'downgrade' this summer's holiday More families will be downgrading their holiday this year, which could spell good news for the UK's domestic flights market.
- Spanair 'pleased' to be moving to Barcelona's new Terminal 1 Spanair has begun preparations to move to Barcelona Airport's new Terminal 1, which is due to open on June 16th.
- SFO's International Terminal is 'best in US' San Francisco International Airport's (SFO) International Terminal is the top facility of its kind in the US, Dwell has said.
- Emirates to launch A380 flights to Bangkok on June 1st Emirates hopes that more holidaymakers will be booking flights to Bangkok from Dubai following the Thai government's decision to withdraw tourist visa application fees until June 4th.
- Air Canada begins flights to San Diego from Calgary Air Canada launched daily flights to San Diego from Calgary on Friday (May 15th).
Tuesday 19 May 2009
- Flights abroad still popular despite the recession, figures suggest Brits appear to be booking flights abroad despite the ongoing economic turmoil, it has been revealed.
- Eastern Airways to launch new flights to Liverpool from Southampton Regional carrier Eastern Airways will launch new flights to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Southampton on July 6th.
- Virgin Blue to launch new flights to Hamilton Island from Sydney Australian cheap flights carrier Virgin Blue will launch new flights to Hamilton Island from Sydney on July 4th.
- Thailand holidaymakers not seeking health advice, survey suggests Too many UK holidaymakers booking flights to Thailand are not seeking travel health advice, the results of a new poll have suggested.
Thursday 14 May 2009
- US Airways operates first flight to Birmingham from Philadelphia Birmingham International Airport has welcomed the launch of US Airways flights to Philadelphia.
- Sri Lanka starts opening up to tourists with new branding strategy More people could be booking flights to Sri Lanka as the country begins to open up to tourism, the country's deputy minister for tourism has said.
- Air India to introduce flights to Frankfurt next month Air India will launch new daily flights to Frankfurt from Ahmedabad from June 1st.
Wednesday 13 May 2009
- Launch of new campaign hopes to tempt US holidaymakers to the UK More Americans look set to book flights to the UK after Virgin Atlantic airways and Visit Britain launched a new campaign.
- Ryanair moves to online check-in service Passengers who book flights with Ryanair from May 20th will have to check-in online as the airline phases out airport check-in desks.
- Two airlines confirm new flights from Copenhagen Cimber Sterling and Norwegian have announced new routes from Copenhagen Airport, with the flights due to be launched this winter.
Tuesday 12 May 2009
- Etihad launches flights to Astana from Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways has launched its first flight to Kazakhstani capital Astana from its base at Abu Dhabi.
- Demand for long-haul flights not affected by swine flu, it is claimed The outbreak of swine flu has not affected the demand for long-haul flights, TUI Travel has said.
- Thai Airways International to launch new Oslo flights in June Thai Airways International will launch new flights to Oslo from Bangkok on June 15th.
Monday 11 May 2009
- Croatia emerges as cheap flights destination Croatia has joined Turkey and Bulgaria as one of the cheapest flight destinations for Brits in search of bargain holidays, new figures have revealed.
- easyJet to introduce twice-daily flights to Zurich and Vienna this winter Cheap flights carrier easyJet will launch twice-daily flights to Zurich and Vienna as part of its 2009/10 winter schedule.
- Frontier launches new flights to Anchorage from Denver Frontier Airlines has launched daily flights to Alaska from Denver International Airport.
Friday 8 May 2009
- Kiss Flights to launch two new holiday routes from Bristol Kiss Flights will launch its first cheap flights to Tenerife and Sharm el Sheikh from Bristol at the beginning of July.
- Virgin Atlantic to introduce new flights to Puerto Rico Virgin Atlantic will launch new flights to San Juan in Puerto Rico from London Gatwick on November 7th.
- New right will allow more passengers to fly through Thailand Airline passengers look set to keep flying through Thailand thanks to the granting of a 'fifth freedom' right from the country's department of civil aviation (DCA).
Thursday 7 May 2009
- Thailand is Brits' third most popular holiday destination Thailand has remained the third most popular holiday destination for Brits, research from the International Currency Exchange (ICE) has revealed.
- Demand for Turkey holidays prompts establishment of 'Holiday Turkish' course An increased demand for holidays to Turkey this summer has prompted the setting-up of the University of Exeter's foreign language centre's 'Holiday Turkish' course.
- Finnair ready to introduce flights to Tuscany Finnair will launch new flights to Pisa from Helsinki from May 8th 2009, it has been confirmed.
Wednesday 6 May 2009
- Thomas Cook Airlines to launch new flights to Sharm el Sheikh Egypt could become an increasingly popular winter holiday destination after Thomas Cook Airlines announced its intention to launch flights to Sharm el Sheikh from Belfast.
- Flights to Donegal to begin from East Midlands Airport in July Co-op Holidays and Real Ireland have teamed up to offer new flights to Donegal from East Midlands Airport from July 4th.
- Oman Air to deploy Airbus A330 on flights to Bangkok Oman Air will operate a wide-body A330 aircraft on its flights to Bangkok from May 17th having already launched the aircraft on its London Heathrow service.
Thursday 30 April 2009
- Air Berlin introduces new flights to Oslo from Berlin Air Berlin launched its first flight to Oslo from Berlin-Tegel last Friday (April 24th).
- May and June 'is the time' to book flights to Europe Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has said that May and June are among the best months to book flights to European destinations such as Alicante and the Algarve.
- United to launch new flights to Pittsburgh from west coast hubs United Airlines will launch new flights to Pittsburgh from San Francisco and Los Angeles on September 2nd.
Wednesday 29 April 2009
- Jetstar to launch new Auckland Airport services A new daily service between Auckland and Sydney courtesy of airliner Jetstar is due to be launched today (Thursday, April 29th).
- Two new flight routes set for Stansted Airport launch Stansted Airport is gearing up for the busy Bank holiday weekend with the launch of two new routes.
- Britons looking to book cheap flights to Turkey this summer Turkey's appeal as a potential holiday destination has increased thanks to an improvement in the quality of accommodation available in the country, it has been claimed.
Tuesday 28 April 2009
- Social networking sites encourage youngsters to 'exchange travel ideas' Online social networks are providing a forum for youngsters to discuss cheap flights, it has been revealed.
- Gatwich Airport bid not set to be announced for 'days, if not weeks' The winning bid for Gatwich Airport will not be revealed for some time, according to the airport's operator BAA.
- New Czech Airlines route opened to service Prague and Novosibirsk Czech Airlines' decision to open a new route will increase the number of cheap flights from Prague to Novosibirsk, it has been revealed.
- Cheap flights prioritised by people booking a holiday Holidaymakers are likely to book their cheap flights before their hotels, the Times' Ginny McGrath reports.
- Development board has 'no strategic objection' to East Midlands Airport runway extension Leicestershire County Council has given its backing to a proposed extension of East Midlands Airport's runway - but failure to address the issue of noise could change its stance.
Friday 24 April 2009
- More Brits expected to travel to Alsace this year Flights to Alsace could become more popular among British holidaymakers this year due to the number of events taking place in the French region.
- AirAsia to launch new flights to Taipei from Kuala Lumpur Cheap flights carrier AirAsia will launch new cheap flights to Taipei from Kuala Lumpur on July 1st.
- EasyJet to launch additional flights to summer destinations Cheap flights carrier easyJet will increase its number of flights to a number of destinations this summer from Gatwick Airport.
Thursday 23 April 2009
- Spain 'is tops' among British holidaymakers this spring Spain is proving to be the most popular destination for people booking flights to Europe this spring, Holiday Extras has said.
- People planning holidays 'should not worry' about more firms collapsing Holidaymakers thinking of booking flights abroad should not be concerned about further collapses in the holiday market, ABTA - The Travel Association has assured customers.
- Cebu Pacific to launch further flights to Roxas Domestic airline Cebu Pacific will operate additional flights to Roxas and Kaibo from Manila on May 9th.
- London new May Day holiday top spot, Skyscanner data shows London has become the most popular May Day holiday weekend flight destination for Brits this year.
Wednesday 22 April 2009
- Holidaymakers wait until 'the last minute' to book their trip abroad British holidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their flights abroad, according to Visa Europe.
- Ryanair launches in-flight mobile phone service on flights to Rome Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has launched Italy's first in-flight mobile phone service on five of its aircraft based at Rome (Ciampino).
- Daily flights to Kuala Lumpur from Stansted will begin on July 1st Cheap flights carrier AirAsia X will fly daily to Kuala Lumpur from Stansted from July 1st just six weeks after the route was launched.
Tuesday 21 April 2009
- Travellers to the US put off 'hassle' of visa process People thinking of booking flights to the US are being put off by a confusing visa process, the US Travel Association has warned.
- Cost of airport services should be met through airfares, AUC recommends Flight passengers should be charged for airport services through their airfare so that they do not feel ripped off, the Air Transport Users Council (AUC) has said.
- Establishment of Fly Montserrat moves a step closer The establishment of a Montserrat-based airline has moved a step closer after Montserrat Airways secured new funding.
- Air Southwest launches flights to Plymouth and Newquay from London City Regional airline Air Southwest has celebrated the launch of flights to Plymouth and Newquay from London City Airport.
- Flybe to introduce flights to Gatwick from Leeds Bradford Regional airline Flybe will launch new flights to London Gatwick from Leeds Bradford Airport.
- Most Brits seek warm weather this spring Nearly half of Brits have said that their choice for a spring holiday would be "anywhere with warm weather", the results of a new survey have revealed.
Friday 17 April 2009
- Freedom Direct ceases trading Freedom Direct Holidays has ceased trading after it failed to renew its Air travel Organisers Licence.
- Bmibaby recommends flights to Malaga and Alicante in May Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has said that the May bank holiday weekend is a good time fly to Malaga and Alicante because of Cruces de Mayo Fiesta, or the Festival of May Crosses.
- Increasing numbers of Brits book flights to Latvia More people are booking flights to Latvia after it was revealed that the number of Brits visiting the country had risen to more than ten times the amount recorded in 2003.
Thursday 16 April 2009
- British ex-pats in Egypt help to develop airline's route network British people living in Egypt are helping to develop new flight routes to the north African country, the Globespan Group has said.
- People flying to California offered sustainable travel alternatives Holidaymakers flying to California will be offered sustainable travel alternatives, the California Travel and Tourism Commission has said.
- AirTran Airways to launch new flights to Charleston from Orlando US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways will launch new flights to Yeager Airport in Charleston from Orlando International Airport on June 25th.
Wednesday 15 April 2009
- Southwest Airlines to launch new flights to Chicago US cheap flights carrier Southwest Airlines will launch new flights to Chicago and Baltimore/Washington from Boston Logan International Airport in August.
- Air New Zealand to double number of Pacific premium economy seats Long-haul passengers flying to New Zealand look set to benefit from Air New Zealand's decision to double the number of its Pacific premium economy seats.
- European all-inclusive holidays become 'incredibly popular' More Brits are choosing to take all-inclusive holidays to Europe in an attempt to keep costs down while travelling in the eurozone, according to ABTA - The Travel Association.
- Jet2.com launches winter flights schedule More people could be encouraged to book flights to ski destinations next winter following the launch of Jet2.com's 2009/10 ski schedule.
- Emirates to launch new flights to Angolan capital in August Emirates will launch new flights to Luanda from Dubai on August 2nd, the second new route to Africa announced by the airline this year.
- Wizz Air to launch flights to Varna from Luton Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Varna from London Luton this summer.
Tuesday 14 April 2009
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Plane Passengers Want Cockpit Seats Says Skyscanner
When it comes to added extras, what airline passengers want most is a seat in the cockpit, according to the latest results of a poll
Thursday 9 April 2009
- Flybe hails 'huge success' of flights to Newquay from London Gatwick Regional airline Flybe has said that its new flights to Newquay from London Gatwick have been a "huge success".
- AQR rates AirTran Airways as top US cheap flights carrier US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways has been named the top low-cost carrier by Airline Quality Rating (AQR) for the second year in a row.
- More than a quarter of a million passengers will pass through Stansted this Easter Almost a quarter of a million people are expected to fly out of Stansted over the Easter weekend, BAA has said.
Wednesday 8 April 2009
- Ryanair to temporarily divert flights to/from Pau Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that its flights to Pau will temporarily transfer to Lourdes for two weeks this summer.
- Which? says UK airports should concentrate on improving existing amenities British airports should concentrate on improving their existing facilities in order to provide a better service to passengers, Which? Holiday magazine has said.
- Spanish destinations will become popular again in the long-term, AITO says Spain will only be viewed as an expensive holiday destination in the short-term, the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) has said.
- More Brits holiday in Thailand to make money go further Thailand is becoming an increasingly popular destination among Brits looking to make their money go further, trivago has said.
- Gatwick to become Flybe's 14th base Flybe has announced that London Gatwick will become its 14th base following the introduction of new flights to Dusseldorf.
- Jet2.com to launch new flights to Tenerife from Belfast Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com will launch direct flights to Tenerife from Belfast International Airport on October 30th.
Monday 6 April 2009
- Central and eastern Europe offer value overseas holidays People looking for cheap holidays abroad have been encouraged to consider booking flights to central and eastern Europe.
- Flybe launches 2009 summer schedule from Cardiff Regional airline Flybe has launched its 2009 summer schedule from Cardiff Airport, which includes 12 new routes.
- Skyscanner visitor patterns reflect national stereotypes Data from Skyscanner, shows that Britons’ favourite time to search for flights is during their lunch hour, whilst the preferred time to actually book flights is in the evening.
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Pot-bellied pigs might fly: PetAirways to launch all-pet airline
PetAirways plans to revolutionise the way cats, dogs other pets fly with the launch of its pet-only service.
Friday 3 April 2009
- Ryanair to launch Pescara base in July Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it will open its 32nd base at Pescara in Italy from July.
- New PIA route launches at Stansted Airport Stansted Airport has announced that it is gearing up for a host of new route launches, with the first having been introduced on Wednesday (April 1st).
- Brits escape to warmer climates earlier, figures suggest More people appear to be escaping to warmer climates earlier this year, figures from cheap flights carrier Monarch have revealed.
Thursday 2 April 2009
- Generation Y predicted to travel more frequently Generation Y workers will book increasing numbers of flights as they travel more frequently over the next two years, American Express has suggested.
- EasyJet launches new flights to Vienna Cheap flights carrier easyJet is launching new flights to Vienna from London Gatwick today (April 2nd).
- Bmibaby announces 2009/10 winter schedule Cheap flights carrier bmibaby will introduce new flights to Grenoble as part of its 2009/10 winter schedule, it has been confirmed.
- Skyscanner reports flight search traffic up 54% in first quarter 2009 Skyscanner today announced a 54% year on year increase in site traffic for the first quarter of 2009.
Wednesday 1 April 2009
- More Brits plan to stay with friends and family during their overseas holiday Almost a third of Brits are intending to stay with friends and family during their holiday abroad, the results of a new survey have revealed.
- Blackpool Airport best for passenger experience, survey reveals Blackpool International Airport has come top of a survey of 30 UK airports analysing passengers' airport experience, it has been revealed.
- Bmibaby launches new flights to Amsterdam and Toulouse Bmibaby has launched its first flights to Amsterdam and Toulouse from Manchester Airport.
- Ryanair to launch new Plus and Irish Gold luxury class flight services Cheap flights carrier Ryanair is to launch two new high-class services that consolidate the airline’s shift in positioning from ‘no frills’ airline to ‘paid extras’.
Tuesday 31 March 2009
- Air Southwest unveiled as most punctual UK airline at Gatwick Air Southwest has been named Gatwick's most punctual UK airline after it was revealed that 86 percent of its flights ran to schedule from the airport last year.
- Ryanair launch three new Italian bases Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has launched three new bases in Italy at Alghero, Bologna and Caligiari.
Monday 30 March 2009
- Monarch launch first flight to Larnaca from Birmingham Monarch Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly flight to Larnaca from Birmingham.
- Airports should focus on interests of passengers, it is claimed American Express has encouraged airports to focus on passenger needs as people will continue to travel despite feeling the effects of the recession.
- New flights to Nantes to be launched from London City next month Air France will launch new flights to Nantes from London City Airport on April 27th.
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Thursday 26 March 2009
- Ryanair to launch new flights from East Midlands Airport this summer Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will introduce new flights to Barcelona (Reus) and Palma from East Midlands Airport in July.
- British Airways switches Toulouse and Atlanta flights to Heathrow British Airways will launch flights to Toulouse and Atlanta from Heathrow on Sunday (March 29th).
Wednesday 25 March 2009
- More people made redundant opt to go travelling Employees who are facing redundancy are viewing now as the ideal time to do the travelling they have always wanted to do, a leading travel organisation has said.
- UK airports increase number of on-time departures Heathrow Airport recorded a 13 percent increase in flight punctuality between October and December 2008, figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have revealed.
- Ryanair to launch new flights from Brussels (Charleroi) this summer Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch four new flights from Brussels (Charleroi) in June.
Monday 23 March 2009
- Euro exchange rate could encourage Brits to book flights further afield Holidaymakers will look further afield when booking flights abroad if the pound becomes weaker than the euro, Hoseasons has said.
- Extra weekly flight to Islamabad from Leeds Bradford to be introduced Pakistan International Airlines will increase its number of flights to Islamabad from Leeds Bradford International Airport from two to three times a week.
Friday 20 March 2009
- Finnair to launch extra flights to Tokyo this summer Finnair will introduce an additional three weekly flights to Tokyo from Helsinki in the peak holiday season between June and September.
- Emirates to launch Airbus A380 on its flights to Bangkok from Toronto Emirates Airlines will introduce the double-decker Airbus A380 aircraft on its flights to Bangkok and Toronto from June 1st.
- Increasing numbers of parents travel with their gap year son or daughter More parents are booking flights with their sons and daughters to embark on a gap year, Gap Year for Grown Ups has said.
- South African Express to launch flights to Port Elizabeth South African Express will launch a new twice-daily flight to Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg on March 30th.
- Ryanair to launch seven new flights to and from Memmingen Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch seven new flights to Memmingen next month.
- Flights to Britanny promote Rennes as a city break destination More Brits are finding it easier to travel to Brittany following the introduction of direct flights to Rennes, the Brittany Tourist Board has said.
Wednesday 18 March 2009
- Fewer passengers passing through European airports The number of passengers passing through European airports fell by more than ten percent in January 2009 compared with January 2008, figures from the Airports Council International (ACI) have revealed.
- Akal Air to launch new flight to Amritsar from Birmingham Akal Air will launch a twice-weekly flight to Amritsar from Birmingham on April 4th.
- Finnair to introduce three additional flights to New York this summer Finnair will introduce an additional three return flights to New York from Helsinki every week between the summer months of June and September.
- VLM to launch flights to Frankfurt from Antwerp VLM Airlines will launch three flights to Frankfurt per day, from Antwerp on May 4th as part of a code-share agreement with Air France.
- Over 90% of bmibaby flights depart on time in January Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has revealed that more than nine in ten (90.8 percent) of its flights departed within 15 minutes of schedule in January.
- Increasing numbers of Brits book flights to value-for-money sunshine destinations More Brits are booking flights to destinations that offer value-for-money as well as warmth, the latest currency trend from the International Currency Exchange (ICE) has revealed.
Monday 16 March 2009
- Hawaiian Airlines achieves top spot in US air travel report Hawaiian Airlines has been ranked number one in January's Air Travel Consumer Report by the US department of transportation.
- Travellers urged to book flights early ahead of Easter holiday season Holidaymakers have been advised to book flights early ahead of this year's trip abroad because of the large numbers of Brits expected to escape the UK's shores.
- Increasing numbers of Brits embark on socially responsible holidays More Brits who book flights abroad are getting involved in socially responsible holidays, travel experts i-to-i have said.
- Fewer passengers pass through Isle of Man Airport in February Isle of Man Airport has reported a sharp fall in passenger traffic during February, something that has been blamed on the ongoing effects of the recession.
- Wizz Air to launch two new flights to Liverpool and Oslo Hungarian cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch two new flights to Liverpool John Lennon and Oslo Torp from Prague in July.
Friday 13 March 2009
- New generation of holidaymakers are broadening their travel horizons Holidaymakers are considering booking flights to destinations they would not have thought of travelling to 20 years ago, lastminute.com has said.
Thursday 12 March 2009
- Qatar Airways announces expansion plans Qatar Airways has announced its intention to launch new flights to Australia and increase its flight network in India and Europe.
- Air Berlin to expand flights network this summer Air Berlin will introduce new flights to a number of destinations this summer including Jersey, Oslo and Venice.
- Ryanair to launch 100% online check-in service Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it will introduce a 100 percent web check-in service from October 1st this year.
- New CAA duties will benefit airport passengers New measures aimed at improving the air passenger experience at UK airports will put the needs of passengers first, transport secretary Geoff Hoon has said.
Wednesday 11 March 2009
- Exeter to receive Austrian charter flights this summer A number of charter services will fly into Exeter this summer from Austria, the airport has confirmed.
- AirTran Airways launches new flight to Cancun US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways has launched a daily flight to Cancun International Airport from Baltimore.
- UNWTO predicts international tourism will stagnate or decline in 2009 International tourism will either stagnate or decline by between one and two percent over the course of 2009, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has predicted.
- Air Southwest to launch new flight to Newquay from London City Air Southwest will introduce a new twice-daily flight to Plymouth and Newquay from London City Airport on April 20th.
Tuesday 10 March 2009
- Pegasus to launch new flights to Istanbul and Bodrum Turkish cheap flights carrier Pegasus Airlines will launch new flights to Istanbul and Bodrum from Stansted on April 1st and May 4th respectively.
- More people book flights to see overseas friends and relatives The number of people booking flights from UK airports to visit friends or relatives increased by more than three-quarters between 2000 and 2007, figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have revealed.
Monday 9 March 2009
- Bmibaby reports increased demand for flights to sunshine hotspots Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has reported a peak in bookings for European holiday destinations Malaga, Palma and Portugal.
- Czech Airlines enjoys modest passenger growth during 2008 The number of people booking flights on Czech Airlines increased by 2.4 percent last year to more than 5.6 million, the airline has revealed.
- ACI says passenger figures for January are 'universally bleak' The Middle East is the only world region that recorded total airline passenger growth at the start of this year, figures from the Airports Council International (ACI) have revealed.
- Over half of Brits would consider holidaying with their mum More than half of Brits would be happy to book flights and take their mother on holiday, new research has revealed.
Friday 6 March 2009
- Brits encouraged to check their holiday is 'safe and protected' Britons flying abroad this year must take greater care to ensure their holiday is "safe and protected" when they book, the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has said.
- Cardiff Airport development to begin in October Cardiff Airport has announced that terminal upgrade work will begin in October this year.
Thursday 5 March 2009
- Superbrand status awarded to London City Airport London City Airport has revealed that it has been named a Business Superbrand alongside the likes of Airbus and Google.
- Survey shows that more holidaymakers are booking trips online More holidaymakers are turning to the internet to find the best trip deals this year, the results of a new survey have revealed.
- Aeroflot enjoys increase in passenger numbers Russia's largest airline Aeroflot has revealed that it increased the number of passengers it carried in January compared to the same month in 2008.
Wednesday 4 March 2009
- European airlines may have to reduce passenger capacity further Passenger capacity on airlines in Europe may have to be reduced in order to save costs, the secretary general of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) has said.
- Aurigny to launch new flight to Jersey from Stansted Aurigny Air Services will launch a new flight to Jersey from Stansted on May 1st.
- Ryanair launches flights to Newquay from Stansted Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has reintroduced daily flights to Newquay Cornwall Airport from Stansted.
Monday 2 March 2009
- Air Arabia to launch new flight to Athens in April Cheap flights carrier Air Arabia will launch a new flight to Athens from its hub in Sharjah on April 21st.
- AirBaltic reports rise in passenger numbers The number of airBaltic passengers travelling on flights to Riga from Vilnius and Tallinn and on to final destinations in Europe and Asia has risen dramatically, the airline has revealed.
- Passenger demand for international flights continues to fall Demand for international flights fell by 5.6 percent in January compared to the same month last year, figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have revealed.
Friday 27 February 2009
- Cebu Pacific to launch new domestic and international flights Philippines-based cheap flights carrier Cebu Pacific will launch additional domestic and international flights to a number of destinations in preparation for a busy summer season.
- Brits book winter flights to Europe to escape winter gloom More Brits have booked flights abroad during the winter months, figures from cheap flights carrier easyJet have revealed.
- AirTran launches new flight to Cancun from Atlanta US cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways has launched new nonstop flights to Cancun from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Thursday 26 February 2009
- Flights to Southampton offer Yorkshire passengers alternative link to London Eastern Airways has said its flight to Southampton from Leeds Bradford should be considered as an alternative link to south-west London.
- Brits intend to spend the same amount on this year's holiday as in 2008 Most British holidaymakers are intending to spend the same amount on their holiday this year as they did in 2008, a new survey has revealed.
- More flights set to be introduced in Tunisia European, American and Arabic airlines will be allowed to operate freely within Tunisian airspace after the country entered into the Open Skies Agreement.
Wednesday 25 February 2009
- Qatar Airways increases frequency of flights on key routes Qatar Airways has increased the number of flights on its Doha to Jeddah and Riyadh to Dammam routes.
- American to launch second daily flight from Miami to San Salvador American Airlines will launch a second daily flight to San Salvador from from Miami International Airport, from June 11th to August 24th.
- Greater number of Brits book last minute holiday deals More people are booking their holidays at the last minute, figures from a leading travel insurance company have revealed.
- More people fly from Glasgow on ski holidays Record numbers of people are flying from Glasgow Airport to go on skiing holidays despite the economic downturn, new figures have shown.
- Wizz Air launches third Romanian base Hungarian cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has opened its tenth base in Timisoara and announced that it will deploy a second aircraft in Prague.
- Radar project at Inverness Airport completed The £3.6 million Inverness Airport radar project has been completed, the Highlands and Islands busiest airport has confirmed.
Monday 23 February 2009
- A third of travellers won't alter travel plans because of the struggling economy Over a third of holidaymakers are not planning to make any changes to their travel plans in the near future, the results of a new survey have revealed.
- Delta Air Lines announces new flights US airline Delta has announced that it will introduce eight new flights from its hub at Salt Lake City.
- Ryanair launches in-flight mobile phone service Cheap flights carrier Ryanair launched its first in-flight mobile phone service for passengers on Thursday (February 19th).
Friday 20 February 2009
- More than 300,000 people book flights between Doncaster Sheffield and Poland Over 300,000 passengers have taken advantage of flights to Poland from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, new figures have revealed.
- Number of flights handled by Nats decreases The number of flights handled by air traffic control organisation Nats was ten percent lower in January 2009 compared to January 2008.
- Czech Airlines increase flights from Prague to Toronto Czech Airlines will increase the number of flights to Toronto from Prague during the 2009 summer season.
- Holidaymakers more likely to take single break People are more likely to book flights for a single long holiday rather than have a few short breaks, an Opodo survey has shown.
- Slight increase in demand for flights during 2008 There was a 1.6 percent increase in the demand for flights from passengers over the course of 2008, figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have shown.
- Firefly launches new flight from Subang to Kerteh Malaysian cheap flights airline Firefly has launched a twice-daily flight from Subang to Kerteh.
- Oscar Nominee Film Locations Already Winners While actors, directors and producers bite their nails waiting for the results of Sunday’s 81st Oscar ceremony, it’s the film locations which are the real winners
Thursday 19 February 2009
- Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines begin partnership Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines have begun an agreement that allows both carriers' passengers to access their respective lounges from February 15th.
- Bmibaby to launch extra flights to the Mediterranean this summer Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has announced that it will increase its number of flights this summer from Birmingham International Airport to Murcia, Faro, Malaga and Alicante.
- Less people book flights with European airlines in 2008 Some 366 million people booked flights with airlines based in Europe during 2008, figures from the Association of European Airlines (AEA) have revealed.
Wednesday 18 February 2009
- Eastern Airways launch new Leeds-Southampton service Eastern Airways has launched a new service to Southampton from Leeds Bradford Airport.
- Air Berlin launches two new European routes German low-cost carrier Air Berlin is set to launch two new routes from German airports to other European destinations this summer.
- Brits hop on winter flights to Europe British tourists are fleeing the UK to remedy their winter blues with some holiday cheer, according to easyJet.
Tuesday 17 February 2009
- Skyscanner builds international visibility with new domain launches Leading flight search engine Skyscanner is continuing its international development with the launch of new local domain names in eight countries.
Monday 16 February 2009
- 1.5m flock to Benidorm each year One and a half million Brits make their way to Benidorm every year, new research has shown.
- Kent Airport operating extension approved Plans to increase the number of departure flights from Kent Airport have been approved by the local authorities.
- Qantas to launch new double-decker flights to UK Qantas is set to launch new A380 double-decker flights from Australia to the UK later this year.
Friday 13 February 2009
- Holidaying Brits urged to avoid Valentine's Day pain Britons are scrapping travel insurance during the downturn, according to American Express.
- Edinburgh Airport set for £40m expansion Edinburgh Airport is to receive a £40 million makeover that will make it one of the leading gateways to Europe.
- Airlines call for aviation emissions action A group of leading airlines has called for CO2 emissions from aviation to be included in the new global climate deal.
Thursday 12 February 2009
- 1 in 3 holidaygoers feel 'guilty' Nearly one third of British holidaygoers crave getting more involved in community activities, a new survey has revealed.
- Norwegian to expand flights from Gatwick Cheap flights carrier Norwegian is set to expand the number of routes operating between London Gatwick and Norway.
- Bmi launches new flights to Tel Aviv UK-based airline bmi will launch new flights to Tel Aviv from the UK beginning next month
- Skyscanner shortlisted in Media Guardian Innovation Awards Skyscanner is one of just three companies to have been shortlisted as finalists in the Digital Creative category of the 2009 MediaGuardian Innovation Awards (The Megas).
Wednesday 11 February 2009
- More businesses opt for cheap flights carriers Companies are increasingly turning to cheap flights carriers when making business travel plans, easyJet has said.
- Emirates introduces new flights to Brisbane and Melbourne Emirates Airlines has launched two new flights from Dubai to Brisbane and Melbourne with immediate effect.
- Hawaiian named most punctual airline in the US Hawaiian Airlines has become the most punctual airline in the US for the fifth year in a row, according to US department of transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report.
- New Australian carrier to launch Melbourne to Los Angeles flight V Australia will launch a new flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne on September 15th.
- London City voted Top UK Airport by Wanderlust magazine London City Airport has been voted the Top UK Airport by readers of Wanderlust magazine for the fourth year in a row.
- Montserrat prepares for St Patrick's Day celebrations More Brits could be travelling to the Caribbean island of Montserrat as it gears up for the unique St Patrick's Day Festival between March 14th and 21st.
- New York Voted Most Romantic City In Skyscanner Poll New York was the unexpected winner of a survey on which city is the top spot for a romantic break, beating Paris, Venice and Rome.
Monday 9 February 2009
- BA hands out Valentine's cards to passengers flying between London and New York Flight passengers travelling to London and New York will receive inspiration on where to go and what to see thanks to Valentine's Day cards being handed out by British Airways (BA).
- Ryanair to launch new flight from Liverpool to Ibiza Cheap flights carrier Ryanair will launch a new flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Ibiza in March.
- Thomson Airways named Britain's most punctual airline Thomson Airways operated the most on-time flights over the course of last summer, the 2008 UK Charter Airline Punctuality report has revealed.
Friday 6 February 2009
- Finnair to introduce flight to Bergen this summer Finnair will launch a new summer flight to the Norwegian city of Bergen on May 22nd.
- easyJet to launch 13 new European flights this summer Cheap flights carrier easyJet will launch 13 new flights across Europe as part of its 2009 summer schedule.
- Brits travel to less well known European cities this Valentine's Day More Brits are booking flights to less well known European destinations this Valentine's Day, the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has said.
Thursday 5 February 2009
- More UK holidaymakers book long-haul flights Brits are more likely to book holidays to longer-haul destinations because the cost of flights has come down, the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has said.
- Air Berlin to introduce new flights from Hanover and Stuttgart Air Berlin will be launching new flights from Hanover and Stuttgart when its summer timetable comes into effect on May 1st.
- Etihad to launch new flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago Etihad Airways will launch a new flight to Chicago from Abu Dhabi on September 2nd.
Wednesday 4 February 2009
- Air Southwest launch new flight from Plymouth to Guernsey Cheap flights carrier Air Southwest has introduced a new flight from Plymouth to Guernsey.
- Holidaymakers still booking flights to eurozone destinations People are still booking flights to destinations within the eurozone despite the poor exchange rate, Monarch Airlines has stated.
- Brits more likely to plan ahead for their forthcoming holiday More Brits are planning their holidays in advance to find the best deals, a new survey has found.
- Flybe intends to increase capacity on flights between Cardiff and Glasgow Flybe has confirmed that it will "move quickly" to ensure that passengers are not inconvenienced by bmibaby's decision to stop its Cardiff to Glasgow flight.
- Passengers flying to Hawaii to benefit from e-ticketing agreement It is expected that more people will book flights to Hawaii after Hawaiian Airlines signed new e-ticketing agreements with Air France and Australia's Virgin Blue.
- Loganair expands flights network Loganair will be expanding its flight network with the launch of three new routes.
Tuesday 3 February 2009
- First phase of improvement work completed at Leeds Bradford Leeds Bradford Airport has announced the completion of the first phase of a £2 million improvement to its forecourt.
- JetBlue launches new flight between Florida and Bogota US cheap flights carrier JetBlue Airways has launched a new daily flight between Orlando and Colombian capital Bogota.
- Less people book flights in latter half of 2008 Fewer people appeared to book flights in the second half of 2008 because of the impact of the global financial crisis, new figures have revealed.
Friday 30 January 2009
- Adria Airways adds CRJ900 to its fleet Slovenian national carrier Adria Airways has announced that it has expanded its number of aircraft by adding a Canadair Regional Jet CRJ900 to its fleet.
- Most Brits view their foreign holiday as 'most important luxury' of 2009 Eight out of ten Brits think that their overseas holiday will be their most important luxury of 2009, according to the results of a new survey.
- Skyscanner short listed for Business of the Year & Innovative Business of the Year Award Skyscanner has been short listed as a finalist for the ‘Angel or VC-backed Business of the Year’ & ‘Innovative Business of the Year’ awards.
Thursday 29 January 2009
- bmibaby to launch new flight between Birmingham and Newquay Cheap flights carrier bmibaby will launch a new flight between Birmingham International Airport and Newquay on May 22nd.
- Demand for Turkey holidays results in introduction of new flights More Brits are booking flights to Turkey for their summer holiday this year, a leading holiday company has said.
- Weakling Pound Draws More Foreign Tourists to UK says Skyscanner The battering of the British Pound by the strong euro and US dollar is drawing more visitors to British shores, according to Skyscanner.
Wednesday 28 January 2009
- Wizz Air to switch operations from Bologna to Forli Airport Hungarian cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will move its flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Forli Airport.
- More passengers travel on Manx2 flights between Blackpool and Isle of Man Cheap flights carrier Manx2 has enjoyed an increase in the number of passengers travelling on its route between Blackpool and the Isle of Man.
- Korea proves an increasingly popular destination for British travellers More Brits appear to be booking flights to Korea after new figures showed a five to eight percent increase in the number of people travelling to the far eastern destination.
- Brits travelling abroad 'more likely to mix with locals' Budget-conscious British travellers are more likely to mingle with locals during their summer holiday abroad this year by buying produce from local markets, Aldi Travel says.
- Ryanair announces expansion from three of its bases Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it will expand the number of aircraft at its Alicante, Bristol and Edinburgh bases from March.
- Thomas Cook to introduce Tunisian flights from Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds Bradford Airport has announced that tour operator Thomas Cook will be introducing flights to Tunisia from the airport this summer.
Monday 26 January 2009
- Greater number of Brits book holidays online More Brits are choosing to book their forthcoming holidays online because it offers dynamic pricing, a leading travel insurance provider has said.
- Air Berlin to offer passengers long-haul services thanks to codeshare agreement Air Berlin has announced that it will be offering passengers long-haul flights to China thanks to its codeshare agreement with Hainan Airlines.
- Consultation begins on proposed Bristol Airport expansion Bristol Airport has announced that it will submit a formal planning application to North Somerset Council for major expansion work after the conclusion of a six-week consultation period.
Friday 23 January 2009
- Travelocity launches new eco-friendly travel directory A new eco-friendly travel directory has been published to help flight passengers book holidays to green destinations.
- Sun-Air launches new flight between London City and Billund Sun-Air of Scandinavia A/S, a franchise partner of British Airways, has announced the launch of a new flight between Billund and London City Airport.
- Ryanair to launch eight new flights across Europe Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it plans to launch eight new flights across Europe, including four from Reus (Barcelona).
Thursday 22 January 2009
- Nearly half of Brits plan to book a part of their next holiday independently Almost half of people will book at least one element of their next holiday independently, according to the results of a British Travel Awards 2008 survey.
- AirAsia launches maiden flight between Bangkok and Bali Cheap flights carrier AirAsia launched its first flight between Bangkok and Bali on Tuesday (January 20th).
- Brussels Airlines to launch new flight to Palermo Brussels Airlines has announced that it will be launching a new flight between the Belgian capital and Palermo on April 4th.
Wednesday 21 January 2009
- Website reveals top travel experiences for Brits in 2009 A new website has published what it believes to be the top travel experiences for people in the UK looking to book a holiday in 2009.
- Aeroflot launches new flight between Moscow and Eilat Aeroflot has announced the launch of a new flight to Moscow from Israel's southernmost city, Eilat.
- bmi to launch new flight between Heathrow and Kiev bmi has announced that it has won the right to launch a new flight between London Heathrow and Kiev.
- More people made redundant choose to go travelling A number of people who have been made redundant are choosing to book flights abroad in order to go travelling, the Daily Telegraph reports.
- Etihad Airways signs codeshare agreement with Aer Arann Etihad Airways has announced that it will offer its customers the opportunity to fly to more destinations in Ireland after it signed a codeshare agreement with Aer Arann.
- SAS introduces CRJ900 aircraft on Birmingham-Copenhagen flight SAS has started using fuel-efficient CRJ900 aircraft on its Birmingham to Copenhagen flight, Birmingham International Airport has announced.
Monday 19 January 2009
- Holistic and wellbeing holidays no longer a 'niche market' The rise of holistic and wellbeing holidays has been so marked that they no longer represent a "niche market".
- Jet2 to launch new flight between Manchester and Tel Aviv Cheap flights carrier Jet2 has announced the launch of the first low-cost flight between Manchester and Tel Aviv.
- Qantas launches inaugural A380 flight between Sydney and London Qantas has announced that it launched its maiden A380 flight between Sydney and London on Friday (January 16th).
Friday 16 January 2009
- Brazil experiences increased levels of 'residential tourism' More people could book flights to Brazil thanks to a government initiative to attract more tourists to the country, BuyAssociation.co.uk has said.
- Quarter of a million passengers use Aer Lingus' Belfast to Heathrow flight Cheap flights carrier Aer Lingus has announced that over a quarter of a million passengers used its Belfast to London Heathrow flight during 2008.
- Government issues backing to third runway at Heathrow Transport secretary Geoff Hoon has said that the government is fully supportive of a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Wednesday 14 January 2009
- Spain will 'remain a popular holiday destination' despite poor exchange rate Brits will continue booking flights to Spanish cities and holiday resorts despite the unfavourable exchange rate, according to a leading travel expert.
- AirTran Airways to introduce new flights in March American cheap flights carrier AirTran Airways has announced plans to start flights between Columbus, Ohio and Fort Lauderdale from March 5th.
- bmi regional to launch new flight between Birmingham and Aberdeen bmi regional has announced that it will launch a new flight between Birmingham and Aberdeen on March 29th
- Monarch to launch new flights to Volos Leisure carrier Monarch has announced that it will be launching new flights between the UK and Greece's third city, Volos.
- Ryanair increases annual passenger numbers by 18% Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it carried almost 58 million passengers during 2008, an increase of 18 percent from 2007's figure.
- Most people have a 'huge emotional high" on their summer break Two thirds of people experience a "huge emotional high" during their summer holiday, according to a new survey from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).
Monday 12 January 2009
- Wizz Air to launch six new flights from Prague Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will be launching six new flights from Prague International Airport starting from February 19th.
- Flying long-haul on 'everybody's wish list' Long-haul flights are now on "everybody's wish list", according to...
- Isle of Man Airport records small fall in passenger numbers Isle of Man Airport has announced that its passenger turnover during 2008 was just 0.16 percent lower than 2007 despite the collapse of EuroManx
- Online travel outlook more optimistic than feared, says Skyscanner Skyscanner has reported a rise of 32% in online flight search traffic over the last 12 months, going against last week’s Hitwise report of a 42% fall in internet searches for flights.
Friday 9 January 2009
- Larger aircraft to be operated on Austrian Airlines' Vienna to Dubai flight Austrian Airlines has announced that it will be using larger aircraft on its Vienna to Dubai flight from March 1st.
- Wizz Air launches new Lviv flight from London Luton Luton Airport has announced that cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has launched a new flight to Lviv in Ukraine.
- Macau emerges as increasingly popular overseas destination More Brits could book flights to Macau after it was described as a "prime location for UK holiday-goers" by a leading PR company.
- Orlando and Houston most popular onward transatlantic destinations from Bristol Orlando and Houston have emerged as the top onward destinations for transatlantic passengers flying from Bristol International Airport.
- BA customers must comply with ESTA scheme from next week British Airways (BA) has announced that customers flying to the US next week using the visa waiver scheme must ensure they are familiar with new customs regulations.
- Air Berlin reports an increase in passenger turnover Air Berlin has announced a one percent increase in its passenger turnover during 2008.
Wednesday 7 January 2009
- Finnair opens new express service point Finnair has announced that it has opened a new express service point for families travelling with children on the airline's international flights.
- Oman Air passengers offered new check-in options Passengers flying to the Middle East on Oman Air will soon be able to choose from new check-in options at Muscat and other major airports in the region.
- UAE flagship airline carries over six million passengers in 2008 Etihad Airways has announced that its passenger figures have topped six million during the course of 2008.
- Nearly one in five Brits book more holidays abroad during 2008 Almost one in five Brits took more holidays abroad in 2008, according to a new survey by Alamo Rent A Car.
- Skyscanner launches Affiliate Programme with unique industry-first creatives Skyscanner today launches its affiliate programme, allowing web publishers to add Skyscanner’s online flight finding tools to their websites and earn commission at the same time.
Monday 5 January 2009
- Dubai expects more flight passengers for 2009 Shopping Festival More people could book flights to Dubai during the emirate's 2009 Shopping Festival after the launch of a new campaign aimed at potential tourists.
- Air India to launch Spouse Plus scheme Air India has announced the launch of a new scheme that will allow flight passengers' spouses to travel on domestic services for free.
- Thomson won't stop flights from Robin Hood Airport Thomson Flights will not be stopping its flights from Robin Hood Airport, airport chiefs have told the Doncaster Free Press.
- Air Southwest launches ski flights from Plymouth and Newquay Cheap flights airline Air Southwest has announced the launch of its first ski flights from Plymouth and Newquay to Grenoble.
Friday 2 January 2009
- Continental to launch new seasonal flight between Cleveland and Heathrow Continental Airlines has announced that it will launch a new seasonal daily flight between Cleveland and London Heathrow from May 2nd.
- Adria Airways adds new aircraft to its fleet Slovenian national carrier Adria Airways has announced that it has added a third Canadair Regional Jet CRJ900 to its fleet of aircraft.
- Luton Airport number one for passenger growth Luton Airport has announced that it is Britain's number one airport for passenger growth for the period between January and September 2008.
- More Brits predicted to book flights to non-eurozone countries More British people will book flights to Turkey, Egypt and Mexico in 2009, according to a report by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).
Monday 22 December 2008
- Monarch to increase number of flights to Spanish islands Monarch Airlines has announced that it is increasing the frequency of its flights to the Canary and Balearic Islands as part of its 2009 summer schedule. The decision has been taken after an early strong demand from customers who took advantage of the airline's early booking offers.
- Number of flight passengers falls during November The number of passengers who took flights in November has fallen by 4.7 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the Association of European Airlines (AEA). Such a fall in numbers has not been seen since the onset of the Iraq conflict in 2003 and has been described as "unprecedented" by the AEA because it relates to a period unaffected by conflict or external events.
- Russian national carrier begins joint operations with Czech Airlines Aeroflot and Czech Airlines have announced that they have started joint operations on flights between Prague and Zhilina and Prague and Skopie. Under the alliance, the Russian flagship carrier will see the Prague-Zhilina and Prague-Skopie routes become an addition to their flight network, with Czech Airlines already working alongside Aeroflot as a marketing partner on flights from Moscow to Irkutsk, Barnaul, Omsk and Kemerovo.
- Bristol Airport expected to see increase in flight passengers More passengers could be flying into Bristol after the city was named one of the world's top ten cities to visit by DK Eyewitness Travel. It is thought that the new Harvey Nichols store and Cinema de Lux will encourage more visitors to the south-west city, as will the new Cabot Circus development.
Friday 19 December 2008
- East Midlands Airport expects 160,000 passengers during festive season Nottingham East Midlands Airport has said it expects approximately 160,000 flight passengers to travel to and from the airport during the Christmas period.
- Latest construction phase at Birmingham Airport draws to a close The expansion of Birmingham Airport has taken an important step forward with the announcement that the last piece of steel framework has been installed at its International Pier Project.
- Czech Airlines to increase number of flights to certain destination over Christmas Czech Airlines has announced that it will increase the number of flights to its more popular destinations over the Christmas and New Year period.
- More than three million Brits book flights abroad during the festive season Over three million Brits will book flights abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, according to new figures from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).
- WestJet announces launch of four new flights Canadian cheap flights carrier WestJet has announced that it will be adding Yellowknife, Sydney, San Francisco and San Diego to its network of flight destinations.
- Flybe announces new flight between Humberside and Jersey Europe's largest regional airline flybe has announced that it will be introducing a new flight between Humberside and Jersey as part of its 2009 summer schedule.
- More UK travellers predicted to book flights to Fes More people in the UK are predicted to book flights to the Moroccan city of Fes, according to Orion Trek Voyages.
- CIM says flight passengers are becoming more 'discerning' Flight passengers are becoming more discerning when booking their holidays abroad, claims the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Thursday 18 December 2008
- Azul Airlines launches maiden flight Brazilian cheap flights carrier Azul Airlines launched its maiden flight on Monday (December 15th) between Campinas and Salvador de Bahia.
- UK could experience a rise in domestic flight passengers More people could be booking cheap domestic flights within the UK instead of travelling abroad because of the economic downturn, according to VisitBritain.
- Newcastle earns top ratings for punctuality of scheduled and charter flights Newcastle International Airport has achieved top punctuality ratings for scheduled and charter flights according to new figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
- JetBlue announces intention to expand during 2009 American low fares airline JetBlue has announced its intention to increase the number of flights it operates from Logan International Airport during 2009.
Wednesday 17 December 2008
- More UK passengers could book flights to Croatia More passengers from the UK could book flights to Croatia after the country's government opened up its property market to foreign buyers.
- bmi offers passengers new in-flight communication services bmi has become the first British airline to offer passengers in-flight communication services, including SMS-enabled mobile phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants).
- New cheap flights carrier set to launch in South Africa A new cheap flights carrier will launch in South Africa in January, providing fresh competition to the country's domestic airline industry.
- WestJet launches new flight between Calgary and Kamloops Canadian cheap flights carrier WestJet yesterday (December 15th) launched a new non-stop flight to Kamloops in British Columbia.
Monday 15 December 2008
- BA says more Americans will book flights to the UK More people will book flights from the US to the UK as Americans look to take advantage of the favourable exchange rate, according to British Airways (BA).
- BAA pledges further investment at Glasgow Airport Airport operator BAA has pledged to upgrade facilities at Glasgow Airport as the city prepares to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
- easyJet announces four new flights from London Gatwick Cheap flights carrier easyJet has announced that it will be launching four new flights to Croatia, Cyprus, Italy and Greece from London Gatwick.
- Norwegian to launch new service between Copenhagen and Gatwick Cheap flights carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle will launch a new flight between Copenhagen and London Gatwick as part of its new summer programme, according to reports.
Friday 12 December 2008
- Flybe announces new flight between Gatwick and Newquay Europe's largest regional airline Flybe has announced the launch of a new flight between London Gatwick and Newquay as it looks to expand its summer season services.
- Southend Airport to operate passenger flights across the UK and Europe Southend Airport's new owners the Stobart Group have said the airport will soon start to operate passenger flights across the UK and Europe.
- AirTran to launch new flight between Atlanta and Branson Cheap flights carrier AirTran has announced plans to start a new flight between Atlanta and Branson, Missouri.
- Four out of five holidaymakers still plan to book summer flights Four out of five people still plan to book flights for their summer holiday despite the impending recession, according to a new poll.
Thursday 11 December 2008
- People 'certain' to book more flights to and from the UK More people will book flights to and from the UK because of the steep decline in the value of the pound, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).
- Virgin Atlantic confirms bmi takeover talks Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that it is interested in taking over bmi after in entered into talks with the airline's majority owner, Lufthansa.
- Air Berlin to launch new flights between Dusseldorf and St Petersburg Air Berlin has announced that it will launch a new daily flight between Dusseldorf and St Petersburg as part of its 2009 summer schedule.
- JetBlue announces new flight between Orlando and San Jose American low-cost airline JetBlue has announced that it will launch a new flight between Orlando and San Jose in Costa Rica.
Wednesday 10 December 2008
- Kingfisher to launch new service between Mumbai and Heathrow Kingfisher Airlines has announced that it will launch a new daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow on January 5th.
- WestJet announces new partnership with Mokulele Airlines Canadian cheap flights carrier WestJet has announced a new partnership with Mokulele Airlines, an inter-island carrier based in Hawaii.
- More Brits book flights abroad to escape economic 'doom and gloom' Holidaymakers in the UK are more likely to book flights abroad to escape the "doom and gloom" surrounding the economy, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).
- Most Brits still plan to book summer holiday flights The majority of Brits still plan to book flights for their annual summer holiday, according to new research from Thomson and First Choice.
- Virgin America to launch new Boston services California-based Virgin America has announced that it will launch new services to Boston Logan International Airport from San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- easyJet launches 2009 summer schedule Cheap flights carrier easyJet has announced that it has launched its 2009 summer schedule from London Gatwick Airport.
Monday 8 December 2008
- Growth of online flight bookings outpaces growth of traditional methods The number of people choosing to book flights online continues to outpace the growth of traditional methods, new findings have revealed.
- Southampton launches first live travel information system in an airport Southampton Airport has launched the UK's first live travel information system in an airport, which provides passengers with live updates on bus, ferry, rail and road networks across the south of England.
- Monarch to launch new Ibiza services next summer Cheap flights carrier Monarch has announced that it will be launching new services to Ibiza as part of its 2009 summer schedule.
Friday 5 December 2008
- More passengers could book summer holiday flights through low-cost airlines More passengers could be booking their summer holiday flights through low-cost airlines after Ryanair warned that more charter flight operators and holiday companies could go bankrupt.
- Wizz Air to shift operations to Barcelona El Prat European cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will begin operations to Barcelona El Prat Airport after shifting its Katowice and Sofia services from Barcelona Girona.
- Bmibaby to launch new summer service between East Midlands and Menorca Cheap flights carrier bmibaby has announced that it will launch a new summer service between East Midlands Airport and the Spanish island of Menorca.
Thursday 4 December 2008
- Flight passengers could soon be using mobile boarding passes More flight passengers could be boarding aircraft using their mobiles rather than traditional paper boarding passes after bmi said it was almost ready to introduce the system.
- BA explores potential merger with Qantas British Airways (BA) has confirmed in a statement that it is exploring a potential merger with Qantas following recent media speculation.
- Air Berlin scoops 'World's Leading Budget Airline' award Cheap flights carrier Air Berlin has been presented with the 'World's Leading Budget Airline' prize for the second year in succession at this year's World Travel Awards in Turks and Caicos.
Wednesday 3 December 2008
- Skyscanner Highly Commended in E-consultancy Innovation Awards 2008 Skyscanner has been awarded “highly commended” status in the ‘Innovation in User Experiences’ category of the E-consultancy Innovation Awards 2008.
- Half of SMEs plan to fly at the same frequency in 2009 Over half of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) plan to book flights for their employees in 2009 at the same frequency as this year, according to the results of a new survey.
- JetBlue to launch two new Caribbean routes JetBlue Airways has announced that it will launch two new international routes from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in south Florida.
- Flybe to launch new services to Jersey in 2009 summer schedule Europe's largest regional airline Flybe has announced its 2009 summer schedule, which sees the carrier introduce new services to Jersey as well as increase its frequency on a number of key routes.
Tuesday 2 December 2008
- Aer Lingus rejects second takeover bid from Ryanair Cheap flights carrier Ryanair yesterday (December 1st) launched a second bid for its smaller Irish rival Aer Lingus, according to reports.
- Downward trend in the number of international flight passengers eases The downward spiral of people choosing to book international flights eased over the course of October, new figures from the Airports Council International (ACI) have shown.
- Leeds Bradford Airport announces reduction in car parking charges Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has announced reductions of up to 20 percent on long-stay car parking when customers pre-book online.
Monday 1 December 2008
- People more likely to save for summer holiday than book city breaks UK flight passengers are more likely to set aside money for their summer holiday than book a European city break at another time of the year, new research has revealed.
- Half of flight passengers do not understand carbon offsetting Only one in ten flight passengers are willing to change the number of times they fly despite three-quarters accepting that flying contributes to climate change, according to new research.
- Jetstar to launch new service between Perth and Singapore Australian cheap flights carrier Jetstar has announced that it will launch a new daily service tomorrow (December 2nd) between Perth and Singapore.
- Mumbai terror and Thailand protests fail to deter travellers says Skyscanner The recent Mumbai terrorist attacks, which left at least 195 dead, and Thailand’s political protests which have led to a temporary state of emergency, have failed to deter travellers, says Skyscanner.
Friday 28 November 2008
- British Airways to resume services to Saudi Arabia British Airways (BA) has announced that it will resume flights between Heathrow and Saudi Arabia from March 29th next year.
- Fewer passengers took international flights in October Fewer people chose to book international flights in October according to new figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
- WestJet announces new routes to Mexico Canadian cheap flights carrier WestJet has announced that it will launch a new non-stop seasonal service from Winnipeg to the Mexican destinations of Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
Thursday 27 November 2008
- Fewer people may choose to fly from regional airports Fewer people could choose to fly from regional airports in the UK after the government announced an increase in air passenger duty (APD), a leading cheap flights carrier has warned.
- Monarch wins 'Best Charter Airline' award Monarch Airlines has been crowned 'Best Charter Airline' for the second successive year at the Telegraph Travel Awards earlier this week.
- Ryanair announces launch of new Gatwick to Dusseldorf route Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route between London Gatwick and Dusseldorf (Weeze).
Wednesday 26 November 2008
- Edinburgh set for major terminal expansion next month Edinburgh Airport is set for a major expansion next month with work to extend the terminal building's departure lounge.
- Half of single travellers wouldn't want to book flights abroad Half of single travellers would prefer to stay at home rather than book a flight abroad because the travel industry is failing to meet their individual needs, according to the results of a new survey.
- Wataniya announces first service will operate between Kuwait and Dubai Start-up airline Wataniya Airways has announced that its first service will operate between Kuwait and Dubai, with the route due to start in February next year.
- Aer Arann to launch service between Isle of Man and London City Irish cheap flights carrier Aer Arann has announced that it will fly to London City Airport once it commences services from the Isle of Man in January.
- Bahrain Air launches new service to Kuwait City Bahrain Air has announced that it has launched its first flight between Bahrain and Kuwait City as part of its expansion within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
- 'VFR' is fastest-growing element of international passenger traffic Air passengers visiting friends and relatives are the strongest growing element of international passenger traffic at UK airports, according to new research from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Tuesday 25 November 2008
- Skyscanner appoints Rob Innes as new VP Marketing Skyscanner has appointed one of the UK’s top marketing executives, Rob Innes, to the newly created position of VP Marketing.
Monday 24 November 2008
- Holidaymakers reveal pet hates Passengers taking too long to stow overhead baggage have been identified by fellow travellers as being one of the top ten annoyances on a vacation, research conducted by online travel reviews company TripAdvisor shows.
- Southwest Airlines offers more flights to Washington in January Southwest Airlines has announced plans to improve its Baltimore/Washington and Baltimore/Washington Dulles service in anticipation of the inauguration celebration to be held in the US capital in January next year.
- Edinburgh runway project completed with time and money to spare A £16 million project to resurface the runway at Edinburgh Airport has been completed ahead of schedule and on budget, it has been revealed.
Friday 21 November 2008
- Monarch to operate new route on former XL service Cheap flights carrier Monarch Airlines will be operating a new route on a former XL service between Gatwick and the Caribbean, it has been reported.
- Flight passengers could benefit from the credit crunch Flight passengers may benefit from the credit crunch as airlines sell more tickets at cheaper prices, according to a leading business expert.
- Ryanair to launch three new routes from Charleroi Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it will launch three new routes from Brussels (Charleroi) on March 31st.
- Skyscanner shortlisted for E-Consultancy Innovation awards Skyscanner has been short listed in the User Experience category of the 2008 e-Consultancy Innovation awards.
Thursday 20 November 2008
- Air Asia X set to launch flights from Stansted to Kuala Lumpur Asian cheap flights carrier Air Asia X is set to announce the launch of flights from Stansted to Kuala Lumpur, it has been reported.
- United Airlines announces new Washington to Geneva service United Airlines has announced a new daily flight between Washington DC and Geneva, connecting the US capital to the world's banking hub.
- East Midlands Airport awarded environmental award East Midlands Airport is celebrating after it was awarded Gold at the Green Apple Environment Awards in London last week.
- UK Travellers Avoiding USA says Skyscanner The strengthening dollar, the credit crunch and recession woes have led to a 15% fall in UK-USA flight search traffic, reports Skyscanner.
Wednesday 19 November 2008
- Cimber Air to launch new service between Billund and Gatwick Danish airline Cimber Air has announced that it will launch a new service between Billund and Gatwick on November 24th.
- Cheap flights carriers largely unaffected by falling passenger numbers More passengers are turning to cheap flights after new figures revealed that premium travel had declined eight percent over the 12 months to September.
- More gap year students fly to South Africa Students are most likely to fly to South Africa on their gap year, according to new research from the Year Out Group.
- Belle Air launch new service between Tirana and Zagreb Cheap flights carrier Belle Air recently launched a new service between Tirana and Zagreb.
- Credit crunch hit Brits still willing to book flights to the Med The British public are still willing to book flights to the Mediterranean despite feeling the effects of the credit crunch, according to the results of a new survey.
- Ryanair announce launch of new Spanish services from Gatwick Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced the launch of two new London Gatwick flights to Barcelona Girona and Alicante.
Monday 17 November 2008
- New US border regulations will come into effect in January Passengers flying to the US must apply for permission to enter the country three days before their date of departure under new border regulations implemented last week.
- Flybe increases capacity on Manchester to Paris flights Cheap flights carrier Flybe has announced that it will be increasing passenger capacity on two of its Manchester to Paris flights.
- Athens Airways to launch services next spring Start-up carrier Athens Airways will launch its maiden services from spring 2009, according to reports.
Friday 14 November 2008
- Air Arabia set to increase number of flight destinations Low cost airline Air Arabia is set to increase its number of destinations after it confirmed it had placed an order for ten further Airbus A320 aircraft.
- Wizz Air to launch new service between Kiev and Oslo Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will launch a new flight between Kiev and Oslo.
- Fewer Europeans fly to the UK Fewer European travellers chose to fly to the UK this summer, according to new figures from national tourism body VisitBritain.
Thursday 13 November 2008
- easyJet crowned best low cost airline Cheap flights carrier easyJet has been crowned the best Low Cost/No Frills airline at this year's British travel awards.
- Majorca holidaymakers urged to consider benefits of their stay to locals People booking flights to the Spanish island of Majorca are being encouraged to consider ethical trading and the benefits of their stay to local people, reports TravelMole.com.
- Bristol Airport terminal set to double in size if latest plans are approved Bristol Airport's terminal building will double in size if new plans for its expansion are approved.
Wednesday 12 November 2008
- UK reluctant to book flights using mobile phones Airline passengers in the UK will continue booking flights online until mobile phone customer service levels improve, says a leading travel expert.
- Air Berlin announce new long-haul connections from Stansted Air Berlin, Germany's second-largest airline, has announced that it will offer UK passengers long haul flights from Stansted for the first time from this month.
- Brits continue to book flights despite environmental concerns Brits are continuing to book flights despite having environmental concerns, new research has revealed.
Tuesday 11 November 2008
- Air Berlin to launch new Dusseldorf-Jersey service Air Berlin is to start flying to the Channel Island of Jersey from summer 2009, it has been revealed.
- Global economic slowdown 'will benefit low cost airlines' Cheap travel operators are set to profit from the global economic slowdown, a new survey suggests.
- New Mexico City to Gatwick service offered by Mexicana Mexicana is to defy the current economic climate and start offering direct flights from Gatwick to Mexico from January.
Monday 10 November 2008
- Newlyweds 'choose mini-moons' Newlyweds are more likely to choose a short trip after their big day than an expensive honeymoon, it has been claimed.
- Israir offers flights to Russia Israir, an Israeli airline has reached an agreement to increase its service to Russia, according to a source.
- New flights for Air France and Delta Air France and Delta unveiled plans for non-stop transatlantic routes which will begin operating in June 2009.
Friday 7 November 2008
- BAA backs Crossrail initiative with £230m funding boost BAA, the owner of Heathrow airport, has agreed to invest £230 million towards the £15.9 billion cost of the Crossrail project, it has been revealed.
- Bmi improves service on Heathrow to Cairo and Amman routes An increased number of passengers will be able to access cheap flights to Cairo and Amman from Heathrow following the introduction of an Airbus A330 wide-bodied aircraft to each of the routes by bmi.
- Jet2.com starts cheap flights to New York from Leeds Bradford Airport Jet2.com's newly-modified aircraft set off on its first commercial transatlantic flight from Leeds Bradford Airport earlier today (Friday, November 7th).
Thursday 6 November 2008
- Ryanair launches new base at Edinburgh Airport Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has launched a new base at Edinburgh Airport, it has been revealed.
- Air Berlin to increase north American routes Air Berlin has announced that it will extend its range of long-haul flights from Dusseldorf to North America.
- More Brits book flights online More people are choosing to book their flights online because they don't trust traditional travel brochures, a new survey has revealed.
Wednesday 5 November 2008
- Jet2.com announces new service between Manchester and Crete Cheap flights carrier Jet2.com has announced it will launch a new service between Manchester and Crete in May next year.
- Ryanair chief announces plans for low-cost transatlantic carrier More passengers could soon be flying to the US after Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary announced his intention to set up a low-cost transatlantic carrier.
- Air Sylhet wins rights to fly from the UK to Jeddah New airline Air Sylhet has won the rights to fly from the UK to Jeddah via Vienna, reports TravelMole.com.
Tuesday 4 November 2008
- KLM to launch new service between Liverpool and Amsterdam Dutch airline KLM has announced that it will start a new service between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport intends large-scale expansion Doncaster Sheffield Airport has outlined its intension for large-scale expansion in its Draft Airport Expansion Plan.
Monday 3 November 2008
- Passengers benefit from airlines cutting flight ticket prices The Independent reports that more people are benefiting from airlines reducing the cost of their flight tickets.
- Air Berlin launches fourth daily service from Stansted to Dusseldorf Germany’s second-largest airline, Air Berlin has announced that it is launching a fourth daily service from Stansted to Dusseldorf from February 2nd next year.
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport expects to double passenger turnover Glasgow Prestwick Airport has announced that it expects to more than double its passenger turnover in the next decade as part of its new 25-year "masterplan".
Friday 31 October 2008
- More Brits flying to southern African countries More people are booking flights to Africa, with Tanzania and southern African countries proving the most popular destinations, new findings have revealed.
- easyJet announces new service between Gatwick and Copenhagen Cheap flights carrier easyJet has announced that it will start a new route between Gatwick and Copenhagen following the collapse of Scandinavian airline Sterling Airways.
- Latest phase of Glasgow Airport expansion opens The latest phase of Glasgow Airport's £31 million expansion has been opened, with the first passengers passing through the terminal's new security facility.
- Lufthansa announces BMI takeover UK airline BMI is being taken over by German flagship carrier Lufthansa, it has been reported.
- Air Sylhet to launch from Stansted and Manchester next month A new airline will be launched from Stansted and Manchester next month, it has been revealed.
- New business aviation centre for Norwich airport Norwich International Airport is set to expand after Norfolk-based aviation firm SaxonAir announced that it will construct a £1 million business aviation centre, a facility that will benefit passengers and airline crew.
Thursday 30 October 2008
- Number of people taking flights declines, figures reveal The number of people taking flights in September fell by 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year, according to figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
- Virgin Atlantic adds second service between London and Hong Kong Virgin Atlantic began a new second service from London Heathrow to Hong Kong yesterday, with flights now operating three times a week.
- More Europeans choose to book flights to the UK More Europeans are booking flights to the UK, it has been revealed.
Tuesday 28 October 2008
- Skyscanner appoints Frank Skivington as new VP Commercial Skyscanner has appointed one of the UK’s top digital executives, Frank Skivington, to the newly created position of VP Commercial.
Monday 27 October 2008
- More Brits flying to European ski resorts More Brits are choosing to book flights to ski resorts, according to new figures from the Ski Club of Great Britain.
- Ryanair announces new route between Luton and Languedoc Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it will launch a new route between Luton and Beziers in the south of France.
- Bristol International Airport releases expansion plans Bristol International Airport has released the first computer-generated images of its proposed expansion.
Friday 24 October 2008
- Glasgow Airport opens first phase of terminal extension Glasgow Airport opened the first phase of its multi-million pound terminal extension to passengers on Tuesday. Flight passengers will now be able to benefit from a new ground floor UK arrivals hall and a JD Wetherspoon bar and restaurant. A new Starbucks coffee shop, convenience store and retail outlets will open soon as part of the £31 million project.
- Credit crunch will influence flight destinations The credit crunch will influence people's choice of flights this summer, according to new research. According to findings from TripVision, 58 per cent of flight passengers said that the current economic climate would influence their choice of holiday destination next summer.
Thursday 23 October 2008
- More people fly to exotic mid to long haul destinations More people are choosing to fly to exotic mid to long haul destinations for their main holiday, it has been revealed.
- EasyJet begins new Stockholm services Cheap flights carrier easyJet has started its new services from Stockholm's Arlanda Airport, with the airline also set to begin services from Geneva on Monday.
- Bristol Airport reports rise in cheap flights passenger turnover Bristol Airport has reported a rise in passenger turnover for September, due to increased carrier capacity.
- The Queen on SLO Republic Royal tour: Interest in Eastern Europe Up 41% Data from flight search engine Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) shows that interest in Eastern European countries is rising rapidly with summer 2008 flight searches to the top ten Eastern capitals up by 41% compared to summer 2007.
- More Brits fly to the US due to weak dollar More people are booking flights from the UK to the US because of the weak dollar, it has been revealed.
- Ryanair announces 11 new international routes Cheap flights carrier Ryanair has announced that it will create 11 new international routes when it opens two new bases in Alghero and Cagliari in March next year.
- Coventry Airport announces change to cargo and corporate travel Cheap flights base Coventry Airport has announced that it wants to change itself into a cargo and corporate travel airport after Thomsonfly decided to switch its base.
Tuesday 21 October 2008
- Singapore Airlines named best international carrier Singapore Airlines has been named the best international carrier in the Conde Nast Traveller 2008 awards.
- More Scots to purchase flights to Iceland More Scots will be purchasing flights to Iceland this winter as a fall in room rates encourages British visitors to travel to the country.
- Airlines should offer financial protection for passengers, watchdog claims Airlines may be told to offer financial protection for their passengers after calls from a UK passenger watchdog.
Monday 20 October 2008
- BMI to double number of flights to Riyadh Cheap flights carrier bmi has announced that it will double the number of its flights from Riyadh to London from January 15th next year.
- UN official expects people to keep flying A UN official has said that he expects people to keep flying because the tourism sector is not especially vulnerable to the effects of the credit crunch.
- S7 Airlines announces European expansion Russia's fastest growing carrier S7 Airlines has announced that it will share some European routes with Air Berlin and NIKI in a major expansion of its European network.
- Skyscanner Partners with Netvibes for Cheap Flights Widget launch Skyscanner.net has partnered with Netvibes, the leading widget and personalized startpage platform, to launch their new Cheap Flights Widget.
Friday 17 October 2008
- flyLAL launches Dublin Christmas route Cheap flights carrier flyLAL will be offering a new route to Dublin this winter. The Lithuanian carrier will introduce its seasonal flights from Vilnius to the Irish capital beginning in December on selected days.
- Heathrow has 'highest number' of international travellers London Heathrow Airport had the highest proportion of international travellers last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
- OpenSkies launches second route OpenSkies has launched its newest service between the US and Europe with flights to Amsterdam from New York.
Thursday 16 October 2008
- Glasgow named among 'world's best cities' Glasgow is one of the world's best cities to visit in 2009, according to Lonely Planet. The Scottish holiday destination was the only UK city to make the list, alongside other European destinations, including Zurich, Warsaw and Lisbon.
- Mobile boarding passes introduced in UK The UK is pioneering the first use of the Lufthansa's new mobile boarding pass system outside of Germany. Passengers on Lufthansa flights from London Heathrow have had access to the new mobile boarding pass technology since October 13th.
- Airport bar gets local brews Bristol International Airport is to begin offering local beers at its newly refurbished mezzanine bar. The recently rebranded Bar Zero9 will now serve three beverages from the Butcombe brewery, including Butcombe Bitter, Cold Filtered Blond and Ashton Press Cider.
- Brussels Airlines adds new routes Brussels Airlines will be adding three new routes to its schedule from October 26th. The carrier recently made a new deal with British carrier bmi that will allow the airline to provide its passengers with three additional services.
- Wizz Air introduces two new Budapest routes Wizz Air will be expanding its operations out of Budapest Airport with new routes. Central and Eastern Europe's largest cheap flights airline will introduce the new routes following the delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft in April 2009.
- Jet2 unveils new Dalaman route Jet2 has announced that it will be launching new flights to Dalaman from the UK as part of its summer 2009 schedule.
- Tourism heats up after Icelandic Meltdown: 400% increase in Iceland flight searches Flight search traffic for UK-Iceland routes has risen by 400% over the last month, according to the flight search engine, Skyscanner.
Tuesday 14 October 2008
- Holidaygoers seeking "more adventurous" destinations Holidaygoers are becoming "more adventurous" with their destination choices, according to Group Leisure magazine. This is particularly prevalent among groups of travellers taking flights to destinations with particular interests in mind, such as sporting or social.
- Environment "top priority" for IATA The environment remains the "top priority" for the aviation industry, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Rising fuel prices have seen a number of airlines and tour operators cutting back on flights in recent months as the financial crisis worsens.
- Glasgow airport regeneration unveiled later this month Glasgow Airport is set to benefit from a new regeneration of its passenger facilities, which will be accessible to the public from October 28th. The airport's owner BAA has invested £31 million on the new airport extension, which has included a £12 million investment in security.
- Spain Dominates Top Ten Half Term Holiday Spots Alicante was one of six Spanish cities that dominated the top ten most searched for flight destinations over the half term holiday period, according to flight search engine, Skyscanner. It seems families are keen to take their last chance for sun before winter sets in, with 9 of the top 10 half term holiday destinations being beach/sun holiday spots.
Monday 13 October 2008
- '2 in 3' exchange currency before flights More than two-thirds of travellers exchange their money before setting off abroad, new figures show. Some 69 percent of people buy foreign currency before travelling, according to research by Marks & Spencers (M&S) Travel Money.
- Baboo to introduce five new routes The airline announced that it would introduce new flights between October 6th and October 26th in a bid to plug the gaps left by struggling airlines. Baboo flights from Geneva to Toulouse will operate six times per week, while services to Athens and Bordeaux will depart five times per week.
- Faster border controls at Heathrow UK passengers will benefit from faster border controls when they arrive on flights to Heathrow Airport. UK citizens entering Heathrow will have to wait for a maximum of 15 minutes, following the new announcement from the Home Office and BAA.
Friday 10 October 2008
- Annual holiday is a "necessity" say Brits Holidays are the last thing that UK consumers would give up, it has been claimed. According to travel company TUI Travel, Britons' desire to hop onto cheap flights for a standard annual holiday has not diminished in the face of the credit crunch.
- Czech Airlines announces new schedule Czech Airlines has announced that it will be adding new European flights to its winter schedule. New flights will be added to routes around Europe, with particular emphasis on improving German and Scandinavian routes.
- Stansted expansion given go-ahead Plans to expand Stansted Airport have been given the go-ahead by the government. The approval will allow the airport to serve up to 35 million passengers a year, with expansions to departures and arrivals.
Thursday 9 October 2008
- Travel 'important for boomers' Travel is playing an important part of UK baby boomer retirement plans, new research shows. Some 81 per cent of mature adults responding to the Economic and Social Research Council survey claim to hop on flights abroad at least every two years.
- New Kiev-London route from Wizz Air Wizz Air will be introducing a new route from London's Luton Airport to Kiev, Ukraine this winter. The carrier is set to launch the new route between Kiev Boryspil the UK capital from December 17th.
- Fuel Surcharge reductions from Qantas Qantas is set to reduce international fuel surcharges from today, October 9th. The carrier's announcement comes amid growing concern over the impact of fuel prices on the aviation industry as a whole.
Wednesday 8 October 2008
- Flexjet launch carbon offsetting scheme A new carbon offsetting scheme has been launched for Flexjet customer flights. Flexjet owners will now be able to offset their emissions each time they fly following a new agreement with carbon offset provider Climate Care.
- Airport security scanner trialled in US The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is considering using portable scanners at airports throughout the country. Authorities tested the machinery throughout August and September, report USA Today, but could soon make use of it at other airports throughout the country.
- BA to launch new Caribbean flights British Airways (BA) is to launch a new route to the Caribbean islands of St Kitts and Nevis beginning next year. BA flights to St Kitts will be introduced from January 10th 2009, departing from London's Gatwick Airport.
Tuesday 7 October 2008
- Icelandic carrier undergoes refurbishment IcelandAir has announced an overhaul of its in-flight services. The carrier will launch its new-look Boeing 757 aircraft, New IcelandAir, with new seats, entertainment systems and more legroom.
- Aegean expands European routes Aegean Airlines will be expanding its winter schedule with new routes between major tourist destinations in the coming months. The Greek carrier will be adding a third daily flight between London's Stansted Airport and Athens, as well as two new routes to other European cities.
Friday 3 October 2008
- Credit crunch 'fails to hit holidays' The credit crunch has had a limited impact on the number of people taking budget holidays, an industry expert has claimed. On the contrary, cheap flights and other budget holiday concessions may have become more popular as people cut back on their spending.
- Jet2 unveil two new European routes Low cost carrier Jet2 has unveiled two new European routes for its summer 2009 schedule. Jet2 cheap flights to Dubrovnik from Belfast Airport will be introduced from May 2nd 2009 as part of the airline's service expansion.
- Wizz Air unveils 15 new routes Wizz Air has announced plans to expand its schedule with 15 new routes over the next six months. The new launch will follow the delivery of a new aircraft for services to the carrier's 10th new base at Timisoara.
Thursday 2 October 2008
- Russia is a 'popular' tourist destination Russia is fast becoming a holiday favourite among Britons taking a break abroad, new research has shown. According to figures from tour operator destinationRussia, bookings have increased by 45 percent over the last three years.
- Four new winter routes from airBaltic AirBaltic is to offer four new routes to destinations around Europe from October 26th. The Latvian low-cost carrier will offer cheap flights to Amsterdam, Hannover, Tampere and Dubai.
- Four new Ryanair routes from Madrid Ryanair is set to introduce four new routes from Madrid next month. The low cost airline will also be doubling the frequency of services across three existing routes from the Spanish airport by adding 75 additional cheap flights.
Wednesday 1 October 2008
- New ski routes unveiled from Southampton Blue Islands is to introduce new routes to ski destinations around Europe this month. The airline is to launch two services offering cheap flights to Zurich and Geneva from Southampton Airport.
- New year Oslo-Aberdeen link planned by Eastern Airways New flights between Oslo and Aberdeen have been unveiled by a leading European low-cost carrier for the new year. Eastern Airways is to offer cheap flights from Aberdeen to the Norwegian capital from January 12th 2009.
- New London to Oman route announced Gulf Air is to begin operating flights from London Heathrow to Muscat in Oman. Two daily services will be offered by the carrier from October 26th.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
- Renewable fuel aviation group to 'make flights sustainable' A group of European carriers are to work together to develop sustainable aviation fuel for use across their routes. The collection of airlines comprises some of Europe's largest charter operators, including Air France, SAS Scandinavian and Virgin Atlantic.
- Vueling to introduce additional winter route Low-cost carrier Vueling is to launch a new route between Seville and Tenerife this winter. The cheap flights will run from December 15th 2008. However, the airline has not yet announced when the route is scheduled to end.
- easyJet adds to Budapest routes Cheap flights airline easyJet will be launching a new route from Paris Orly Airport to Budapest from November. This will add to several other services already departing from Budapest, where passengers can already take advantage of easyjet cheap flights to Geneva and Berlin.
Monday 29 September 2008
- New ski routes at Southampton Southampton Airport will welcome new cheap flights to Grenoble and Zurich this winter, both popular ski destinations with UK skiers and snowboarders. This season marks the first time flights to Grenoble and Zurich have been available from the terminal.
- Wizz Air adds Poznan flights Central and Eastern Europe's largest low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced new flights to Rome and Cork from Poznan. The airline will add two weekly flights from Poznan to Rome's Fiumicino Airport on December 16th.
- MAG to review Humberside ownership MAG bought its majority stake in Humberside for £10 million in 1999 and has invested £7 million in its infrastructure. However, the group suggests that for the airport to sustain long-term growth a "possible transfer of ownership" is needed.
- New TAM flights from France to Brazil TAM has introduced new flights to Paris from Belo Horizonte Brazil. The new route departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 23:00 and arrives at Belo Horizonte at 9:35 local time.
- Two new Ryanair routes from Shannon Airport Ryanair will be launching new routes to Newcastle and Frankfurt-Hahn next month. The cheap flights will depart from Shannon Airport, where the airline is introducing a total of 26 new weekly flights.
- Virgin Atlantic cuts check-in times at Heathrow Check-in times have been cut at Heathrow Airport on Virgin Atlantic flights, data from the airline shows. The airline announced that it has reduced check-in times for flights from Terminal 3 to around 40 minutes.
Thursday 25 September 2008
- New flights between Oslo and Lisbon TAP Portugal has unveiled new flights to Oslo from the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. The cheap flights airline will introduce the two new services from January 2009, departing from Lisbon on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Blue Air unveils new Brussels-London route Blue Air will begin offering new cheap flights from Brussels to London Stansted in October. The airline is set to introduce three new weekly flights beginning with two services on Wednesdays and Sundays from October 26th.
- Czech Airlines offers free cab service Czech Airlines has announced that business class passengers will now receive a complimentary shuttle service when they arrive at Prague Airport. Premium business class passengers will be able to book transport to or from the airport to surrounding communities in the city free of charge.
Wednesday 24 September 2008
- New budget routes anticipate 'XL' demand Budget airline easyJet will offer new flights to European destinations following the collapse of XL Airways earlier this month. easyJet cheap flights to Gran Canaria, Turkey and Lanzarote will be launched this October.
- Six new cheap flights from Forli in Italy Ryanair has unveiled six new Italian routes that will be launched in December. The new services will be introduced from December and will mark the arrival of the first of the carrier's aircraft to be based in the Italian city of Forli.
- Summer 2009 flights to Toronto announced Cheap flights airline flyglobespan will introduce a new route between Cardiff and Toronto next summer. The carrier will begin offering cheap flights from Cardiff to Hamilton Airport commencing June 2009. Services will operate until September 2009.
Tuesday 23 September 2008
- BA launches new winter docklands routes British Airways (BA) will be launching two new routes out of London City Airport in December. The new flights to Geneva and Lyon are set to be introduced from December 15th and will bring the total number of BA flights from London City Airport to 12.
- New Moscow-Tomsk route set for winter launch Transaero Airlines is set to launch daily flights between Moscow and Tomsk. The carrier will introduce the new route from October 26th using a 105-seat Boeing 737 airplane which will offer business class, premium economy and tourist economy classes.
- Jet expands codeshare to Manchester Jet Airways will be expanding its services to Manchester Airport following the extension of its codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines. The new agreement will be introduced from October 26th 2008 and will see Jet Airways' flights from Manchester redirected via the Brussels Airlines hub in Belgium.
Monday 22 September 2008
- Cheap flights carrier wins prestigious award easyJet has been voted the best cheap flights airline by readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine. The carrier achieved above 90 per cent in five of the eight areas used to assess airlines in the category.
- Award-winning airport unveils green wind plan East Midlands Airport has invested £3 million in environmental energy initiatives. Airport authorities are hoping to install wind turbines capable of generating ten per cent of the hub's total electricity and will begin work in 2009.
- New cheap flights from Edinburgh to Europe announced Jet2 is set to add more cheap flights from Edinburgh to its summer 2009 schedule. The carrier will add three more routes from the Scottish hub beginning May 21st 2009.
Friday 19 September 2008
- Air India moves Amritsar flights to Heathrow Air India flights from Toronto to Amritsar will be routed via London Heathrow from the end of October. The carrier previously ran three services per seek via Birmingham International Airport to the popular tourist destination in the north of India.
- New Stockholm to Canary Island flights announced Norwegian Air Shuttle is set to launch twice weekly cheap flights to the Canary Islands. The carrier will begin its new service from October 28th, departing from Stockholm to Gran Canaria on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Thursday 18 September 2008
- Scientists develop new airport 'carpet' security scanner Scientists have developed a new security scanner that could be installed in airport carpets, it has been revealed. Developed by a research team at Manchester University, the new system is capable of detecting weapons and explosives hidden in bags and clothing.
- New flights to Ibiza scheduled for 2009 Jet2 is to introduce a new service to Ibiza as part of its summer 2009 schedule. Cheap flights from Manchester Airport to the Spanish island of Ibiza will depart daily from May 9th 2009.
- Leeds Bradford nominated for 'Best Airport' award Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has been nominated for a prestigious travel industry award. The hub is among ten airports that are in the running to receive the coveted Best UK Airport for Leisure award at the annual British Travel Awards 2008.
Wednesday 17 September 2008
- BAA announces intention to sell Gatwick Gatwick Airport has been put up for sale by its owner, BAA. The decision follows the publication of provisional findings by the Competition Commission (CC) stating that the firm may be required to sell up to three of its UK airports.
- New routes from Robin Hood Airport announced Thomson Holidays is to launch two new routes from Robin Hood Airport next summer. The tour operator will be launching flights to the Greek island of Kos in addition to services to the popular Egyptian destination of Sharm el Sheikh.
- Bilga Air takes on Amritsar-Birmingham route Bilga Air is to begin flying to the north of India from Birmingham Airport this winter. The route to Amritsar will be launched on October 9th and replaces the flights originally provided by Air India before they were pulled by the carrier.
- Skyscanner sees 35% traffic growth despite travel industry downturn Skyscanner.net, the flight search engine that allows users to find the cheapest flight for their trip by comparing air fares from hundreds of different airlines, has reported a 26% rise in visitor numbers over the last 12 months, despite the recent turbulence in the airline industry and the global financial downturn.
Tuesday 16 September 2008
- Edinburgh Airport installs travel info pods Two new interactive information terminals have been installed at Edinburgh Airport to help passengers plan their journeys. The new Cityspace pods can be found at both domestic and international arrival halls, providing direct access to Traveline Scotland and BBC travel news.
- DfT publishes Heathrow expansion consultation An impact assessment consultation on the expansion of Heathrow Airport has been launched by the Department of Transport (DfT). The Equalities Impact Assessment will consider the affect any proposed expansion would have on the different groups that live near the airport.
- Transavia to launch new Rotterdam services Transavia will be launching new cheap flights to Rotterdam from London Luton Airport next month. The carrier is to introduce new twice daily services between the two cities from October 27th, increasing its anticipated passenger volumes to over 130,000 out of the London hub.
Monday 15 September 2008
- New winter routes from Oslo from Norwegian Air Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced that it will be adding five new routes to its winter schedule next month. The carrier will be introducing cheap flights from Olso to other international destinations from October 29th 2008.
Friday 12 September 2008
- Emirates to move European services to new Dubai terminal Airline Emirates will move its European routes from Dubai International Airport's new Terminal Three as part of a phased opening due to begin in October. The Dubai-based carrier has opted to phase the switchover to ensure that passengers have as little disruption to their flights as possible.
- Tobago-Gatwick flights change hands to Monarch Airlines Monarch Airlines will take over new flights to Tobago this Christmas, it has been revealed. The cheap flights carrier will be taking over responsibility for the route from XL Airways, which went into administration on September 12th.
- Airline introduces new runway safety system Alaska Airlines has announced that it is to boost safety across its fleet by equipping its planes with a new Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) technology. RAAS is designed to reduce the risk of collisions on runways and taxiways involving more than one aircraft.
- Skyscanner offers alternative flights in wake of XL Airlines' collapse Following the news today that holiday firm XL have gone into administration stranding tens of thousands of Britons abroad, Skyscanner has offered a ray of hope to those searching for alternative flights.
Thursday 11 September 2008
- UK airport liquid ban could 'be lifted' The ban on liquids carried in hand luggage in place at UK airports could be lifted if trials of new security technology prove successful, it has been revealed.
- New bmibaby flights to Europe unveiled bmibaby has unveiled several new routes to European destinations for its summer 2009 schedule. The cheap flights offshoot of bmi will offer services from East Midlands Airport to Almeria, Manchester to Toulouse and Cardiff to Lisbon.
- Skyscanner search traffic jumps following cancelled Edinburgh Ryanair flights Passengers stranded by Ryanair’s Edinburgh flight cancellations are searching Skyscanner for alternatives. Searches for flights to and from Edinburgh have jumped since budget airline Ryanair announced that eleven routes from its new base at Edinburgh airport will be cancelled.
Wednesday 10 September 2008
- New bmi London to Moscow service unveiled bmi is set to launch new flights to Moscow from London as part of its winter schedule. Services to Moscow Domodedovo will depart from London's Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.
- Continental unveils new daily flights to Newark The carrier will introduce the non-stop service on a daily basis between its New York hub and London Heathrow Airport. New flights will begin operations from October 25th 2008, although the airline has yet to secure government approval for the route change.
- Finnair opens Silver Wings Lounge Finnair has opened the doors to its newly refurbished Silver Wings Lounge in Helsinki Airport. The lounge has been completely renovated in order to improve security and boost 'customer friendliness'.
- Glasgow to open the new Skyhub this month Glasgow Airport officials are expecting to open the airport's new Skyhub terminal from next month. Officials expect the £31 million construction project will take no more than two weeks to complete and expect the new Skyhub to be completed by September 19th.
- New cheap flights to Split from Jet2 Jet2 will launch a new service between Newcastle and Split in 2009. The airline will launch cheap flights to Split, the coastal Croatian city, from May 2nd, departing from Newcastle International Airport.
- Manchester Airport unveils new terminal flooring Manchester Airport has unveiled its newly renovated floor for its Terminal 1 building. The new £10 million bespoke project was completed over just one weekend, using a new innovative material that is ready to use two hours after installation.
Monday 8 September 2008
- Aer Arann announces new route to Glasgow Aer Arann will introduce new flights to Glasgow this winter. The carrier will run flights between Cork, Ireland and Prestwick Airport in Glasgow from October 28th.
- New flights to Kuressaare unveiled by Estonian Air Estonian Air will launch new flights from Tallinn to Kuressaare from October 2nd 2008. The carrier will operate services along the new route eight times per week on everyday except Wednesday.
- Ryanair introduces new route to Morocco New cheap flights from London to Agadir will be introduced by Ryanair this October. The return services will run twice-weekly from the London Stansted to the Moroccan destination, launching on October 28th as part of the cheap flights carrier's winter campaign.
Friday 5 September 2008
- New terminal opens at Charles de Gaulle Airport A new terminal dedicated Air France services has been opened at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The 2G terminal will serve short haul routes around Europe as well as the flagship carrier's domestic flights.
- London Heathrow T5 gets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi has finally been introduced at London Heathrow's Terminal 5, which is the last terminal to receive broadband internet access at the flagship BAA airport.
- Finnair embraces mobile phone check-in Finnair has introduced a mobile phone check-in system at Copenhagen Airport. The new technology is part of the airport's ongoing investment in passenger-friendly check-in systems.
Thursday 4 September 2008
- Germanwings adds three new routes Low cost airl