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Durham business leaders welcome new Southampton flight

Eastern Airways' new service from Southampton to Durham Tees Valley Airport, which launched at the beginning of this week, has been welcomed by business leaders in the region.

Air Pacific launch new route between Hong Kong and Fiji

On December 3 Air Pacific will launch their new twice weekly Boeing 767 service between Hong Kong and Fiji which is sure to boost UK visitor numbers to the South Pacific Islands.

Sun-seeking Scots head for Glasgow Prestwick

Glasgow Prestwick is number one for sun-seeking Scots this winter, say airport owners Infratil. Four new Ryanair low-cost winter sun routes - Alicante, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) and Palma - are launching this week from the airport.

Tees Valley commuters to benefit from new flights

Tees Valley passengers who used the former Heathrow service for south west London and Surrey will be able to travel on Eastern Airways’ new Southampton flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to reach their destination.

Air Southwest launches ‘Plane Amazing’ birthday search

Air Southwest is celebrating its sixth birthday today (Monday October 26) by launching its ‘Plane Amazing’ award for individuals or groups that have made a real difference to the lives of others.

Cheapflights puts in-flight entertainment to the test

Recent buzz surrounding in-flight WiFi and mobile connectivity hasn’t led to a massive roll out of the technology, according to research conducted by Cheapflights.co.uk.

Cirque De Glace premieres in Turkey

The world’s most renowned ice show troupe, the British “Cirque de Glace”, is premiering in Turkey at the Tim Maslak Show Centre between 29 - 31 October, supported by lead sponsor Pegasus Airlines.

Go barmy in Bali or silly in Sydney with Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is offering economy fares to Kuala Lumpur from just £479 and extending its low cost fares to other cities in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

World’s strongest men take on Air Malta Airbus A320

An Air Malta Airbus A320 180-seater aircraft, bearing registration 9H-AEN and weighing 45 tonnes, took centre stage last week during The World’s Strongest Man competition held in Malta.

Star Alliance redesigns its website

Following the recent launch of Book and Fly, the reservation engine for reserving and purchasing tickets online, Star Alliance has transformed their presence on the Internet by changing from an information website into a distribution channel.

Alternative Airlines re-launch flight only booking site

Alternative Airlines have launched their redesigned flight-only booking site with improved navigation and a faster booking process.

Eastern Airways expands Norwegian network

Eastern Airways is further expanding its network of routes to Norway with the launch of two new routes to Bergen from Newcastle and Aberdeen this Monday (5 October 2009).

Jet Airways to go twice weekly on famed Buddhist circuit

Leisure travellers are set to benefit from a new twice weekly service starting on 6 October linking two important Indian cities on the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit, Varanasi, and Gaya, with the Thai capital of Bangkok.

Jet Airways links up with fashion retail chain

In a first for an Indian frequent flyer programme, Jet Privilege is entering into partnership with Pantaloons, the leading national fashion retail chain.

Jet Airways scoops Business Traveller Award

Jet Airways was awarded the accolade of ‘Best Indian Airline’ at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards, which took place on Monday 21 September at a star-studded ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Jet Airways launches daily service from Delhi to Hong Kong

Jet Airways will be launching a daily service to Hong Kong from Delhi effective 30 September. This complements the existing service between Mumbai and Hong Kong.

Jet Airways Konnect enhances services on domestic routes

Jet Airways Konnect, Jet Airways’ all-economy no-frills service, will operate over 180 daily flights across India by 1 October with the introduction of services on several key domestic routes throughout September.

Jet Airways expands Gulf network with new services

Jet Airways launched its inaugural flight to Riyadh the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from the Indian financial capital of Mumbai, on 6 August. This is the airline’s second service to Saudi Arabia, complementing the airline’s existing daily Mumbai-Jeddah service.

Eastern Airways introduces new services to Norway

UK regional airline Eastern Airways is to start additional flights to Stavanger from Aberdeen and Newcastle, offering passengers even more choice.

A legendary island romance

Boasting some of the best weather in the world and memorable sea views at every turn, Malta is the perfect destination for a Valentines Day trip away from the cold.

Air Malta teams up with ‘The Malta Experience’

Air Malta has teamed with ‘The Malta Experience’, the island’s leading audio visual heritage attraction, to be able to offer its passengers more added value.

Air Southwest to the rescue for Newquay passengers

Air Southwest is reminding passengers Newquay passengers that it flies up to six times a day to London, following news that Ryanair is to scrap its Newquay to Stansted service from the end of this month.

Star Alliance launches improved website

Malaysia Airlines launches new economy fares

Malaysia Airlines has launched low economy fares to Kuala Lumpur and other Asian, Australia and New Zealand cities with prices starting from just £399.

Delta Air Lines named amongst top employers

Delta Air Lines has announced it has earned a perfect 100 percent rating in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index, an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC).

Air France to reveal new Premium Voyageur cabin

Air France will be revealing to the press its new intermediary cabin class, Premium Voyageur, at the International French Travel Market in Paris on Wednesday 23 September 2009 at 11am.

Ryanair launches one million free seats

Ryanair has announced it will release 1 million free seats for travel in late October and November. These free fares are available on over 500 great European routes but must be booked on ryanair.com before midnight (24:00hrs) Wednesday 23rd Sept.

Jet2.com crew dance the Salford Shuffle

Jet2.com Cabin Crew at Manchester Airport helped to raise awareness of the Salford Shuffle, a new dance craze that is sweeping the nation! The Salford Shuffle was invented by a local Salford choreographer, dance troop and composer to promote the Express Yourself exhibition currently being hosted at the Lowry until 27th September.

Emirates announces new lounge at Birmingham Airport

An Emirates' Airbus A380 was the star attraction at Birmingham Airport's 70th anniversary celebrations earlier this month, demonstrating in dramatic fashion just how far air travel has moved on over the decades.

TAP launches low fares campaign

TAP has launched a new low fares campaign, offering tickets to 34 major European cities from just €59. Fares to Africa and the Americas will also be included for the first time, with New York and Cape Verde from €249 and flights to eight cities in Brazil from €359 including taxes.

EasyBus to the rescue at Gatwick North Terminal

Low-cost airport transfer coach operator, easyBus, will be the only direct public transport link from Gatwick's North Terminal to London for a period of over seven months, commencing September 2009, when the airport's terminal transfer transit is taken out of service for a major overhaul lasting well into the summer of 2010.

Brussels Airlines expands partnership with bmi

In view of its upcoming entrance into Star Alliance, Brussels Airlines has extended its codeshare agreement with bmi - as from 25 October onwards London Heathrow will be offered in codeshare with the British airline.

American Airlines announces new Manchester to New York route

American Airlines today announced it is adding a new service for passengers travelling between Manchester and New York (JFK). The new non-stop daily summer seasonal service is scheduled to begin operation on May 16th until September 30, 2010.

Brussels Airlines expands network through Lufthansa partnership

As of this week, Brussels Airlines offers a perfect flight schedule to South Africa, Ghana and Sudan thanks to an extended partnership with Lufthansa. All flights are operated by Lufthansa and commercialized by Brussels Airlines through a codeshare agreement.

Air Malta launches autumn and winter sale fares

Air Malta has launched a range of special offers to offer visitors the chance to enjoy a blast of autumn and winter sunshine for less.

Air France launches new Premium Voyageur destinations

In April 2009, Air France started selling the first tickets in the Premium Voyageur cabin on daily flights to New York (first flight on 25 October) and Tokyo (first flight on 16 November). Air France customers can now book seats in the Premium Voyageur cabin on flights to Beirut and Singapore for travel as from 28 December 2009 and to Beijing and Hong Kong as from 18 January 2010.

bmibaby announce new route from Manchester to Lourdes

Low cost airline, bmibaby, has announced a new route for summer 2010, from Manchester Airport to Lourdes. The summer service to Lourdes commences on 30 April 2010 and will operate until 01 October 2010.

Unique plane joins BA fleet

The first of two uniquely configured Airbus A318s which will operate the new longhaul service from London City to New York has been welcomed into the BA fleet.

Air Astana honours its 10 millionth passenger

On September 4 2009, Air Astana announced the name of the 10 millionth passenger, Saule Isabekova from Shymkent. The lucky woman was declared when checking-in for the flight KC 972 on itinerary Shymkent - Almaty, where she flew to meet her family. She was awarded with a certificate, but these surprises were not over.

Gulf Air expands network into Iraq

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced that it will be expanding its network into Iraq.

Delta expands BusinessElite service from New York

Delta Air Lines has announced a significant expansion of its BusinessElite service from New York.

Pegasus Airlines launches revamped website

Pegasus Airlines’ new-look website - flypgs.com - has been revamped to make both flying and shopping an enjoyable experience.

Flight risk for boozy Brits

Up to 1.7 million motorists have lost track of their alcohol consumption during a flight and then got behind the wheel at the airport - potentially putting themselves and other road users at risk, according to new research.

New luggage service takes-off

CarryMyLuggage.com has launched a new EU service for British holidaymakers and business travellers fed up with spiralling add-on baggage charges of the so-called ‘low cost’ airlines.

Ryanair launches SkyEurope rescue fare

Ryanair has today launched a £25 (one way including taxes and charges) rescue fare* for SkyEurope passengers who may have been left stranded or have had their travel plans disrupted by the bankruptcy of the airline yesterday. This fare applies to Bratislava flights to/from Alicante, Barcelona (Girona), Brussels (Charleroi), Rome (Ciampino), Liverpool and London (Stansted).

Eastern Airways to start two new Norwegian services

UK regional airline Eastern Airways is to launch two new direct services to Bergen from Aberdeen and Newcastle on 5 October 2009.

IranAir announce online flight sale

To celebrate one year of online bookings through its increasingly popular website, iranair.co.uk , IranAir has released a package of special fares, only bookable online.

American Airlines announces wine cork recycling programme

As American Airlines Admirals Club locations continue to celebrate its 70th birthday, all those recently popped corks are getting recycled.

Korean Air to see increased international traffic

Korean Air said today it expects an increase in international passenger traffic in September. The airline said the average number of reserved seats on international routes in September is up 21% from the same period last year whereas overall supply of seats has increased 9%.

Qantas Group to lease additional A330 capacity

The Qantas Group has announced it will take four additional wide-body A330 aircraft, on six-year leases, to allow for Jetstar's long haul international growth.

Thomson Airways scraps oxygen charges

Thomson Airways has announced that it is removing all charges for supplementary therapeutic oxygen and relaxing its policy on customers bringing their own supplementary oxygen onboard its flights.

Coventry Airport teams up with First Class Cars

Coventry Airport has teamed up with luxury chauffeur drive company, First Class Cars to provide top of the range ground transportation for clients using its new Executive Jet Centre.

Malaysia Airlines is flying high

Malaysia Airlines has announced record profits and a place as one of the world’s top three performing airlines - all in one bumper quarter.

Oman Air announces last minute deals for Salalah Festival

With the Salalah Tourism Festival drawing to a close on 23rd August, Oman Air has announced some great last-minute deals for travellers who wish to catch this fantastic celebration of the ‘Real Arabia’.

Jet Airways launches Golden Jet Escapes

Jet Airways has joined with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation’s The Golden Chariot, South India’s first luxury train, to offer unique holiday packages that combine luxury with convenience.

Jet Airways marks launch of new Bangkok flight

In response to growing customer demand, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will introduce its second daily service from London to Bangkok via Mumbai from 16 August.

Jet Airways announces new frequent flyer programmer partners

Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, has welcomed two new hotel partners, Accor SA and Langham Hotels International, as well as a new publishing partner, The Wall Street Journal Asia, to its growing list of programme partners.

Jet Airways launches inaugural Mumbai to Jeddah service

On 14 July, Jet Airways launched its services to Saudi Arabia with the introduction of its daily service from Mumbai to Jeddah. The airline marked the occasion with the customary inaugural ceremony at the Mumbai International Airport.

Jet Airways enhances it service offering

Jet Airways has opened up the entire domestic JetLite flight network as code share flights for sale within India. This is a significant step taken, where Jetlite’s domestic flights, denoted by 9W, will be on display on the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and the airline's website - jetairways.com.

Jet Airways & JetLite launch ‘Boarding Card Delights’

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline and JetLite, Jet Airways’ all-economy subsidiary have launched ‘Boarding Card Delights’, an initiative offering the airlines’ guests a range of special benefits and discounts against their boarding cards, at various partners across India. This initiative is valid until 15 October 2009.

Send your children sky high this summer

School’s out for summer but the sun is yet to catch up to it, leaving some families struggling with the thought of another soggy camping season. British travellers are giving up on the Met Office and dreary weather, to seek sunnier climates.

Aegean Airlines to fly from Heathrow

Beginning on October 25th, Aegean will two daily non-stop flights to London’s Heathrow airport. The flight departure and arrival times are ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

American Airlines celebrates Admirals Club 70th birthday

Seventy years ago, in 1939, American Airlines opened the airline industry’s first VIP lounge at La Guardia Airport in New York.

Qantas marks 50 years of the jet age

Qantas has marked 50 years since it operated the world's first commercial passenger jet service across the Pacific.

Air Malta launches mobile phone check-in

Air Malta has continued to invest heavily in the latest technology and has launched free mobile phone check-in for all its flights out of Malta International Airport.

Plane takes the strain for London commuters

Three months after the start of new air links from Newquay and Plymouth to London City Airport, thousands of South West travellers have taken advantage of the speed, convenience and cost advantages of flights into the heart of the capital.

Escape the gloom with Netflights.com

With the Met Office cancelling their summer predictions and the Great British ‘Barbeque Summer’ looking less and less likely, now’s the time to escape the gloom with an exclusive offer from Netflights.com.

Staycation fails to hit the mark as flight deals surge

You aren’t really surprised the weather has gone wrong again, are you?

Want the best plane seat? Expedia.com makes it happen

Expedia.com customers can now select the best airline seats, based on user generated reviews from real flyers, thanks to a new exclusive partnership with TripAdvisor's SeatGuru, the Web's most comprehensive source for airline information.

Japan Airlines retires last 747 Classics

The JAL Group's last "Classic Jumbo Jet" took to the skies yesterday on its final flight, ending an era of the Boeing 747 Classic type of aircraft in the company's fleet.

When the going gets cheap, the cheap get going

Budget airlines have opened the doors of travel to many people but how can you keep costs down when heading to the airport? Cheapflights.co.uk explores the most cost effective ways to start your summer holiday.

Qatar Airways expands to European capitals

Qatar Airways today announced a significant increase in the number of flights to key European capital cities as part of its aggressive expansion programme to improve frequencies and offer passengers greater choice.

Star Alliance launches Round the World online bookings

Star Alliance, of which SAS Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member, has launched the new "Star Alliance Book and Fly" tool, which allows customers to plan, book and buy round the world tickets via the internet - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Qantas to sponsor sustainable tourism seminars

Qantas announced today it would again host a series of tourism industry seminars around Australia as part of its commitment to sustainable tourism in 2009.

Delta and Virgin Blue announce joint venture

Delta Air Lines and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group have announced that they plan to seek regulatory approval to form a joint venture that will expand both carriers' reach between the U.S. and Australia and the South Pacific.

Gulf Air programme wins at 2009 Travel Awards

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has won the title of 'Middle East's Leading Airline Reward Programme' at the World Travel Awards 2009.

Ryanair launches €1 September seat sale

Ryanair today (27 July) celebrated a six fold increase in its Q1 profits (from €21m to €136m) by releasing 1 million seats at an all inclusive price of €1 for travel in September and October.

Virgin Atlantic boss says aviation taxes are out of control

Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, has warned that the UK Government’s plans to increase taxes on air passengers are out of control and will hurt passengers, the aviation industry and developing regions such as the Caribbean and Africa.

Emirates super-jumbo to serve UK for one day only

An Emirates' super-jumbo is to serve a second UK gateway - but passengers wanting to enjoy the ride between Dubai and Birmingham better be quick.

Flybe becomes Cardiff's busiest airline

Flybe has announced it is now the largest carrier at Cardiff Airport in terms of weekly aircraft movements, with more Flybe flights departing and arriving at the airport than any other airline or tour operator.

Guaranteed sunshine for summer 2010

With the British weather putting a dampener on the summer, make sure you’re away in the sun next year. Jet2.com, the airline with ‘friendly low fares’, has announced yet more flights on sale now for summer 2010.

Airline shines amongst travel gloom

Award winning low fares airline Monarch has reason to celebrate amongst the current gloom within the travel industry as figures recently released by the CAA shows that its market share has soared on its scheduled destinations served from Manchester in May 2009.

Coventry Airport opens new Executive Jet Centre

Coventry Airport has today (23rd July 2009) opened its new dedicated Executive Jet Centre exclusively for the business aviation market. Guests from Coventry and Warwickshire, the aviation trade and VIP’s attended the opening, during which a commemorative plaque was unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Coventry.

New partnership aims to promote Plymouth

A new partnership initiative has been launched, which for the first time ever will see Plymouth promoted to a UK-wide audience for fly-stay mini breaks.

Travel search engine launches new website

After a successful soft launch in December 2008, travel search engine nowfly.co.uk launches its latest version of the site this week. Cleanly designed and easy to use, nowfly.co.uk was started by a group of online and travel experts with a clear objective to provide an easy, fun and best-priced way of finding a flight, hotel or car rental.

Qatar Airways offers online benefits

Qatar Airways has upgraded Qmiles.com, its Privilege Club website for frequent flyer members to offer increased benefits for the airline’s most loyal customers. Members can now instantly redeem their accrued Qmiles through simply booking and issuing their award tickets online at Qmiles.com.

Skybus celebrates 50,000th passenger

Skybus, the airline providing flights to the Isles of Scilly, celebrated carrying its 50,000 passenger between Bristol and St Mary's on Monday 20 July.

Government gets passenger air levy wrong, says ABI

The Government has failed millions of holidaymakers with its ill-advised decision to change the way that victims of air travel tour operators are protected.

Star Alliance airlines moves from T2 to T1 at Heathrow

Five Star Alliance member carriers - Austrian, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and TAP – have now moved from Terminal 2 to the refurbished Terminal 1 at London’s Heathrow Airport.

Delta AirElite launches carbon offset program

Delta AirElite Business Jets announced a comprehensive effort to offset the annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of its headquarters offices in Cincinnati and a complementary initiative to help address the CO2 emissions associated with customer travel.

bmi launches new dining options

bmi has launched a pre-flight Lounge Dining service for Business Class customers flying on bmi’s evening flights to Moscow and Tel Aviv as of 1 July 2009.

Virgin Atlantic and V Australia announce partnership

Virgin Atlantic and V Australia have joined forces in a new loyalty programme agreement which allows travellers to earn miles when flying on the networks of both airlines.

Virgin Atlantic offers bags of fun with online check-in promotion

Virgin Atlantic is offering its passengers a great incentive to get their holidays off to the best start this summer. Between 1 July and 31 August 2009, all passengers travelling from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow Airports who check in online will receive £6 off their duty free shopping onboard the flight.

Air France and Baboo sign code share agreement

Air France has signed a code-share agreement with the Swiss airline Baboo, to enable its customers to travel as from 1 July 2009 to 5 new destinations in France with an AF flight number on departure from Geneva.

Emirates to offer complete World Cup travel solution

Brazil posted a warning shot to the superpowers of soccer last month as they began the countdown to FIFA World Cup 2010 by showing remarkable resolve to triumph in the Confederations Cup final.

Emirates advances in West Asia

Effective from the start of this month, Emirates airline will step up its presence in West Asia with additional services to Colombo, and Malé from its home base in Dubai. The expansion also signals the resumption of Emirates’ flights on the Malé -Colombo route.

Jet2.com ladies make it to the finish line

Last weekend saw 32 ladies from the Jet2.com Leeds Office take part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life event at Temple Newsam and it was a great success. Everyone managed to complete the 5k course in fantastic times and in doing so raised over £1,600 for Cancer Research UK.

Star1 Airlines launches direct flights from Vilnius to London

Beginning this month, the Lithuanian company Star1 Airlines will commence a direct connection between Vilnius and London. The direct flights to London will operate 4 times a week with the first landing at Stanstead airport.

New airline to serve Liverpool’s travellers

Business and leisure travellers are set to benefit from new convenient air services to Aberdeen and Southampton as Eastern Airways launches its first ever scheduled flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport today (6 July 2009).

Delta-Northwest merger brings enhanced service

Customers travelling with Delta Air Lines on international flights now enjoy the same in-flight experience on both Delta and its subsidiary, Northwest Airlines - the latest sign that Delta and Northwest are now one.

Earn more SkyMiles with new Sun Trust cards

SunTrust Banks and Delta Air Lines have announced consumers and businesses will soon be able to earn Delta miles on all signature-based purchases made with a new SunTrust SkyMiles Check Card, launching June 22.

EC commends Emirates' websites

The European Commission’s Director General for ‘Health and Consumers’ (DG SANCO), has confirmed that Emirates airline’s websites are fully compliant with all the requirements laid down in EU consumer legislation, and it further commended the airline for its commitment to consumer transparency.

Gulf Air orders Rolls-Royce engines for new A330s

Gulf Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding today with Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company. The final contract is expected to be signed at a ceremony during the Bahrain International Airshow.

Jet2.com flies high on punctuality

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) announced this week the latest quarterly punctuality statistics, with an impressive 93% of flights being either early or on time.

Jet2.com newbies take to the skies

Following an intensive training course over the last month the latest Jet2.com recruits are ready to jet you away to a wide range of city, sun and ski destinations. Cabin crew undertake training in all areas of aircraft safety, first aid and service in line with Civil Aviation regulations.

A visit to Mauritius made easier with Emirates

Connections to the paradise island of Mauritius are being stepped up with Emirates airline’s announcement of two additional flights per week starting 27th June 2009. Emirates’ current daily service will escalate to nine flights per week, making it easier for leisure travellers to visit the popular island getaway.

Jet2.com to launch free flights on Twitter

Twitter followers of Jet2.com, the airline with friendly low fares, can win free return flights to top European destinations in the Free Flights Friday Competition, which is set to take place on June 26th.

Air Tahiti Nui consolidates flights to Tahiti

Air Tahiti Nui, the national carrier for Tahiti & Her Islands has announced that it will consolidate flights to Tahiti via its Paris hub for the peak 2009 Summer season.

Air Malta to increase flights from Gatwick

From 1st November 2009 Air Malta will increase capacity on the London Gatwick – Malta route, with 2 flights per week during the months of November and March. This means that instead of a daily service to London Gatwick, Air Malta will operate 9 weekly flights.

Air Southwest rewards Travel Agents

Six travel agents from Newells Travel in Redruth, Cornwall, enjoyed dinner at the Jamie Oliver inspired Fifteen Cornwall restaurant last weekend as the winners of Air Southwest’s Spring travel trade incentive.

Skybus launches appeal to celebrate 25th anniversary

Cornwall’s longest serving airline, Skybus is this week launching a new appeal for people to come forward with memories and photographs to help celebrate its 25th anniversary later this year.

Coventry Airport sale update

Since the shareholder announcement in May that Coventry Airport was being prepared for sale, there has been considerable interest in the facility.

New air services from Southampton to Aberdeen

Business and leisure travellers are set to be offered even more choice to Aberdeen as Eastern Airways introduces five flights each weekday from Southampton International Airport.

Air Southwest launches four day summer sale

Air Southwest, Britain’s local airline, is offering customers sensational savings on travel this summer as it launches a four day summer seat sale today (Thursday 18 June).

Condor to start direct flight from Frankfurt to Saint Lucia

With start of winter schedule 2009, Saint Lucia can again be reached with a non-stop flight from Germany. On Sunday, 1st November 2009, the first Condor plane will take off in Frankfurt for a good nine hours flight to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. The return flight will also be on Sunday with a short stop in Tobago. Condor will use a Boeing 767 as an aircraft.

Flight Centre launches “Fly For Free” guarantee

Flight Centre has announced the launch of its “Fly For Free” guarantee. If a customer can find a scheduled flight cheaper elsewhere then Flight Centre will cover the cost of that airfare.

Buck the staycation trend and head down under

Brits wishing to buck the staycation trend and head down under this year can now do so for as little as £350 per person. In celebration of its 30th Birthday STA Travel has today released some of the best deals in the market with its companion fares to major destinations worldwide.

Grenada renames its airport

Point Salines International Airport (PSIA) in Grenada has been renamed Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) in honour of the former Prime Minister, Maurice Bishop, who in 1979 was instrumental in the decision to proceed with the construction of a new airport, which was seen as a pre-requisite for the development of tourism to Grenada.

Air Berlin launches ‘City Tour Pass’

Just in time for school leavers and graduates, Air Berlin, Germany’s second largest airline has introduced the ‘airberlin city tour pass’ to give young people between the ages of 18 and 27 the chance to travel on five flights within a defined route departing from the UK for the special promotional fare of £173 per ticket*.

Fly to the Far East in style

Travel to the Far East in style and upgrade to premium economy for as little as £220 – saving up to 25 per cent off EVA Air’s premium economy Elite Class with the launch of exclusive online fares.

American Airline gets greaner and leaner

When American Airlines Flight 63 departs Paris for Miami at 10 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 11, it will embark upon a journey that aims to prove that trans-Atlantic flights can be operated a bit greener and leaner.

Fliers gain early Newcastle service

A new early morning year-round flight is being introduced by Eastern Airways from Southampton International Airport to Newcastle, offering greater convenience for south of England business travellers.

Air Europa increases free baggage allowance

In these times of cutbacks and hidden charges, isn't it refreshing to find an airline that wants to give its passengers something extra. Air Europa has increased hold baggage weight restrictions from 20kg to 23kg, which adds up to a whole lot of shopping in Madrid's bustling shops and markets.

Fly Montserrat begins operations

Montserrat’s newest airline company, Fly Montserrat, was granted its Air Operators Certificate on May 28th 2009 by the UK overseas Civil Aviation Authority Air Safety Support International (ASSI).

Miles & More for Brussels Airlines’ frequent flyers

Privilege, the frequent flyer programme operated by Brussels Airlines, will be transferred to Miles & More from the end of October 2009. Brussels Airlines passengers will then be able to collect miles with more airlines and partner companies and redeem them for attractive awards.

Russia's S7 Airlines to join oneworld

Russia's leading domestic airline, S7 Airlines, is to join oneworld, a leading quality airline alliance. After being unanimously elected on board by the grouping's existing ten member airlines, which include some of the best and biggest names in the industry, S7 will become part of oneworld, offering the alliance's full range of services, benefits and fares, during 2010.

Curtain up for Virgin Atlantic passengers

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is introducing a new programme ‘Curtain Up!’ to its inflight entertainment system onboard flights in June. ‘Curtain Up!’ showcases the best shows in London’s West End, helping passengers decide on what shows to see when staying in the city.

easyJet launches third Manchester aircraft

easyJet has launched its third aircraft at Manchester Airport. The new £20m Airbus A320 will service four new routes from Manchester, flying to Corfu, Athens, Dalaman in Turkey and Bastia in Corsica.

SkyTeam opens co-branded lounge at Heathrow

SkyTeam announced that the first level of its first ever co-branded alliance lounge in Terminal 4 at London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) opens on Thursday, June 4. The two-level lounge occupies more than 1,600 square meters and offers space for more than 300 passengers.

Emirates commits further to India

Emirates airline announces a further expansion of its India operation as India propels itself to become one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation industries encouraged by a liberalization of its skies.

Emirates scores a double with Bangkok and Toronto

Emirates scored a double yesterday as two of its A380 super jumbos jetted off from Dubai to the opposite ends of the globe, marking the aviation world’s first A380 commercial services to Bangkok and Toronto.

American Airlines introduces PayPal option

In a move that will increase customer convenience, flexibility, security and speed when booking on aa.com, American Airlines has announced it has become the first major US airline to accept PayPal as a form of payment internationally.

Eastern Airways awards ground handling contract

Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s newest airline, Eastern Airways, has awarded its ground handling contract at the airport to Gate Aviation.

Air Southwest seeks global audience

South West based airline Air Southwest has, since opening for business six years ago, developed a strong following for its website airsouthwest.com. As the airline continues to develop new routes, products and services, it has embarked on a development plan which will ultimately see the carrier featured in travel agent computer systems and flight booking websites worldwide.

Delta Shuttle launches new fares

Passengers flying Delta Shuttle, a service of Delta Air Lines, between New York City and Boston and Washington, D.C. can now enjoy fares that are up to 60 percent cheaper than previous walk-up fares, the airline announced.

American Airlines launches Bank Holiday flight sale

With this weekend’s bank holiday being the last in the UK until the end of August, American Airlines is launching a month long sale to help those who need a break before then to still get away for less.

Coventry Airport in tie up with Marshall Aerospace

Marshall Airport Cambridge has officially taken over the provision of Air Traffic Services at Coventry Airport in an exciting contract that will see Marshall manage all air traffic control, air traffic engineering and aeronautical ground lighting.

Star Alliance enhances Conventions Plus

Star Alliance has expanded its Conventions Plus product offer beyond traditional conventions to include travel arrangements for major cultural and sporting events.

Over half of Delta’s fleet now installed with wi-fi

Delta Air Lines has announced that it has installed Wi-Fi on nearly half of its domestic mainline fleet, making the airline the world’s leading provider of in-flight connectivity.

Emirates sends UN relief to Pakistan

Emirates SkyCargo, in conjunction with logistics provider Kuehne & Nagel, has transported 120 tonnes of relief supplies to the conflict stricken Swat region of Pakistan.

Sizzling summer treats from Emirates

Emirates airline is ramping up the summer excitement as it unleashes a host of special offers to Bangkok - its next A380 instalment, starting 1st June.

Monarch reviews programmes to Cancun

Following on from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office lifting the advice against all but essential travel to Mexico, Monarch is currently reviewing its flight and holiday programmes to Cancun for travel after Tuesday 26 May 2009.

BA’s got the knowledge

British Airways is to provide complimentary black cabs and executive cars for premium customers to speed their ground journey to and from Heathrow airport.

Flybe reports bookings boost for half-term

Flybe is looking forward to a bumper half term with sales already up 8% compared to the same period last year and demand still exceptionally strong especially for its popular Channel Islands, London Gatwick and Belfast flights.

bmibaby reports more short break bookings

bmibaby is currently seeing an interesting trend in travel patterns for 2009. Bookings for breaks of less than four days are up by more than 20 per cent year on year, between January to April 2009, in comparison to the same period in 2008.

Kids go free to Dubai with Emirates

In a never before seen offer, Emirates has today launched the ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion offering families an incredible saving when they visit Dubai with Emirates.

Eastern Airways introduces new Liverpool services

UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, is introducing its first scheduled flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport with services to Aberdeen and Southampton.

American Airlines gets flexible

Having launched the AAdvantage frequent flyer programme nearly three decades ago, American Airlines has now further revolutionised award travel by introducing an exciting new feature called “One-Way Flex Awards”.

Air Europa says ‘Viva Espana’!

Air Europa is celebrating the success of its newly-launched London Gatwick to Madrid route. The soft launch took place on 28 March 2009 and passenger numbers have exceeded expectation.

Qantas secures 500 jobs in Queensland

Qantas has announced it has reached an agreement with employees at its Brisbane heavy maintenance base, which will secure the future of heavy maintenance work for the airline's Airbus A330 fleet in Australia.

Virgin and Jet Airways announce codeshare

Virgin Atlantic has announce a codeshare agreement with Jet Airways with effect from 6 May 2009. This new agreement means that passengers can book with Virgin Atlantic to travel with Jet Airways on their double daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai.

airBaltic launches new routes for summer

The Latvian airline airBaltic has announced three new destinations for the summer season in 2009 – Geneva (Switzerland), Turku (Finland), and Kaunas (Lithuania).

Emirates voted top of the class

The Emirates Group’s continued commitment to service excellence has been recognised with four prestigious industry gongs. The Dubai-based carrier dominated the Business Traveller Middle East awards, claiming the coveted Best Airline title, as well as Best Regional Airline and Best First Class. In addition, Skywards took top honours for Best Frequent Flyer Programme.

Bag a summer flight bargain with Flybe

Flybe is discounting some of its most popular European and UK summer routes that, with substantial savings of up to 50% if booked before May 14th, is designed to keep Britain on the move during these challenging economic times. Destinations include Paris, Newquay, Dusseldorf, Southampton and Cardiff.

Air Southwest announces Guernsey handler

Low-fare regional airline Air Southwest has appointed the Channel Islands based company Aurigny to handle passenger check-in and baggage handling at Guernsey Airport ahead of the start of their new service to Plymouth City Airport next month.

Earn double elite-status miles with American Airlines

American Airlines today announced that customers can earn double elite-status qualifying miles when they book travel and fly on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection between March 18, 2009 and June 15, 2009.

Kevin Spacey is the new face of American Airlines

Set to hit UK TV screens around the country this week, American Airlines has announced the launch of a new TV advertising campaign starring Kevin Spacey. The new adverts, which form part of the ‘Discerning Customers’ campaign and follow on from previous adverts featuring Sopranos star James Gandolfini, will air for the first time on Tuesday 24th March at 06:12 on Sky Sports News during ‘Good Morning Sports Fans’.

Stansted airlines welcome BAA break-up

The Stansted Airline Consultative Committee (ACC), which represents airlines at Stansted, today (Thursday 19 March 2009), welcomed the Competition Commission’s decision to break up the BAA monopoly and looks forward to working with the new owners to develop traffic at Stansted.

American Airlines announces special sale fares

To celebrate the Easter weekend, American Airlines has announced a variety of special Easter fares to the US, which are available to book online immediately at aa.com.

Head to the sun for the price of a weekly shop

If you’ve missed all the travel sales or are not able to book future travel immediately, why not let American Airlines whisk you away to sunnier climes for the price of your weekly shopping courtesy of its new AAdvantage eShoppingSM programme instead?

American Airlines launches Business ExtrAA

As part of its continued commitment to business travellers within a competitive market, American Airlines has announced the UK as the latest region for the launch of its Business ExtrAA programme.

Wi-Fi to fly on American Airlines

American Airlines is taking its high-altitude experiment with Wi-Fi out of the trial stage and has decided to install Gogo Inflight Internet on more than 300 domestic aircraft over the next two years.

Raise a glass with American Airlines

American Airlines has teamed up with classically trained winemaker and viticulturist Ken Chase as part of its continuing effort to serve customers the finest wines available.

Eastern Airways scores a hat trick

Eastern Airways, which provides six routes to key cities from its Newcastle hub, has for the third year in a row been rated the airport’s best on-time performer.

Delta commemorates Earth Day 2009

On Earth Day, Delta Air Lines is doing its part to give back to the environment. For every dollar a customer donates online at delta.com and nwa.com between April 22 and May 22 to the airline’s two environmental partners, The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy, Delta will match up to $25,000.

New flights from London to the South West

UK regional airline Air Southwest is celebrating the start of its twice daily service from London City Airport to Plymouth in Devon and Newquay in Cornwall, the surf capital of the UK.

Vietnam Airlines plans for SkyTeam membership

SkyTeam and Vietnam Airlines have signed a preliminary agreement confirming the airlines’ first step towards full membership into the SkyTeam alliance. The agreement outlines Vietnam Airlines’ intentions to undertake exclusive discussions to become a part of SkyTeam during the year 2010, pending fulfillment of the alliance’s membership requirements.

Air Arabia takes off to Athens

Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, has launched a non-stop service to the Greek city of Athens from the carrier’s main hub in Sharjah, UAE. The launch of this new destination is part of Air Arabia’s strategy to expand its operations to Europe.

Air Southwest unveils winter schedule

UK regional airline Air Southwest has today unveiled its winter flight programme from 14 airports in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and France with thousands of seats available at all-in fares from £29 for those who book early.

Air Asia launches Taiwan flights for just £290

From July 2009, it will be possible to fly from the UK to Taipei via Kuala Lumpur from just £290 one-way without taxes with Air Asia. Travellers can save even more money by pre-booking meals and baggage online.

American Airlines unveils oneworld aircraft

As a way to increase awareness of the 10-member alliance, American Airlines has rolled out a Boeing 777 aircraft sporting a special oneworld Alliance exterior paint design – the first of four aircraft to receive such treatment in the coming months.

Jet Airways signs new deal with TripAdvisor

In the very first promotion of its kind in the Indian aviation sector, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, has entered into an exclusive partnership with TripAdvisor, the world’s largest and most popular travel community, allowing JetPrivilege members to earn up to 1000 JPMiles by sharing their hotel reviews on TripAdvisor.in, the world’s largest and most popular travel community.

Delta Air Lines launches summer sale

Delta Air Lines has lowered leisure fares in most domestic markets. The reductions offer customers flying to or from U.S. cities significant savings on advance-purchase leisure fares to some of the airline’s most popular summer travel destinations.

Coventry Airport is up for sale

Coventry Airport is being put up for sale by its shareholders and directors. Over £6 million has been invested in infrastructure at the airport since the takeover from the TUI Group, including upgrading the airport ground lighting system, resurfacing part of the runway, new signage for the runway and taxiways and ongoing improvements to Air Traffic Control.

Delta offers 500 miles on roundtrip tickets

Delta Air Lines is offering SkyMiles members 500 bonus miles when they purchase a roundtrip flight at delta.com between April 28 and May 31, 2009.

Southwest Airlines gives onboard coffee a lift

Beginning today, US carrier Southwest Airlines will serve a new coffee onboard its aircraft called LIFT. LIFT is a rich, dark-roasted, 100-percent Arabica blend of South and Central American coffees. In an effort to enhance its Customer Experience, the airline will serve the upgraded coffee blend in new, 8 oz. eco-friendly paper cups.

Pegasus Airlines launches direct Bodrum flights

Turkey’s leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines is launching a weekly direct London (Stansted) – Bodrum service from today, 4th May 2009, with prices from £65.99 including taxes and charges.

Jet2.com launches allocated seating

Jet2.com has announced that all seats on Jet2.com aircraft will now be pre-allocated. The company says that this will ensure all passengers can enjoy themselves when stepping away on business or pleasure without the fear of a mad rush to get a window seat.

Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year

Emirates SkyCargo has added four highly coveted accolades to its impressive trophy collection in the last week. Emirates’ cargo division won the premier prize at the prestigious Cargo Airline of the Year Awards, one of the leading events in the cargo industry calendar, hosted by Air Cargo News (ACN) in London.

Air Southwest offers exclusive golf and spa breaks

Relax and unwind amongst 450 acres of Cornish countryside for less this summer with a fantastic travel offer from Air Southwest.

Austrian expands route network

The Austrian Airlines Group is continuing to expand its route network into the Middle East. On 05 May 2009, Austrian launched a scheduled service to Amman which will operate three times a week from Vienna.

Aer Lingus voted most popular graduate recruiter

Aer Lingus was voted "The most popular graduate recruiter 2009" in the Transport & Logistics sector at the third annual gradireland Graduate Recruitment awards, which took place at the Burlington hotel, Dublin last week.

bmi looks to re-establish Baghdad air links

bmi, Heathrow’s second biggest airline, has said that it wants to re-establish air links with the Iraqi capital Baghdad from London. bmi has met with senior Iraqi Government officials and told them that bmi is ready and willing and ideally placed to provide flights between the two countries.