Iberia Express has released its latest schedule of flights to Madrid one week early so that customers can make the most of this major sporting event that will see all eyes on the Welsh capital city. The news comes following the confirmation that Real Madrid will face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Final. The […]
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Ryanair has signed a new flight partnership with Air Europa, which will allow its customers to book Air Europa long-haul flights on its website. Passengers can browse and book Air Europa flights on 20 long haul routes from Madrid to 16 countries in North, Central and South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and the […]
In celebration of the inauguration of Da Nang International Airport’s T2, Vietjet has announced a new route from Danang to Seoul, capital of South Korea. The new service is expected to bring greater travel opportunities to the people of the two localities, contributing to promoting trade and integration in the region. The Da Nang-Seoul route […]
In response to customer demand, Emirates will provide an all-A380 service on its Beijing and Shanghai services when it upgrades the second daily flights. Both EK308/EK309 on its PEK route and EK304/305 on its PVG route will be operated by the superjumbo, replacing the current Boeing 777-300ER. The move, effective from July 1st, will increase […]
When flight BA7025 took off from Birmingham Airport for Florence, Italy, on May 20 it marked a significant return to regional flying for British Airways. It was the first of four new regional routes launched from the Midlands this weekend and the first time British Airways’ colours have been seen at the airport for a […]
Summer 2017 is set to be the busiest on record for Aer Lingus with new routes and frequency increases across the network. This demand has led to the recruitment of up to 200 new cabin crew to welcome guests on-board as the summer schedule begins. The investment in 200 new cabin crew, who will fly […]
Airbus Corporate Jets has launched a private jet version of its new A330neo. The new aircraft combines new-generation engines and aerodynamic and other improvements to deliver even more comfort, efficiency and true non-stop to the world range. Called the ACJ330neo, it will fly 25 passengers 9,400 nm/17,400 km or 20 hours, enough to fly non-stop […]
One in three easyJet flights arrived at least 15 minutes late last year, according to a survey in Which? magazine. Which? examined data from the airline regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), covering flights arriving in 25 UK airports, on 35 different airlines during 2016. Only 74 per cent of flights were regarded as on […]
AirAsia is adding Sihanoukville under its belt in Cambodia with 4 times weekly direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, that is set to commence operations on 9 August 2017. Marking as AirAsia’s 3rd route into Cambodia, the new route will be operated exclusively by AirAsia (flight code AK) and will offer guests an unrivalled experience of […]
Delta Air Lines and rideshare company Lyft are partnering to offer SkyMiles members more opportunities to earn miles doing something they can do every day – requesting a ride. SkyMiles members can earn miles for every Lyft ride, and for a limited time, earn bonus miles during their travel for rides to and from the […]
Etihad Airways is set to deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft on the Abu Dhabi to Paris route. The superjumbo, which features ‘The Residence’ – the world’s first three-room suite on a commercial airliner – will operate from 1 July on one of its twice-daily services from the UAE’s capital city to the capital of France. […]
Low cost carrier WOW air will connect Tel Aviv with Montreal and Toronto, offering four flights each week starting September 12, 2017. The new service will be available for booking starting on May 16, 2017. “We are thrilled to add Tel Aviv to our growing list of overseas destinations for Canadians,” says Skúli Mogensen, CEO […]
Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow has welcomed the first commercial flight from the new airBaltic Bombardier CS300 aircraft. Martin Gauss, chief executive at airBaltic, said: “We are delighted to land the first commercial flight with the most innovative and technologically advanced aircraft in the world – Bombardier CS300 here in Moscow. “Our fleet already consists […]
Qantas has introduced mobile check-in and digital boarding passes for customers travelling between Australia and New Zealand, the first step towards more seamless travel across the Tasman. The technology is being rolled out as part of the airline’s strategy to speed up the journey through the airport for customers travelling internationally. Until now, customers travelling […]
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced that a 327-seat Airbus A330 will come into operation at Manchester Airport for the summer this week. The new aircraft will enable the company to add more seats and capacity to support its biggest ever summer holidays and flights programme. The widebody aircraft, leased from AirTanker for the peak summer […]
LATAM Airlines Group has announced total operating revenues increased by 6.4 per cent to $2,477 million for the three months ending March 31st. The increase is largely thanks to proactive capacity management, stronger local currencies (especially in Brazil), and a 7.6 per cent increase in passenger revenues. A yield improvement of 6.9 per cent boosted […]
The latest 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to join the Thomson Airways’ fleet has touched down at Manchester Airport at 02:00 today. The plane was flown by the airline’s managing director, John Murphy. Murphy travelled 4,626 miles across the Atlantic to collect the aircraft from the Boeing Factory in Seattle before it begins transporting customers to some […]
The Lufthansa Group-owned airlines Austrian, Lufthansa and SWISS have launch today an integrated group booking tool. It is exclusively accessible to tour operators, consolidators and travel agents. With just one online tool, they will be able to request group journeys for ten persons or more with the three network airlines – in any combination – […]
Deer Jet has said it will add a second Dream Jet to its managed fleet as it seeks to build its portfolio of luxury aircraft. The news comes as the first Dream Jet plane was showcased at the Museum of Flight, formerly known as The Red Barn, the birthplace of the Boeing Company. During the […]
London City Airport has announced it is to become the first UK airport to build and operate a digital air traffic control tower, with a multi-million pound investment in the technology. The innovative plans are a flagship moment in the airport’s 30th anniversary year, and mark the start of a technological revolution in UK airport […]
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) TaxiBot, the semi-robotic pilot-controlled aircraft tractor for dispatch towing, has obtained EASA certification for handling the Airbus A320 aircraft family. TaxiBot, a semi-robotic pilot-controlled vehicle, is designed to transport commercial airline aircraft from terminal gates to the runway and back, without using the airplane’s own engines. TaxiBot started dispatch-towing commercial Lufthansa […]
The current ban on electronic items in cabin baggage which affects flights to the US from eight countries won’t be extended to include services operating from Europe. The decision follows a four-hour meeting between EU and US officials to discuss threats to aviation security which took place in Brussels on May 17. Previously, the US […]
Returning demand for holidays in Greece, couple to a boom in long-haul travel, has seen revenues rise by three per cent during the first half of financial 2017. Reporting results for the six months to March 31st, the tour operator said revenues rose 3.2 per cent to £2.9 billion. However, pre-tax losses widened by 11 […]
Ryanair has launched its first connecting flights through Rome Fiumicino Airport, providing customers with an expanded route choice. Passengers will now also have the opportunity to book and transfer directly onto connecting Ryanair flights for the first time. From today, Ryanair customers can browse connecting Rome Fiumicino flight options on the Ryanair website and book […]
Ryanair has launched a major upgrade to its Ryanair Rooms website, offering its 130 million customers an even wider choice of hotel, hostel, bed & breakfasts, holiday villa and homestay options. The new website features an improved dynamic search function and simplified booking experience, enabling customers to choose from over 1.2 million rooms worldwide. Also […]
