British Airways and Iberia venture looks imminent
A merger between airlines British Airways and Iberia is now looking set to go through, as talks by both groups of companies have been reported to be going well. However, both sides are still currently weighing the deal, and no decision has yet been made public. The talks began around
by Doug Smith November 13th, 2009
More Danish tourists heading to London
The introduction of budget airlines between Copenhagen and London seems to have had a significant, positive impact on inbound tourism to the UK from Denmark. These statistics have been released by managers of the Copenhagen airport, who say that services from ...
by Paul Fenrich October 27th, 2009
UK package holiday prices set to rise
According to a new travel trends report from TTG, prices for package holidays are likely to rise next year. Travel publication TTG says the average price for summer holidays rose by £26 to £564 this year, and expects ...
by Jamie Barnett October 9th, 2009
British Airways launches unique business class-only flights to New York City
In move that is being widely seen as a gamble in the current aviation climate, British Airways is defying recent trends to launch a business-class only service from London to New York City. The unique service, reminiscent of the Concorde flights between the two cities, will be launched tomorrow from
by Dave Bess September 28th, 2009
Brtish Airways reclaims Best Airline title at Business Travel Awards
British Airways wrested back the title of Best Airline at this year's Business Traveller Awards announced at the London Hilton on Park Lane hotel on September 21st. The airline, which held on to the title from 1994 until 2007, relinquished the top spot to Singapore Airlines last year. The Business
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 24th, 2009
Film boosts Greek holiday bookings
www.gnto.gr The massive popularity of the film Mamma Mia! has given an unexpected boost to the number of UK holidaymakers visiting Greece. Mamma Mia!, which features film stars Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, has become the UK’s highest-grossing film ever. ...
by Darren Robinson April 2nd, 2009
easyJet may reconsider fleet additions in recession
Budget carrier easyJet is saying that it will take a “cautious approach” to fleet expansion during the economic downturn. Chairman Sir Colin Chandler delivered the message at the airline’s annual general meeting. He added that all decisions regarding adding aircraft to the fleet will be made “prudently”, based on
by Jamie Barnett February 6th, 2009
Geneva Airport passenger traffic increase in 2008
Despite the global economic downturn and a slowdown in the airline industry worldwide, officials at the Geneva, Switzerland airport reported on Monday that it handled 11.5 million passengers in 2008, which was not only an increase of 5.7 per cent ...
by Darren Robinson January 13th, 2009
Airfares cut in bid to stimulate demand
Ryanair is now offering free flights to ski resorts in Italy, as the airfare wars escalate. A carrier that is known for aggressive marketing campaigns, Ryanair has announced that it will make 10,000 free seats available on flights to ...
by Doug Smith January 12th, 2009
Potential Virgin and easyJet consortium out of Gatwick bidding
The potential number of bidders on Gatwick Airport looks to be reduced to two, as other consortiums have had difficulty in raising the necessary financial backing. Citigate Infrastructure, a consortium including Citigroup bank, and Hochtief AirPort, part of a German engineering company, are expected to be the two bidders
by Doug Smith December 29th, 2008
EasyJet adds new routes despite downturn
Budget carrier easyJet is defying the economic turning and adding new services from Gatwick to Cyprus, Dubrovnik, Naples and Santorini. The airline’s new services to Croatia, Cyprus, Greece and Italy will commence in the spring of 2009. Service to Larnaca, in Cyprus will be offered from the end of March,
by Emily Welch December 17th, 2008
Airlines demanding BAA explanation about Gatwick closure
British Airways and easyJet, the two major airlines operating from Gatwick Airport, are demanding an investigation into the closure of the airport’s runway due to weather conditions last week. The failure of the airport operator to de-ice the runway on Friday morning led to hundreds of flights being delayed,
by Dave Smith December 15th, 2008