Budget carrier refused to transport stem cells
A windpipe transplant that was eventually carried out successfully almost didn’t happen when a low-cost airline refused to transport the stem cells that were required for the operation, according to reports in UK newspapers on Friday. The delay in transporting the cells jeopardized the operation's success, reports in the
by Dave Bess November 25th, 2008
Budget carriers predict greater shift to low cost travel
EasyJet and Ryanair, the two largest budget airlines in Europe, are likely to benefit from the current financial crisis gripping the region, executives at both companies have said. The worsening credit crisis fuels concerns about a recession globally, and the two low-cost European carriers are predicting that more travelers will
by Doug Smith October 14th, 2008
Expansion at Stansted Airport to proceed
The largest low-cost carrier hub in Britain is set to expand, as the airport’s two largest customers threaten that they will cancel more flights if the plans move forward. Stansted Airport has received the go-ahead from regulators to increase ...
by Dave Smith October 10th, 2008
EasyJet already feeling the pressures of less traffic
EasyJet has maintained that its projected profits will remain accurate. They are expecting to see only a small drop in percentage of airline travel during the winter. EasyJet has noted that they were relying on increased travel during the summer ...
by Bobby V-Jones September 18th, 2008
EasyJet named best low cost airline
Skytrax has announced that easyJet is this year’s winner of the award for the best low cost carrier in the world and Singapore Airlines has taken the honours as the overall best airline globally, in its World Airline Awards that are voted on each year. The awards are based on
by Emily Welch August 14th, 2008
End of cheap travel era may be in sight
Over five million airline passengers in the UK could find themselves priced out of budget holiday market as carriers continue to raise fares and bring the cheap holiday era to a close. Holidaymakers leaving on their traditional summer breaks this week may find that this is the last time
by Emily Welch July 28th, 2008
UK budget airlines outperforming full fare carriers
Many budget carriers in the UK are faring better financially than their full-fare rivals in the struggling airline industry, suggests a new study. The study, based on data from the Official Airline Guide (OAG), documents that the rising cost of jet ...
by Katy Davies July 27th, 2008
New rules require advertising true cost of cheap flights
According to new legislation approved by the European parliament this week, European carriers will be banned from advertising that misleads customers about the actual cost of airfares. On their websites, they will no longer be able to advertise 99p or €1 fares without including associated costs, under newly-approved legislation. By year’s
by Emily Welch July 11th, 2008
British transport slows as transport sectors cut fuel costs
The incessantly increasing cost of fuel has led to vehicles of all types slowing down throughout Britain – from ferries and merchant vessels to trains, planes, buses and private automobiles. Airline pilots and ship captains are under orders to slow down, and train drivers are switching of their engines to coast
by Emily Welch June 29th, 2008
New proposal for tax on aircraft
Most British air carriers are protesting the proposed replacement by the government for Air Passenger Duty, or APD. Along with the majority of British air carriers, the United States and various other air carriers are also in protest. Breaking ranks with ...
by Dave Humphries June 28th, 2008
easyJet challenges CAA on Gatwick fees
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has put a limit on the charges that Gatwick Airport can levy between 2008 and 2013 but budget airline easyJet is challenging that decision. The low-cost carrier is asking for a judicial review of the price cap because, according to easyJet, the CAA is allowing
by Dave Smith May 24th, 2008
easyJet to hold back Gatwick payment
BAA’s upcoming charges to airlines at Gatwick International Airport in London have been considered exorbitant by many, and some of the UK’s biggest airlines have spoken out against the new levies saying that the huge hikes exist mostly to pay ...
by Emily Welch April 16th, 2008