High fuel costs batter EasyJet revenue
The total revenue of EasyJet has gone down by 50 per cent to about £54 million, despite the increase in its air travel passenger numbers, market share and load factors. The airline company blamed this year’s higher fuel prices for the drop in earnings, with EastJet's 2009 oil expenditure costing
by Andrew Bones November 19th, 2009
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
LBIA announces plans for new terminal
As the aviation industry continues to grapple with the far-reaching effects of global recession, the Leeds-Bradford airport will be the only UK airport that is all set to expand next year, its managers have said. The Leeds Bradford International Airport ...
by Andrew Bones November 13th, 2009
British Airways Cabin Crew Receives Criticism at World Travel Market
The World Travel Market for this year closed with a bang from British Airways, courtesy of their cabin crew. Many bashed the crew for being behind the times and for not backing Chief Executive Willie Walsh on his radical methods ...
by Emily Welch November 13th, 2009
Early Snow brings cheer to ski tour operators
Ski tour operators grappling with the recession got some help from the weather with early snow. Low temperatures have resulted in the snow settling; conditions which left a number of ski resorts blanketed with a thick layer of snow, usually found in mid-winter. Swiss resorts like Saas Fee, have reported
by Andrew Bones November 11th, 2009
British Airways Reports Almost One Billion Pound Loss
British Airways is reporting a greater than expected loss for the first half of 2009 and further predicting their annual revenue to be at least GBP one billion less that in 2008. Currently, the airline is facing scrutiny for their alliance with American Airlines and Iberia in Spain. Both EU
by Dave Humphries November 9th, 2009
Ryanair Threatens to End Relationship with Boeing Over Prices
Ireland's main budget airline, Ryanair, announced today a price dispute with Boeing in a very public warning to the large, international aircraft manufacturer. The low-cost air travel provider told Boeing that its constant growth could halt as airlines rapidly try to curb climbing ticket prices. Ryanair is becoming one of
by Andrew Bones November 3rd, 2009
Ryanair and Aer Lingus fare hike shocks football fans
European airlines Ryanair and Aer Lingus were have been accused of overcharging football fans by increasing their fares for next month’s World Cup match between Ireland and France. After the playoff draw between the two World Cup contenders, flight fares to Paris soared as fans checked the airlines’ websites. Ryanair
by Darren Robinson October 21st, 2009
Enraged Ryanair boss counters BBC documentary claims with free seats offer
Passengers look to be the likely winners in the feud between Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary and the BBC's Panorama documentary makers. Michael O'Leary is reported to have been so incensed with the contents of BBC TV's Panorama documentary on his airline, that he announced Ryanair would give away 100,000 free
by Jamie Barnett October 13th, 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 a further rise in 2010. TTG released the findings of
by Jamie Barnett October 9th, 2009
Aer Lingus announces dramatic restructuring plan
Aer Lingus, the loss-making Irish airline has announced a dramatic plan to cut costs and generate savings of up to €97 million. The plan was announced on Wednesday, and already has labour unions threatening to resist. Part of the restructuring would involve job cuts amounting to over 15% of the
by Bobby V-Jones October 8th, 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 ...
by Dave Bess September 28th, 2009