Air traffic downturn shows too many flights
The difficulties that the airline industry is facing have worsened, as seen in the latest figures that have confirmed the largest decline in passenger numbers in five years. Globally, the economic downturn was preceded by troubles in the airline industry, which saw more than 30 carriers fail as oil prices
by Darren Robinson October 27th, 2008
Families with children pay highest airline excess baggage charges
Airline baggage allowance policies penalise families travelling with young children, according to report issued by The Co-operative Travel. The study released by the travel retailer suggests that travelling on holiday with an infant requires an additional 14-15kg of essential items. Only two of the seven main airlines used by UK
by Darren Robinson October 23rd, 2008
Economy leads to UK air passenger decline
The busiest airports in the UK saw a sharp drop in passenger numbers in September, as the growing financial crisis and additional airline failures continue to impact the airline industry. BAA, the operator of seven airports in Britain, reported a decline of five percent in passenger traffic for the month,
by Andrew Bones October 22nd, 2008
Airlines consider advertising on board flights
As airlines and air passengers, from different points of view, grow weary of increased airfares and new and higher fees, some carriers in the U.S. are beginning to look at advertising on board as a means of bringing in new ...
by Dave Bess October 17th, 2008
Ryanair calling for investigation into jet fuel cost
Ryanair has called for an investigation into prices charged for aviation fuel at Belfast City Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, to be conducted by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The no-frills carrier is demanding a probe into Air BP's ...
by Charlotte Fellows October 17th, 2008
For third year Ryanair voted least favourite carrier
UK travellers, for the third year running, have voted Ryanair as their least favourite airline, in a poll conducted by online travel guide TripAdvisor. Of the 450 British travellers questioned, 30 per cent chose Ryanair as their least favourite. At the top of the list was Virgin Atlantic, followed by
by Doug Smith October 16th, 2008
Ryanair claims Expedia breached payment agreements
Expedia has denied the claims made by Ryanair that it has failed to meet payment obligations outlined in their agreement. Earlier this week, Ryanair issued a public statement indicating it was serving notice to the online travel company in regard to its failure to meet a number of payment obligations
by Dave Smith October 16th, 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 ...
by Doug Smith October 14th, 2008
Bargain holidays gain popularity in economic slowdown
An unexpected boom is being seen in the coach holiday business, in hostel accommodations and cheaper holiday destinations, as UK travellers begin to realign their holiday plans with economic realities. The coach-based winter holidays firm, Skiweekends.com, reported last week that ...
by Jamie Barnett October 13th, 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 its capacity by 10 million passengers, but both easyJet and
by Dave Smith October 10th, 2008
Ryanair looking to initiate transatlantic airfare war
Ryanair is looking to cash in on the current global airline financial crisis by waging a war over transatlantic airfares, according to comments by an airline executive. Under the no-frills carrier’s plans, low-cost flights to New York could be ...
by Katy Davies September 24th, 2008
Ryanair calls for BAA sale of Stansted Airport
Ryanair is saying that BAA should sell Stansted Airport in addition to Gatwick, as it doesn’t see the sale of the one as sufficient to fulfil the Competition Commission’s recommendations that were made in its recent report, according to recent reports. The watchdog group’s investigation led to the recommendation that
by Andrew Bones September 21st, 2008