News about UK and International Airlines http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:35:02 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:35:02 +0000 Heathrow to north America could rise by more than 20 per cent on 2007 figures. That’s a result of the open skies agreement that allows full competition between airlines from Heathrow from March 30. Previously only four airlines - two from the UK and two from the USA - flew from the London airport: British Airways, Virgin, United Airlines and American Airlines. Now other airlines that include Continental, Delta, Northwest, US Airways and Air France-KLM will launch services. BA is moving its transatlantic operation to the newly opened Terminal 5 and launching a dedicated subsidiary called Open Skies. It will also offer business-class-only flights to New York from London's City airport. But Virgin is more cautious and is holding back from expanding its services - warning that the changes may not see reduced fares. Chief operating officer Lyell Strambi feels fares on the London to New York route will not fall significantly. He said: “"I think...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_choice_brings_premium_fares_down_12243620.htm Airfares Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_choice_brings_premium_fares_down_12243620.htm Heathrow. The airline is third overall at the airport, 20 places ahead of its rival British Airways and 22 places ahead of Virgin Atlantic. BMI regional commercial director, Peter Kenworthy, said: “Punctuality is a top priority for the business traveller and is something we constantly strive for. It is the cornerstone of our success. Our customers have come to know and expect timely departures and arrivals and reliability as standard. “Our staff across the network work hard in maintaining and improving on...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/bmi_wins_punctuality_survey_20272992.htm BMI Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/bmi_wins_punctuality_survey_20272992.htm Euro legislation means that the DC-3 will soon be unable to make passenger flights.
The propeller driven aircraft is one of the all time classic flying machines and was an instant hit in the skies in its 1930s and 40s heyday.
And to mark the last days of the classic aircraft a farewell tour is offering passengers a chance to climb aboard. Airports across Britain are being used for the pleasure flights on a DC-3 operated by Air Atlantique.
Flights take off from Norwich, Coventry, Durham, Blackpool, Cardiff, Exeter, Newquay, Bournemouth and Belfast and will be operating until early July. The Euro laws come into effect on July 16.
Details of the farewell tour are on the www.classicflight.com website.
A spokesman said:
“The tour will see us bringing the Daks to airports throughout Britain. We'll be asking people to join us for a commemorative flight and to hear the thunder of those great Pratt and Whitney engines for what could be the last time.”...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/farewell_tour_for_classic_aircraft_91697469.htm General Travel Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/farewell_tour_for_classic_aircraft_91697469.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/rising_oil_prices_fuels_flights_debate_13461475.htm General Travel Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/rising_oil_prices_fuels_flights_debate_13461475.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/klm_boss_predicts_some_airlines_could_go_bust_11287004.htm General Travel Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/klm_boss_predicts_some_airlines_could_go_bust_11287004.htm Heathrow, and Sydney-Auckland. Emirates’ A380 interiors and onboard product, which have been kept under wraps so far, will be revealed for the first time when the airline receives its first A380 from Airbus’ Hamburg facility on 28th July.

The A380 can fly up to 12,000 kilometres on a full passenger load, and offer better fuel economy per passenger kilometre than most hybrid passenger cars. The A380 is also quieter, both inside and outside of the cabin, which means more comfort for passengers and a smaller noise footprint.

Emirates expects delivery of five A380s in its current financial year, all featuring its ultra long-haul configuration of 489 seats: 14 in First Class, 76 in Business and 399 in Economy; with 13 tonnes of bellyhold capacity for cargo. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/the_future_of_flight_82758575.htm General Travel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/the_future_of_flight_82758575.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/openskies_launches_18207906.htm General Travel Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/openskies_launches_18207906.htm Heathrow’s second-largest airline, has produced a series of cultural guides to conducting business in a number of its destination countries, including Ethiopia, Israel, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. The guides include insight into social etiquette and offer a lighthearted but informative insider’s view of the best ways to conduct business in these destinations. The guides can be downloaded free of charge from the BMI website and offer an invaluable insight into conducting business outside of the UK. The cultural guides to doing business will provide readers information on the general etiquette of each country, with specific business etiquette, general business information including working hours and religious holidays as well as key destination information....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/get_cultural_with_bmi_90519601.htm BMI Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/get_cultural_with_bmi_90519601.htm Heathrow from the UAE capital, as of October 2008. The new service brings the total number of flights to Heathrow each week from 17 to 21. Demand for flights between the UAE and UK has grown in the last year, with more than 306,000 passengers on the Heathrow service and 146,000 on the Manchester service. Heathrow is one of Etihad’s longest serving airports, having begun services in March 2004, only five months after the launch of the airline. Travellers between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow do so for both business and holidays. Holiday makers can take advantage of Etihad’s long haul routes via Abu Dhabi, including Sydney, Singapore and Bangkok as well as those who visit the UAE capital in its own right for a short break. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/etihad_to_increase_london_heathrow_flights_18979774.htm Heathrow Airport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/etihad_to_increase_london_heathrow_flights_18979774.htm Heathrow’s second largest airline, is offering new members of its longstanding frequent flyer programme, diamond club, the opportunity to be credited with 3,000 free destinations miles when joining before 17 July 2008. The 3,000 destinations miles will get you well on your way to your first free flight as you only need to earn 9,000 miles for a free return flight to one of bmi’s European destinations. The offer is only available at flybmi.com. Diamond club destinations miles can be spent on flights with bmi, Star Alliance partner airlines, hotel accommodation and on a range of gifts and treats. The more members fly, the more rewards they can benefit from such as exclusive lounge access and additional baggage allowance. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/a_diamond_deal_35155043.htm General Travel Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/a_diamond_deal_35155043.htm Gatwick airport, instead of having to fly chartered, or via Croatia. This bodes well for the country’s booming tourism industry. This small country sandwiched between Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovenia and Albania has a long coast line on the Mediterranean, and The World Travel and Tourism Council has predicted that it will become the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the world. More direct flights from the UK to Montenegro must surely take it a step closer to achieving this. This year, The Montenegrin Ministry of Tourism says tourism has grown six percent on the same period last year. According to estimates, there will be a 13 percent increase on the 1.15 million tourists that visited Montenegro last year, taking this years number of tourists up to 1.3 million.
...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/montenegro_airlines_now_scheduled_from_gatwick_95107354.htm Gatwick Airport Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/montenegro_airlines_now_scheduled_from_gatwick_95107354.htm Gatwick and Heathrow to regional airports will be most at risk of the axe when BA announces its own first quarter results at the beginning of August. O'Leary said: "We believe our average fares for the year may fall by as much as five per cent if European air fares plunge this winter. Ryanair will lead this downward pricing at a time when most of our competitors are hoping to raise fares and fuel surcharges. We will continue to absorb higher oil costs, even if it means short-term losses." Rising oil prices, which averaged $117 a barrel in the first quarter of 2008 compared with $61 a barrel in the same period last year, is responsible for Ryanair's profits dropping to £16million. It faces losses of up to £47.3million this year compared with the record...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/low_budget_airline_price_war_56643267.htm General Travel Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/low_budget_airline_price_war_56643267.htm The Air Travel Insolvency Protection Advisory Committee (ATIPAC), which advises the Civil Aviation Authority, says more financial protection must be offered to protect passengers when airlines go bust.
The committee said it had strong concerns over the lack of financial protection for air travellers booking directly with scheduled airlines.
Highlighting the failure of UK business class carrier Silverjet, and US rivals MAXjet and Eos in the last seven months, in its eighth annual report, ATIPAC said these airline failures demonstrated the “significant financial” loss passengers can be exposed to in the event of an airline going out of business.
Chairman, John Cox, said: "Airlines are not providing suitable protection and advice for their passengers. Information about financial protection is negligible and, in the event of an airline failing, passengers often have no choice but to pay their own repatriation costs. Those yet to travel often have to pay for replacement flights or face losing the value of any pre-paid element of their holiday.”
However, if you travel with an ATOL-protected tour operator, you face none of these risks, and can...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/no_passenger_protection_if_airlines_go_bust_35484506.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/no_passenger_protection_if_airlines_go_bust_35484506.htm Flying Premium economy class can make all the difference to a longer flight, and Skytrax – the air transport research organisation, which specialises in global airline and airport customer surveys, has revealed passengers like you have ranked EVA Air’s Elite Class cabin to be the Best Premium Economy Class in its annual World Airline Survey 2008. The Skytrax survey took the opinions of 15.5 million global air travellers, who were questioned by phone, email and online regarding issues surrounding cabin comfort, including cleanliness and amenities, airport facilites and service levels. In the survey, passengers werealso quizzed about in-flight safety procedures and catering. The survey listed more than 170 airlines. EVA Air has been running a premium economy service since its first flight to North America in 1992. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/eva_air_leads_premium_economy_18210906.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/eva_air_leads_premium_economy_18210906.htm You'd be wise to keep a close eye on budget airlines after the collapse of Zoom, the carrier which went bust last week leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Soaring oil prices, poor sales for Zoom – despite the company battling to keep transatlantic fares lower than the competition - and a weak economy has created a crisis for airlines, with more than 27 airlines filing for bankruptcy this year. So being wary is only prudent. If you've made sure you've got a great deal on airport parking with APH, you are probably the type of person who travels properly. It goes without saying that travel insurance is a must – but check that your policy covers problems with the airline. Many don't. Purchase tickets with a credit or debit card,and most reputable card providers will provide payment insurance, which means, should things go wrong, you will at least be able to claim your money back. Now European carrier Alitalia is seeking bankruptcy protection status (which Zoom couldn't get), and it seems certain that as demand for flights naturally declines over winter we will see more airlines get into difficulties. Inevitably, the price of flying will rise – so if a...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_gloom_post-zoom_89882143.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_gloom_post-zoom?_89882143.htm The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the global airline industry will lose US$5.2 billion in 2008. But the ongoing problems besetting the airline industry, should mean we – as customers – enjoy a winter of genuine bargains. Budget UK-based airline BMI is offering twice daily flights on its Heathrow to Moscow Domodedovo route. Economy fares start from £247, including charges and taxes. BMI has increased a deal with Russian carrier Transaero, which is also increasing its daily services between Moscow and London, with four flights a day in each direction. And the airline has also promised to slash its fares in a winter sale. Reduced rates are available on bookings made for travel before March 31 next year. Both business and economy fares have been cut on flights across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia and Africa. EasyJet is hoping its new daily flights from Gatwick to Istanbul will prove popular. Flights to the |Turkish city begin on December 12. Fares start from £35.99 one way, including tax. Istanbul is the fifth new route to be added to the airline's Gatwick base this winter. EasyJet is also adding flights to Lyon,...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/airlines_battle_for_winter_business_20632161.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/airlines_battle_for_winter_business_20632161.htm ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/winter_flight_bargains_13705361.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/winter_flight_bargains_13705361.htm Having announced record annual profits of $1.37 billion, it's good news that Dubai-based airline, Emirates, is cutting its seat prices by 20% on flights from the UK to destinations including Australia, South Africa, the Far East and the Indian Ocean. A spokesman said the price cuts were a result of the falling cost of a barrel of oil. The reduced fares are available until October 24 and are valid for travel until June 30, 2009. Meanwhile Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has set its sights on flying 25 million passengers a year by 2020, according to the airline’s chief executive, James Hogan, with plans to double the number of cities served from 50 to 100. Etihad also saw its busiest summer period in its four year history, flying more than 1.6 million passengers in June, July and August. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/mid-east_airlines_remain_bullish_18946845.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/mid-east_airlines_remain_bullish_18946845.htm
Majorca-based airline LTE International Airways has suspended flights, making it the next likely carrier to collapse, in a 12 month period which has seen 25 airlines go bust. On its website, a spokesman for the troubled carrier said it "was just not possible to avoid this situation, given world events lately." LTE only started weekly services in July 2008 from Norwich to Alicante, Barcelona and Palma. It ran seven 180-passenger Airbus A320s from its Palma, Canary Islands and Milan bases.Passengers on the Norwich services were left stranded at the weekend, but tour operator Cosmos which used LTE's services arranged an alternative flight to bring 300 tourists back from Tenerife.
A Norwich airport spokesman expressed deep disappointment at the news, but added that LTE has suggested its flight suspensions are only a temporary measure as the company is not in liquidation or bankruptcy.
And if holiday makers have booked an ATOL-protected package with tour operator Sunways Holidays, the tour operator is responsible for repatriation, or refunds for customers yet to travel, a statement from the airport said. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/norwich_holiday_makers_affected_by_flight_suspensions_64975648.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/norwich_holiday_makers_affected_by_flight_suspensions_64975648.htm
If you’re excited by the idea of the new Airbus A380 mega-jumbo aircraft, then you’ll be thrilled to hear Qantas will be launching a service from London to Australia, via Singapore, on the super airliner in January next year.

The Australian carrier just launched its first A380 flights between Melbourne and the US west coast. It’s planned to make these flights daily by the end of 2009. And the first Sydney-Los Angeles flight on the 450-seat aircraft is due to take off on October 24 this year.

Qantas is taking delivery of three A380s by the end of the year, and aims to have eight in service by the end of 2009.
...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/oz_carrier_flies_first_trans-pacific_mega-jumbo_58414864.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/oz_carrier_flies_first_trans-pacific_mega-jumbo_58414864.htm The new deal applies to all flights booked from October 20th, and taken before the end of March next year. Jet2 runs services from Manchester, Newcastle, Blackpool, Edinburgh and Belfast International airports in addition to its Leeds Bradford airport hub. In practical terms, this means many of you should be able to take plenty of luggage for a short break, with enough room left for those all important souvenirs. We recommend you pack carefully, use a small bag and weigh it before arriving at the airport.
The carrier, which has operated out of the UK for 30 years and flown eight million passengers, claims its 22kg allowance is the best in its business sector. At the time of writing, rival carriers such as Monarch, bmibaby, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Flybe and Thomsonfly, offered a 20kgh limit, while Ryanair allows passengers just 15kg.
“At Jet2.com we are committed to going that extra mile to give our customers an even...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_baggage_and_more_destinations_for_jet2_14758965.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_baggage_and_more_destinations_for_jet2_14758965.htm Stansted airport to New York, Florida, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.

...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/uk_to_us_for_£8_69399366.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/uk_to_us_for_£8?_69399366.htm
Thomson Airways report that all their flights are now covered under the ATOL scheme. This means that customers should be able to book their holiday flights in the knowledge that their money is safe.

Tim Williamson, customer director for the company pointed out: “Our recent annual results showed record profits and as Europe’s largest travel company, we are financially robust. However, customers are confused about financial protection. They don’t realise that when they book a flight direct with a scheduled or low cost airline, they take a gamble with their money. We want to send a clear message that they can choose to book with a company who will look after their money or they can book with a low cost carrier and keep their fingers crossed.”

Thomson and First Choice have unveiled a wide range of early booking offers and are launching a national advertising campaign for both brands. The message from the group is clear – book early to secure the lowest prices for...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/every_thompson_flight_for_2009_to_be_atol_protected_14511283.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/every_thompson_flight_for_2009_to_be_atol_protected_14511283.htm Manchester and London. Howeer, the changes will not take effect until the airline instigates its winter timetable. The thinking behind the changes to the timetable would be that the new schedules would be able to proide passengers using Manchester International Airport for onward linked flights to other Bmi flights from London Heathrow to important destinations within the Middle East (such as Tel Ai) and flights to the Far East, featuring Bmi's partners, Star Alliance. When the changes take effect in October, there will be seen flights per day, and this will include a new mid-morning flight between Manchester and London. From October, it will operate seen daily flights, including a new mid-morning serice from Manchester to Heathrow, departing 10.50 and arriing in the capital at midday. Passengers will be able to leae their cars at the APH facilities at Manchester, which you can check out at www.aph.com ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/manchester_travellers_benefit_wtih_new_bmi_flights_19805019.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/manchester_travellers_benefit_wtih_new_bmi_flights_19805019.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/use_your_mobile_over_the_atlantic_54234416.htm London City Airport Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/use_your_mobile_over_the_atlantic_54234416.htm Gatwick To Doha A Qatar Airways aircraft has completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from natural gas. The historic journey from London Gatwick to Doha took over six hours, using an Airbus A340-600 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 556 engines. Shell developed and produced the 50-50 blend of synthetic Gas to Liquids (GTL) kerosene and conventional oil-based kerosene fuel. Qatar State aims to become the world’s leading producer of GTL kerosene when it goes into commercial production from 2012. As an alternative to conventional oil-based kerosene, it will contribute to diversification of aviation fuel supplies. It burns with lower sulphur dioxide and particulate emissions than conventional oil-based kerosene, so it's attractive for improving air quality near busy airports. The blend of conventional kerosene and GTL kerosene will be known as GTL Jet Fuel. The flight was the latest step in over two years of scientific work undertaken by a consortium of Airbus, Qatar Airways, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Science & Technology Park, Rolls-Royce, Shell and WOQOD into the benefits of using GTL Jet Fuel to power...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/qatar_airways_makes_historic_journey_from_london_gatwick_15293406.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/qatar_airways_makes_historic_journey_from_london_gatwick_15293406.htm Edinburgh and Porto.. Ryanair believes the new routes should deliver over 200,000 passengers each year to Bordeaux, providing and sustaining 200 new jobs in the area.  Ryanair’s Ken O’Toole said: “Ryanair is delighted to join up with Bordeaux Airport to finally bring really low fares, competition and choice to consumers. These four new routes from Bologna, Brussels (Charleroi), Edinburgh and Porto will mean for the first time that the people of Bordeaux can now avail of Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares, with no fuel surcharges guaranteed, to travel all over Europe from December next." www.aph.com offers airport...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/ryanair_announces_4_new_routes_17304842.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/ryanair_announces_4_new_routes_17304842.htm www.jet2.com your skis will be carried absolutely free of charge! How does this work? All you have to do is enter the promotional code FREESKI when you book your flights and the price of your ski carriage will be deducted from your booking! The offer is valid on return flights up to and including the 17th April 2010 so you should take advantage of this fantastic deal and book your ski flights today with FREE ski carriage leaving you more spending money to enjoy the Après Ski! Fly to Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg from just £19.99 (One way inc. taxes) Book online today! (The offer is for 1 pair of skis per person.) www.aph.com offer airport parking at airports around the UK.     
   ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/free_ski_carriage_with_jet2_69343299.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/free_ski_carriage_with_jet2_69343299.htm Bristol (up one plane to five) and Liverpool (up two planes to a total of eight), from 28th March. Ryanair also plans to open ten new routes from Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow (Prestwick) and Liverpool John Lennon, Airports, from next February. This should, explained a spokesman, deliver 400,000 extra passengers per year, and add an additional 400 new jobs at these airports during the coming year.
 
All Ryanair’s new routes from Bristol to Faro, Gdansk, Palma de Mallorca, Venice (Treviso) and Valencia, from Edinburgh to Tampere, from Glasgow (Prestwick) to Carcassonne and from Liverpool to Lodz, Rimini and Trapani will be available for booking immediately at www.ryanair.com. Ryanair also is increase flight frequencies on two Bristol and four routes from Liverpool.
 
Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara is quoted as saying: “Ryanair is delighted to announce three new aircraft and ten new routes for Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow Prestwick and Liverpool airports which will deliver...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_air_craft_and_10_new_routes_68989275.htm Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_air_craft_and_10_new_routes_68989275.htm
Currently, if your flight is delayed the Denied Boarding Regulation will not enable you to be granted any compensation. But it's important to remember that the airline does have an obligation to offer you assistance if your delay is expected to go beyond a certain point. At present delayed passengers are entitled to: Two free phone calls, faxes or e-mails; and also free meals and refreshments which are 'appropriate to the delay.'
You would also expect to be given free hotel accommodation and hotel transfers if an overnight stay is required. If...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/recent_judgement_is_'great_news_for_air_passengers_13512581.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/recent_judgement_is_'great_news_for_air_passengers_13512581.htm
The MasterCard Prepaid card is reportedly much more widely available than Visa Electron and can be picked up from financial institutions/ card issuers throughout Europe (including Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands and Portugal) and online. Ryanair will accept both MasterCard Prepaid and Visa Electron as free forms of payment for all bookings during the month of December. The MasterCard Prepaid cards can also be used to withdraw money from ATMs and make retail purchases in shops and online, points out a spokesman for Ryanair. To promote its new free payment method Ryanair is releasing 250,000 Christmas seats for  €5 each for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in late December which must be booked on www.ryanair.com before midnight...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/payment_change_at_ryanair_ryanair_20539082.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/payment_change_at_ryanair_ryanair_20539082.htm
 Initial destinations announced are: Amsterdam from £24.99, Barcelona from £24.99, Faro from £26.99, Majorca (Palma) from £26.99 and Prague from £26.99.  Flights are on sale now and the flights will commence from the 19 April 2010. All prices quoted are single including tax.

 For details of on airport parking at Doncaster Airport, visit www.aph.com....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_flights_from_yorkshire_10779445.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_flights_from_yorkshire_10779445.htm Birmingham, Exeter, Guernsey, Jersey, Manchester and Southampton. There will also be another new European route from London Gatwick. Incidentally, Flybe is the largest UK domestic carrier at London Gatwick. 

New destinations to be served will include those in regional France, and Verona in northern Italy. This means, points out Flybe, that travellers have an extensive selection of a total 3,738 Flybe summer flights a week from which to choose.  All Flybe’s previously announced  Summer 2010 routes, together with those of its franchise partner, Loganair,  are now available for booking through to October 30th, next year, 2010.  The complete 2010 summer schedule with tickets now on sale can be seen at www.flybe.com for travel from 28th March. Prices start at £22.99 one-way. This includes taxes and charges. 

The highlights of Flybe’s brand new summer routes include:...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/flybe_announces_16_additional_brand_20229289.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/flybe_announces_16_additional_brand_20229289.htm  ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_routes_for_ryanair_82678538.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_routes_for_ryanair_82678538.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/default_title_17889642.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/default_title_17889642.htm
Now, courtesy of Thomas Cook Airlines, you can be! Firstly, you can plan ahead what seats you will be sitting in. And you can also luxuriate in extra leg room, should you wish. Of course, there are charges for these services. For example the seats together and Your Seat, Your Choice service starts at £12 per person, return. And a priority seat selection service costs £6 per passenger per flight. And, should you wish, you can really plan ahead and book this up to 98 days in advance! The extra legroom will cost £23.50, upwards.

And they have what is described as the UKs first internet check-in facility (you can still check in at the airport). Online check-in is currently available for flights from Gatwick, Stansted, Leeds/Bradford, Bristol, Belfast and Newcastle and  it will be rolled out to other airports in the near...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/travel_like_a_vip_10320753.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/travel_like_a_vip_10320753.htm East Midlands and Stansted Airports for this summer. Ryanair will serve Fez in Morocco, Figari in Corsica and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands from Stansted.
Flights for Fez and Figari are scheduled to commence from May 4. Whilst flights for Fuerteventura start the next day. Fares will start at £31.99 for a one way ticket. This is inclusive of taxes and charges. East Midlands Airport will see services start to Fuerteventura on May 2 and from Venice Treviso Airport on May 5 onwards. Fares are expected to start from £29.99. Again, this is for a one way journey and is also inclusive of taxes and charges.

Prospective travellers should take note that The above rates apply to bookings until midnight, February 11. Ryanair is expanding other services, too. There will also be flights from Cork, Ireland, Airport to to Alicante, Barcelona (Reus), Bordeaux, Faro, La Rochelle, Lanzarote and Malaga. These are planned for a June start. Luton also figures in these expansion plans. In April Luton will host flights to Bratislava from April. Knock is also not left out. It will boast a service to...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/route_boost_for_ryanair_18384908.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/route_boost_for_ryanair_18384908.htm Gatwick Airport whilst the airport’s shuttle service was subject to a very welcome £45m upgrade.

And now work has progressed to such an extent that the new carriages for the service have already been lifted into place. Two new more modern trains will be placed in to service to move passengers at Gatwick between the North and South Terminals.

If all goes to plan the service should be up and running within time for the July holiday rush. Project Manager, Ralph Abbott told the BBC: "This is a very delicate operation but the team we have here have lifted these cars all around the world.”

The system that they are replacing was installed in 1987, the new train carriages are built by Bombardier. Until July passengers are advised to allow at least an extra 20 minutes to their journey time between the terminals whilst passenger transfer is still being supplied by the replacement buses. Travellers smart enough to make use of the APH parking service for Gatwick Airport will be perfectly OK of course as APH Gatwick transfers customers from the car park to the terminal...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_gatwick_monorail_13078302.htm Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_gatwick_monorail_13078302.htm