The budget airline Jet2 is axing its Edinburgh to Manchester flights from the October 1. Manchester to Edinburgh flights will continue to be operated by BA Connect and BMI Regional, who recently increased their frequency on this route to six daily flights.
source: flightmapping.com
Despite acquiring a new fleet of Embraer 195 regional jets, Flybe’s marketing director, Mike Rutter, has said that he expects the majority of the airline’s future development to stay focused within the British Isles.
Flybe has just taken delivery of its first Embraer jet, which is scheduled to enter service on flights from Birmingham at the end of this month. The airline, which is the launch customer for the new aircraft, has a total of 26 on order. The plane is designed to give regional airlines the perfect balance between fuel economy and size, offering a similar cost per seat as larger jets such as the Airbus A320 series or the Boeing 737, whilst allowing airlines to open up routes where there wouldn’t be sufficient demand to justify using bigger aircraft.
source: flightmapping.com
As summer turns into fall, it’s time to enjoy a bit of old Germany with freshly stuffed sausages, wiener schnitzel and lederhosen at the 19th annual Irondequoit Oktoberfest.The festival, which starts Sept. 15, will offer plenty of German music, dance and food over the next two weekends at Durand-Eastman Park’s Camp Eastman on Lake Shore Boulevard in Irondequoit.
source: democratandchronicle.com
Brazilian no-frills airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (GOL) has launched ticket sales for flights to and from Chile, it said late Tuesday.
Chile will be Gol’s seventh foreign destination. According to Gol, Chile is the second biggest travel destination for Brazilians in South America behind Argentina.
Gol already flies to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. The company will daily connect Santiago and the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, and Florianopolis, with stops in Buenos Aires. Flights will debut on Sept. 25.
source: EasyBourse
Germanwings will start operations to Malta next March. The German airline will operate two weekly flights from Cologne and another two flights a week from Stuttgart, on Tuesday and on Saturday.
MIA said that through the new German link, Maltese travellers will have more options, at considerably low fares.
Besides the introduction of two new regions in Germany, passengers will also be able to purchase tickets to destinations such as Edinburgh, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo and St Petersburg, all of which are served by Germanwings via their Cologne base.
source: Times of Malta
A new air carrier announced service between Fayetteville and Orlando Thursday. That comes a day after the airline announced service between the Florida resort city and Kinston.
Allegiant Air said it plans to begin flights from Fayetteville on Nov. 7, with a special one-way $49 fare for passengers who book trips by Sept. 30. Regular one-way fares will be $79.
source: WXII12.com
Budget airline bmibaby is scrapping its flights from the north-east of England, because of a shortage of passengers.The carrier began operations at Durham Tees Valley Airport in 2003, quickly expanding, with the introduction of a second aircraft and eight destinations.
source: BBC news
The comments come after Airbus board member Mike Turner, also chief executive of BAE Systems PLC (BA.LN), which owns 20% of Airbus, said the superjumbo could face further delays beyond the one-year lag already announced.
Airbus’s new chief executive, Christian Streiff, is conducting an internal study of the company’s programs and production systems. He plans to make public the results of his analysis later this month.
SIA spokesman Stephen Forshaw said the carrier, which has ordered 19 A380s and expects to be the first airline to take delivery of the plane, hasn’t been informed of a new delay.
source: marketwatch.com
Business travellers remain king with the airlines.Throughout the industry, carriers continue to invest millions of dollars in cabin services and airport lounges that offer everything from high-end food and beverages, wireless workstations, luxury spa facilities, phone-free zones, fitness/gym rooms and valet services.
Recently, both American Airlines and Chile’s LAN Airlines announced enhancements to their long-haul business-class service. WestJet Airlines has made a move to appeal to business travellers by offering for-fee guest lounges in airports across Canada. The competition is fierce among airlines trying to woo those high-end passengers.
source: TheStar.com
From 5pm CET on Thursday, Germanwings is offering you 100,000 Autumn Sale tickets at the special price from just â?¬ 9* plus taxes, charges and fees. This offer only lasts until Sunday, and only as long as seats are available. Travel period is from 1 October until 30 November 2006.
more information at Germanwings site
