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Wednesday 12, May 2010
Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol - connecting a vast European market of 500 million people to the rest of the world
Anniversary of the historic declaration by Robert Schuman, the founding document of European integration, May 9th is Europe Day, celebrated since 1985 in all Member States of the European Union. The construction of a single European market which enabled, among others, Air France and KLM to merge in 2004 to become a leading global airline. The two airlines have since built a dual global network structured around two hubs - Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.
Tuesday 11, May 2010
British Airways Statement On Unite Strike Action
British Airways is saddened but not surprised that Unite has announced further plans for extensive disruption for potentially hundreds of thousands of our customers over a busy period that includes the May half-term holidays.
Saturday 8, May 2010
Important information if you are travelling to Thailand - BA flights
There has been continued civil unrest in and around Bangkok, Thailand. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is warning that only essential travel should be made to Bangkok and exercise caution for travel to other areas in Thailand.
Saturday 8, May 2010
Bangkok situation - KLM flights
Due to the current unrest in Thailand, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourages non-essential travel to Bangkok.
Friday 7, May 2010
Norwegian strongly affected by closed European airspace in April
Norwegian’s passenger figures were strongly affected by the unexpected closing of European airspace in April due to volcanic ash. Close to 2,000 flights were cancelled. A total of 800,000 passengers flew with Norwegian. The company had a production growth of 13 percent compared to April last year.
Friday 7, May 2010
Ryanair tempts passengers back to the skies with luxury hotel competition
Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline, yesterday (6th May) tempted passengers back to the skies as it launched a new online/SMS competition which provides passengers with the opportunity to win one of three fantastic holidays (including return flights, luxury hotel accommodation and lots more) every month for just EUR 2. Irish, Italian and UK passengers can enter to win one of three luxury breaks to Malta, Marrakesh and Prague.
Friday 7, May 2010
Finnair's Vision 2020: No. 1 in the Nordic countries, the most desired option in Asian traffic
Finnair's vision is to be number one airline in the Nordic countries and to be the most desired option in Asian traffic. In transit traffic between Asia and Europe Finnair wants to be among the three largest operators.
Friday 7, May 2010
Straight from the Boeing’s factory to Copenhagen Airport
After a non-stop flight straight from the Boeing factory in Seattle, Transavia.com has put a brand new aircraft into operation at Copenhagen Airport. Transavia.com named the new aircraft “Swift”, which is a reflection of the airline’s strong ties to Copenhagen Airport and its decision to operate from the new low-cost pier CPH Swift when it opens later this year.
Thursday 6, May 2010
Prices, extreme winter and strike burden Lufthansa first quarter result for 2010
Group posts operating loss of 330 million euros / Lufthansa Cargo benefits from increase in demand and ends short-time work / Executive Board confirms positive full-year forecast.
Thursday 6, May 2010
Ryanair slashes up to 25% off 6 million seats
Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline announced that it has slashed up to 25% off all fares, on all routes, for travel every day in late May and June for bookings until midnight Thursday (24:00hrs) 6th May.
Thursday 6, May 2010
New service between Basel and Venice
Swiss International Air Lines will be adding a new seasonal Basel-Venice service to its schedules on 1 July. The new four-times-weekly flights will provide convenient non-stop service between the city (and the surrounding Veneto region in Northern Italy, which is very popular with vacationers) and EuroAirport Basel. Venice brings to ten the destinations served by SWISS from Basel with its own equipment.
Thursday 6, May 2010
A trio of Michelin-starred chefs
Three of the biggest names in French gastronomy, Joël Robuchon, Guy Martin and Jacques Le Divellec are the Michelin-starred advisors for Air France’s Servair Culinary Studio. Together, these experts ensure that only seasonal produce of flawless quality is used and also guarantee the authenticity of flavours and the harmony of the meals and wines served. The personalized in-flight dining service becomes an occasion for La Première customers to relax and be pampered.
Thursday 6, May 2010
The best Spanish wines on board Iberia aircraft
Iberia has completed its selection of the wines that will be offered to its Business Plus passengers on intercontinental flights in May, June, and July. Once again, the list is made up of five of Spain's choicest wines.
Wednesday 5, May 2010
Airlines Grounded, Business Jets Fly: Survey Confirms The Executive Advantage
The mini-boom in bookings following the recent volcanic ash cloud fiasco underlines why businesses depend upon executive aviation, but a survey by operator London Executive Aviation (LEA) shows that it is not just in a crisis that people turn to business jets.
Wednesday 5, May 2010
Finnair airbridge leads from Europe to Shanghai World Exhibition
The Shanghai World Exhibition opened on Saturday, 1 May. Finnair is the official partner of exhibitors Finland, Madrid and Liverpool in passenger and cargo traffic.
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