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Post by Martin Rivers on Tuesday 9 February, 2010 in Featured Post, London Gatwick
The new owners of Gatwick Airport have revealed that they have no plans to build a second runway at the West Sussex gateway.In a clear sign that Gatwick does not intend to capitalise on the Conservative Party's opposition to Heathrow Airport expansion, chairman Sir David Rowlands said there was "not a shred of interest" in a second runway.
Post by Jemima Garthwaite on Tuesday 9 February, 2010 in Featured Post, Photo Essays
Welcome to the second of our new series of Photo Essays, which will highlight some of the most striking scenery to be found in our current Travel Focus destination.As the spotlight is on Ukraine this week, Cheapflights has enlisted the help of Oleg Kasko in compiling the following set of stunning images.
Post by Martin Rivers on Monday 8 February, 2010 in Industry Insider
Most airline bosses are predicting an upswing in passenger traffic throughout 2010, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).The industry body, which represents more than 90 per cent of scheduled air traffic, said that a “sharp improvement” in airline business was widely expected by its members.
Post by Martin Rivers on Monday 8 February, 2010 in British Airways, Featured Post
British Airways boss Willie Walsh has issued a defiant new warning to cabin crew, telling them that management will recover lost revenue from a strike “by any means we can”.Writing in British Airways News, Mr Walsh said the ongoing dispute with the Unite union was “not a game” and that staff who stage walkouts should brace for harsh consequences.
Post by Jemima Garthwaite on Monday 8 February, 2010 in Travel Focus
Deep in Eastern Europe rests a large, strategically valuable nation that has been plagued by wars and invasions throughout its history.
Post by Martin Rivers on Friday 5 February, 2010 in British Airways
British Airways has posted narrower-than-expected pre-tax losses of £50 million for the third quarter, raising hopes that the airline may have emerged from the worst of the downturn.Analysts had predicted the flag carrier would sink a further £151 million into the red during Q3, but a radical cost-cutting programme by CEO Willie Walsh appears to have paid dividends.
Post by Martin Rivers on Thursday 4 February, 2010 in British Airways, Savings and Deals
British Airways has begun selling fully-flexible Business Class fares for less than standard Economy tariffs on up to three quarters of its short-haul route network.The flag carrier is undercutting its full-fare Economy seats on European services, meaning that passengers who need a flexible ticket can save money by flying Business Class.
Post by Martin Rivers on Thursday 4 February, 2010 in Aer Lingus, Ryanair
Air passengers in Ireland could benefit from lower fares following Ryanair’s announcement that it will directly compete with Aer Lingus on several of its popular sun destinations.Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has confirmed that the low-cost airline will launch seven new routes from Cork Airport – all of which are currently served by the Irish flag carrier.
Post by Jemima Garthwaite on Thursday 4 February, 2010 in Photo Essays
Welcome to the first in our new series of Photo Essays, which will highlight some of the most striking scenery to be found in our current Travel Focus destination.As the spotlight is on Lithuania this week, Cheapflights has enlisted the help of Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott in compiling the following set of stunning images.
Post by Martin Rivers on Wednesday 3 February, 2010 in Travel Destinations
The breakaway Russian republic of Chechnya has set its sights on becoming one of the most popular ski destinations in Europe, according to ABC News.Despite being plagued by an Islamist insurgency which has claimed 150,000 lives since 1994, Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov says his country is ideal for skiers.
Post by Martin Rivers on Wednesday 3 February, 2010 in easyJet
Pope Benedict XVI won’t have to worry about finding cheap flights for his forthcoming trip to the UK, thanks to a generous offer by easyJet to fly him for free.The low-cost carrier said His Holiness could choose any of its routes between Rome and the UK, even throwing in priority boarding to ensure he gets his preferred seat.
Post by Jemima Garthwaite on Wednesday 3 February, 2010 in Travel Focus
The first of the Baltic States to declare independence from the soviets, Lithuania is a thriving European nation exuding cultural depth and history.Since its joining with the European Union in 2004 tourists from all over the world have flocked to this Baltic state to bask in its traditions and olde worlde beauty.
Post by Martin Rivers on Tuesday 2 February, 2010 in easyJet
EasyJet has revealed details of its first new routes for 2010, opening up connections between Gatwick Airport and the German cities of Düsseldorf and Hamburg.
Post by Martin Rivers on Tuesday 2 February, 2010 in Travel Destinations
International tourists have a crucial role to play in helping the people of Haiti rebuild their shattered lives, former US President Bill Clinton has told business leaders.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Mr Clinton said the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti could mark a turning point for the impoverished nation.
Post by Martin Rivers on Tuesday 2 February, 2010 in British Airways
British Airways will today appear at the High Court to defend its decision to impose new working arrangements that have enraged the airline's 13,000 cabin crew.In a court case that is expected to last all week, the flag carrier will claim it was forced to roll out the new conditions after posting record losses during the recession.
Post by © Cheapflights Ltd on Monday 1 February, 2010 in Features
In a busy month for air travel, two topics totally dominated the discussion on Cheapflights News & Views this January – industrial action by British Airways staff and the roll-out of full-body scanners.Below we present our favourite comments posted to this blog over the past month. Thank you to everyone who has joined the debate, and our apologies if your remarks didn’t get featured this...
Post by Martin Rivers on Monday 1 February, 2010 in London Heathrow, Manchester
Passengers departing from London Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport will from today face being forced to go through controversial full-body scanners.Both gateways are now officially trialling the so-called naked scanners, which have enraged privacy campaigners because of the revealing nature of the images they produce.
Post by Martin Rivers on Monday 1 February, 2010 in Ryanair
Ryanair has scored in the bottom ten of an “ethical ranking” of 581 firms, sitting alongside controversial oil and gas companies such as Halliburton and Chevron.The low-cost carrier was placed 575 in the survey, which evaluates firms for their environmental performance, corporate social responsibility and consumer relations.
Post by Martin Rivers on Friday 29 January, 2010 in Industry Insider
Judging by the firestorm whipped up after our recent coverage of full-body scanners, we’re guessing that Cheapflights’ readers aren't going to like this one bit...WeCU Technologies is said to be developing an airport scanner that can effectively read your mind, sniffing out whether or not you pose a security threat to fellow passengers.
Post by Martin Rivers on Friday 29 January, 2010 in Other airlines
Continental Airlines is boosting the number of flights it operates from London Heathrow Airport to New York Newark Airport with two extra daily services.
Post by Martin Rivers on Thursday 28 January, 2010 in International
While British gateways are busy rolling out full-body scanners that effectively see you naked, Hong Kong Airport has begun installing something altogether more enjoyable.The Asian hub has furnished both of its terminals with 14 Playstation 3 consoles – part of an effort to keep travellers entertained while milling around in their boarding gate.
Post by Martin Rivers on Thursday 28 January, 2010 in Tips and Views
Unless you’ve been stuck in a dark room with your head buried in sand and white noise playing at full volume in the background, you’ve probably heard about Apple’s new iPad.Sure enough, the iPad is an impressive beast to behold. But can it compete with more powerful, standalone notebooks? Is it really a groundbreaking piece of hardware that will change how we travel forever? Sorry to...
