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Virgin Atlantic flight deals from £268 return
17th April 2019 by Stuart
Virgin Atlantic has just launched a collection of 2019/20 flight deals from £268 return. Us Brits love Virgin Atlantic, consistently rating it as one of our favourite airlines in terms of customer service and customer experience. So when a chance comes along to bag a bargain flight - as it has today - then it's time to get booking! We've spotted some great deals to some of the world's top destinations, departing from London and Manchester. Whether for business or for pleasure, they've got...
Luxury worldwide holidays on sale with British Airways Club World
2nd May 2019 by Stuart
BA have just launched a Club World business class sale with some exceptional flight + hotel deals. A Club World flight is the perfect way to start your holiday and is a world away from the economy experience. Relax in the exclusive British Airways lounge prior to takeoff, with complimentary food, drink and Champagne to toast your getaway. You'll get fast track security, up to two 32kg checked bags, priority boarding, flatbed seat in the dedicated Club World cabin and fabulous in-flight...
Wizz Air to launch four new London Luton routes
3rd August 2018 by Stuart
This brings a whole new meaning to the term "taking a wizz"...The newest British budget airline on the block, Wizz Air UK, have just announced the launch of four new winter routes from their London Luton base:Israeli seaside resort, Eilat (Ovda) - commencing 28th October 2018Tromsø in northern Norway - commencing 14th December 2018Grenoble in the French Alps - commencing 15th December 2018Verona in Italy - commencing 15th December 2018Already the second largest airline at the base, Wizz Air...
Could windowless planes bring down the cost of air travel?
18th June 2018 by John
Airfares are at an all time low, but further price reductions could be in store if windowless planes take off. Yep, you heard right - a plane without windows. The concept has been proposed by Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark, who has recently introduced virtual windows for some first class passengers aboard the airline's new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The new virtual window shows a high resolution image of the outside of the aircraft via fibre optic cables, which are, apparently, better...
Ryanair to halve check-in time for passengers without reserved seats
16th May 2018 by Stuart
Not sure that Ryanair are going to win many new fans with this news...From Wednesday 13 June, the budget airline will be charging it's passengers a shocking £55-per-person fee to check in at the airport IF you haven't already checked in online before arriving. And, to make it that little bit harder, they'll be reducing their free online check-in window to just two days before flights, from the current four days.So customers who don't pay to reserve a seat in advance will only be able to...
Flybe launches summer Cardiff to Venice route
18th April 2018 by Stuart
Europe's largest independent regional airline, Flybe, will be offering the first direct flights between Cardiff and Venice for summer 2018. Starting on Saturday 21st April, they'll be transporting passengers twice-weekly - every Tuesday and Saturday - from the Welsh capital to the hugely popular Italian city. The route will cease at the end of October.Flybe have announced that fares will begin at £34.99 one-way. But on looking at Flybe's website I could only find one solitary date -...
TUI launches ambitious new routes, flights and resorts roster for 2019
11th June 2018 by Stuart
We haven't even encountered much of 2018's spring sunshine yet, but from April 5th 2018 TUI will begin taking Summer 2019 bookings! The British travel giant, famed for its all-inclusive holidays and resorts, has unveiled an ambitious roster of new resorts, package options, flight routes and seats for next year. These include the opening of five new TUI Sensimar adult-only resorts: SantoriniCreteZakynthosDalaman, TurkeyAgadir, MoroccoA TUI Family Life Resort:Antalya, TurkeyA new...
Norwegian launches new services to Chicago and Austin from Gatwick
1st April 2018 by Stuart
It's been a soaring week for Norwegian Air. The third largest low-cost carrier in Europe has expanded their long haul destinations to include American cities Chicago and Austin, bringing their US destinations tally to 14.The London Gatwick to Chicago service began on Sunday 25th March and will be flying four times a week to Chicago O'Hare International: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. They'll depart from Gatwick at 10am, arriving in Chicago at 12.25pm (8h25min duration). Return flights...
BA to fly first direct service to Seychelles from the UK
16th February 2018 by Stuart
Honeymooners and exotic holiday-lovers rejoice! British Airways are going to be flying to the Seychelles again after a 10-year hiatus.From March 24th 2018 passengers will be able to fly direct from London Heathrow to the Indian Ocean country, the first direct service available from the UK.A tropical archipelago of 115 islands, the Seychelles is perhaps best renowned for its romantically idyllic setting, conjuring thoughts of crystal clear blue seas and white-sand beaches. As such, it's...
Fly Direct to Portland, Oregon with Delta
8th February 2018 by Stuart
From May 4th 2018 Delta will be flying non-stop from London Heathrow to Portland, the largest city in Oregon, Pacific Northwest USA. Return air fares start at £844ppVoted the 8th most popular city in America, Portland is renowned for its street food, numerous micro-breweries and tax-free boutique shopping. It's one of the greenest in the world with a significantly high number of its population choosing to cycle or walk rather than drive. Participation in farm to table dining is also one of the...
Aviation breakthrough: Fly to Perth without stopping
6th February 2018 by Stuart
Get ready to throw another shrimp on the barbie to celebrate March 25 2018: that's the momentous day that passengers will be able to fly to Oz in one go. That's right, no stopping to refuel! An aviation first, you'll be able to fly from London Heathrow to Perth, Western Australia in a single 17-hour marathon with Qantas. And it's all made possible thanks to the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner's state of the art 8,947-mile range and fuel economy. Qantas has even challenged aircraft manufacturers...
Air New Zealand Black Friday Deals
31st January 2018 by Stuart
This Black Friday (November 24th) offers an amazing opportunity to snap up a mega flight deal with Air New Zealand who are offering passengers their lowest ever online fares. But with a limited number of flights available you’ll need to be quick to make the most of the mammoth saving. What’s the deal? 100 x Los Angeles (Economy) Return Flights at £175 per person: Outbound travel dates: 4/5/6/7/20/21/22/26/27/28 February 2018. Inbound travel dates: 11/12/13/14/15 February 2018 and...
