Airport News Archive July 2009

30th July 2009

Swine Flu Affects Holidaymakers

Summer holiday plans could be thrown into chaos amid reports that some airlines and cruise companies are refusing to carry passengers showing symptoms of swine flu.

27th July 2009

Luxury Floating Hotel for Cape Town world cup

There's confirmation this morning that the former Cunard ocean liner QE2 will be moving to Cape Town in time to provide  luxury floating accommodation for next year's World Cup. Nakheel, who own the ship, have said that part of the refurbishment, the trademark red funnel will be removed and a glass penthouse built in its place, which would be the most exclusive apartment.   Every cabin would be upgraded with new larger bedrooms and the engine space would become a theatre.

24th July 2009

Ryanair Court Case   July 2009  

A court case in Germany could change the way Ryanair charges its customers for paying with credit and debit cards .

21st July 2009

Ken Dodd launches new Liverpool Airport Service  

One of Liverpool’s best loved sons, Ken Dodd, was at Liverpool John Lennon Airport this week armed with tickling sticks and jam butties to help launch Eastern Airways’ new flights from the airport. When using Eastern Airways flights make sure you book your Liverpool airport parking early to ensure great savings

19th July 2009

Drop off fee at Luton Airport causes chaos.

Luton airport will be raising our frustration levels to new heights this summer with a new traffic-management plan causing confusion and gridlock on the approach road. Passengers arriving for early-morning flights last week were horrified to find traffic tailing back for more than a mile beyond the airport perimeter. To avoid this chaos book your Luton airport parking online and be transferred to the terminal.

17th July 2009

Co-operative Travel unveils tour operation

The Co-operative group has launched its own tour operation in a joint venture with Cosmos Holidays, and hopes it will account for 15% of holiday sales in the first year of trading.

15th July 2009

Children star in Thomson inflight safety videos

Thomson is using children in its in-flight safety briefings in order to attract more attention from passengers

14th July 2009

Chauffeur Service for Business travellers

Business travellers flying with BMI  from one of its regional bases can now take advantage of the carrier's free Chauffeur Drive service to and from the airport.

13th July 2009

TUI Travel UK & Ireland

the UK’s largest travel company and parent company of Thomson and First Choice, has today unveiled a number of innovations at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster

12th July 2009

Trace your family tree at Glasgow festival

9th July 2009

Escape the crowds at Glasgow Airport

7th July 2009

Leeds Bradford Airport stand at Major Show.

The Great Yorkshire Show, one of the country’s leading countryside events, takes place in the spa town of Harrogate this summer – and now is your chance to win tickets to be part of it. Leeds Bradford International Airport  has joined forces with event organisers to offer two readers the chance to win family tickets worth £47 each.

This year the Airport will be hosting a site at stand 148. There'll be a variety of activities at the stand including holiday offers, childrens giveaways and a free flights prize draw. In addition, staff will be on hand to brief visitors on the exciting new developments proposed at the airport. Book your Leeds Airport Parking online to secure the widest choice of on and off airport car parks

6th July 2009

BA Staff agree pay cuts.

The Credit Crunch continues to hurt the travel industry as BA staff agree to pay cuts.

5th July 2009

Thompson unveils new brochures for 2010

Thomson has launched a dedicated brochure for all-inclusive and active holidays for 2010.

The all-inclusive programme features  two new hotels in Bulgaria and Turkey , and many more choices for other destinations.

5th July 2009

Online Cost Calculator to compare the cost Low cost Airlines

The tool enables passengers to select how they wish to travel – whether to check in at the airport or online, choose a seat, put luggage in the hold or opt for drinks or snacks.

4th July 2009

Greece and Turkey see surge in late bookings.

Late summer holiday sales are beginning to take off with Greece and Turkey leading the way, according to online firm youtravel.com

3rd July 2009

BA to cut Gatwick network on winter flights and transfer others to Heathrow.

British Airways is cutting its short haul network from Gatwick for the coming winter. Services to Alicante, Palma, Malta, Madrid, Barcelona and Krakow will be dropped and the airline will only fly to Varna in Bulgaria from Gatwick during the summer.

1st July 2009

Radisson Edwardian at Heathrow Airport.

The Radisson Edwardian is a luxury hotel situated minutes away from Heathrow Airport and within close proximity to the M25 M40 and M4.

When travelling from these airports, Flypark can provide a wide range of airport parking and airport hotels close to the airport terminals including Gatwick airport Parking and Manchester airport parking and Heathrow airport parking and at all UK airports. Hotel airport parking is also avaible including parking.

August 2009