Airport News Archive June 2009

30th June 2009

Changes at Ryanair. 

Ryanair- has announced that the low-cost carrier plans to ban check-in luggage, eliminate airport check-in and offer in-air online gambling services.

25th June

Expansion of Brisol Airport may affect Cardiff.

Cardiff Airport may lose customers if Bristol International Airport expands, according to a travel expert.

Martin Evans, from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, told Wales Online that the Welsh Assembly should do more to get passengers using the Welsh travel hub

22nd June 2009

Flybe and LBIA launch ‘Get Business Moving’ campaign.

The plane versus train war is hotting up as Flybe and Leeds Bradford Airport launch a campaign to encourage business travellers to fly between Leeds and London rather than take the train.

21st June 2009

Money supermarket and travel supermarket founder Simon Nixon

is today launching a travel website called Simonseeks.

18th June 2009

Lufthansa moves on BMI

Lufthansa has paid £48 million through a UK holding company to take a majority stake in Bmi.

The move to acquire the 50% plus one share held by Bmi founder Sir Michael Bishop follows an out-of-court settlement in a dispute between the two over the shareholding.

15th June 2009

London Luton Airport launches the UK’s first passenger Car Share scheme.

London Luton Airport has launched the first passenger car share scheme on a dedicated "liftshare day". Pre-book your your Luton airport parking with your car buddy to guarantee a space.

12th June 2009

Thomson and First Choice create more than 250 jobs  

Thomson and First Choice are to create more than 250 people at their Coventry and Luton bases. The roles will be mainly in customer support and distribution.

11th June 2009

RYANAIR MOVE INTO THE RED

Ryanair's  attempt to buy Irish rival Aer Lingus backfired today as Europe's largest budget carrier reported its first loss in 20 years.

10th June 2009

Worst  Air France diaster in 75 year hisory

French and Brazilian authorites have confirmed that wreckage found in the Atlantic belongs to an Air France jet that went missing on Monday with 228 people on board.

8Th June

Amazing Concorde Experiences!      From The World's most famous passeger aircraft

Champagne Tour.

With strictly limited availability and only 12 people in each group, these much sought-after in-depth tours make perfect presents. Mark your celebration with a visit to Concorde at Manchester Airport, and get a whole two hours to ask as many questions as you like.

6th June 2009

Emirates Airline. Voted best for on-board entertainment.    

Airlines are falling all over themselves to offer the very best in onboard entertainment - which can only be good news for passengers. One way to sort the very best from the very good is to look at the awards carriers have been receiving for their efforts. In this respect, there is one clear winner - Emirates.

5th June 2009

New Executive lounge opens at Heathrow Airport.

BMI has unveiled its new lounge, featuring a custom made Aga and a bar which resembles a traditional British pub for Terminal 1 at Heathrow airport.

3rd June 2009

Budget airline boasts no more check-in queues - Stansted Airport News

With many people booking their flights on the Internet, Ryanair has taken the step of discarding the traditional check-in desks and replacing them with an online based procedure.

2nd June

£1 million upgrade for Stansted fire service

Stansted Airport, the UK’s third busiest airport, has significantly boosted its fire fighting capabilities following the completion of a £1 million investment programme.

1st June 2009

Thomson & First Choice - Mexico - swine flu update.

Flights to Cancun from East Midlands Airport resume flights.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) no longer advise against travel to Mexico.

1st June 2009

Leeds Bradford airport look for expansion into Europe

Leeds Bradford International Airport’s (LBIA) Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood, will be attending the ‘Routes Europe 2009’ conference in Prague this week to promote the region and secure more European routes from LBIA.

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