Author: Lee Fletcher
This summer, Britons are spending GBP20bn on their staycation holidays, despite the economic lull and ‘cost of living crisis’. According to a recent travel study by Travelodge, the majority of Britons are unwilling to sacrifice their summer getaways and are looking at staycations to make their holidays cost-effective. Collectively, Britons are projected to spend GBP20 billion on domestic holidays. According to the report, 63% of Britons have booked a summer holiday this year, marking a 50 percent increase compared to the previous year’s figure of 42%. Remarkably, 72% of these vacationers have chosen to explore the wonders of Great Britain,…
Virgin Atlantic has recently announced its return to Dubai, as it seeks to expand its route network. The airline will offer a four-times-a-week service between London Heathrow and Dubai from October to March, catering to Brits seeking sunny winter breaks. Flights are available to book, with return fares starting at £505. Commencing on October 28, the route will be operated by Virgin Atlantic’s 787-9 aircraft, featuring 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium, and 192 Economy Delight, Classic, and Light seats. The new service will provide connections for customers traveling from Dubai via London Heathrow to various destinations across North America within…
BA Euroflyer, a subsidiary of British Airways based in Gatwick, has announced the inclusion of Fuerteventura on its route network. Starting from November 2, 2023, Fuerteventura will become the fourth Canary Island served by the airline, joining Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria. Operating twice weekly during the winter season on Thursdays and Sundays, BA Euroflyer will use a combination of A320 and A321 aircraft to fly to the beautiful island. Additionally, beginning February 28, 2024, an extra flight will be introduced on Wednesdays, further enhancing connectivity options. Known for its stunning beaches, rugged coastlines, and expansive natural landscapes, Fuerteventura, is…
Pegasus Airlines, Turkiye’s budget airline, has announced its biggest ever flight schedule yet from London Stansted for this summer with increased flights to popular destinations across Turkiye. For holidaymakers in London and the East of England, Pegasus is offering 55 direct flights per week for summer 2023 to five top destinations across Turkiye, including Istanbul, Antalya, Dalaman, Ankara, and Izmir. Gareth Powell, London Stansted’s managing director, said: ‘We are delighted that Pegasus Airlines has expanded its summer schedule from London Stansted to its largest ever. Since launching here 16 years ago, the airline has built an incredibly popular network that…
easyJet, the UK-based regional airline, has announced the launch of two new routes from Edinburgh Airport – to Catania in Italy, and to Antalya in Turkey – for summer 2023. The new Catania service will operate up to twice a week on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer, while services to Antalya will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Both routes will provide customers in Scotland with more choice when planning their summer getaway. The new routes also allow holidaymakers from Edinburgh to explore Catania or Antalya with easyJet holidays. Seats are available to book with fares from £31.99…
British Airways has announced the resumption of its flight services from London to Beijing since a pause in services in January 2020, when the route was suspended due to the pandemic. The resumption will restore the airline’s exclusivity as the only British carrier operating a direct service between Beijing and the UK. The British Airways flights will operate four-times-a-week between Beijing and London, departing Daxing Airport on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Tickets are on sale now, on: ba.com and all British Airways customers have the option to purchase premium carbon offsets from certified climate projects and sustainable aviation fuel.…
British Airways has announced the launch of its new service between London Heathrow and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Located on the Anatolian side of the city, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISG) is the gateway into Istanbul’s rich history, culture, shopping and dining. The new route between London Heathrow (LHR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) will operate four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft. Return fares start from £368 in Club Europe (British Airways’ business class cabin) and £130 in Euro Traveller (economy). British Airways’ Head of Corporate Sales in…
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced the launch of its first-ever service between London Gatwick Airport and Miami. Starting on September 18, the new service will be operated four times a week on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Tickets for the new Miami-Gatwick service are available to book now. ‘We are pleased to be able to now offer the popular destination of Miami as part of our winter route network. Miami has high levels of passenger demand with both direct and connecting traffic volumes greater than other airports in the region. We look forward to being able to offer our cargo…
easyJet has recently announced that introduction of two new year-round routes from Southampton to Belfast and Glasgow, which will be launched this winter. The new easyJet flights to Belfast International Airport will launch from October 29, 2023 with departures three times a week on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, while flights to Glasgow will take off from November 2, 2023 and will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays. Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager commented: ‘We’re delighted to announce this new route today from Glasgow to Southampton which will provide customers in Scotland even with greater connectivity across the…
easyJet, The UK-based European regional airline, has said that it will offer 1.6 million seats to and from Alicante next summer, as the port city emerges as a popular summer leisure destination for both airline and easyJet holidays customers. To meet the increased demand, the airline will open a new seasonal base in Alicante. Operational from spring 2024, this will be the airline’s fourth base in Spain and 30th on its European network. Javier Gandara, easyJet’s country director for Southern Europe, commented: ‘We are proud to announce another new seasonal base in Spain, a strategically important market where we continue…