Author: Lee Fletcher

Eastern Airways has announced the launch of flights to the new ‘Green List’ British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar from Southampton, flying twice weekly year-round to the Mediterranean UK overseas territory. The UK’s regional airline has commenced its first ever scheduled service to Gibraltar in the Western Mediterranean from Southampton Airport, as one of the few UK Government Green list destinations currently open to UK tourism. It is also the ‘first’ scheduled international passenger service to depart Southampton Airport in 2021 following the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on international travel. Fares start from £74.99 one-way, including taxes and hold baggage…

Dublin Airport has announced the launch of a new direct service to Cleveland, Ohio by Aer Lingus. The new service will initially operate four times a week – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with a plan to increase it to a daily service in the future. Cleveland, a vibrant US city with rich industrial heritage, offers visitors a blend of history, culture, and future possibilities. Visitors of all ages can relish the city’s beautiful parklands, explore charming historic neighbourhoods, and discover trendy converted factories. Vincent Harrison, Managing Director of Dublin Airport, said: ‘US destinations hold a special place in the…

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, the UK’s largest tour operator and third-largest airline, have announced that Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) will become their newest base, with the launch of new flights and holidays from Liverpool for Summer 2024. Jet2 is offering 20 sunshine destinations on sale for Summer ’24 from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, in response to demand from customers and independent travel agents across the region. The programme includes seven destinations that are exclusive to Jet2.com and Jet2holidays from Liverpool. The first Jet2.com flight from the airport will depart on March 28, 2024, in time for Easter. For Summer 2024,…

Ryanair, the Ireland-based low fares airline, has said that it will launch its new routes from Cork Airport to Seville and La Rochelle for the first time this June bank holiday weekend (June 1 & 4 respectively) as part of the airline’s biggest ever Summer ’23 schedule. This Summer, Ryanair will operate over 270 weekly flights across 29 routes to/from Cork Airport, including the new sunshine destinations – Seville and La Rochelle – offering southern customers/visitors more choice at budget fares when booking their summer holidays. Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: ‘As Cork’s No. 1 airline, Ryanair is…

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have announced the launch of its Original Sale, offering flight and holiday savings for travel throughout 2023 and 2024. Running initially from May 11 – 30, 2023, the sale features both short and long-haul destinations, with highlights including European beach holidays from £279pp, New York city breaks from £449pp and Caribbean resort stays from £579pp. Travellers looking for transatlantic flight-only options can book return flights to New York from £352, Orlando from £355, as well as to the new destination, Cincinnati, from £499. Those heading east can enjoy return flights to Dubai from £449.…

With summer approaching, those looking for an escape to the seaside may well be looking for ideas beyond those most well-known and heavily travelled. A recent survey by Which? rated the best seaside destinations for a holiday this year, with plenty of inspiration to choose from and Bamburgh in Northumberland topping the lot for the third year running. The small Northumberland village, known for its beautiful sandy shoreline and imposing castle ruins, was rated highest amongst more than 3,000 surveyed for its beach, drink, accommodation, scenery and value. Dartmouth in Devon came second, while Portstewart in County Derry, Northern Ireland…

Heathrow Airport has announced the launch of new routes operated by Loganair, a regional UK airline. As announced in April, Loganair has started connecting Heathrow to the City of Derry, Dundee, Orkney and Shetland in addition to its existing Isle of Man service. City of Derry flights commenced from London Stansted on Saturday May 6, while flights to Dundee left from Heathrow for the first time in 40 years on Tuesday May 9. The move has brought the first-ever link between City of Derry Airport and Heathrow, connected Sumburgh and Heathrow for the first time and restored the air link…

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have commenced services to Verona from Newcastle International Airport on Wednesday, May 10 celebrating the launch of the brand-new route for Summer 23 from the base. Jet2 will operate weekly Wednesday services to the Italian city from Newcastle International Airport this summer from May 10 to September 27. The new service gives holidaymakers access to Lake Garda – the largest of the freshwater lakes in Italy. Surrounded by small, picturesque villages, majestic mountains and shorelines stretching over 90 miles, Lake Garda’s coves and clear waters make it an ideal spot for windsurfing and swimming. Steve Heapy, CEO…

Aer Lingus Regional, which is operated by Emerald Airlines, has recently increased connectivity to Belfast City Airport by starting new services to and from Newcastle and the Isle of Man. Operated by an ATR-72, the new Newcastle route flies daily. Chris Ion of Newcastle International Airport said: ‘We are pleased to welcome Aer Lingus Regional’s daily service between Newcastle and Belfast City Airport. This investment provides convenient and flexible access to the heart of Belfast, as well as increasing opportunities for the attraction of inbound tourists to the North East of England.’ Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City…

easyJet is offering up to 20 percent off on 100,000 seats on selected flights to and from the UK in June 2023. The UK-based airline is offering up to 20 percent off on 100,000 seats on selected flights from/to UK and various European destinations, for travel between June 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023. Discounted seats from airports across the U.K. are available to book from today, Friday May 5, 2023, until 08:00 on Tuesday May 9, 2023 at easyJet.com or via the mobile app, to destinations including: * London Gatwick to Milan and Paris from £21.99, Faro from £27.99…