Author: Lee Fletcher
Eastern Airways, in collaboration with Air France, has announced the commencement of direct flights from Southampton Airport to Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris. This milestone marks the second year of partnership between the UK’s regional airline, Eastern Airways, and global carrier Air France. The new Paris service from Southampton Airport to Charles De Gaulle Airport comes as a strategic move following the acquisition of slots at Air France’s vital global connections hub. This transition coincides with the upcoming Summer 2024 Olympics & Paralympics, underscoring France’s significance as a major sporting destination in the coming months. ‘We are delighted to…
The first of the newly-launched Ryanair flights landed at Norwich Airport, UK, this morning, Eastern Daily Press has reported . It was announced in December that the airline would be operating flights to Malta, Alicante and Faro, from Monday, April 1. The first of the three flights due to land at the airport today also arrived slightly early. Flight FR5886 from Alicante was scheduled to arrive at 10.10am, but touched down at 10.05am. Two more new flights from Malta and Faro are expected at 4.30pm and 5.15pm respectively. Journeys on all three routes will take place on Mondays and Fridays.…
Jet2holidays has recently unveiled plans to enhance its Bulgaria offering for Summer 2024 by introducing package holidays to the sought-after destination of Sozopol. The decision comes in response to growing popularity of Bulgaria among holidaymakers, driven by its affordability and charm. As the UK’s largest tour operator, Jet2holidays is catering to this demand by launching holiday packages to the historic seaside town of Sozopol. Sozopol boasts a captivating blend of white sand beaches and traditional architecture. Visitors can explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets, terracotta-topped houses, and distinctive wooden buildings, alongside a diverse array of shops, bars, and…
easyJet has launched its winter 2024 flight schedule, offering over 18 million additional seats across its network, including more than 10 million seats to and from the UK. The airline has put over 100,000 flights on sale from December 1, 2024, to March 2, 2025, with fares starting from £24.99. This release also includes thousands of winter holiday packages through easyJet holidays, catering to various travel preferences. With a wide range of destinations and routes, easyJet aims to provide options for diverse traveller interests. Whether it’s visiting family during the Christmas holidays, indulging in winter sports adventures, exploring new cities,…
11 million Brits have confirmed their intentions to embark on an overnight holiday trip within the UK over the upcoming Easter weekend. This surge in domestic travel is poised to inject a substantial £3.2bn into the national economy, according to VisitEngland’s latest Easter Trip Tracker survey. This year’s figures mark a significant increase from the previous Easter season, where 6.5 million Brits had finalised their holiday plans within the country. While the outlook is positive, the survey also notes a sizable contingent of 10.5 million individuals who remain undecided about their Easter travel plans within the UK. Their hesitancy primarily…
Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways have announced a new codeshare partnership agreement, enhancing travel options for passengers flying between London Heathrow and Nairobi, as well as providing connections to popular destinations in the Caribbean. Effective immediately, customers booking through Virgin Atlantic can now directly purchase flights on Kenya Airways’ Heathrow to Nairobi service. Conversely, Kenya Airways passengers will soon have the opportunity to connect via London Heathrow to Virgin Atlantic’s Caribbean destinations, including Barbados, The Bahamas, Grenada, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented, ‘We’re delighted to launch our partnership with Kenya…
Jet2CityBreaks, a provider of European city breaks in the UK, has announced the introduction of Discover More packages to the enchanting city of Porto, offering travellers immersive discovery-based experiences. Jet2CityBreaks now allows customers and independent travel agents to book Discover More getaways to Porto for Summer 2024 and Summer 2025, featuring delightful Douro Valley wine tours. The full-day wine tour includes visits to esteemed port wine producers, where holidaymakers can savour the flavours of three local wines. Following the wine tasting experience, guests will enjoy lunch at a Quinta port wine producer, paired with select wines. The tour also encompasses…
In a move to enhance travel connectivity and provide passengers with more options, Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus have announced a new codeshare partnership starting March 13, 2024. This collaboration aims to benefit travellers across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. The Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus codeshare partnership marks a significant step towards providing travellers with enhanced connectivity and expanded route options. The partnership allows Qatar Airways to add its codeshare on flights operated by Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional, strengthening its ties within the International Airlines Group (IAG). Passengers can now obtain seamless connections between Qatar Airways and…
Dublin Airport says that it is ready for a whirlwind of activity this week as it rolls out the green carpet to Oscar winners, Cheltenham race-goers, rugby fans and the arrival of hundreds of thousands of St Patrick’s Day revellers from all over the world. Over the eight days, between Tuesday March 12 and Monday March 18, more than 650,000 arriving and departing passengers will travel through Dublin Airport. The busiest day will be Friday, when around 105,000 passengers are expected, 51,000 arriving and 54,000 departing. Passengers departing from Dublin Airport over the coming days are reminded to arrive at…
Jet2holidays, the UK’s premier tour operator, has announced a special offer for spring holidays. Effective immediately, customers can take advantage of an extra £60 off per booking on all April and May 2024 holidays. Currently, Jet2holidays is providing £50 per person off all holidays. However, for individuals with a MyJet2 account, the savings are £60 off. With this new offer, couples booking an April or May 2024 holiday through the Jet2holidays website or contact centre can save £160 (£180 off for MyJet2 members). Solo travellers can also benefit, with savings of £110 (£120 off for MyJet2 members). Families of four…