Archive for the ‘Blackpool airport’ CategoryBlackpool Airport has announced that following on from the launch of new routes to Ibiza and Geneva with Jet2.com, they have now added Mahon, Menorca, to the growing list of destinations that Blackpool Airport offers residents across Lancashire and The Lakes. Blackpool flights to the beautiful Balearic island of Menorca are on sale now for summer 2009. Susan Kendrick, Communications Manager at the airport, commented: “This is yet more great news for Blackpool Airport and our passengers. We are delighted that Jet2.com is continuing to increase its destinations on offer from Blackpool Airport and it demonstrates the confidence Jet2.com have in Blackpool as they introduce new routes as part of their growing network.” “This is also a fantastic opportunity for Blackpool and other great attractions across Lancashire and The Lakes to showcase what they can offer to other European countries and increase inbound tourism into the region.” Fares from Blackpool to Menorca start from £55.99 one way including taxes. Flights with Jet2.com commence 19th June 2009. Blackpool airport is set to play host to Aero GP racing this month. The event, on 28-29 June, will see eight high performance sport aircraft racing together and aerobatics. Susan Kendrick, communications manager at Blackpool Airport said: “This is the first ever Aero GP event in Britain and we are delighted that they will be coming to Blackpool in June. We are certain that there will be huge interest in the air racing events and hopefully their success will ensure it becomes an annual event. With an international airport on the doorstep, there couldn’t be a more ideal place than Blackpool to hold such an exciting event!” The race will take place over the sea along the North Shore beach front as part of the National Veterans Day celebrations. For information on Blackpool airport including an instant airport parking price checker and to book Blackpool airport parking click on the links. It will soon be possible to fly to Geneva from Blackpool Airport. From Saturday 13 December2 2008 until 18 April 2009, low cost carrier, Jet2.com will be operating weekly Blackpool flights to Geneva, with prices starting from £29.99. Susan Kendrick, Communications Manager at Blackpool International Airport, commented: “There is an overwhelming demand for a direct route to the French and Swiss Alps from residents across Lancashire and Cumbria and we’re confident that these flights will prove popular from the word go.” For an instant online Blackpool airport parking price checker and to book Blackpool airport parking click on the link. Balfour Beatty has acquired a 95% stake in Blackpool Airport. The international engineering, construction and investment group has agreed to pay £14 million in cash to Mar Properties, subject to approval by Blackpool Borough Council, the minority shareholder. Approval is expected by 9 May 2008. Balfour Beatty’s professional and technical services division has played a key role in the development programmes at Heathrow, Gatwick and the BAA Scottish Airports. Its construction and services subsidiaries have undertaken major airport projects at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Dubai and Miami. For up-to-date Blackpool Airport information and to book Blackpool airport parking and Blackpool airport hotels click on the links.
Blackpool International Airport’s drive to create a fire training centre of excellence for the Northwest has taken a step further with the introduction of in-depth workplace fire safety training courses. The average economic consequential cost of fire to a business in 2004 was £34,400 and employers now have a legal obligation to ensure their staff receive fire safety training and that fire precautions are in place within their premises. Blackpool International is offering businesses across Lancashire the opportunity to take a one day Fire Warden Training Course or a half day Fire Safety Course. Delegates will receive a comprehensive training package specifically designed for people working in locations such as industrial premises, hotels, offices, shops and residential care homes. The courses will be run by senior fire-fighters based at the airport. Blackpool Airport’s Chief Fire Officer Paul Galway commented: “Our courses are designed to tackle issues of prime importance such as human behaviour and the appropriate use of fire safety equipment. These are often not covered by other providers.” Courses can be arranged on a flexible and convenient basis. For more information contact Blackpool Airport’s Fire Safety Team on 01253 472515 or email FSWG@blackpoolairport.com. For more information on Blackpool airport or to book Blackpool airport parking or Blackpool hotels click on the links.
Manx2.com reached a booking milestone last week. The airline, which operates flights from the Isle of Man to Leeds Bradford airport, Belfast City & Belfast International airport, Gloucester (M5), Nottingham East Midlands airport, Jersey and Blackpool airport, sold a record 96% of its flights online. Communications director, James Filleul, commented: “Many airlines, particularly the big low cost operators like EasyJet, book the majority of their passengers online, but even they are not yet claiming to be at this level. “When we launched we put a lot of thought into the design of our website, and included features like a low fare finder so that customers could always find and buy our lowest fares. Customer have responded to that, and our percentage of online bookers has steadily increased to this all time high of 96%”. The one bag limit for hand luggage introduced in 2006 looks set to be lifted in the New Year. From 7 January UK airports can apply to the Department of Transport for permission to allow more than one item of cabin baggage per passenger. However, the airport will need to demonstrate that they have sufficient screening to cope with the extra bags. Strict rules will remain in place on the transport of liquids in hand luggage. Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, commenting on the announcement, said the one bag limit was intended to be a temporary arrangement. For up-to-date security information at Gatwick airport and to book Gatwick valet parking and Gatwick airport hotels click on the links. The Airportsinformation.co.uk group has just announced a deal with LateRooms which allows visitors to their airport sites to check availability of, and book, local airport hotels and guest houses. Speaking at the announcement Marketing Manager, Nicole Miller said, “Our Airport Information websites are packed full of useful information and tips about travelling abroad from 23 UK airports. As an information site, we’re often asked for information on local guesthouses and hotels, details of which we show on our site. However, we wanted to extend our service and allow our visitors to check availability, compare rates and book accommodation all from the one site. Our partnership with LateRooms allows visitors to check the relevant Airport information site for guesthouses, B&B’s and hotels in and around their departure airport, as well as hotels and other accommodation throughout the UK and Worldwide.” Airportinformation.co.uk offers the ability to book airport hotels at the following airports:
Passengers travelling through Blackpool airport are to be given the option of offsetting the CO2 emissions from their flight. In a joint venture, Blackpool airport has teamed up with co2balance.com to provide a carbon calculator to help travellers work out the carbon footprint of their flight and then offset the CO2 through a tree planting scheme. A mixture of native broad-leafed trees will be planted in an area known as ‘Blackpool International Airport Woodland’ near Faugh in Cumbria. Stephen Wiltshire, Operations Director at Blackpool International, said: “It’s all about giving people the information about their journey and the environmental impact it can have. With this carbon calculator, we are offering our staff and passengers the option to take action against this. “Whilst air travel’s contribution in terms of global emissions is small at about 2 or 3%, we do recognise the fact that it is growing and that is why it is important to take action now and offer our passengers and staff effective options to offset the carbon that their flight will create. “We hope that as well as taking steps to carbon offset their air travel to have a ‘Carbon Zero’ flight, people will take this action home and think about their own carbon footprint and energy use.” For up-to-date Blackpool airport information and to book Blackpool airport parking and Blackpool hotels click on the links.
Jet2holidays.com, the fastest-growing tour operator in the North, has today announced the launch of its brand new ski programmes, providing winter sports breaks to the finest alpine resorts for less, with prices starting from just £159 per person.* The company is the first low cost package holiday company to launch ski holidays. Using Jet2.com routes from the UK to Chambery,Geneva and Salzburg, Jet2holidays.com has secured three and four-star accommodation in 17 ski resorts in France, Austria and Italy. These include the higher altitude perennial favourites of Val d’Isere, Tignes and Les Arcs, which guarantee higher levels of snow throughout the ski season. Richard Bodin, Managing Director of Jet2holidays.com, said: “We are thrilled to launch our new ski holidays today bringing the same low price revolution to the expensive ski market, much as we did for the traditional beach holiday. “With the first holidays leaving in December there is now no excuse for the peopleof the UK not to dust off their skis, put on their salopets and hit the snow.” *Price per person for seven nights’ holiday in three-star self-catering accommodation, including flights and private transfers to and from resort. Jet2.com has six UK airport bases, serving 26 European destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport; 24 from Manchester airport; 14 from Newcastle airport; eight from Blackpool airport; seven from Belfast International airport; and four from Edinburgh airport. |
