Jet2.com has announced it is set to offer three new destinations from Blackpool Airport next summer. From next May, scheduled flights will be available to Dalaman, Lanzarote – both firsts for Blackpool – and flights to Ibiza.
Manx2.com is set to change its name to Citywing with effect from 1 January 2013 following a management buyout. The buyout team is led by Managing Director David Buck and supported by Noel Hayes, Chairman and largest shareholder. The company,…
Following the recent judgement by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) about compensation for flight-delayed passengers, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published advice to passengers. Although the right to compensation for delayed flights is not…
The Airport Operators Association (AOA) has responded to the Govenment reshuffle with the following statement: Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, said: “The Airport Operators Association (AOA), which represents some 70 airport operators throughout the UK, welcomes…
Jet2.com has made all bookings using a debit card free. This change, according to the airline, means the price you see is the price you pay. Steve Lee, Commercial Director of Jet2.com, said: “At Jet2.com we pride ourselves on putting…
The CAA and ABTA have launched new PRM guidelines for the travel industry. The new guidelines, Pre-Notification Guidance – for Supporting Passengers with Reduced Mobility, are intended to supplement the Department for Transport’s 2008 Code of Practice on providing assistance…
Barely a week goes by when there isn’t another very public comment on the Government’s controversial APD (air passenger duty). This week it’s the turn of ABTA, as they call for their members and customers to put pressure on the…
Ian Doubtfire, Managing Director of leading leisure airline Jet2.com has signed up to this year’s London Marathon in aid of international sight charity, ORBIS. This will be the second marathon Ian has taken part in, having previously raised £5,800 for…
With 90,000 seats on more than 500 flights taking off to sun, city and ski destinations, Jet2.com is preparing for an ‘eggstra’ busy Easter weekend. To cater for increasing demand in what has become a key time for holidaymakers, Jet2.com…
Work starts today (12 March 2012) to upgrade the departure lounge facilities at Blackpool Airport. The work includes replacing the carpets and upgrading the toilet facilities and passengers should not experience any disruption.