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AirSouthwest has underlined its commitment to the South West of England’s air links with the early launch of its summer 2009 flight schedules. The airline, which flies from Plymouth, Newquay and Bristol airports, is encouraging travellers to and from the South West to book early in order to secure its lowest prices. Air Southwest deputy chief executive Mike Coombes commented: “In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that we offer our customers low fares, with no hidden extras. Our pricing policy is very simple - the earlier you book, the lower the fare. So by making our summer 2009 flights bookable now, we are giving our customers plenty of time to grab a bargain flight.” The airline is also claiming that the launch of its summer 2009 schedules is good news for tourism in the region. Mr Coombes added: “With people all over the UK feeling the pinch in their wallets, I firmly believe that places like Devon and Cornwall, the destinations of childhood memories, will be a popular choice for summer 2009, as people shun expensive foreign breaks.” Air Southwest flies year-round from Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford Airport, Glasgow Airport, Newcastle, Bristol, Cork and Dublin. At Plymouth City Airport, the airline offers year-round flights to London Gatwick, Manchester Airport, Leeds-Bradford, Glasgow, Newcastle Airport, Bristol, Cork, Dublin and Jersey. From Bristol, Air Southwest serves Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Newquay and Plymouth. Ryanair has just unveiled its biggest ever winter ski programme for the 2008/09 season. Winter ski flights are now available from eight UK airports to 101 destinations, an increase of 40% on last season, with routes available for the first time from Bournemouth and Bristol airport. New ski routes include: Stansted to Basel, Cuneo and Lourdes, Bristol airport to Grenoble, Liverpool airport to Turin, Edinburgh airport to Turin and Grenoble, Prestwick airport to Turin and East Midlands airport to Turin. Ryanair’s winter season has been extended to 18 April to include the Easter holidays.
Zoom Airlines Inc and Zoom Airlines Ltd, the Canadian and UK airlines announced the suspension of all flights on Thursday after the companies failed to secure financing. In an announcement on their website, Hugh and John Boyle, the founders of Zoom, said “We deeply regret the fact that we have been forced to cease all Zoom operations. It is a tragic day for our passengers and more than 600 staff. “We have done everything we can to support the airline and left no stone unturned to secure a re-financing package that would have kept our aircraft flying.” Zoom operated flights from London Gatwick to New York, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego and Bermuda, plus flights to Canada from Gatwick, Bristol airport, Cardiff airport, Belfast airport, Manchester airport and Glasgow airport. The Civil Aviation Authority, operator of the ATOL protection scheme, has issued advice for Zoom Airline customers at the CAA’s website. Bristol International Flyer, the express coach service operating between Bristol airport and Bristol city centre, has reported that the service has carried more than half a million people in the past twelve months - the first time ever in a rolling 12 month period. The Flyer is the only express link between Bristol Railway Station (Temple Meads), Bristol Bus Station, Clifton and Bristol International Airport. Journey times to the City Centre are roughly 30 minutes, with services operating daily between 0230 and 0045 – except Christmas Day and with limited service on Boxing Day and New Years Day. From Bristol airport the service operates two alternating routes, the ‘330′ linking Temple Meads, City Centre, Key Hotels and Clifton and the ‘331′ which also serves Temple Meads before continuing onwards to the Bus Station. For more information on public transport to Bristol airport and to book Bristol airport hotels click on the links. A new children’s identity wristband has been developed by Police at Bristol Airport. Parents’ contact details can be written on the inside of the brightly coloured bands using permanent ink and will assist in helping to reunite lost children with their families if they become separated on holiday. The bands cost £1 each at Bristol airport with the proceeds going to Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal’s ‘Cots for Tots’ campaign. For information on children’s facilities at Bristol airport and to book Bristol airport parking using an online airport parking price checker click on the links. There’s a welcome new addition to the food outlets at Bristol International Airport. High Street favourite, Dexters Chargrill and Bar has set up Bristol Airport’s first table service restaurant. Situated after security, Dexters is an American-style family restaurant which prides itself on delivering additive-free, quality family food, including a junior menu developed by children’s food and nutritional expert and best-selling author, Annabel Karmel. For more information on the facilities at Bristol Airport and to book Bristol Airport parking using an online airport parking price comparison click on the links. Essential development work on the terminal forecourt at Bristol Airport is causing some disruption at certain times during the day. Official Bristol airport taxi provider, Checker Cars, will be operating from alternative locations during this time. Work is due to be completed by the end of August.
Ryanair has announced its biggest ever expansion with the launch of 40 new routes for winter 2008. Among the new services are 12 UK routes including:
A team of aviation enthusiasts from the South West has recently launched a new venture to start a group dedicated to supporting the expansion and operations of one of the fastest growing UK airports. BISON – Bristol International Supporters Group Online - was started by two young aviation enthusiasts from Bristol, who wanted to put a good face to the airport, so that the people who work at the airport, use the airport, and visit the airport for spotting could all join together and show their support for what Bristol airport is doing for the South West of England. Their first event is starting off with a bang. In August, BISON will be taking to the skies, as they take part in a pleasure flight above the South West. Everybody who supports the airport is welcome to come along for the day - tickets available on the BISON website. The aircraft, chartered from UK Airline Air Southwest, will be departing Bristol International Airport on Sunday 3 August for a one hour flight around the South West. “This is a major way to show the airport that we support them, and also a way of bringing the community of supporters closer together. We hope that we can get as many people on the flight as possible”, says Daniel Hobbs, one of the founders of the BISON group. “Our main aim was to bring everybody who supported the airport together, and to put a positive light on the airport which has received such strong criticism from some anti-airport coalitions”, says Simon Luckin, a founder of the group. The group works closely with the airport to provide a link with the community, and helping out the aviation enthusiasts and people who also work at the airport. Bristol International Airport is one of the fasts growing airports in the UK, and has recently seen routes launched from some of Europe’s national airlines such as Lufthansa and Air France. “Continental Airlines has flown over 250,000 passengers on its Bristol to New York Route, and we believe that this is a fantastic milestone, and makes Bristol International unique in the South West aviation market”. easyJet has this week launched three new destinations from Bristol Airport. Bristol flights to Biarritz in France began yesterday, 23 April, while flights to Olbia (Sardinia) and Split (Croatia) will begin on Saturday 26 April. Bristol to Biarritz flights will operate four times per week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun); flights to Olbia will operate three times per week (Tues, Thurs, Sat) and Split flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For up-to-date Bristol airport information and to book Bristol airport parking using an online price checker click on the links. |
