Archive for the ‘Bristol airport’ CategoryThe number of passengers using Bristol Airport has hit the six million mark for the first time in the airports’ history. The figure was achieved in a rolling 12 month period. Although passenger numbers are on the rise, this rise has been achieved with a significant reduction in flights – down by just under 10% in 2007. To book Bristol airport parking and Bristol airport hotels click on the links. Bristol Airport has closed off the terminal forecourt to all vehicles except the airport’s own car park buses and Flyer express coaches. In a message on the airport’s website, it cites the current security risks and says it is working closely with the Department of Transport to enable them to open the forecourt to the public in the future. For up-to-date Bristol airport information and to book Bristol airport parking click on the links. Air Southwest will now offer its customers a number of dedicated premier parking spaces at Bristol airport. Its own form of premier Bristol airport parking will be situated directly opposite the Bristol airport terminal building. Jason Wescott, Head of Sales at Bristol International Airport, said: “Because Air Southwest’s services are popular with business travellers, for whom speed and convenience are particularly important, we have created dedicated spaces for the airline’s passengers in our Premier Car Park, just a short walk from check-in.” The announcement comes after the airline secured a deal with City Inn to provide discount Bristol airport hotel rooms and discounts for hotel rooms at Manchester airport. For Bristol airport information and to use Bristol airport parking price checker click on the links. Three self-service check-in kiosks have been introduced at Bristol airport in an attempt to speed up the check-in process. Passengers travelling on airlines signed up to the system will be able to confirm their details using passport readers built in to the kiosks, bypassing check-in queues. Air France and KLM are among the airlines signed up to the scheme and other airlines expected to follow shortly. Additional kiosks will be added in the coming months. Passengers with hold luggage can still use the kiosks, but will need to leave their bags at a quick bag drop point. For a more convenient way to book your Bristol airport parking click on the link for an instant parking price checker. Aviation enthusiasts will get a glimpse into aviation past and present at this year’s Aviation Fair at Bristol International Airport. The fair takes place on 6 April 2008, 10am - 4pm, in the Bristol Room in The Administration & Security Building (Old Terminal) and will include a range of stalls offering memorabilia, models, books, postcards, airline tickets, videos and much more. For enquiries about the event contact Jack Thomas on 01278 760448 or email jackavia@aol.com Admission is £2.00 including parking. For up-to-date information on Bristol airport and to book Bristol airport parking click on the links. It will soon be possible to fly from Bristol Airport to Oslo again after Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced the reintroduction of its successful seasonal route. The Bristol flights to Oslo will commence on 30 March and will operate three times per week throughout the summer until 18 October. 27 June will see the return of the Bristol to Stockholm route, with bi-weekly flights until 18 August. For up-to-date Bristol airport information and to book Bristol airport parking and Bristol hotels click on the links. Flyglobespan has announced they will be offering a business class option on their flights from Bristol Airport to Toronto. The new Bristol flights will launch on Monday 26 May and will operate weekly. One way fares for the business option, including tax, start at £318, and offers: 38” seat pitch, 40kg luggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding, complimentary drinks and in-flight entertainment. Tony Hallwood, Aviation Development Director at Bristol International Airport, said: “The availability of a business class option from flyglobespan will enable business travellers to make the most of their time while travelling, and also offers leisure passengers the chance to travel in style at a reasonable price.” For up-to-date Bristol airport information and to book Bristol airport parking and Bristol hotels click on the links.
easyJet has announced it is to maintain the one cabin baggage rule on all its flights despite the relaxation of rules at some of the UK airports. From Monday 7 January 2008, the one bag restriction will be lifted at 22 of the UK’s airports, however, the existing rule will still apply to many of the UK’s major airports including Belfast airport, Bristol airport, East Midlands airport, Liverpool airport, Luton airport and Gatwick. To avoid confusion easyJet has taken the decision to maintain its one bag policy (dimensions up to 55×40x20cm with an unlimited weight allowance). Commenting on the announcement, Andy Harrison, easyJet’s Chief Executive, said: “There is massive scope for customer confusion in an environment where UK airports are adopting different policies. The only way to maintain a simple and standard policy is to maintain our one bag policy.” “Also some of the major BAA airports are using the relaxation of the one bag rule as a pretext to further increase passenger charges. They increased charges when the restriction was introduced and now they want to increase charges again to remove it! easyJet will continue to resist such attempts and calls on the CAA for its full support. easyJet launched its Bristol airport to Innsbruck service on Friday. The Bristol flights will operate three times per week (Mondays, Fridays and Sundays) and are expected to carry 13,000 passengers in the first twelve months of operation. David Osborne, easyJet’s UK General Manager Commercial said: It’s been another exciting year for Bristolians, with the introduction of seven new easyJet routes from their local airport in 2007, to destinations such as Bordeaux, Ibiza and Gdansk, and there are more to come in 2008, with seats already on sale for our new routes to Biarritz, Olbia and Split. For up-to-date Bristol airport information and to book Bristol airport parking and Bristol hotels click on the links.
easyJet has announced six new routes for its summer 2008 schedule which brings the total number of new UK routes over the next six months to 18. Further route announcements are expected over the next few weeks. The six new routes are:
Commenting on the announcement, David Osborne, easyJet UK General Manager, said: “easyJet will launch 18 new routes over the next few months from our bases across the UK and we will shortly announce further expansion, re-enforcing our position as the UK’s largest airline”. |
