Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ CategoryAer Arann has just celebrated the first anniversary of it flights to London City Airport from the Isle of Man. The service has provided an important business and leisure link between the Island and London, and has seen the airline carry 60,000 passengers in its first year – 30% of the London to Isle of Man market. The airline made history a year ago by becoming the first airline to become certified to operate the ATR 72-500 series aircraft into London City Airport having worked with the CAA, ATR and London City airport to obtain the required steep approach certification for the modern, quiet and environmentally friendly turbo prop. In addition to its London City service, Aer Arann also operates a daily service from the Isle of Man to Dublin and recently introduced Isle of Man to Paris flights which will operate weekly throughout February 2010. To book London City airport parking and London City airport hotels click on the links. Flybe has announced plans to operate Humberside Airport’s first scheduled service to Malaga. Commencing 29 May, the airline will operate weekly flights to Malaga using a 118-seat Embraer 195 jet aircraft. Flights will operate between 29 May and 11 September 2010. Click on the following links for information on Humberside airport, Humberside airport parking and Humberside airport hotels. Gatwick Airport is still closed due to the snow and is expected to remain closed until 16:00. Passengers should contact their airline for details of the status of their flight. To book Gatwick meet and greet and Gatwick taxi transfers click on the links. Flybe is laying on a one-off day return flight to Exeter Airport from Newcastle Airport to assist Newcastle United fans travelling to Home Park for the FA Cup Tie with Plymouth Argyle on Saturday 2 January 2010. The ‘King Kev Toon flight’ schedule will be operated by Flybe’s Kevin Keegan aircraft, which was unveiled in 2008 by the club’s legendary former manager. Flight times: The Flybe special flight offers fans an alternative to the 820-mile round trip by road or a 27-hour return train journey – I know what I would choose! Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mike Rutter, says: “From the moment the balls came out of the hat for this important tie, we knew that Newcastle fans faced a hugely challenging journey just to reach the game. Flybe is delighted to be able to arrange this special convenient and cost effective alternative. This service will allow Newcastle fans to enjoy both the pre and post match atmosphere all without the dread of having to drive several hundred miles or endure the stress of an extended and possibly delayed train journey at this time of the year coupled with an overnight stay in Plymouth.” For up-to-date Newcastle airport information and to book Newcastle airport parking click on the links. Figures just released by Birmingham airport show that the airport handled 1,014,612 passengers in August – a reduction of 6% when compared with the previous year’s figures. Despite of the drop in numbers, this was still the airport’s busiest month this year. To book Birmingham airport hotels and Birmingham airport parking using an online parking price checker click on the links. easyJet is to expand its Morocco services with the launch of a new service from Gatwick to Agadir. The new London Gatwick flights to Agadir will launch on 4 November 2009 and will operate twice a week – Wednesdays and Sundays. To book Gatwick meet and greet parking or Gatwick taxi transfers click on the links. A new executive lounge for business passengers using Newquay Cornwall Airport was officially inaugurated by the leader of Cornwall Council, Alec Robertson, on Wednesday, 08 July. Constructed by Mansell Construction Services, the lounge is open to all passengers with business tickets, providing comfortable seating in a relaxed atmosphere, together with state-of-the-art work stations and broadband access. Newquay Cornwall Airport was ranked as the fastest growing airport in the UK, during the financial year 2008-2009 and is forecast to see growth this year despite the difficult economic climate, with a route network of 19 destinations, operated by eight airlines. The opening of the new executive lounge marks the completion of the second stage of development at the airport and is part of continuing plans to increase the capacity of the terminal to meet a throughput of 700,000 passengers a year. This summer, the Airport will offer 19 destinations throughout the UK, Ireland and the EU operated by eight airlines: Air Southwest: Bristol, Cork, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, London Gatwick, London City Airport, Manchester, Newcastle, *winter* Grenoble |
