Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) is known as a bucket and spade airport thanks to the majority of routes being to the traditional holiday destinations such as Spain, Greece and Portugal. But take away the likes of the Thomson, Thomas Cook & Flybe and you still have an airport that’s busy, just not [read more]
Irish Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) Ryanair (FR/RYR) has warned it may cut fares by around 8% sparking an airline fares price war as carriers compete for passengers this summer. Competition in the airline sector and in particular the low-cost carrier market has been intensifying recently and that is expected to continue to [read more]
The August Bank Holiday weekend for many marks the march towards the end of summer so why not enjoy it with some guaranteed sunshine in Spain! With Vueling, you can reach four top destinations direct from Cardiff Airport for short breaks whether it’s on the beach or in the city. [read more]
Nestled in the heart of a natural lagoon in the Ria Formosa National Park is the vibrant and bustling fishing town of Olhão. Away from the tourist hotspot of Albufeira, Olhão delivers a real slice of Portuguese charm whilst offering enough to give keep even the most seasoned tourist happy. From 5 star [read more]
On the 18th July 2002 British European officially rebranded to Flybe when the airline relaunched as a low-fares, full-service airline. So today, we look at how the airline started and what the future holds for the Exeter based carrier. British European started out in 1979 as Jersey European following the [read more]
The Royal International Air Tattoo is the World’s biggest military airshow and this year did not disappoint which participating air forces coming from far and wide, and a surprise visitor too! Held each year at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) invites air forces from around the globe [read more]
With just over 1 day to go before the gates open on the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) we take a look at some of the stars of the show to look out over the weekend of the 14th, 15th & 16th July. RIAT is the world’s largest military air [read more]
Everyone wants something for free and now you can travel to Cardiff Airport for free thanks to the Welsh Government. The pilot scheme which runs from July 2017 through to at least May 2018 offers free travel across the Traws Cymru bus network at weekends. This includes the T9 Cardiff [read more]
Yeovilton Air Day, one of the biggest and best air shows in the UK happens just across the water in the sleepy Somerset village of Yeovilton. Sleepy that is apart from the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) that resides there. Also known as HMS Heron, RNAS Yeovilton is home to [read more]
Hawker Hunter aircraft, which have been grounded since the Shoreham Airshow Crash have had the directive lifted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) meaning the Hunters are cleared to fly again In 2015 a Hunter crashed into the main road just outside of Shoreham Airport killing 11 people. An investigation into [read more]
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