Canadian carrier WestJet (WS/WJA) is to launch a direct service between Halifax (YHZ/CYHZ) and Manchester (MAN/EGCC) this summer. The flight to Halifax will see passengers able to connect onward across Westjet’s network as well as visiting Nova Scotia itself. The route will be operated by a Boeing 737-700 and will [read more]
The government-brokered deal to save the regional airline Flybe (BE/BEE) is a misuse of public funds according to the head of International Airlines Group (IAG), Willie Walsh. Mr Walsh has written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps stating that “Prior to the acquisition of Flybe by the consortium which includes Virgin/Delta, [read more]
The Government is considering cutting Air Passenger Duty (APD) on domestic flights in a bid to save regional airline Flybe (BE/BEE). It is understood that Flybe currently owes around £100m in unpaid Air Passenger Duty but deferring it would be seen as state-aid under EU regulations meaning the only viable [read more]
Iran has finally admitted to shooting down a Ukranian Boeing 737-800 earlier this week after it was mistaken for a US warplane. Evidence quickly grew showing that flight PS752 had been shot down by a surface to air missile but Iran rebutted the allegations saying it had crashed due to [read more]
Willie Walsh has announced that he is to stand down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of British Airways Parent, International Airlines Group (IAG). The former British Airways CEO was key to the formation of IAG which was created when British Airways merged with Spanish carrier Iberia. Mr Walsh has at [read more]
UK regional airline Flybe (BE/BEE) is to begin a consultation over redundancies amongst staff at it’s Exeter Head Office according to internal communications from the airlines new owners Connect Airways. The message to staff from Connect Airways CEO Mark Anderson says that as part of the streamlining of the airline [read more]
Chloe Haines (26) has pleaded guilty to endangering an aircraft and assault by beating at Chelmsford Crown Court today. The case relates to an incident on a Jet2 flight from Turkey which caused it to be intercepted by RAF Typhoon Aircraft and to be diverted. Ms Haines has ready been [read more]
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed it is sending a team to Liverpool Aiport (LPL/EGGP) after a private jet veered off the runway after landing earlier today. The aircraft, a Bombardier Global 6000, left the runway to the right after landing at the airport in rainy conditions. It [read more]
To mark the last day of Cyber Week, Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR) is offering £20 off return flights across its European network. The offer is valid for Ryanair flights from now until the end of February 2020. Ryanair’s Alejandra Ruiz said: “It’s the last day of our massive 10 day ‘Cyber [read more]
As part of it’s Cyber Week of offers, Irish Low-Cost carrier Ryanair (FR/RYR) has launched a massive winter sale on its new winter routes with fares starting at just £9.99. The airline has introduced a raft of new routes from its UK & Ireland airports such as Katowice from Cork [read more]
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