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Heathrow debate rages on January 30, 2009

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Having narrowly survived the first parliamentary test on its decision to build a third runway at London Heathrow Airport, the government is now facing calls from a number of groups to consider other options.MPs voted by a margin of just 19 to support the plan, in what is likely to have been the first of many debates over the proposed increase in flights to 702,000 by 2020.This week alone has seen the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT), the 2M Group and London Mayor Boris Johnson all reveal alternative methods of supporting the country’s continuing aviation expansion.

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Lufthansa offers Africa discounts January 30, 2009

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Book by February 3, 2009: Lufthansa if offering intrepid explorers the opportunity to discover Africa from as little as £269.The German carrier has unveiled its latest economy class return discounts to three locations in the underdeveloped, but geographically diverse, continent.Passengers can benefit from fare reductions to the Moroccan capital Casablanca, the safari gateway Johannesburg or the bustling Nigerian city of Lagos.

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Canada introduces flexible visas January 30, 2009

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Passengers travelling to Canada could stay for longer, thanks to a relaxation in the country’s visa regulations.The Canadian High Commission is encouraging recent graduates and students to work in the country by allowing visitors with the Open Work Authorisation Visa to take several working holidays over a 12-month period, Travel Bite has reported.Under previous restrictions, the visa was only available to UK citizens “once in a lifetime”. Libby Law, deputy director of the work abroad specialist BUNAC, suggested that this may increase the length of time UK visitors stay in Canada.

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Bmibaby shuffles routes January 29, 2009

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Bmibaby has announced the introduction of a new service from Cardiff international Airport to Almeria.The low cost airline has revealed that this new Spanish route will be operated at the expense of its schedules to Amsterdam and Glasgow from the Welsh airport from May 22, 2009.The twice-weekly service will allow passengers to depart from Cardiff at 6.55pm on Mondays, arriving in Almeria at 10.40pm and at 7.15pm on Fridays, landing in Almeria at 11pm.

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BA to half CO2 emissions January 29, 2009

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British Airways (BA) has pledged to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 50 per cent by 2050.The UK’s flag carrier disclosed that it will reduce its CO2 output from 2005 levels of 16 million tons to eight million by the middle of this century.Specifically, BA outlined a number of methods it would rely on to achieve this reduction, including investment in cleaner aircraft, alternative jet fuels, efficient flight routes and increased emissions trading.

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Virgin extends sale January 29, 2009

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Virgin Atlantic has extended discounts on flights to more than 30 destinations worldwide.The British airline has given passengers up until February 17 to take advantage of these reduced outbound fares, which depart from London Heathrow Airport.The offers are strictly subject to availability and are offered to customers on a first-come first-served basis.Once a booking has been confirmed cancellations are not permitted; however, data changes are offered for a charge of £100.

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Iran Air increases Tehran flights January 27, 2009

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Iran Air has announced that it will add a fourth weekly flight to its London Heathrow Airport to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport service.Acting as a temporary summer measure, the additional service will commence from March 29 and will continue to operate until October 24, 2009 increasing the airline’s schedule to four times a week. Flights will depart Heathrow’s Terminal three on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 4.00pm and arrive in Tehran at 1.20am the next day.

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Swiss offers international reductions January 27, 2009

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Book by January 31, 2009: Swiss International Airlines has discounted a number of its services to destinations across the globe.Switzerland’s national airline is offering passengers the opportunity to depart from Manchester Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London City Airport or Birmingham International Airport to a number of international cities from as little as £279.Strictly subject to availability, the return flights include all taxes, fees and surcharges for travel to the exotic destinations before the end of 2009.A selection of the routes included in this offer are listed below.

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Edinburgh regains Copenhagen link January 27, 2009

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Edinburgh Airport has regained its Copenhagen service, after Cimber Sterling announced that it would be begin operating the route from March.The Danish airline, which has recently bought parts of its former rival Sterling, will operate a twice weekly service to Copenhagen, which will increase to three times a week during the summer season.Passengers will be able to purchase flights on this service from as little as £25 one way, including taxes, fees and surcharges.

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Boris unveils Thames airport January 27, 2009

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Boris Johnson has unveiled detailed plans for a £40 billion airport on the Thames Estuary that would limit the need for expansion at London Heathrow Airport.The London mayor has released findings made by Doug Oakervee, the engineer who built Hong Kong’s island airport, which suggest that it would be “technically feasible” to build an airport on the estuary.Specifically, Mr Oakervee’s findings suggest that the proposed airport would need to be split into two and could be completed within eight years time.

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