Jet2.com raises Tel Aviv frequency

Low cost carrier Jet2.com is to increase the frequency of its Manchester-Tel Aviv service to twice weekly at key travel dates.

An addition flight a week will run between December 21 and January 4 and from March 22 to April 26.

The expansion plans come less than two months after the service was introduced in May.

The airline said it has seen overwhelming demand from the north’s Jewish community and holidaymakers.

The carrier’s chief executive Philip Meeson said: “As the only airline to offer a great value, direct service from the North to Tel Aviv, we are delighted to see this route going from strength to strength.

“We always listen closely to our customers and the feedback that we have received from our Tel Aviv passengers is that they want even more choice when it comes to travelling to Israel at key times.

“We have therefore responded by increasing our frequency. We will closely monitor bookings and if demand allows, will look to increase the service on a permanent basis.”

For more information, visit the Jet2 website >>

BMI Regional improves Scottish links to Yorkshire

Twice daily flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Leeds/Bradford have been introduced at improved times by BMI Regional.

The change to the summer timetable is designed to allow for a full working day in Leeds.

The airline is also introducing a larger aircraft on the Glasgow-Leeds/Bradford route to increase capacity by a third.

Commercial director Peter Kenworthy said: “The new schedule for our Scotland to Leeds/Bradford route and the increased capacity on flights out of Glasgow reflects our commitment to key business destinations within the UK.”

For more information, visit the BMI website >>

Flybe revives Yorkshire link to capital

An air link between Leeds/Bradford and London has been reinstated after Bmi withdrew flights to Heathrow.

Flybe today started flights to Gatwick using Bombardier Q400 aircraft with fares starting ar £24.99 one way including taxes and charges.

The airline’s chief commercial officer Mike Rutter said: ““We are delighted to be starting our service from Leeds Bradford to London Gatwick today and to welcome the first passengers on board.

“Our ticket sales have exceeded initial forecasts and I’m delighted to report strong demand on this key route that is of great strategic importance and which we know is vital for both business and leisure passengers both out of, and into the region.”

Leeds/Bradford airport commercial director Tony Hallwood said: “We are naturally delighted that Flybe has stepped in with this new service.

“As part of our ‘Get Business Moving’ campaign – which aims to assist companies in the region who commute regularly to London with a cost effective and speedy access to the Capital – we are offering Flybe passengers free Fast Track though airport security during July and August to make the commute even easier.”

For me information, visit the FlyBe website >>

New Manchester routes for Easyjet

Easyjet will launch three new routes from Manchester this winter.

On October 29, it will start flying three times a week from Manchester to Marrakech.

On November 6 it will start a six-times-a-week service to Copenhagen and a four-times-a-week service to Munich.

UK commercial manager Carly Brear said:

“This is our most exciting route launch to date from Manchester as it represents our first significant offering of low-cost city break destinations from the airport.”

Fares for the new routes will be announced shortly and seats will go on sale soon.

You can book your Easyjet flights online with Explorer Travel >>

Nice this summer from only £24.99

Fancy somewhere different this summer or a chance to mingle with the stars? Then why not fly to Nice this year? With Cannes, St. Tropez and Monte Carlo all on your doorstep, there are plenty of places to top up your tan and mix with the rich and famous.

Or why not go to the Nice Jazz Festival in July held in the Parc de Cimiez. Or in August there is Nice Musical Nights – a series of classical concerts held at the Opéra de Nice and the Clôitre du Monastère de Cimiez.

easyJet fly to Nice from Luton, Stansted, Bristol, Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle, Edinburgh and East Midlands from only £24.99. Don’t forget we still have great deals available to all of your other favourite summer destinations such as Malaga, Faro and Palma Majorca from only £34.99, but hurry these deals are going fast!

You can book your Easyjet flights online with Explorer Travel >>

Air France offer between London City and Dublin

Air France have announced a special discount rate on one way flights between Dublin and London City of just £49

Promotion Details:
From: Dublin
TO: London City
Cost: £49 (including all taxes and charges)
Selling period: 24 Jun – 13 Jul 09
Travel Period: 14 Jul – 06 Sep 09

Full details on the Air France (UK) website >>

Flybe tie-up with Olympic Air on regional flights

Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, is delighted and proud to announce its support for the summer start-up of Greek airline, Olympic Air.

By providing Olympic Air with four Bombardier Q400 aircraft, with pilots, cabin crew and engineering support, the deal is yet more evidence of Flybe’s growing reputation as a quality provider of professional ‘turn-key’ solutions in the global aviation market.

The ‘wet lease’ arrangement is from August 2009 until September 2010, at which point, the aircraft will return to Flybe. Based in Athens, the aircraft will become part of the New Olympic business and, operating under the Flybe Airline Operating Certificate (AOC), will be fully crewed by Flybe pilots and cabin crew and maintained by Flybe engineers.

The deal, which was officially announced at the prestigious Paris Air Show is the latest in a line of innovations which have highlighted Flybe’s ability to not only ride out the recession but place it in a position where it will emerge stronger and more competitive when the upturn arrives.

In what is a major extension of the Flybe brand, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jim French says: “The partnership with Olympic Air is an exciting development for Flybe. Following on from our Air Transport World Regional Airline of the Year award, this is a major extension of the Flybe brand and is a very important milestone in Flybe’s development.”

He adds: “The Flybe business model has been a great success over the last eight years and as a result I am proud that we will be one of the very few airlines likely to announce a profit for the 2008-09 financial year.

“Over the past 18 months or so, Flybe has been offered literally dozens of opportunities to start up or support start-ups globally all of which, until this one, we have declined. Flybe’s senior management team is 100% convinced that this partnership with Olympic Air is a tremendous opportunity and dovetails perfectly with our brand. We look forward to it being a great success.”

For more information, visit the Flybe website

Easyjet Price Cut: Up to 10% off selected summer routes

easyJet are always offering you great value for money. So for one night only you can get up to an extra 10% off some of your favourite destinations.

Simply visit easyJet.com from 5pm tonight only, type in the promotional code FRSUN09 into your booking and receive up to 10%* off flights to destinations such as Malaga, Alicante, Nice or Faro.

Discount only applied to return flights booked after 5pm and by midnight 24 June, for travel between 8 July and 30 September 2009, and when using the promotional code at time of booking. Terms and conditions apply See website for full details.