EasyJet to start flights from Doncaster

EasyJet will add Robin Hood airport to its network next spring when it claims it will become the largest airline in the north of England.

It will fly from the Doncaster/Sheffield terminal to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Faro, Palma and Prague from April.

The no-frills carrier will also base a fifth aircraft at Manchester airport to operate to Mahon, Sharm el Sheikh and Zurich from the same month.

EasyJet will add other routes from Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Gatwick among a raft of 36 new services across Europe including Bristol to Paphos and Tenerife; Edinburgh to Lisbon; Gatwick to Bordeaux; and Liverpool to Rhodes.

You can book your Easyjet flights online with Explorer Direct>> along with hotels, car hire and transfers.

British Airways resume flights to Sharm el Sheikh

British Airways is launching its thrice-weekly direct non-stop services from Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh from October 26, 2009. This signifies a return for the airline’s colours to this popular Red Sea resort, with the new direct non-stop London Gatwick flights to Sharm El Sheikh departing on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

As well as the new flights to Sharm El Sheikh, British Airways will also be adding The Maldives to its already extensive network. Richard Tams, British Airways’ head of UK & Ireland sales, said: “These new routes will be great assets to the BA network and a real winner with customers. They are both perfect holiday destinations, known for their great beaches and fantastic diving. We’re particularly pleased to be serving a completely new destination, the Maldives, and returning to Sharm El Sheikh. We expect both routes to perform well.”

Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh have proved popular with tourist for years due to their promise of sun-filled days on the beach and spotting turtles on the coral reefs, as well as offering the ability to explore the desert by camel and spend the nights feasting on traditional Bedouin food and stargazing.

British Airways have a number of superb Sharm El Sheikh hotels – all with easy access to beautiful beaches. The range of hotels in Sharm El Sheikh includes something for everyone ranging from 3 to 5*. Romantics can pamper themselves at the 4*+ Grand Rotana ideally located on the shores of Sharks Bay. The 4* all inclusive Hilton Sharks Bay Resort offers fun for the whole family, or for pure relaxation and a round of golf there is the 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Golf and Resort.

All of the new Sharm El Sheikh flights will be operated by Boeing 777 aircraft with a three-class configuration: World Traveller, World Traveller Plus and Club World.

To book your flights direct with British Airways, please visit their website>>

Explorer Travel can book your holiday to Sharm el Sheikh with British Airways. Please contact them on 0208 816 8789 or via their website (http://www.redsea.explorertravel.co.uk/sharmelsheikh.htm)

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Aussie Dreams with Emirates

Visit Australia with these special fares from Explorer Travel and Emirates.

BRISBANE / MELBOURNE and SYDNEY

Departing – Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow

From: £580

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These flights are available from Explorer Travel by calling 0208 816 8789

Travel Period: 20 Apr – 30 Jun 2010
Sale Period: 9 Sep – 30 Oct 2009
Subject to availability

Cathy Pacific to Australia and New Zealand

Worldwide Offers from JTA

Business Class with Cathay Pacific Contact Explorer Travel to book 0208 816 8789

Perth from £2739.00 Sydney,Melbourne & Brisbane from £2789.00 Auckland from £2759.00 Adelaide and  Cairns from £2785.00

Our new Business Class makes flying a pleasure. Relax in a comfortable seat with massage function and easy access to the aisle. Enjoy more entertainment choices than ever before. Access all your inflight essentials with convenient stowage. There’s mood lighting to enhance your flying experience and when it’s time to sleep, simply press a button to turn your seat into a perfectly flat bed for a wonderful night’s rest.

Flights with Cathay from Heathrow. Other departures available. Valid for travel until the 30/11/09 & 01/12/09 to 17/06/10. Must be booked by 31/10/09.

All prices are per person at nett and include all taxes & charges. Terms and conditions apply. All offers subject to change and availability. Offers are correct at time of sending but may be subject to change without prior notification.

Qantas Walkabout Pass

Qantas operates 28 services a week from London to Australia including daily flights
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The Qantas domestic network covers over 50 Australian destinations and we are proud to be able to offer two classes of travel on the domestic routes – Business and Economy. Recently upgraded with Marc Newson-designed fabrics, the cabins offer in-flight service features such as complimentary meals and snacks as well as audio-visual entertainment. Qantas Cityflyer service offers customers travelling between Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, more flights and more seats than any other airline.

WalkaboutPass Type   Example Routing   From price
Single Zone                      Sydney to Cairns   £30
Between Zones               Perth to Sydney    £80

International Economy Flights with Qantas from London. Regional departures available Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle via London Heathrow. Valid for travel for selected dates between 15/08/09-07/12/09 and 16/01/10 – 31/03/10. Must be booked by 31/08/09. Facilities listed available on A380 flights. Walkabout pass fares must be booked in conjunction with a Qantas International flight.

All prices are per person at nett and include all taxes & charges. Facilites listed may only be available on A380 flights. Terms and conditions apply. All offers subject to change and availability. Offers are correct at time of sending but may be subject to change without prior notification.

You can book your Qantas flights and Walkabout Pass with Explorer Travel by calling 0208 816 8789. These deals can’t be booked online.