Ryanair to close the website and mobile app for 12 hours Ryanair will close its website and mobile app for 12 hours this week to allow a systems upgrade. The budget airline’s online check-in service, as well as other website and app capabilities, will not be available from 5 pm on Wednesday, November 7 until…
Ryanair new luggage rules The latest changes to Ryanair’s baggage policies take effect today, meaning passengers who want to take anything more than a small bag on board must pay for the privilege. Only those paying £6/€6 for priority boarding will be able to take a small suitcase of up to 10kg in the cabin.…
Instagram inspired Flight bookings introduced Instagram-inspired trip bookings are being introduced by easyJet via the carrier’s mobile app. The new Look&Book app feature allows easyJet passengers to instantly book flights using just a photo without them needing to know the destination. The technology allows those browsing Instagram to take screen-grabs of inspiring photos they see…
Flying when pregnant: NHS advice and airline rules for expectant mothers Is it safe to fly when pregnant? We take a look at the rules on flying when you are pregnant including NHS advice and airlines’ varying regulations Meghan Markle and Prince Harry landed in Australia this week to kick off their royal tour – and it’s off to a…
Advice to UK consumers on Cobalt Air ceasing operations Cobalt Air, a Cypriot scheduled air carrier which offered a number of services between Cyprus and the United Kingdom ceased to trade on 17 October 2018 and has suspended all operations with immediate effect. Further information is available on the Cobalt air website: https://cobalt.aero If you are…
Cypriot budget airline Cobalt has suspended operations Low-cost airline Cobalt has cancelled all flights from midnight Wednesday according to a statement on its website. The carrier, which has operated flights in and out of Cyprus since 2016 – including flying UK holiday-makers to the island – has suspended operations. Local media said Cobalt had failed to reach…
Ryanair announces Bournemouth-Dublin route Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced two new routes for summer 2019, including direct flights from Bournemouth to Dublin and from Liverpool to Corfu. The Bournemouth-Dublin route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 April. Meanwhile, the Liverpool-Corfu route will commence on 2 June and will operate on…
Loganair wins top industry award Scotland’s Loganair has been named the Airline of the Year by the European Regional Airline Association. Collecting the Gold Award at a ceremony in Edinburgh’s International Conference venue, the Scottish airline was recognised by the judges for its impressive achievements over the previous 12 months. Loganair, with 700 employees, was honoured…
Wizzair announces new baggage policy Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced a new baggage policy that it claims will ‘ease’ the boarding process for passengers. The policy, which comes into effect from 1 November, guarantees one free carry-on with dimensions 40x30x20 cm for all passengers. Customers will need to purchase the Wizz Priority upgrade, which…
Air France KLM relaunches corporate programme Air France KLM says it will relaunch its Corporate Benefits Programme with 14 exclusive perks for flights on a selection of carriers. The benefits will apply to flights with Air France, KLM, HOP! and Joon. From 1 November, the programme will also extend to partner carrier Delta Air Lines. Air…