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Edinburgh to Beijing service to go year-round
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Edinburgh to Beijing service to go year-round Scotland’s only direct service to China will now operate year-round as Hainan Airlines continues to extend its presence at Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network. The airline’s current March to October service between Edinburgh and Beijing will now continue throughout the year, improving connectivity between the two capitals. It will operate twice-a-week on Mondays and Fridays on an A330. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "We’ve always been proud of being home to Scotland’s only direct service to China...
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Pegasus Airlines provides even more connections from Bristol Airport

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Pegasus Airlines provides even more connections from Bristol Airport @FCox1 Forums4airports.com Pegasus Airlines has announced it is launching a three-times weekly service from Bristol to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, a major hub airport in Turkey, that is used by millions of passengers to explore countries across Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. Pegasus Airlines will provide onward connections to many countries including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Doha, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Georgia, making it easier for...
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Birmingham Airport Soars Ahead: Strategic Moves to Capture Long-Haul Opportunities
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Birmingham Airport Soars Ahead: Strategic Moves to Capture Long-Haul Opportunities Image: @Sam1988 Forums4airports. com Situated in the heart of the Midlands, Birmingham Airport (BHX) is aggressively pursuing new long-haul opportunities, targeting untapped markets in Asia, Africa, and the Americas to diversify its global footprint. With upgraded infrastructure and a focus on regional economic growth, BHX aims to position itself as the UK’s gateway to emerging economies. Runway Expansion: Unlocking New Horizons The completion of BHX’s £50 million runway extension in 2014 has been pivotal...
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SunExpresss Launches New Route To Antalya From Liverpool
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SunExpresss Launches New Route To Antalya From Liverpool SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, launched a new route from Liverpool to Antalya for summer 2025 on Sunday 6th April. SunExpress is offering passengers the opportunity to fly direct from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Antalya three times a week, with all flights operated by Boeing 737 aircraft. Return fares start from just £189.99, offering travellers an affordable and convenient way to experience the stunning Turkish Riviera. Tobias Bracht, Head of Sales, SunExpress, said: "We are delighted to...
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Leeds Bradford Airport Tees Up New Routes to Palma and Malaga With EasyJet

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Leeds Bradford Airport Tees Up New Routes to Palma and Malaga With EasyJet Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is excited to announce the launch of two new easyJet services to Palma and Malaga, with the first flight to Palma taking to the skies on Sunday 30th March and Malaga on Wednesday 2nd April. Passengers on the inaugural flights were given a helping hand with their hand luggage, with special LBA golf caddies assisting travellers onto the plane ensuring a smooth start to their journey. The two new routes add to LBA’s growing portfolio of must-visit European destinations, making even more...
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LLA celebrates first Jet2 flight London Luton Airport (LLA)
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LLA celebrates first Jet2 flight London Luton Airport (LLA) London Luton celebrated another major milestone on the 1st April, as leading leisure airline Jet2, and the UK’s largest tour operator Jet2holidays, launched their award-winning flights and package holidays from the airport. Celebrations were in the air as passengers were treated to personalised gifts, a red-carpet welcome at check-in and a Spanish guitarist before boarding the inaugural flight from LLA to Majorca. The first passengers to check in were also surprised with free flight vouchers and one lucky passenger received a...
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Jet2 and Jet2holidays mark one year of operations at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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Jet2 and Jet2holidays mark one year of operations at Liverpool John Lennon Airport Jet2.com and Jet2holidays marked the first anniversary of operating award-winning flights and holidays from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) this morning, by putting colleagues and customers at the heart of the celebrations. The award-winning airline and tour operator marked exactly one year since the start of operations at LJLA, by hosting a range of celebrations which included surprising random lucky customers with a pair of return flights from the airport. They included Paula and Billy Lane from...
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Low-Cost Airline Operators in Australia: An Industry Perspective
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Low-Cost Airline Operators in Australia: An Industry Perspective Australia’s aviation landscape has undergone significant transformation since the rise of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the early 2000s. These airlines, characterised by no-frills service, point-to-point routes, and heavy reliance on ancillary revenues, have democratised air travel, making it accessible to a broader demographic. This article examines the state of Australia’s LCC sector, analysing key players, market dynamics, challenges, and future opportunities. Australia’s vast geography and dispersed population make air...
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Southampton Airport’s Runway Extension: A Catalyst for Revival in a Competitive Market
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Southampton Airport’s Runway Extension: A Catalyst for Revival in a Competitive Market Nestled in Hampshire, Southampton Airport (SOU) has long been a key regional gateway for the South of England, offering convenience to business and leisure travellers alike. However, like many regional airports, it has faced an uphill battle to attract airlines amid fierce competition from London’s mega-hubs and shifting airline strategies. With the recent completion of its runway extension project, Southampton is betting on infrastructure transformation to rewrite its narrative. This article explores...
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Why the European Aviation Industry Faces a Perfect Storm: A Technical Analysis
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Why the European Aviation Industry Faces a Perfect Storm: A Technical Analysis The European aviation sector, a cornerstone of global air transport, is confronting a convergence of structural, regulatory, and operational challenges that threaten its near-term stability and long-term competitiveness. For industry professionals, the risks span fuel economics, regulatory compliance, labour dynamics, fleet strategy, and technological disruption. Below, we dissect the technical drivers of this crisis. 1. Economic Pressures: CASK-RASK Imbalance and Fuel Volatility Airlines are grappling with...
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New Routes from Manchester Airport This Summer
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New Routes from Manchester Airport This Summer As the summer of 2025 approaches, Manchester Airport is gearing up to offer travellers a range of exciting new routes and services. Whether you're planning a holiday, a business trip, or visiting family and friends, these new connections will make your journey more convenient and enjoyable. Direct Route to India One of the most significant additions is the new direct route to India, operated by IndiGo, India's largest carrier. This route will be the first direct connection between the north of the UK and India, with flights expected to...
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Newcastle Airport waves off first flight on easyJet’s new route to Lyon
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Newcastle Airport waves off first flight on easyJet’s new route to Lyon easyJet has launched an exciting new winter route from Newcastle Airport to Lyon in France. The first flight departed on January 4 and the service will operate weekly on Saturdays throughout January and February, providing passengers with the perfect opportunity to enjoy week-long trips during the ski season and over the school half-term break. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes at world-class ski resorts in the French Alps, with resorts like Alpe d'Huez and Val Thorens being close by. Lyon itself is a...
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Norwegian Airlines lands at Newcastle Airport with new flights to Copenhagen
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Norwegian Airlines lands at Newcastle Airport with new flights to Copenhagen Image: @Ray Finkle Newcastle Airport is delighted to welcome Norwegian Airlines to the North East, which will offer flights to Copenhagen from 2 May 2025. The airline, one of Europe's leading low-cost carriers, has confirmed today that it will operate twice-weekly flights to the Danish capital every Monday and Friday. The new service will be the only regular direct route to Copenhagen from the North East and Yorkshire regions, providing passengers with the perfect opportunity to experience the award-winning...
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New flights to Berlin added to Newcastle Airport’s departure board for Summer 2025
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New flights to Berlin added to Newcastle Airport’s departure board for Summer 2025 Eurowings, Lufthansa Group’s value airline, will fly directly to Berlin from Newcastle Airport next summer, operating flights every Thursday and Sunday from 1 May 2025. The airline, which was awarded a four-star airline rating at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, already serves the North East of England with year-round flights to Düsseldorf and recently celebrated 10 years of flying from Newcastle Airport. The new service will be the only regular, direct flight to Berlin from the North East and...
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easyJet launches two spectacular new routes from Glasgow Airport for summer 2025
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easyJet launches two spectacular new routes from Glasgow Airport for summer 2025 Image: @lbaspotter easyJet has put two new routes on sale today to Reus and Antalya from Glasgow Airport Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares starting from £29.99* Brand new package holidays are now available with easyJet holidays, starting from just £307 per person Scotland’s largest airline easyJet will add two new spectacular routes from Glasgow Airport, as part of a bumper package of 21 new routes from UK airports for next summer. The collection of new routes on sale...
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Ryanair Introduces Seventh Route from Glasgow Airport with Direct Flights to Malta
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Ryanair Introduces Seventh Route from Glasgow Airport with Direct Flights to Malta Image: @Ray Finkle Ryanair will launch a new direct route to Malta from Glasgow Airport next summer. Launching on April 1, the twice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, offering passengers increased flexibility and convenience for travel to one of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations. This eagerly anticipated addition marks Ryanair’s seventh route from Glasgow, complementing the airline’s current destinations of Alicante, Brussels, Dublin, Krakow, Malaga, and Wroclaw. With...
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Easyjet announce flights to Malaga and Palma from Leeds Bradford Airport
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Easyjet announce flights to Malaga and Palma from Leeds Bradford Airport easyJet confirms expansion of routes from LBA to popular Spanish destinations from March 2025 with fares starting from £26.99* easyJet expands their existing routes which include Belfast, Geneva and Paris Just when you think summer is over, easyJet has brought a touch of Spain to Yorkshire to announce new routes to Malaga and Palma from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) starting from the end of March 2025. With existing flights to Belfast, Geneva and Paris already available from Leeds Bradford Airport, easyJet...
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easyJet launches new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport for summer 2025
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easyJet launches new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport for summer 2025 easyJet, Liverpool’s leading airline, is to launch a new route to Split in Croatia from Liverpool John Lennon Airport starting next summer. On sale from today a new twice-weekly route to Split will start on 9th June and operate on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer with fares from £34.99* As the largest city on the Croatian coast and a history going back to the Roman period, Split offers something for everyone. From ancient ruins to chic shops and open-air flea markets, there’s plenty to be explore, as...
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Jet2 launches at LLA for Summer 2025
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Jet2 launches at LLA for Summer 2025 London Luton Airport (LLA) has been chosen as the latest UK base for Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, with the launch of their award-winning flights and holidays for Summer 2025. In their first summer of operations from LLA, the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline will fly to 17 sunshine destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean, in response to enormous demand from customers and independent travel agents across the region. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate up to 36 weekly flights from LLA, including...
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KLM and Newcastle Airport celebrate 40 years of partnership
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KLM and Newcastle Airport celebrate 40 years of partnership KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is celebrating a landmark 40 years of partnership with Newcastle Airport this week. The airline has played a pivotal role in connecting the North East to the world and has been a key driver for investment and growth in the region. Starting in October 1984, KLM operated one flight every weekday between Newcastle and Amsterdam. Today, the airline operates up to five daily flights to the Netherlands’ capital from the award-winning Airport; a route that is extremely popular with both leisure and business...
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European Cargo choose Cardiff Wales Airport as new base
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European Cargo choose Cardiff Wales Airport as new base British air freight carrier, European Cargo, has confirmed its investment plans to open a new base in Wales Cardiff Airport is thrilled a new regular air freight service between China and Wales will be starting, thanks to European Cargo and the launch of its second UK base. The new base launches on 16 October 2024. There will initially be 3 weekly flights, building to 4, with the ambition of this frequency increasing in the future. The base will be operating with dedicated large Airbus aircraft. This development helps to build on...
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch Summer 2026 earlier than ever from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch Summer 2026 earlier than ever from Liverpool John Lennon Airport Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put their Summer programme on sale for 2026 earlier than ever before, with flights and holidays to 23 sunny hotspots now available to book from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Having only started operations from Liverpool for the first time earlier this year, the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers wanting to book ahead, going on sale with their summer programme from Liverpool earlier than...
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Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks unwrap Budapest as new Winter 25/26 Christmas Market destination from Glasgow Airport
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Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks unwrap Budapest as new Winter 25/26 Christmas Market destination from Glasgow Airport Leading leisure airline and city break specialist put five festive favourites on sale for next winter, representing biggest ever Christmas Markets programme from Glasgow Airport Expanded programme includes launch of brand-new mini-series of trips to Budapest Dedicated trips to Berlin and Vienna return next year too, alongside scheduled services to Krakow and Prague 28th August 2024: Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have released details of their biggest ever Christmas Markets...
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American Airlines reinstates Edinburgh to Philadelphia route
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It's always EDI to Philadelphia The daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia will be reinstated next year as American Airlines returns to Scotland. The airline will be back in Scotland’s capital for the first time since 2019, with its first flight from Edinburgh departing on 24 May 2025. The service will end on 5 October and will be served by a Boeing 787-800 aircraft. Route Time Flight number Dates EDI - PHL 1135 - 1400 AA 0279 24 May - 5 October PHL - EDI 1905 - 0700 AA 0278 23 May - 4 October North America continues to be one of the most attractive inbound and...
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London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India
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London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India London Gatwick has launched a new five times weekly direct service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) with Air India. Bengaluru is the airline’s fifth destination from London Gatwick, joining existing routes to Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar. London Gatwick aims to double its connectivity to India in five years. Passengers across London and the South East can now access a new Indian destination this summer from London Gatwick, with the launch of Air India's direct service to Bengaluru...
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Emirates carries three million passengers on Newcastle to Dubai route
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Emirates carries three million passengers on Newcastle to Dubai route Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has reached the 3 million passenger milestone on its Newcastle to Dubai route. The airline currently serves Newcastle with a daily flight, offering customers access to more than 130 destinations via its home and hub, Dubai. Julie Bailey, Emirates’ Regional Sales Manager in the UK, said: “Newcastle is a very important gateway for us in the UK and we’re proud to be marking a new milestone by carrying three million passengers on the route. "Over the past two...
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TUI to launch winter 2025 holidays with new Cancun flights from Cardiff
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Tui offer Cancun from Cardiff • Winter ‘25 on sale from 18 July, with holidays up until Easter 2026 available to book • New flights from Cardiff to Cancun available • Biggest ever winter for free kids’ places 18 July 2024: TUI’s winter 2025 holidays will go on sale on 18 July, with more free kids’ places than ever. And with an extended booking window customers can now book their holidays up until Easter 2026, allowing more time to plan their trip and spread the cost. TUI has also added more regional flying options for customers in Wales, with a new fortnightly service from Cardiff to...
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Loganair delivers birthday surprise to milestone passengers at Glasgow Airport
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Loganair delivers birthday surprise to milestone passengers at Glasgow Airport Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, celebrated carrying 1.5 million passengers through Glasgow Airport by surprising a young family with free flights. The Lee family – mum Laura, dad Stan, and 3-year-old aeroplane enthusiast Iver – were travelling to their home in Benbecula from Glasgow after celebrating Laura and Iver’s birthdays with family in Lincolnshire. As the airline’s hub, Loganair connects Scotland’s largest city to some of the country’s most remote locations, including Barra, Benbecula...
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EMA ready to build on cargo success
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EMA ready to build on cargo success East Midlands Airport (EMA) is looking to build on its success as the UK’s foremost express air cargo hub. As he prepares to attend Asia's biggest air freight industry event Air Cargo China in June, EMA’s Head of Aviation David Craig outlines why EMA is perfectly placed to benefit from and support the recent boom in e-commerce East Midlands Airport’s cargo operation is already a huge success story, and a study has concluded that it could really start to fly in the years ahead. While many people doubtless see EMA as a medium-sized regional airport...
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Jet2 and Jet2holidays launch Jerez and Costa De La Luz from Birmingham
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Jet2 and Jet2holidays launch Jerez and Costa De La Luz from Birmingham Award-winning flights to Jerez (exclusive route) and holidays to Costa de la Luz now on sale for next summer from Birmingham Airport Launch of new destination means holidaymakers across the Midlands can explore the sun-soaked coastal resorts of Costa de la Luz and the cities and villages of southern Spain's Andalusia region Today’s announcement also sees Jet2holidays introduce packages to Costa de la Luz via Faro Airport from Birmingham Airport too! 26th June 2024: Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added even more...
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