Winter and Summer Charter flights

[mathers_wales_uk]

Svalbard was the Titan Airways B757-200

 

[Jerry]

Svalbard was the Titan Airways B757-200

I must have missed that completely!

 

[Jerry]

Just seen a post on the other forum saying that Titan Airways have taken over the Superbreak flights possibly down to them having smaller aircraft than Enter Air.

 

[Jerry]

The Cardiff Blues fans charters will return later on tonight the first on will be Albastar instead of Enter Air arriving at 00.05 from Vitoria and then Cello Aviation will arrive at 00.30 also from Vitoria.
Cardiff Blues themselves will arrive tomorrow at 13.40 from Bilbao with Eastern Airways with the European Challenge Cup trophy.

 

[Jerry]

Hurtigruten will offer a Northern Lights fly cruise to Bergen from Cardiff on 24th March 2020.

 

[Jerry]

News

28 September

Super Break announces new Icelandic adventures from Cardiff Airport



Following the success of ‘Incredible Iceland’ breaks last winter, short-break specialist Super Break has announced an expanded programme of getaways to North Iceland from Cardiff Airport, departing in December 2018 and in January 2019.
Super Break has added a choice of three or four night packages to its winter program, offering Welsh holidaymakers the opportunity to go off the beaten track and experience Iceland’s breath-taking scenery and vibrant culture. Currently the only tour operator to fly direct to North Iceland, Super Break offers three or four night packages that provide customers with a diverse choice of accommodation and activities to suit every taste. These itineraries include:
Incredible Iceland Break - A great introduction to the wonders of North Iceland, with unmissable excursions included but plenty of free time to explore Akureyri in your own way.

• Direct return flights from Cardiff
• Three nights’ accommodation in Akureyri
• Coach transfer to and from the airport
• A ‘Search for the Northern Lights’ four-hour evening excursion
• Lake Myvatn Adventure – ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ full day excursion, including visits to the mythical Godafoss Waterfall, the boiling mud pools of Namafjall and the opportunity to visit Myvatn Nature Baths
• Access to an in-resort Super Break representative throughout your stay.

Packages are available now from £749 per person, departing on 28th December 21018 and 21st January 2019.
Lake Myvatn – Iceland’s Winter Wilderness Break - perfect for nature lovers, this break allows you to fully explore the wild beauty of North Iceland in a smaller group.
In addition to return flights direct from Cardiff, Iceland’s Winter Wilderness breaks include:

• Three nights’ accommodation in the 3* Sel Hotel Myvatn, including breakfast
• Small group transfers to and from Akureyri Airport in a 4x4 minibus
• Akureyri City Sightseeing and Godafoss Waterfall tour
• Small group ‘Search for Northern Lights’ evening tour
• Small group ‘Lake Myvatn Highlights and Hidden Gems’ tour
• Entry and visit to Myvatn Nature Baths
• Entry and visit to Sigurgeirs Bird Museum

Packages are available now from £1,099 per person, departing on 28th December 21018 and 21st January 2019.
Luxury North Iceland Escape - For those looking to enjoy the finer things North Iceland has to offer, this break includes a host of culinary and cultural experiences along with a taste of luxury at the area’s premier hotel, which boasts outdoor hot tubs for prime viewing of the Northern Lights.
In addition to return flights direct from Cardiff, luxury North Iceland Escapes include:

• Three nights’ accommodation at the 4* Siglo Hotel, Siglufjordur, with breakfast
• Small group transfers to and from Akureyri Airport
• Visit to local waterfront bistro Ekta Fiskur for late lunch
• Kaldi Brewery visit and beer tasting
• Local sheep farm visit and smoked lamb tasting
• Lunch at local favourite Hannes Boy restaurant
• Visit to Icelandic Pottery Centre & Saga Fotografika Museum
• Segul 67 Brewery and beer tasting
• Walking tour of Siglufjordur town

Packages are available now from £1,119 per person, departing on 28th December 21018 and 21st January 2019.
Freedom of North Iceland Self Drive Break - Explore the best of North Iceland on your own terms with all the freedom having your own private mode of transport brings.
In addition to return flights direct from Cardiff, Freedom of North Iceland Self Drive Breaks include:

• Three nights’ accommodation at either 4* Fosshotel Myvatn or Fosshotel Husavik with breakfast
• Private hire of a Suzuki Vitara 4WD for the duration of your break, including unlimited mileage, theft waiver, collision damage waiver and personal added insurance.

Packages are available now from £999 per person, departing on 28th December 21018 and 21st January 2019.
Deb Barber, Chief Executive Officer of Cardiff Airport, added: “The first of these unique charters proved to be tremendously popular when it took off from Cardiff back in January. It’s great to see Super Break adding even more three and four night packages with a choice of itineraries to suit the tastes of our customers.”
Chris Hagan from Super Break, commented: “We’re thrilled to announce our expanded programme of getaways from Cardiff, so that more people than ever before can experience the magical destination that is North Iceland. Akureyri is an amazing destination and we take pride in offering the very best bucket list activities for holidaymakers across the UK to experience on this trip of a lifetime.”
To book an Icelandic adventure departing from Cardiff Airport, visit the website or call 0800 042 0288.
https://www.cardiff-airport.com/new...ew-icelandic-adventures-from-cardiff-airport/

 

[Jerry]

News

5 October

Omega Breaks announces the return of unique ‘night flight’ in search of the Northern Lights



Following its hugely popular inaugural trip in March, tour operator Omega Breaks has announced another opportunity for keen stargazers to discover the Aurora Borealis from Cardiff next year, taking off on Friday 8th March 2019.
This unique excursion offers customers a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to take to the skies on board an aircraft to seek out the Northern Lights, a natural light show resulting from an interaction between the magnetic fields of the Earth and the Sun. The Aurora’s appearance can vary from a weak glow to a breath-taking, sky-filling spectacle, but its full effects are best seen up close and without the ground-level impact of clouds, light pollution or weather conditions.
The experience begins at Cardiff Airport with a presentation in the terminal from guest astronomer Pete Lawrence, presenter of the BBC’s Sky at Night programme. He will be joined by Nigel Bradbury, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an active amateur astronomer for over 40 years.
The flight, which lasts up to three and a quarter hours, will take off from Cardiff in the hours of darkness in search of the best views of the Northern Lights, with on-board commentary by the two expert astronomers. The flight also includes refreshments and the services of an Omega Breaks tour specialist to ensure guests have the best possible experience.
Deb Barber, Chief Executive Officer of Cardiff Airport, said: “Our customers will really enjoy the opportunity to take off from Cardiff and discover one of the world’s most amazing natural phenomenon from the sky. This was such a unique and popular addition to our schedule back in the spring, so it’s great to see the return of the Northern Lights experience with Omega Breaks in 2019.”
Peter Truman, Astronomy Consultant at Omega Breaks, added: “These unique flights, which have been operating for 20 years, really offer an excellent opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
We are above the main obstacle, cloud cover, and also have a much wider overall view of the Auroral Oval from around 36000ft above sea level, than you do at ground level.”
To book a Northern Lights night flight with Omega Breaks, visit the website, call 0330 013 0145 or call in to your local travel agent to enquire.
https://www.cardiff-airport.com/new...ight-flight-in-search-of-the-northern-lights/

 

[Jerry]

News

16 October

A cracking Christmas getaway from Cardiff Airport



Passengers can either experience a daytrip to Lapland, or enjoy a longer 2-night break for a festive getaway.
Passengers are able to enjoy a day trip to Lapland in Finland from Cardiff Airport with Transun on 15 December. The day trip includes the chance to experience a snowmobile and reindeer sleigh ride, tobogganing, and of course the chance to meet Father Christmas.
Newmarket Holidays is also operating a day trip to Lapland Sweden on 9 December. The day trip features exciting winter activities such as husky sledding through the arctic wilderness, and a ‘Search for Santa’ experience.
Day trips with both operators include hot meals during the flight and warm thermal clothing.
For those wanting to spend longer than a day exploring Lapland, tour operator Hotelplan has two scheduled trips departing on 6 and 11 December. Book onto a ‘Santa’s Magic’ trip for classic Christmassy activities and games, or for something slightly different, a luxury ‘Santa’s Aurora’ break is available to book and includes the chance to see the Northern Lights from an igloo and enjoy a ‘wilderness dinner.’ There are also optional adventure add-ons such as a Snow Safari and ‘Rudolf’s Reindeer Run.’
Deb Barber, CEO at Cardiff Airport said: ‘It’s fantastic to once again offer flights to Lapland this winter so that families can have the chance to meet Santa and enjoy a white Christmas. Flying from your local airport means it’s possible to enjoy a magical trip to Lapland in just one day.’
For those looking for a winter escape elsewhere, passengers can enjoy ski holidays from Cardiff with direct flights to Chambery, Geneva, Munich and Milan Malpensa with Flybe. Alternatively, holidaymakers can fly to some winter sun this Christmas, with routes to beach destinations including Malaga and Alicante with Vueling and Faro with Ryanair and Flybe.
For further information on Lapland day-trips from Cardiff visit www.transun.co.uk and www.newmarketholidays.co.uk. To book a 2-night ‘Santa’s Magic’ or ‘Santa’s Aurora’ holiday, visit www.santaclaustrips.co.uk
https://www.cardiff-airport.com/news/2018/10/16/a-cracking-christmas-getaway-from-cardiff-airport/

 

[Jerry]

Looking through CAA stats today made me think of the Superbreak charters. I know the Seville one went ahead but does anyone know if the Malta, Montengro and Funchal ones went ahead or were they quietly dropped?

 

[Jerry]

Titan Airways G-POWN A321 operating to akuyeri today. Will be interesting to see the stats for these flights.
I havent seen anything onsale for 2020 yet.

 

[Jerry]

News

11 April

Super Break Launches New Exclusive North Iceland Experience from Cardiff Airport for 2020



Following the previous success of its ‘Incredible North Iceland’ breaks, short-break specialist Super Break has announced a new programme of getaways to Northern Iceland including a departure from Cardiff Airport departing on 6th March 2020 - which is available to book now with just a £49pp deposit.
These ultimate one-of-a-kind breaks offer Welsh holidaymakers the opportunity to see the north coast of Iceland at its wildest and genuinely go off the beaten track with exclusive three-night experiences.
Still the only operator in the UK to fly direct to North Iceland, the new breaks all include exclusive regional flights direct to Akureyri, a three-night hotel stay and two excursions – including the chance to hunt for the spectacular Northern Lights and visit breath-taking Game of Thrones filming locations. All trips include a Lake Myvatn Adventure – Land of Fire and Ice Tour, which offers the chance to see the region’s magical terrain, including the Goddafoss Waterfall and the boiling mud pools of Namafjall.
Travellers can also choose from a huge variety of unique experiences to add to their trip – including:

• Myvatn Nature Baths – visit the ‘Blue Lagoon of the North’ and indulge in the relaxing geothermally heated water
• Whale watching - head out to Eeyjafjörður with excellent chances to see the resident humpback whales, harbour porpoises and dolphins
• Snowmobiling – explore Northern Iceland and see magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the beautiful Krafla Volcano
• Beer spa – discover the unique Bjorbodin spa and relax in a private room equipped with a beer bath and beer tap (providing unlimited beer!)

Flying with Titan Airways, who previously operated the 2018/19 programme, the Incredible North Iceland package has been designed to take care of everything customers need. All breaks are ATOL-protected and include transfers, hold bags, and two pre-booked excursions – as well as flights from their local airport.
Deb Barber, CEO of Cardiff Airport, said: “It is fantastic to once again offer our customers the chance to travel to this unique destination from their local airport. Super Break’s choice of activities and flexible itineraries on offer allow travellers to tailor their trip to suit their taste, and experience a holiday of a lifetime.”
Chris Hagan, Director of Product Supply from Super Break commented: “We’re delighted to announce our new programme of breaks to this stunning part of Northern Iceland. Akureyri is a truly magical location for a short break and the unique location, diverse choice of activities available and the local hospitality have all been so popular with our customers. We are looking forward to offering more UK customers the chance to experience this trip of a lifetime next winter.”
To book, visit the Super Break website or call 01904 717392.
Incredible North Iceland – from £699 per person –
Discover Akureyri with Super Break’s Incredible North Iceland break - including three nights’ accommodation in a choice of hotels, transfer, plus two excursions: Northern Lights and Lake Myvatn Adventure where you can visit many of the region’s top sights such as Lake Myvatn, Goddafoss Waterfall, the boiling mud pools of Namafjall and a stop at Vogafjos working farm. There is also the opportunity to visit Myvatn Nature Baths – the ‘Blue Lagoon of the North’ or take part in a Snowmobiling Experience or Whale Watching (extra charge applies).
PRICE: From £699 per person including three nights’ accommodation at the Hotel Nordurland by Keahotels, Lake Myvatn Adventure – Land of Fire and Ice full day escorted excursion, Search for the Northern Lights escorted evening excursion, return airport transfers and return flights from Cardiff Airport* on 6th March 2020.
https://www.cardiff-airport.com/new...and-experience-from-cardiff-airport-for-2020/

 

[amilaroyel]

such beneficial information with us. Keep sharing.

 

[Jerry]

Hopefully another holiday company will takeover any Icelandic tour's they had from Cardiff

Super Break and Late Rooms holiday firms in administration

The travel plans of more than 50,000 holidaymakers face disruption as package firms cease trading.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[mathers_wales_uk]

Another destination off the route map

 

[Jerry]

Another destination off the route map

Yep not a good year destination wise for Cardiff.

 

[Jerry]

The first santa flight of the year was this morning, with Enter Air operating a day trip to Pajala.
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[Jerry]

Jet2 will be operating a Krakow day trip charter on the 13th February. Departs at 07.00 and returns at 22.35. Unfortunately too early a departure and too late an arrival to get any photos.

 

[Jerry]

Mynt Travel are offering a Lapland Northern Lights holiday package from Cardiff on the 4th February 2024. It's for 4 nights.

 

[geoff]

It's good to see Welsh Travel Agents organising their own packages from CWL, if a few more did the same we would see CWL passenger numbers rising. The Travel House who have 22 shops in South Wales have become a member of the Hayes Independent Travel Group and are selling a lot more Jet2 holidays out of BRS, where as previously sold a lot of Thomas Cook holidays from CWL.

 

[Jerry]

It's good to see Welsh Travel Agents organising their own packages from CWL, if a few more did the same we would see CWL passenger numbers rising. The Travel House who have 22 shops in South Wales have become a member of the Hayes Independent Travel Group and are selling a lot more Jet2 holidays out of BRS, where as previously sold a lot of Thomas Cook holidays from CWL.

It's unfortunate for the airport, the demand is there but too many people are willing too travel out of the area to go on holiday so there's no incentive for airlines too cater for the demand out of CWL and companies like Travel House don't really have much of an option. Wizz Air was supposed to be part of changing that but we all know what happened there.