flybe announces new route to Toulouse from Birmingham

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced a brand new route between Birmingham and Toulouse-Blagnac airports with daily flights starting on 30th October, providing the only direct service between the two destinations. At the same time, it has marked the 30 year anniversary of its popular Belfast City service that, over the three decades, has … Read more

LOT adds Seoul to its route network

Already on October 17th, LOT flights will connect Poland as well as Central and Eastern Europe with Seoul. Flights will be operated three times a week, and the tickets for the new connection are already for sale! South Korea is an increasingly popular destination of business travel and tourism, and LOT is the only carrier … Read more

VLM Airlines files for bankruptcy

The regional airline announced that all its flights had been cancelled ‘with immediate effect’. VLM had applied to a court in its home city for bankruptcy protection in May when it presented a turnaround plan aiming to put it back into profit by the middle of next year. But it issued a statement on its website … Read more

Wizz Air appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces an update to its Leadership Team. George Michalopoulos has been promoted to the position of Chief Commercial Officer, effective 01 September 2016. In his new role, Michalopoulos will be reporting to József Váradi, Chief Executive Officer. Michalopoulos joined Wizz Air in 2010 … Read more

Monarch’s inaugurals from Birmingham to Lisbon and Madrid take flight

Monarch celebrated the launch to two new routes from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon and Madrid last Friday. Cabin Crew were present at check-in to greet customers with a celebratory glass of fizz and a cupcake. Monarch cabin crew were on hand to help with the celebrations with two dressed in vintage Monarch uniform, one which … Read more

KLM to launch service to Dublin

On commencement of its new winter schedule, october 30, KLM will operate a twice-daily service between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Dublin.

Wizz Air Holdings Executive Vice President resigns

Wizz Air Holdings today announced that John Stephenson, the Group’s Executive Vice President has informed the Company of his decision to resign with effect from 24 August 2016. John Stephenson has been with the Company since 2006, during which time he held the position of Chief Commercial Officer and went on to become Executive Vice President … Read more

Flybe returns to profit with strongest balance sheet in its history

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced its financial results for the year ended 31st March 2016 with the news that it has returned to profit for the first time since its market flotation in 2010 and after five intervening years of financial loss.  The airline has reported adjusted profit before tax of £5.5m compared … Read more