Aer Lingus is running their autumn flight sale at the moment. They’re offering flights to European destinations from as low as €29.99 each way. According to new research from Aer Lingus 2 out of 3 Irish adults are planning to escape overseas in the next 6 months! Irish adults are ready and raring to explore […]
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Wow Air Goes Belly Up
Low cost carrier Wow Air has ceased operations effective immediately. The Iceland based low cost carrier made the announcement this morning: End of Operation of WOW AIR Information for WOW AIR passengers WOW AIR has ceased operation. All WOW AIR flights have been cancelled. How will I reach my destination? Passengers are advised to check […]
IAG Buys 4.6% in Norwegian
The IAG Group, which owns both Aer Lingus and British Airways, as well as Iberia,. has acquired 4.6% of Norwegian’s shares. According to a statement issued by Norwegian via their Twitter account the company was unaware of the upcoming purchase of shares until after it was made, but view it as a positive endorsement of […]
RyanAir Pushing Business Offering
RyanAir have been trying to attract more business users over the last year. They introduced ticket options specifically designed to cater for business travellers who are used to receiving certain “perks” when they fly with other airlines. However with RyanAir those “perks” are a little bit limited: Free 20kg checked bag – you’d get that […]
Aer Lingus To Launch New Business Class in 2015
Aer Lingus offer a business class service on their transatlantic routes. In common with a lot of other airlines they’re upgrading their offering. The company is emphasising upgraded seating – a 6.5 foot lie-flat (why are they using feet??), upgraded in seat entertainment and they’re also offering a “dine before you fly” for flights out of […]
Aer Lingus Cabin Crew To Strike May 30th
Aer Lingus’ cabin crew have threatened industrial action for May 30th. It looks like the strike will go ahead and the company is working on mitigating the strike action’s impact on their customers: Dear Customers, Aer Lingus, on 13 May, received notification from IMPACT, the trade union representing the majority of our Cabin Crew, that […]
Ryanair Getting All Soft?
The public has a love / hate relationship with RyanAir. They’re an incredibly successful company, but their track record with respect to customer service has been far from stellar. However, as mentioned previously, there are signs that this is changing. Whether the changes are coming from the airline’s own management or are due to external […]
Aer Lingus Launch In-Flight Wifi
Aer Lingus launched their in-flight wifi service on Monday. The service is available on their A330 fleet on transatlantic routes. Pricing is comparable with that offered by other airlines on similar routes: €10.95 for one hour or €19.95 for 24 hours access in Economy class. Business Class customers apparently get the service for free (though […]