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Premium flights and volcanic ash

The Eyjafjallajokul eruption and the ash cloud hurt airlines recovery, according to IATA. Flights in various European airports were immediately cancelled last month because the ash cloud was so strong making it impossible for any aircraft to fly.
“The ash crisis affected the global recovery having a negative impact on carriers in all regions,” said Giovanni [...]

Etihad Airways winner at World Travel Awards 2009

The World Travel Awards (WTA) is the annual event acknowledging excellence in the travel and tourism industry. The 2009 ceremony was held in London last month where it announced category winners that have been voted online by a jury of over 170 thousands worldwide travel experts. The awards’ numerous categories are divided into continents and [...]

Flying from Heathrow Airport. Checking-in at Paddington.

From last Wednesday 2 December, travellers taking the Heathrow Express train to the main London airport are able to check in at Paddington station using the self-service touchscreen machines which customers are already using within airports. The check-in machines can be found right next to the Heathrow Express ticket office in the station. As well [...]

Japan Airlines Introduces more Premium Economy

Since 1st December, Japan Airlines (JAL), the leading Asian air company, has introduced Premium Economy on the Tokyo-Sydney route with a once-daily flight operated on Boeing 777-200ER air crafts. Premium Economy service with JAL has so fare been available on routes connecting Japan to some main European and US destinations, including London, Paris, Frankfurt and [...]

Air France A380 inaugural flight

On October the 1st, Air France will hold an auction for the inaugural flights A380. The flights are from Paris to New York (on November 22) and from New York to Paris (November 21st). Customers can auction online  for the 380 seats and all the proceeds from the auction will go to charitable [...]

Flighst for pets

Pet Airlines, as the name suggests, is an airline dedicated solely to pet transportation. With a flat rate of $150, the airline will safely transport your pet from key cities around the country. Instead of the usual cargo where pets are placed in regular airlines, Pet Airlines will conveniently place the pets in the cabin [...]

Premium airlines and security

Security is a very important factor when it comes to travelling. Companies who have staff travelling abroad can benefit of expert advice, assistance and information on security issues.
red24 offers expert security solutions  using a variety of sources:  security incident advice, security publications and security alerts.
What makes red24 stand out from the crowd are its [...]

Delta Airlines to slash prices

For Delta Airlines’ 80th anniversary, the one-way fares will have attractive offers. For example flights from the Monroe Regional Airport will be sold for $80 to help get the word out about the 80th anniversary. Some of the great cities you will be able to travel to for $80 will be Atlanta, Orlando, and even [...]

Biofuel being tested by Air New Zealand

Nowadays all airlines are looking for any way they can to lower their prices. This is good for all premium flight passengers, because the lower the cost of fuel, the lower ticket prices are. Well, if that is indeed the case, then people who fly with Air New Zealand could be heading down the right [...]

BA experiences low bookings for premium seats

British Airlines, one of the first companies in the world to offer premium seats, has reported a significant loss in the number of passengers in this type of reservation. BA has announced a loss of nearly 11% of the number of passengers in November 2008 compared to same month last year. The economy class even [...]