Flying high … extra seats for summer holidaymakers

Monarch Airlines will be able to carry more passengers to summer holiday heaven come May, when capacity will be increased on its flights leaving from UK airports.
The extra scheduled services will mainly be available from London Luton Airport, from 27 May. The airline’s offerings will also include additional […]

The turmoil engulfing the Middle East could have knock-on effects for ongoing military tenders and aircraft deliveries according to defence contractors.

Drive away … at a discount

Travellers heading to India for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup can save a packet on car hire with Avis discounts.
The car hire firm has announced a special deal – which runs until 2 April – offering 20 per cent off the cost of hiring either a self-drive or a […]

Malaysia … via Facebook

Travellers heading for Malaysia aboard Malaysia Airlines can now check-in via social networking site Facebook.
The airline has launched a new Facebook Platform application, Mhbuddy, which can be reached through the new Malaysia Airlines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/malaysiaairlines.
Users can book and check-in for a flight, while sharing details of their trip and chatting […]

Local countries could be permitted to conduct maintenance inspections proposed under the Federal Aviation Administration’s controversial plans for biannual checks on foreign repair stations.