Category Archives: low cost carriers

Ryanair clamps down on volcanic ash claims

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

Ryanair has warned passengers that it will not entertain “back of an envelope” claims over volcanic ash disruption, The Irish Independent reports.In an email send to customers affected by the six-day closure of European airspace in April, Ryanair issued stringent guidelines on how to make a claim. Continue reading →

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Ryanair jacks up summer baggage fees

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

Ryanair passengers will from today face higher charges when checking in their baggage as the airline’s new peak-season surcharges come into force.For the months of July and August customers who check in one item of luggage weighing 15kg or under must pay £20, which is a 33 per cent rise on the standard charge. Continue reading →

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Spirit Airlines withdraws ad mocking oil spill

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

Spirit Airlines has pulled its controversial advertisement poking fun at the Gulf Coast oil spill after just one day. Continue reading →

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Low-cost passengers ‘deserve less compensation’

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

Air passengers will be entitled to less compensation for delayed flights if they travel with a low-cost carrier, under new plans put forward by the Transport Secretary today.Philip Hammond told The Financial Times that EU laws obliging airlines to pay out up to €600 compensation for a three-hour delay are “disproportionate” if the fares cost just €60. Continue reading →

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New low-cost terminal for Bordeaux Airport

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

A terminal dedicated exclusively to low-cost carriers has opened in the south-western French city of Bordeaux.Billi terminal, short for for Bordeaux Illico, will attempt to capitalise on the boom in no-frills flights to Bordeaux from UK airports – currently operated by Ryanair and easyJet. Continue reading →

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Air Berlin crowned best low-cost carrier

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

Air Berlin has been hailed as the best low-cost carrier in Europe at the 11th annual World Airline Awards, which were held in Hamburg yesterday. Continue reading →

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