Loganair becomes a franchise of Flybe
For answers to frequently asked questions regarding the franchise, including baggage, photo ID and fares click here
Shetland to Bergen service extended
From the end of May 2009 to the end of August 2009 this service will operate on Saturdays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
New Orkney to Bergen service
From the end of May 2009 to the end of August 2009 a service will operate between Kirkwall and Bergen each Saturday and Wednesday.
Flybe Rewards4all
Travellers on Loganair services can now take advantage of the Flybe frequent flyer programme. For details and to sign up click here
Travel News Round Up
Highland Airways' Argyll services five months on.
Highland Airways' services from Oban to the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree will mark their five month anniversary on 16th November. For full details of the timetables click here
BA launches mobile check-in
British Airways has launched a new service allowing travellers to check-in whilst "on the go". The service is free, and can be accessed via a website www.ba.com/mobile through which travellers can check-in and select seats.
Inverness Airport secures direct link to Germany
Lufthansa will operate direct flights between Inverness and Dusseldorf International Airport on Saturdays during June, July, August and September next year.
SAS reports pre-tax loss of €179m for third quarter
The Scandinavian carrier said the new figures included a write down of goodwill on its Spanair operation after one of its planes crashed after take off in August 2008, killing 154 passengers and crew. It also a drop of 5.4% in passengers carried to 9.8m.
BMI to drop Manchester long-haul routes
Bmi is dropping its long-haul services from Manchester to Chicago, Las Vegas, Barbados and Antigua from next year.The move will leave Virgin Atlantic as the only carrier offering direct flights from theUK to Las Vegas (from London Gatwick).
Marriott forecasts a tough year ahead
Marriott, one of the largest hotel chains in the world, said it expected 2009 to be "unusually challenging". The group also warned that projects in the pipeline could be hit by the economic slowdown.
