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More London to Plovdiv flights started

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:50:00 +0100

Ryan air added more flights from London to Plovdiv. This will bring the flights to three weekly. Ryan air started to operate first flights from London to Plovdiv back in November 2010. A Ryanair flight from Plovdiv to Frankfurt is scheduled to start at the end of March....

Hundred years of Bulgarian Aviation

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:02:00 +0100

Bulgaria celebrates hundred years of aviation since first military flight on November 6th 1912. The Graf Ignatievo airbase in the district of Plovdiv will open doors for visitors and will host an Open flying machine day on the occasion of the Aviation Day and the Day of the Air Forces. The...

Bulgaria air gets new Embraer Jets

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:07:00 +0100

Bulgaria air is acquiring new Embraer Jet. The plane made in Brazil has 108 seats. Hundred of them in economy and 8 in business. By October 2012, Bulgaria air will receive total of 9 Embraer Jets. Bulgaria air is investing, expanding and renewing flight park in time of economy crisis....

New flight to Varna from Budapest

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:31:00 +0100

Wizz air announced that will start operating flights from Budapest to Varna. The Hungarian Airline will start operating the flight from June 18 this year. Wizz air is a low cost carrier that will also start flights to Palma de Mallorca and Milan.

Flights to and from Sofia updated news

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:11:00 +0100

After Malev airlines stopped operating many airlines were in a hurry to grab more market shares. Sofia airport proved to be a major European airport and many airlines want to service flights to Sofia. Bulgaria air start new destination from Sofia to Prague from 26 March 2012. Bulgarian...

Flights Sofia to Prague

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:53:00 +0100

New destination is coming up for flights from Sofia to Europe. Starting March 26 2012 Bulgaria air will start operating flight from Sofia to Prague. Bulgaria air will have six weekly flights from Sofia to Prague. On Saturday there will be no flights to Prague. Bulgaria air will keep its code...

Bulgaria Might Launch Direct Flights to China

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:03:00 +0100

The opportunities for launching a direct airline between Bulgarian and China have been surveyed during a visit of a high-ranking Chinese delegation in Sofia. The direct Bulgaria- China flights were on the agenda of the meeting between Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Economy,...

NIKI flying 3 Sofia-Vienna Flights Daily

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:24:00 +0100

Low-cost airline NIKI, also known as FlyNIKI, has launched a new daily flight from Bulgaria's capital Sofia to Vienna. Thus, NIKI is already offering three Sofia-Vienna and three Vienna-Sofia flights daily, which, according to the company, are at more convenient hours for both tourists...

easyJet to increase frequency on Sofia-London route

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:57:00 +0100

Budget airline easyJet will raise the frequency of its flights to Bulgaria in mid-December, counting on higher demand during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the company said on November 2 2011. The carrier will launch a second daily flight from Sofia to London on weekends, which will...

Court Stops Frankfurt Airport Night Flights

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:43:00 +0200

A German court has banned night flights at Frankfurt Airport after complaints from residents, dealing a blow to cargo and passenger operations as Germany's largest airport prepares to open a new runway. The administrative supreme court of Hesse said the ban would start on October 30...

Three airlines stop flights to Sofia this winter

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:13:00 +0200

Swiss international airlines, Denmark's Cimber Sterling, and Turkey's low-cost carrier Pegasus are stopping service to Sofia airport this winter. It is unclear, however, whether flights will be halted only for the winter or for a longer period. Meanwhile, Sofia Airport said...

Sofia Airport to Manage Balchik Airpor

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:11:00 +0200

According to a decision of the parliament the management and maintenance of Balchik airport would be taken over by Sofia airport. The capital city airport, the principal of which is the Bulgarian transport ministry, has the required experience in management, which would guarantee the successful...

Bulgaria Air will commence flights to Belgrade, Serbia

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:02:00 +0200

The Bulgarian national carrier, Bulgaria Air, will commence flights from its hub, Sofia, to Belgrade this winter. A source within the national carrier has confirmed to EX-YU aviation news that the airline is likely to begin 3 weekly flights at the start of the 2011/2012 winter season. The...

New Airport Plans In Bulgaria

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:10:00 +0200

The Bulgarian government has voted in agreement to convert a disused former military airport on the Black Sea Coast into a civilian airport. The airport which is situated just outside of the tourist town of Balchik will provide flight services for many of the northern Black Sea resorts such as...

Over 1 M Foreigners Visit Bulgaria in June 2011

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:24:00 +0200

Over 1 million foreigners visited Bulgaria in June 2011 which is a growth of 9.1% compared to the same period of 2010, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported. The biggest number of the tourists - 59,3%, visited Bulgarian on tourism terms. The Romanians are the biggest group of...

Bulgaria's Varna Airport passenger traffic up 2.3% in H1 2011

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:52:00 +0200

Bulgaria's Varna Airport saw its passenger traffic climb 2.3 per cent on the year to 400 000 in the first half of 2011, the airport's concessionaire, Fraport Twinstat Airport Management, said on July 13 2011. The highest rise was registered in tourists from Russia, Finland, Norway...

London Luton Airport and Wizz Air celebrate 8m travellers

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0200

London Luton Airport has seen more than eight million passengers use services operated by Wizz Air. Since the airline launched at the southern travel hub in May 2004, it has welcomed millions of people onboard. Lucky Andrew Jackson was revealed to be the eight millionth person as he...

Bulgarian captain crash landed DHL airplane

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:36:00 +0200

Authorities say four people have survived a DHL cargo plane crash in the Central African nation of Gabon. The plane went down Monday morning, coming to rest with its nose buried in the low tide just off the coast near a major high school. Gabon's Transport Ministry said the...

Grimsvotn Volcano Erupts

Sun, 22 May 2011 18:56:00 +0200

Iceland's biggest and most active volcano, Grimsvotn, started erupting Saturday sending an ash plume 12 miles high into the sky and closing Iceland's main airport. Iceland's Meteorological Office said that eruptions from the Grímsvötn volcano –...

Bulgaria to Participate in World Travel Fair 2011 in Shanghai

Thu, 19 May 2011 05:41:00 +0200

Bulgaria will participate for the third time in World Travel Fair 2011, one of the biggest tourism exhibitions in Asia, which opens Friday in Shanghai. The Bulgarian pavilion has been provided by the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism (MEET). Minister Traycho Traykov has...

Bulgaria Starts Reconstruction of Plovdiv-Burgas Railway

Wed, 11 May 2011 21:00:00 +0200

The Bulgarian government has formally started the project for the rehabilitation of the southern rail highway between Plovdiv and Burgas. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov opened the project Wednesday near the village of Kaloyanovets near Stara Zagora. He praised it as a way to...

Night of Museums in Bulgaria

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:39:00 +0200

Museums in Bulgaria and more than 47 other countries with longer working hours on May, 14 – The night of the museums. The secretary general of the Council of Europe and UNESCO supporting the initiative which first starts in France. French Cultural Institute in Sofia prepared...

Ryanair carries out first Milano-Plovdiv flight

Tue, 10 May 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Until now, Ryanair performed flights from Plovdiv Airport to Stansted Airport in London twice a week - on Tuesday and on Saturday. One-way fares start from GBP 32.99 including taxes. The flights provide easy access for Britons to the ski slopes of Bansko and Pamporovo. As Ryanair's...

Bulgaria's Varna Airport to Be Shut Down for 4 Months

Mon, 09 May 2011 20:07:00 +0200

The airport in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna will be closed down for unprecedented repairs after the end of the 2011 summer tourist season. The Varna Airport will be undergoing repairs from October 15, 2011, till February 28, 2012, the Nadorno Delo daily reported. This is the...

Ryanair Eager to Fly from Spain to Bulgaria's Plovdiv

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:51:00 +0200

Irish low-cost company Ryanair plans to open flights from Spain to Plovdiv in Bulgaria in the autumn of this year at the latest. "Even though the company recently dropped plans for a line from the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv to Barcelona , Spain , a service between the...

Bulgaria Sees 11-percent Increase in the Number of Foreign Tourists

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:12:00 +0200

According to the national statistical institute, the number of foreign tourists in Bulgaria increased by 11.3% in March 2011 and reached 336,000. The number of those coming on a trip or holiday increased by 15.2% year-on-year, owing mostly to the turmoil in Northern Africa and the post-crisis...

Major Global Firms Declare Interest in Sofia Airport Concession

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:39:00 +0200

Major international transport companies have declared interest in the concessions of Sofia International Airport announced by the Bulgarian government on April 6, the Transport Ministry said. The largest Bulgarian airport will most likely be in private hands at the beginning of 2012,...

Ryanair plans to open flights from Spain to Plovdiv in Bulgaria

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:53:00 +0200

135 years since April Aprising

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

The April Uprising (Bulgarian: Априлско въстание, Aprilsko vastanie) was an insurrection organized by the Bulgarians in the Ottoman Empire from April to May 1876, which indirectly resulted in the re-establishment of Bulgaria as an autonomous nation in 1878. Тhe regular Ottoman...

Bulgarian tourist information centre was opened in South France

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:45:00 +0200

Bulgarian tourist information center called Info Bulgaria was opened in South France. The tourist center is situated in the town of Perpignan which is located close to the French-Spanish border. Tourists will have the opportunity to receive free of charge information about Bulgarian tourist...

Sofia International airport accounts for 3% growth in passenger traffic in Q1 of 2011

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0200

Sofia International airport has reported a three per cent growth in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2011, Investor.bg reported on April 14 2011. A total of 778 955 passengers were processed by the airport authorities, representing a three per cent growth from the same period in...

Bulgaria Demands Greater Access to Russian Airports

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Bulgaria wants Russia to increase the number of airports available for Bulgarian airlines, it was made clear in Moscow Thursday. The statement was made by Kamen Kichev, Bulgaria's Deputy Transport Minister, who took part in the meeting of the Bulgarian-Russian Inter-Governmental...

Wizz Air Transfers Sofia-Venice Flights to Marco Polo Airport

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:04:00 +0200

The planes of low-cost carrier Wizz Air, flying from Sofia to Venice, will temporarily operate from/to Marco Polo International Airport near the city, the company announced.The planes of low-cost carrier Wizz Air, flying from Sofia to Venice, will temporarily operate from/to Marco Polo...

AeroSvit triples flights to Bulgaria

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

A new timetable includes eight flights to Bulgaria a week (after 3 flights in 2010). It is noted that some of the flights to/from Sofia are optimized into the daily, and some - the evening connection waves at the Boryspil airport. Now through Kyiv the airlines connect Sofia with Dnipropetrovsk,...

Varna Airport Increases Flights For Summer

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:11:00 +0100

An increase in flights has been announced for the new summer schedule at Varna airport in Bulgaria. Extra flights have been added from other destinations to cover the summer season on the Black sea coast. Plus four new routes will be in operation for the season starting from the 27th March 2011....

Bulgaria Offers Another Underdeveloped Airport on Concession

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:06:00 +0100

The Bulgarian Cabinet has approved a procedure for offering on concession the currently inactive passenger airport of Gorna Oryahovitsa located in the very center of Northern Bulgaria. The goal of the government is to find a concessionaire that would help attract passenger and freight...

Sofia Airport Sees Passenger Increase

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

A total of 243 107 passengers have been registered at the Bulgarian Sofia Airport in February 2011, which is a 10 000 increase year on year. This increase was due both to constant growth in passenger flow on international scheduled routes and a 25% increase to the number of passengers on...

Photo Contest "Beautiful Bulgaria"

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

We are excited to announce our Photo Contest "Beautiful Bulgaria" exclusively for our Facebook Fans! To become a fan, visit http://www.facebook.com/paylessbg and click on " LIKE " . You can take part anytime up until May 15th 2011. We have a fantastic...

Wizz Air offers seasonal destinations

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:41:00 +0100

Low cost airline Wizz Air has announced that destinations of Burgas in Bulgaria, Catania in Italy, Corfu in Greece, Palma de Mallorca in Spain and Antalya in Turkey will be available in its summer timetable. The first of these flights will be to Catania, from $50 each way, including taxes, on...

Qatar Airways Steps Up International Expansion

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100

Qatar Airways Wednesday announced that three cities will join its rapidly growing global network during the second half of 2011, part of a continued expansion strategy focused on new routes and capacity increases, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. India, Norway and Bulgaria have been...

Ryanair to launch Plovdiv-Milan flight

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:58:00 +0100

Irish budget carrier Ryanair will launch flights from Bulgaria's southern city of Plovdiv to Milan's Bergamo airport, which will replace the Plovdiv-Barcelona service which was cancelled two days earlier. The airline will service the destination two times a week, starting from May...

Bulgarian Govt Provides Funding for Ski World Cup in Bansko

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:29:00 +0100

The Bulgarian government will provide almost BGN 2 M for the organization of the Skiing World Cup 2011, which will be held in the Bulgarian winter resort Bansko. On Tuesday, Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov met with the Chair of the Bulgarian Ski Federation, Tseko Minev. The two discussed...

Maine's Tourism Industry Warns of Student Worker Shortage

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:34:00 +0100

Maine businesses that rely on foreign student workers could face staffing shortages this summer, due to changes announced by the U.S. State Department. This year, students from a number of eastern European countries will find it harder to get J-1 Visas, which allow them to work in the U.S....

Bulgaria Launches Online Tourist Calendar

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:54:00 +0100

The Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism has launched an online calendar listing interesting tourists sites and events. The calendar has a web address - www.potarsi.bulgariatravel.org . The site will be updated consistently and will collect information about travel, city...

Bulgaria Air doubles flights between Sofia and Bourgas

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:27:00 +0100

The Bulgarian national carrier, Bulgaria Air, will double its flights from Sofia to Bourgas starting next week, the company said on January 5 2011. Beginning on January 10, two flights from Sofia will be bound to Bourgas, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. With early...

Easyjet halts flights from Sofia to Madrid

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:40:00 +0100

British budget carrier Easyjet will cease all flights from Sofia to Madrid from March 10 2011, Bulgarian media reported. Only two months ago, Easyjet halted its service linking Sofia to Milan in Italy. The company cited its desire to redirect its resources to other potentially more...

Sofia Airport has further delays and cancellations because of fog

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:02:00 +0100

Sofia Airport has experienced another difficult day with flights cancelled, delayed or redirected to different airports. Heavy fog has been in place over Sofia and much of Bulgaria for more than 36 hours now, as many regions in the country are being classified with Code Yellow status,...

Sofia Airport works under lower visibility

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:23:00 +0100

Sofia. In the early Sunday morning Sofia Airport is working under lower visibility, the official website of the airport informs. Flights of Bulgaria Air from Burgas (FB976) and Varna (FB978) are expected to arrive at around 10 a.m. A couple of delays have been registered since 00:00 until...

Anti-Icing Procedures Delay Flights at Sofia Airport

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:02:00 +0100

Several flights to and from the Sofia International Airport were delayed Monday due to the anti-icing procedures, the Bulgarian News Agency reported. The airport's runway and landing zone is clean, ramp sites, too. Arriving and departing of airplanes are conducted in snowfall....

Six flights redirected from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Airport due to fog

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:41:00 +0100

Because of the foggy weather in the Bulgarian capital six flights have been redirected from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Airport, Southern Bulgaria, since 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, the coordination center of Plovdiv Airport. A flight from Moscow, which is an hour late, will most probably land in...

Delays and changes in some flights at Sofia Airport

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:08:00 +0100

Sofia. Sofia Airport is operating in poor visibility and continuous snowfall, its press center announced. Here are the delays and changes in the flights between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Monday: Arriving flights: Aeroflot (SU171) – Moscow, adverse weather conditions in the...

Sofia Airport cancels more flights on December 23-24

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:46:00 +0100

Sofia International Airport has announced that it had cancelled several flights departing on December 23 for Munich, Frankfurt, Prague and Bucharest, Bulgarian media reported. Another spell of heavy fog over the capital and western Bulgaria will only contribute to the heavy travel...

Heavy fog cancels flights at Sofia Airport

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:53:00 +0100

Thick fog has gripped much of western and southern Bulgaria and forced many flights to Sofia international airport to be redirected to Plovdiv, Bucharest and Thessaloniki, Bulgarian media reported. On the morning of December 22, Lufthansa flights from Sofia to Munich and Frankfurt were also...

Bulgaria Air sends extra planes to rescue Bulgarians stuck in London

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:20:00 +0100

National carrier Bulgaria Air will sent an extra flight to London on December 21 2010 to return dozens of Bulgarians stuck in the English capital. One such flight was already sent on the evening of December 20. A group of 40 Bulgarians have been stranded at Heathrow Airport in London for...

New regular flights will connect Bulgaria’s Plovdiv with Spain

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:14:00 +0100

On December 22 Plovdiv Airport will announce its second regular line from the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv to a city in Spain, general manager of the airport Doichin Angelov announced. Bulgarian footballer Hristo Stoichkov will participate in the press conference announcing the new line....

Bad weather in Western Europe wreaks havoc at Sofia Airport

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:59:00 +0100

Hundreds of people were stranded at Sofia Airport as their flights to and from Western Europe have been cancelled or delayed by hours on December 17. A flight from Frankfurt has already been cancelled, with flights from Amsterdam, Paris and Zurich delayed. Some of the passengers on the...

Positive forecast for Bulgarian winter tourism sector

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:45:00 +0100

Bulgarian winter tourism is expected to emerge from the economic crisis this season with an ever increasing numbers of tourists from neighbouring countries, who prefer to visit Bulgarian ski resorts rather than their own. Bulgarian winter resorts are widely regarded as the most advanced,...

Europe seeks to end the need for US visas

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:35:00 +0100

A travel to the USA isn`t always as exciting as it may seem. Apart from the preparations needed, one of the most unpleasant thing is to apply, wait, interviewed, wait in order to get a visa issued. Most of the citizens of the EU don`t require the approval of the US embassy to travel to the...

“Seek Bulgaria” will promote domestic travel

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:37:00 +0100

On 6 December the newest campaign for advertising Bulgarian tourism commenced. Called “Seek Bulgaria”, its purpose is to encourage locals and guests of the country to visit less popular places. The project will be divided in two stages – winter and spring. They will...

EasyJet cancels Sofia-Milan flights

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:52:00 +0100

British low-cost airline EasyJet has suspended its flights from the Bulgarian capital to the Italian northern city of Milan, the Sofia airport's seasonal flights schedule shows. The flights were terminated because the route proved unprofitable, a source close to the company said as...

EU wants to make Europe number 1 tourist destination

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:27:00 +0100

Leaders of the European Union gathered today in the town of Melieha, Malta to discuss on how to make Europe the top tourist destination in the world. Members of the European Commission, European Parliament and participants from member states governments. Bulgaria is represented by the Minister...

EasyJet celebrates its 15th birthday with low prices

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:16:00 +0100

The British low-cost carrier EasyJet is turning 15 on 10 November and to celebrate its birthday, the company will offer a 25% discount on tickets to several destinations from and to Bulgaria. The promotional fees will last between 1 January and 26 March 2011. This means that a one way flight...

Bulgaria in Lonely Planet`s Top 10

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:45:00 +0100

Bulgaria has managed to find its place in the top 10 countries that must be visited in 2011 selected by the authoritative tourist publication Lonely Planet. The country is ranked at fifth position and it`s surpassed by Albania, Brazil, Cabo Verde and Panama. The other contenders in the ranking...

Secure Flight

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:26:00 +0100

What is Secure Flight and what does it do? Secure Flight is a behind the scenes program that streamlines the watch list matching process. It will improve the travel experience for all passengers, including those who have been misidentified in the past. What information will be collected...

Sofia will soon have its first modern art museum

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:51:00 +0100

29 Ocotber marked the first construction work been done on Sofia`s newest gain – the first Bulgarian modern art museum. The new cultural center will find its home inside an old building, part of the complex “Sofia Arsenal”. The building needs a lot of work but...

Bulgaria turned clocks back to winter time

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:25:00 +0100

At 4:00 a.m. (Bulgarian time) on October 31 Bulgaria turns the clocks back one hour to winter daylight saving time. Traditionally, this is done on the last Sunday in October. The winter time will continue until the last Sunday in March 2011, when the clocks will be turned forward by one hour....

New regular flight between Varna and Moscow

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:44:00 +0200

A regular service between Varna airport and Sheremetievo international airport in Moscow will be launched from October 30 2010, flying once a week, the press centre of the Varna airport said in a media statement. Flights will be by Bulgaria Air, once a week, on Saturdays during the...

Ruse airport seeks concessionaires and low-cost companies

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:56:00 +0200

According to Ruse`s local government, documents about the concession of the local airport Shtruklevo, are being prepared. The facility is not functioning since the year 2000 but with the arrival of the new concessionaire, the passengers terminal will be restored and civil flights will start...

Passengers get to know their rights at Sofia Airport

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:35:00 +0200

Today the “Active Consumers” Association organized an informative campaign for the customers of Sofia Airport about their rights during flight. Experts from the Association and from the “European Consumer Center – Bulgaria” provided help about...

British Airways canceled London to Varna flight route

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:25:00 +0200

British Airways will no longer operate the flight from London to Varna. This financial decision the airline took after the unprofitable results of the route for the last year. British airways will continue offering flights between Varna and London for the same price. The flights will be...

Plovdiv airport`s development fund welcomes two new municipalities

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:31:00 +0200

On a meeting of the members of Plovdiv Airport`s development fund, two new municipalities have been added to its ranks. Those are Plovdiv and Chepelare. This was revealed by the airport`s executive director Doychin Angelov. After those two entered the fund, they`ll have to pay their fee which...

Operation “Smoke” is underway

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:34:00 +0200

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Germanwings happy with its routes to Bulgaria

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:58:00 +0200

From its first flight to Sofia in March 2007, the German low-cost company Germanwings has flow more than 150 000 passengers and have achieved an 80% on board occupancy. Those details were revealed today by the company`s senior vice president Heinz Joachim Schotes. What`s more important is that...

Two daily flights from Wien to Sofia from Fly Niki

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:28:00 +0200

Austrian low-cost airline Fly Niki is on the verge of launching two flights a day from Vienna to Sofia. The second connection intends to outrun its rivals from Austrian Airlines and Bulgaria Air. The company`s founder Niki Lauda explained yesterday that his planes will fly twice a day to Sofia,...

Bulgarians rediscover cruises

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:05:00 +0200

More and more people are being interested and are looking for alternative ways of spending their holidays than the usual and well-known sea trips. Such an alternative possibility is the cruise. Up until recent years, cruises were very uncommon for the Bulgarian tourist, but this tendency is...

Bulgarian government issues travel warnings

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:58:00 +0200

Bulgaria has become the latest country to issue travel warnings to its citizens that are currently abroad or are intending to travel to Western Europe. According to the Foreign Ministry`s recommendations, citizens should be extremely cautious when visiting tourist sites, public places, mass...

Medieval Graffiti found in Veliko Tarnovo

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:46:00 +0200

Trapezitsa, one of the historic hills in the old capital of Veliko Tarnovo is about to overshadow the glory of the neighboring fortress hill of Tsarevets. The reason is a new archeological expedition to the weed-grown upland. According to lead archeologist Konstantin Totev, the new finds, are...

United and Continental merge into the biggest airline in the world

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:16:00 +0200

On October 1 United and Continental closed the deal, that will se both companies merge into one huge airline. Sources say that the new company`s name will be United Airlines, but with Continental`s colors and globe logo on the tail. The main goal for the new carrier is to attract business...

New flight routes will link Sofia with Ekaterinburg and Istanbul

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:59:00 +0200

The first day of October marks the beginning of the long awaited two new air routes from Sofia Airport. The two new destinations are Sofia-Ekaterinburg and Sofia – Istanbul/Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The firs line will be operated by Ural Airlines. The Russian company...

Bansko – Winter capital of the Balkans

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0200

In the end of September the Bulgarian winter resort Bansko will become winter capital of the Balkans, according to the town`s mayor Alexander Kravarov. The decision to give Bansko the prestigious title has already been taken from the Balkan comission of mountainous towns in Novi Sad, Serbia....

Bolywood comes to Sofia

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 07:14:00 +0200

Sofia will be the host of the upcoming Namaste Bulgaria Film Festival. The event starts on October 1 and ends on 10 October. During those 10 days, the festival will screen films from some of Bolywood`s finest works such as Jodhaa Akbar, Fashion Dhoom – 2, Fanaa, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and...

Wizz Air not interested in Sofia-Varna flights

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:45:00 +0200

Low-cost airline Wizz Air is about to cancel its flights from Bulgarian capital Sofia to Varna. The company hasn`t confirmed this information but according to the press center at Varna Airport, there were no flight dates announced by Wizz Air for the winter season. And if we log on to the...

Ancient tombs exhibited in the National museum of history

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:54:00 +0200

Two early Christian tombs were shown today in the National museum of history in Sofia. The tombs are part of a large necropolis of ancient Serdika and were found during construction works in the city center area in 2007. They date back at IV century A.D. What`s unique in the finds, is the way...

Wizz Air will fly to Plovdiv

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:03:00 +0200

The low cost airline Wizz Air is interested in operating flights to and from Plovdiv airport. The Hungarian company and the port`s executives are in talks and soon may finalize a deal. This information was revealed by Plovdiv`s airport CEO Doychin Angelov. The final destinations are still kept...

Magic Lives in Bulgaria

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:15:00 +0200

6th of September marked the beginning of Bulgaria`s newest worldwide advertising campaign which will promote the country as a tourist destination in the next few months. There are three videos, each one presenting part of the seaside and mountain resorts, landmarks, eco tourism and...

Flights from Plovdiv to London

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:32:00 +0200

The biggest low-cost company in the world declared their first Bulgarian destination Plovdiv-London. Irish company Ryanair on November 2 this year will operate flights between Plovdiv airport and London Stansted. Tickets are on sale from 5 August and prices start from € 32.99 with...

Found remains of John the Baptist

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:09:00 +0200

On 28 July on St. John island near Sozopol small sarcophagus with the relics of St. John the Baptist was discovered. The find contains parts of the hand, facial fractures, heel and tooth. It is believed that the bones were brought to the island in the V century AD and were hidden under the altar...

Assumption day of Virgin Mary

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:42:00 +0200

Today was the observation of one of the biggest Eastern Orthodox Church Holiday - The Assumption of Virgin Mary. This day is also a celebration for the city of Varna. The celebrations ceremonies began early morning at the city's main cathedral - The Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed...

The Biggest Shipwreck Found in the Black Sea

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:37:00 +0200

The Biggest Shipwreck Found in the Black Sea On the Black Sea bottom near Sozopol diving archeologist found a three-mast sail ship dating from 18-19th century. Bulgarian Underwater Archeology Center informed that it was the biggest sunk vessel found in these waters. The ship was...

British, Iberia, American Airlines Join Forces

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:20:00 +0200

British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines - Join Forces After a fourteen year wait the three carriers are finally approved by the US Department of Transport and EU to cooperate on transatlantic flights. The joint business agreement guarantees cost savings. This way the three...

Low Budget Flights between Bulgaria and Turkey

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:21:00 +0200

The Bulgarian News Agency announced that in September 2010 Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airline will start operating regular flights from Sofia (Sofia International Airport) to Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen Airport- the airport is located in the Asian half of the city)....

Goldair Handling in Bulgaria

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Goldair Handling is the new authorized operator which will provide passenger and ramp ground handling services at the Sofia International Airport. As the Bulgarian capital’s airport grows, so does the need for more high-quality providers of handling services. This makes Goldair...

Air France Premium Economy

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:27:00 +0200

Premium economy cabin is growing more popular since Air France introduced “Premium Voyageur” on their widebodies. The cabin is located between Business and Economy class and has a little something from both of cabins. Now Air France offers new Еconomy class to four new...

More Chicago-New York Flights

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:58:00 +0200

Delta Air Lines are expanding its services and launch hourly shuttle service between New York-LaGuardia and Chicago-O'Hare International airports. The service begins on Monday with 11 flights each weekday. Delta is reportedly the world’s largest airline and it claims to be the only...

New Security Procedures by DHS

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:01:00 +0200

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is instating a new security procedure called Security Flight. This security check concerns all passengers wishing to fly from/to/within the USA and it aims to enhance security, and make flying easier for travelers. The Transportation Security...

BA Strike Update 1 June 2010

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0200

British Airways strike actions will continue up to 9 June 2010. In order to minimize any inconvenience for tourists, BA has prepared a list of daily US destinations to London. The list consists of: Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Houston, New York – Newark, Toronto,...

Common Center for European Air Traffic Control

Sat, 22 May 2010 18:07:00 +0200

The EU enforced new regulations on air navigation in light of the ongoing volcanic activity in Iceland, in order to reduce schedule irregularities and introduce more flexible ways of travel, said Reuters. A European Crisis Communication Center is to be established, and its purpose is to...

BA strike to go ahead

Fri, 21 May 2010 23:10:00 +0200

Unite, the union representing British Airways cabin crew, has confirmed a five-day strike starting from next Monday 24 May, and has notified BA management that there will be further strikes on 30 May-3 June and 5-9 June if the dispute is not settled. On Monday 17 May, the High Court ruled...

British Airways - Cabin crew strike called off

Mon, 17 May 2010 23:07:00 +0200

British Airways - Cabin crew strike called off. In few days all BA flights will start operating as scheduled.

BA Strike Update

Thu, 13 May 2010 21:19:00 +0200

Update on British Airways operational plans during the period of Unite’s planned strike action May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30 – June 3, and June 5–9. All customers are asked to verify and ensure that they have their correct contact phone numbers in their...

Going where no ship has gone before

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:33:00 +0200

The new Norwegian Epic will host Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks in New York this summer with televised coverage. The fireworks are fitting since the new ship’s brand of glitzy entertainment is only one of the trends that will influence the future of the cruise industry....

BA faces 20 days of strikes

Mon, 10 May 2010 22:03:00 +0200

British Airways faces 20 days of strike action by cabin crew including a walk out during the next school half-term holidays. Four sets of industrial action are planned by the Unite union: May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30-June 3 and June 5-9. BA plans to run all flights from Gatwick and...

New Bulgaria flights from Luton

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:38:00 +0200

Low fare carrier Wizz Air is to run summer flights to Varna in Bulgaria. The seasonal route will be operated twice a week between June 27 and September 5 with one-way fares starting at £52.99. The airline already serves Bourgas, another Black Sea resort, from Luton as well as...

Sofia Airport: Regular run of several flights resumed

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:58:00 +0200

Sofia. At 8:10 p.m. (local Bulgarian time) on April 19, 2010, the air space over Bulgaria was opened for aircrafts. The regular run of several flights for 20.04.2010 to European destinations has been resumed, as these destinations include Vienna, Paris, Prague, Bucharest, Sofia Airport reports....

Lufthansa begins limited North American flight operation

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:41:00 +0200

East Meadow, NY, April 19, 2010 -- Lufthansa will today operate 50 long-haul flights with aircraft currently located abroad, to Germany. Those aircraft will take off from their respective locations in Asia, North and South America as well as Africa in the next hours. Of the 50 flights, 27 are...

Re-booking options for cancelled flights

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:55:00 +0200

Due to the volcano flights disruption all passenger that have canceled flights, or have scheduled departure by Apr 22 are entitled to free rebook for the first available date or to a full refund for unused tickets, and partial refund for outbound used tickets. At present it is not possible to...

Affected Countries by the volcano ash

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:22:00 +0200

Here is a list of countries affected as of 1235 GMT on Saturday: AUSTRIA - Airspace closed until at least Saturday 1800 GMT. BELGIUM - Airspace closed until at least Saturday 1800 GMT, main airline, Brussels Airlines, cancels all flights until Monday. BELARUS - Airspace closed on Saturday...

Volcanic eruption causes irregularities in flight operations

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:04:00 +0200

Volcanic eruption causes irregularities in flight operations Due to volcanic eruption most of the airports in Europe are closed. For updated information please call us directly. If your flight has been canceled you are entitled to reschedule or to a full refund....

Volcanic ash shuts air space across Europe

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:31:00 +0200

LONDON - An ash cloud from Iceland's spewing volcano halted air traffic across a wide swathe of Europe on Thursday, grounding planes on a scale unseen since the 2001 terror attacks as authorities stopped all flights over Britain, Ireland and the Nordic countries. Thousand of flights...

Security Checks on Flights to U.S. to Be Revamped

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:13:00 +0200

The changes, announced Friday by the Homeland Security Department, come after a three-month review of counterterrorism policies ordered by President Barack Obama in the wake of the near-miss attack. Officials hope the new procedures will close a dangerous security gap that that allegedly...

Varna airport will service flights to 17 destinations

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:56:00 +0100

Flights will be operated to a total of 17 destinations from Varna airport in the summer of 2010, starting on March 27, Bulgarian media reported on March 26. Destinations include Sofia, London, Vienna, Budapest, Moscow, Rostov on Don, St Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Odessa, Berlin,...

Lufthansa pilots threaten new 4-day strike

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:31:00 +0100

BERLIN – Pilots at Deutsche Lufthansa AG are threatening to stage a new four-day strike in mid-April after their union and the airline failed to resolve a dispute over pay and job security. The Cockpit union said Monday that it had called a walkout at all German locations from...

BA cabin crew set to strike

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:53:00 +0100

British Airways’ cabin crew will move forward with their strike on Saturday after last-ditch talks with management broke down. Strikes are planned for March 20 to 22 and March 27 to 30. In a statement, BA said, ”We will continue to strengthen our contingency plans...

Alitalia's flights New Premium Economy Service on Sale

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:48:00 +0100

Alitalia will launch Premium Economy service on select intercontinental routes starting in August 2010. The service will be available for sale on routes operated by the new A330 aircraft, which will be used on nonstop flights from the US to Milan. Beginning on August 10, 2010, the...

United Will Change Award Prices

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:20:00 +0100

Let's begin with the notice of upcoming award changes in United's own words: "On April 27, 2010, we'll be making minor changes to the chart to accommodate new regions of service and bring some of our mileage requirements in line with our competition. If you book your...

British Airways cabin crew strike ballot

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:50:00 +0100

Unite, the trade union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced that its strike ballot has closed with a vote in favour of industrial action. British Airways reassures that all of their flights are continuing to operate as normal at this time....

Statement regarding Lufthansa pilots' strike settlement

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:52:00 +0100

Lufthansa confirms that it has reached a settlement with its pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), to suspend strike activity as of 6:00 pm eastern standard time, Feb. 22, 2010 until March 8, 2010. The current special flight schedule for intercontinental flights, however, will...

Pilots' strike for Lufthansa passengers

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union has called on Lufthansa pilots to participate in a four-day strike from February 22 to 25. Lufthansa has a toll-free number in the U.S. and Canada for customers to obtain information about their flight bookings, and for any re-bookings or cancellations....

Closed airports and canceled flights

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:34:00 +0100

East coast snow storm closed airports in Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, and canceled flights into, and out of, Boston's Logan Airport and Providence's TF Green Airport in Rhode Island. Delayed and canceled flights will continue into Sunday as airports struggle to clean up...

British Airways Thanks

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:38:00 +0100

British Airways would like to thank the passengers for the patience and continued support during the recent period of uncertainty caused by the potential disruption to their services. As a gesture of goodwill they are pleased to announce that they will award bonus BA Miles to Executive...

Lufthansa changes free baggage allowance

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Lufthansa changes free baggage allowance between North America and Europe. Lufthansa will change the free baggage allowance for Economy Class tickets issued starting January 1, 2010, when traveling on Lufthansa operated flights. An Economy Class passenger with a ticket issued on/after...

British Airways and Iberia agree merger proposal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:00 +0100

British Airways' and Iberia's boards have agreed a binding memorandum of understanding for a proposed merger to create a new, leading European airline group that will bring significant benefits for customers. The new airline group would have 419 aircraft and fly to 205...

Brussels Airlines member of Miles and More

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:31:00 +0100

On 25 October 2009 Brussels Airlines become a fully integrated Miles & More airline partner. The Belgian airline links Brussels with 50 destinations in Europe as well as 14 in Africa. Look forward to an innovative and comfortable Economy and Business Class, as well as optimal...

Lifetime free flights for baby born on plane

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:15:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A baby boy who made a surprise arrival on board an AirAsia flight this week will be given free flights for life with the budget carrier, as will his mother, the airline said Friday. AirAsia said 31-year-old passenger Liew Siaw Hsia went into labour on...

Black Sea sailing

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:36:00 +0200

For a large part of the 20th century, the Black Sea was largely off-limits -- until the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989. In the years since, it has become an increasingly popular cruise destination. My first visit to the region began in Istanbul onboard Voyages of Discovery's...

FlyNet takes off again: Lufthansa relaunches broadband Internet on-board

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:15:00 +0200

FlyNet takes off again: Lufthansa relaunches broadband Internet on-board New partner Panasonic provides most powerful inflight hotspot worldwide East Meadow, NY, Oct. 12, 2009 -- In mid-2010, when Lufthansa reintroduces FlyNet, its satellite-based Internet on-board service, the...

Lufthansa to buy Austrian; seeking OK for JetBlue codeshare

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:24:00 +0200

Lufthansa took strides late last month to expand its network on both sides of the Atlantic, but the German carrier acknowledged operational and regulatory challenges for its U.S. plans. In Europe, Lufthansa secured European Commission approval for its acquisition of Austrian Airlines in a...

Fanatic hijacked Mexican plane after 'revelation'

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:45:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY – A Bolivian religious fanatic briefly hijacked a jetliner from the beach resort of Cancun as it landed in Mexico City on Wednesday, police said. All passengers and the crew were released unharmed. The Bible -carrying hijacker used a juice can he said was a...

Continental joins Star Alliance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:14:00 +0200

Continental plans to join Star Alliance on Oct 27. This is 3 days after its last flight as a SkyTeam member. The airline`s OnePass members can continue to earn and redeem miles and make reward reservations on SkyTeam partners through Oct 24. They will be able to redeem miles and use lounges...

End-of-summer sale

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:27:00 +0200

Record low prices on airline tickets to Europe hit this summer. The fares are for flights departing after August 17 2009. From New York to Sofia for example, the ticket is 770 usd and this includes all taxes. For travel in September the same flight is 550 usd with taxes included. If you like to...

Lufthansa will be ending their service in Portland

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:22:00 +0200

Lufthansa will be ending their service in Portland on September 12 of this year. Lufthansa has been operating this important PDX service since 2003, but because of the economy and decreased demand, the German-based company has been forced to cut costs worldwide. International travel to and from...

Boeing Delays New Jet Again

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:11:00 +0200

Boeing Co. again postponed the first flight of its much-delayed 787 Dreamliner due to a structural flaw that executives said was small, but which further dents the company's credibility and could hurt the new jet's future profitability. On Tuesday, Boeing said it had...

Air France: Flight 447 not reason for ramping up sensor swap

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:46:00 +0200

The airline said it had started the replacement program April 27 after laboratory test suggested, “the new probe could represent a valuable improvement to reduce the incidence of high –altitude air speed discrepancy resulting from pitot probe icing.” But some...

Delta backs off 2nd bag fee for some international flights

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:53:00 +0200

Delta now says it will charge the $50 fee on routes between the United States and Europe, but not on other international flights. The fee will still become effective for travel July 1 or later, but there will be no international second checked bag fee for tickets purchased May 22 or earlier....

U.S. cruisers don't need a passport

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:58:00 +0200

Most U.S. citizens cruising in the Western Hemisphere are exempt from new passport regulations that took effect on June 1. The final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires U.S. citizens to have a passport when returning via land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and...

Brazilian Air Force may have found Air France wreckage

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:09:00 +0200

Brazilian military planes have sighted wreckage 400 miles off the country's northern coast that could be part of an Air France plane that went missing on Sunday night, Reuters reported. The wreckage, which has still not been confirmed to be parts from Air France flight 447, includes...

Wi-Fi installations complete on 30 percent of DL fleet

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:50:00 +0200

Wi-Fi installations complete on 30 percent of DL fleet Delta this week has completed aircraft modifications to offer Wi-Fi, or broadband wireless Internet access, to customers on more than 30 percent of the domestic fleet. Modifications were finished on 99 of 323 planes in the Delta...

Charge for 2nd bag on international flights

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:02:00 +0200

Customers flying in international Economy Class with Delta airlines beginning July 1, 2009, for tickets purchased on or After April 21, 2009, will be charged $50.00USD for a second checked bag assuming they are not excluded for their Elite status, fare class (Full Y) or because they...

Current level of influenza pandemic alert raised from phase 4 to 5

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:50:00 +0200

Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, Dr Margaret Chan, WHO's Director-General raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5. She stated that all countries should immediately activate their pandemic preparedness...

Swine influenza - update

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:48:00 +0200

28 April 2009--The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 19:15 GMT, 28 April 2009, seven countries have officially reported cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 64 laboratory confirmed human cases, with no deaths. Mexico has reported...

WHO raised the level of influenza pandemic alert

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:44:00 +0200

GENEVA – WHO( World Health Organization ) - The Director-General has raised the level of influenza pandemic alert from the current phase 3 to phase 4. WHO confirmed the new swine flu cases are caused by an influenza strain called H1N1, which appears to be easily passed from person to...

United Airlines Economy Plus Seats

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:11:00 +0200

PaylessBg.com now offers the option to reserve and purchase a United Airlines (UA) Economy Plus seat for any passenger who is not entitled to confirm a seat in the Economy Plus section based on their Mileage Plus eligibility. United Airlines Economy Plus provides up to five extra inches of...

San Jose airport goes green

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:04:00 +0200

Efforts to green Mineta San Jose International Airport, where a USD$1 billion-plus expansion project is under way, are already paying off. So says the airport and some of its major vendors in the project. Deployment of high-performance energy efficiency software to manage the airport's...

Special offer on flights with Austrian airlines and Air France

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:14:00 +0100

Payless BG is pleased to announce that Austrian Airlines and Air France are running big sales on their airplane tickets. Prices form NY to Sofia are as low as $625 for a round trip airfare. Our customers can fly from Chicago to Sofia for $764+tax and those from Los Angelis - for $ 850....

The mayor of Chicago waved the Bulgarian flag

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:11:00 +0100

The mayor of Chicago waved the Bulgarian flag for March 3rd. Richard Daley placed the Bulgarian flag next to the American one in front of the municipality on the eve of the Bulgarian national holiday. 100 000 Bulgarians living in Chicago celebrated the 131st anniversary of the Bulgarian freedom...

Flight cancelation by Bulgaria air

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:18:00 +0100

As of March 31 Bulgaria Air will no longer operate the flights from Sofia, Bulgaria to Gatwick, UK and from Gatwick, UK to Sofia, Bulgaria. Now the airline is offering flights to/from Heathrow Airport, UK - Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria Air will continue to operate the flight from Gatwick, UK to...

Low prices on flights to Bulgaria

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:22:00 +0100

After the sky rocking fares, not surprisingly the airlines dropped the prices on international flights. We have now great deals on Air France and Alitalia to Sofia. Lufthansa extended the low season up to 31st of May. Now you can purchase very affordable travel for leaving by the end of May. For...

Lufthansa and Swiss Register Record Passengers in Bulgaria

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:06:00 +0100

Lufthansa has achieved the record figure of 400,000 passengers in the Bulgarian market for 2008, the company reported Wednesday. Together with its partner SWISS, Lufthansa transported the 400,000 passengers between Bulgaria and Germany and Switzerland. This represents a growth rate of more than...

Payless Bg signed preferred fares contract with Bulgaria Air

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:56:00 +0100

PaylessBg.com is now offering preferred fares with Bulgaria Air for airfare to Bulgaria. These special prices are available only by calling our reservation agents at 1800-890-3731. Bulgaria Air offers discounted fares from United States to Bulgaria with Virgin Atlantic airlines and United...

Delta Airlines adds WI-FI to US Flights

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:15:00 +0100

Delta Air Lines launched Wi-Fi in-flight service on six planes Tuesday in a preview of its plan to feature the wireless access service on all of its 330-jet domestic fleet next year. The service is available on shuttle flights among Washington, New York, and Boston airports. Wi-Fi service...

Travel in 2009 May Be the Year's Best Trend

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:10:00 +0100

The value of the U.S. dollar is on-the-rise, gas prices are at their lowest levels in four years and hotel rates are softening. If you can afford a vacation, 2009 will be "the year of travel deals". As long as the economic slowdown continues, deals will abound for people who do...

Delta and Northwest align policies for elite-status flyers

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:32:00 +0100

Delta is aligning benefits and rewards for elite-status customers in the Delta Sky Miles and Northwest World Perks loyalty programs. Beginning in 2009, the programs will offer segment qualification, currently World Perks benefit. Segment qualification allows members to reach elite, status by...