| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 26/06/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 24 |
| Copyright: Other |
in brief
n Easjyet reaches 10m passenger landmarkEasyJet has reached the milestone of 10m passengers. The figure comes four years after the airline was launched as one of the first UK-based budget carriers. This year around 6m customers will fly with EasyJet.
n united to sponsor international air show
United Airlines is sponsoring the Middle Wallop International Air Show. The event takes place on September 9-10. Attractions include commercial as well as military aircraft and aviation displays.
n london city strikes ayscough travel deal
London City Airport has teamed up with Ayscough Travel to develop an on-line booking system for flights. Accommodation is also available on the Web site. Car hire, shopping and currency will be on sale in the future. The address is www.londoncityairport.com.
n brymon airways opens new head office
Brymon Airways, the Westcountry-based British Airways subsidiary, has officially opened its new head office in Weston-Super-Mare. The headquarters house the airline’s management and 40 staff. Previously managers were based at Plymouth and Bristol airports.
n Ba drops gatwick to buenos aries service
British Airways is dropping its five-times weekly Gatwick-Buenos Aries-Santiago flight on August 1 due to mounting losses. From this date BA will continue to serve the Argentinian capital with the same frequency but Oneworld partner LanChile will operate the Santiago sector under a BA flight code. Meanwhile BA has cut 20% off European leisure fares as competition for budget prices hots up for the summer.