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n virgin urges caa rethink on australia



The Civil Aviation Authority has taken another look at Virgin Atlantic’s applications to serve Australia from Heathrow. The move follows the carrier’s decision to link up with Singapore Airlines to increase Asian flights, which will feed traffic to Australia. Applications to serve Singapore and Baltimore have also been republished.



n easyjet develops liverpool daily flights



EasyJet launches daily flights between Liverpool and Palma from March 26. Fares lead in at £90 return. The latest service, which continues EasyJet’s plan to further develop its options at the Liverpool hub, will also complement the carrier’s daily Luton-Palma flight.



n dutch to research schiphol relocation



The Dutch government starts initial research in March on relocating Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to an island off the Netherlands’ coast. Thefar-reaching proposal comes as the existing facility nears its 44m passenger capacity. This year, 39m passengers will use the airport, with a sixth coming from the UK.



n east midlands launches holiday guide



East Midlands Airport has put together a summer 2000 holiday guide for agents. The 46-page guide tells agents when operators and airlines operate flights and gives details on smaller operators. A free copy is available by telephoning 01332 852888 or further details are to be found at eastmidlandsairport.co.uk.



n virgin urges caa rethink on australia



The Civil Aviation Authority has taken another look at Virgin Atlantic’s applications to serve Australia from Heathrow. The move follows the carrier’s decision to link up with Singapore Airlines to increase Asian flights, which will feed traffic to Australia. Applications to serve Singapore and Baltimore have also been republished.



n easyjet develops liverpool daily flights



EasyJet launches daily flights between Liverpool and Palma from March 26. Fares lead in at £90 return. The latest service, which continues EasyJet’s plan to further develop its options at the Liverpool hub, will also complement the carrier’s daily Luton-Palma flight.



n dutch to research schiphol relocation



The Dutch government starts initial research in March on relocating Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to an island off the Netherlands’ coast. Thefar-reaching proposal comes as the existing facility nears its 44m passenger capacity. This year, 39m passengers will use the airport, with a sixth coming from the UK.



n east midlands launches holiday guide



East Midlands Airport has put together a summer 2000 holiday guide for agents. The 46-page guide tells agents when operators and airlines operate flights and gives details on smaller operators. A free copy is available by telephoning 01332 852888 or further details are to be found at eastmidlandsairport.co.uk.


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