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n virgin signs deal with singapore airlines



VirginAtlantic and Singapore Airlines have signed a reciprocal deal to allow each other’s passengers to gain and spend their frequent-flyer miles. The carriers are also considering a through check-in facility for customers who are usingconnecting flights between both airlines.



n LAtest ski departures from exeter airport



Exeter Airport has arranged two new ski departures for the winter with Crystal Holidays. The flights from the airport are to Chambery on January 29 and March 4. Exeter Airport serves skiers based in 14 resorts, including Tignes, Meribel and Val-d’Isere.



n new owner completes deal with balkan bulgarian



Balkan Bulgarian Airlines has completed its part-privatisation with new majority-owner Arkia Israeli Airlines. Arkia purchased 75% of Balkan for $100m. UKlegal experts Norton Rose advised the state government on the sale.


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