Airport News
Five new winter routes from Prestwick Glasgow Airport
Wed, 29 Jul, 2009
Low cost air operator Ryanair has announced the commencement of five new routes to be flown out of Prestwick Glasgow Airport.
The routes will be ideal for winter-sun seekers as they cover a number of destinations which offer better weather during the British winter.
Starting in October Ryanair will offer flights to Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.
Infratil Airport's chief commercial officer Graeme Sweenie said: "Launching five new routes is fantastic news for the airport and passengers alike. Destinations in Spain and the Canaries are always enormously popular in winter and summer.
With Ryanair's proven track record of low fares and excellent on-time performance we would expect these new routes to be amongst the most popular from the airport ."
Prestwick Glasgow airport is located 32 miles from Glasgow city centre and is the fastest growing airport in Scotland, according to the company.
Flights from the Scottish air travel hub go to many worldwide destinations including Barcelona, Pisa and Stockholm.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport announces "wonderful" late deals
Fri, 29 May, 2009
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has announced details of a number of late deals for holidays to Turkey.
In a statement, the hub said the offers – which are available to a number of resorts – are "wonderful".
All flights go to Dalaman, with package breaks to a range of towns nearby available for purchase.
Deals to Marmaris, Icmeler, Oludeniz and Altinkum are included, with the trips taking place on selected dates between June 15th and July 20th.
Prices start at £219 for a week's stay in the Orkide hotel in Marmaris, which is a three-star bed and breakfast.
Vacations can also be taken for fourteen days in accommodation such as the Miray Hotel, the Alba and Ince Apart.
People interested in booking can do so on the ScotTravel Holidays website.
Those driving to the Scottish hub to take advantage of its airport parking options are advised it is located 32 miles from the city centre.
Prestwick Airport in financial turmoil
Fri, 23 Jan, 2009
A Scottish airport has begun a three-month review into revenue and costs after revealing it has been hit by the economic downturn.
Prestwick Airport chief executive Mark Rodwell told the BBC that the airport has been suffering losses for two months.
Speaking to BBS Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme, he said: "The intention is certainly to stay open and the 90 days is not linked to the decision to stay open or not."
While stating an intention to try to avoid job losses, he did not rule them out.
2009 is set to be "a difficult year with many challenges", he said.
Prestwick Airport, which is in Glasgow, offers a number of services for airport parking.
As well as saving money by booking online in advance, there is a Special Assistance service for people who need extra help with motility.
There are also car parks for long-term, mid-term and short-term stays.
Prestwick to Reus service launched
Fri, 04 Apr, 2008
Budget airline Ryanair has commenced flying on a new route between Prestwick Airport and the Spanish town of Reus.
It operates three times a week - on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays - and fares are available from £24.99 one way, including taxes.
The Spanish airport is located close to the city of Tarragona and is also well situated for people travelling to Barcelona or the beach resorts of the Costa Dorada.
Ashley Casey of Ryanair described Reus as "a fantastic destination for all holidaymakers, rich in the culture of Catalonia, along with years of history".
He added that those qualities would ensure the service proves popular with tourists heading off on short breaks.
In the past few months Ryanair has increased the number of services it operates from Prestwick Airport to 26, with Belfast, the Hungarian capital Budapest and the Lithuanian city of Kaunas among its new destinations.