EasyJet Add New Glasgow to Majorca Airport Flights

Filed Under (Glasgow Airport to Majorca Airport) by mcleare on 08-05-2009

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EasyJet will add an extra Glasgow-Majorca flight in early May. The flight will begin operation on the 5th May and cease on the 23rd on June. During this time period the flight will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The airline stated that it had reacted to customer needs by adding the extra flight. Carly Brear of EasyJet said that the new flight will make it even easier for UK holidaymakers to visit Majorca. She went on to say that Majorca is an ideal destination for long or short term breaks but urged passengers to book early to avoid disappointment.

Single air fare prices for this route begin from 26.99 (sterling)

Keep in mind that it is also a very busy time of year for car hire companies so make sure to book your Majorca Airport car hire as far in advance as possible.

Glasgow Airport to Majorca Airport

Filed Under (Glasgow Airport to Majorca Airport) by mcleare on 15-12-2008

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Sunway Holidays have announced several new routes from Glasgow Airport. The routes are:

• Majorca Airport
• Girona (Barcelona) Airport
• Alicante Airport
• Gran Canaria
• Lanzorate
• Faro

The Majorca flight will operate once a week as will all the other announced routes except Girona which will have twice weekly flights. The routes will be chartered by BMI.

In a statement Sunway holidays spoke of the good relationship they had with Scottish customers and the need for the introduction of the new routes due to the collapse of XL Airways and Seguro Holidays. Richard Burke formally of Seguro Holidays has joined the Sunway’s team. Burke expressed delight regarding the company’s alliance with BMI.

Glasgow Airport has experienced a drop in flight numbers in the last year in comparison to their neighbors in Edinburgh. The managing director of Glasgow Airport Amanda McMillan welcomed the news and wished Sunway Holidays a very successful future.

Don’t forget to check out our Majorca Airport car hire rates if you need a convenient way to get about. We can also offer car hire rates at Glasgow Airport.

Changing demands in the car hire market

Filed Under (Car Hire Survey) by mcleare on 18-11-2008

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A recent survey by carrentals.co.uk has shown rising fuel costs to be a major factor for customers when renting a car. The company has seen a 10% rise in bookings for economy and budget cars which they believe is down to the fuel efficiency of these car hire types.

Economy and mini cars were responsible for 50% of the companies’ bookings in 2008 up 10% on the previous year. The only long haul destination to make it into their top 20 booked destinations was Orlando. Their most popular destinations included Malaga, Faro, Majorca, Heathrow and Alicante.

They believe that this trend may be a factor of the current economic climate with customers opting for short cheaper trips abroad rather than lavish holidays in the US or further afield.

The survey also reported a rise in the numbers booking collision damage waiver insurance which guarantees customers a refund on their excess if they have an accident that causes damage to their hire car.

In these tough economic times it seems customers are becoming a lot more choosey about who they book with. They now spend much more time going from website to website to find the best possible deal.

Our cost comparison booking engine saves you time by sourcing prices from many of the worlds best car hire companies. Search for a Majorca Airport car hire quote now and see for yourself.

Why should you visit Majorca?

Filed Under (Why should you visit Majorca?) by mcleare on 03-11-2008

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1) To enjoy some of the best beaches in the world. blue skies, warm sand and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.

2) It’s sunny almost all year. Majorca normally gets 300 days plus of sunshine every year. Bit different from the UK then ;-)

3) Fantastic choice of value for money accommodations. Huge choice of hotels, apartments and villas and it won’t break the bank to get a place with a nice beach view.

4) Great local cuisine. Sample some great paella or check out some of the many wonderful tapas bars.

5) Take advantage of the low cost shopping on offer in Majorca. There are plenty of bargains to be had. You will find many well known high street shops in Majorca’s shopping district as well as some unique street markets where you may find a bargain or two.

6) There are many fun outdoor activities which include horse riding, surfing and of course some top notch golf courses where you can work on that handicap. Alcudia in Majorca has fourteen top golf courses.

7) There are some outstanding examples of Spanish architecture in Majorca particularly the cathedrals, parks and museums.

8)  Majorca is a place for all the family to enjoy. There is something for everyone. Golf, shopping, restaurants, bars, beaches etc…..oh and of course great car hire Majorca deals so you can discover Majorca at your leisure.

LTE cancels Majorca-Norwich flights for another month

Filed Under (LTE Majorca Airport) by mcleare on 28-10-2008

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LTE Airlines have suspended all flights from Norwich Airport including Majorca for the next month. The viability of the route will be considered by directors again in the next month before any more decisions are taken.

LTE, whose headquarters are based in Majorca offer flights to Alicante, Barcelona and Malaga. They first cancelled flights on the sixteenth of October due to financial constraints. Currently over three thousand people have flights booked from Norwich Airport in the coming year with LTE airways. It remains to be seen whether these flights will be cancelled.

The director of Norwich Airport expressed disappointment that flights were cancelled for another month. He claims the airport is as much in the dark about LTE’s plans as their customers are. He said the airline will continue to work hard and do their best to find a solution to the problem.

Passengers looking for refunds should contact LTE as soon as possible if they booked directly otherwise you should contact your travel agent. Contact details are:

LTE International Airways S.A.
Calle del Ter, 27 1º
Poligono Son Fuster
Palma de Mallorca
07009 ISLAS BALEARES
SPAIN

Or email bookings@lte.es

Driving in Majorca

Filed Under (Driving in Majorca) by mcleare on 20-10-2008

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Driving in a foreign country can take some time to get used to. Rather than throw yourself in at the deep end it is well worth doing a bit of research beforehand.

Have a look at our translations below as they are sure to come in very useful while driving your Majorca Airport car hire. They will also bring you peace of mind so you can relax and enjoy your time in Majorca.

English|Spanish

• Right of way - Priordad
• Exit - Salida 
• Danger - Peligro
• Prohibited - Prohibicion
• Loose Chippings - Gravilla
• Slow - Despacio
• Diesel - Gasoleo
• Unleaded Regular - Gasolina sin ploma
• Roadworks - Obras
• Road Closed - Cerrado
• Toll Road - Carretera de peaje
• Give way - Ceda el paso

As you can see this list will prove extremely helpful on the roads of Majorca. Check out our booking engine for a cheap car hire Majorca Airport quote.

Majorca Airport with Flybe - New Routes

Filed Under (flybe) by mcleare on 12-10-2008

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It may seem a long way off at the moment but Flybe announced their schedule for summer 2009 this week. Two of the new route which were announced include: Southampton to Split/Dubrovnik as well as 376 extra flights a week from various UK airports to Gatwick Airport.

Other changes coming in the summer of 2009 include a Sunday flight from Birmingham to Dubrovnik, Flights from Exeter to Majorca Airport, Alicante Malaga, Faro and Dubrovnik as well as a route from Southampton to Faro, Majorca, Alicante and Malaga.

New routes to London Gatwick include flights from Belfast, Inverness, Isle of Man, Newcastle, Jersey and Aberdeen.

Mike Rutter of Flybe believes “It’s never too soon to start thinking about summer” He went on to say that Flybe will continue to respond to their customers needs by offering the best value deals around as well as keeping up to date with any new sun destinations in Europe where there is a demand for flights.

He also expressed his delight at the flexibility the London Gatwick route now offers as well as the its low rates.

Flying from the UK to Majorca Airport

Filed Under (Flying from the UK to Majorca Airport) by mcleare on 07-10-2008

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There are twenty six airports in Britain which offer direct flights to Majorca Airport.

It is well worth checking the prices at any airports which are convenient to you as they can vary a lot between competing airlines. Here is a list of the 26 airports where you can get a flight to Majorca Airport.

• Aberdeen   
• Belfast
• Birmingham
• Blackpool
• Bournemouth
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Coventry
• Doncaster
• Dublin
• Durham
• Edinburgh  
• Exeter
• Gatwick
• Glasgow
• Heathrow   
• Leeds
• Liverpool  
• Luton   
• Manchester
• Newcastle
• Norwich
• Nottingham
• Shannon
• Southampton
• Stansted

So there certainly can be no complaints about lack of travel options when trying to arrange a trip to Majorca from the UK.

Car Hire companies at Majorca Airport

Filed Under (car hire companies at majorca airport) by mcleare on 07-10-2008

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There are 12 car hire firms which operate desks at Majorca Airport. Here at carhiremajorcaairport.co.uk we have relationships with all of these firms through our partnerships with Autoeurope, Argus car hire, Car hire 3000 and Holiday Autos.

The 12 companies are

• Auriga Crown
• Avis
• Betacar
• Centauro
• Europa
• Hasso
• Hertz
• National Atesa
• Record
• Sixt
• Ultramar

We are able to source the best value car hire deals at Majorca airport and present them to you simply in our booking engine saving you time and money. Check out our booking engine to the left of the page for current rates.

Majorca holiday in the Autumn/Winter

Filed Under (Majorca in autumn/winter) by mcleare on 29-09-2008

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People are choosing to take holidays in Majorca in the autumn and winter months in higher numbers than ever before. This is according to recent research conducted in a survey undertaken by the Palma Hoteliers Association.

Hotel occupancy rates were up by twenty percent in November 2007 compared to the same month in 2002. This is a huge increase and may indicate a preference for less sun in favor of lower spending among Britons.

The Majorca Daily Bulletin recently published figures which show that tourists don’t just come to Majorca for the sun. Many visitors are tempted by the many excellent cheap restaurants as well as the cultural attractions Majorca has to offer.

When you visit Majorca you have the opportunity of exploring over 500km of beautiful coastline attractions. There so many exciting gems waiting to be discovered. Don’t forget to check out our car hire Majorca Airport service if you choose this option.

Some other spots well worth checking out in Majorca include the Sa Seu cathedral, the sierra de Tramuntana and the Bellver Castle.