Flights and Airlines - Links & Resources

Flights and Airlines - Links & Resources

Flights:

CheapFlights
Once you've decided on the destination, take a look at cheapflights.com which has hundreds of less expensive flight options. It's worth comparing prices!
www.cheapflights.co.uk

Deckchair
The excellent prices listed here make it a site definitely worth visiting. Sir Bob Geldof's new internet venture has access to a massive database of fares.
www.deckchair.com

easy Jet
easyJet lead the way when it comes to selling budget flights over the Internet - the king of the budget airlines. A must-see site.
www.easyjet.co.uk

Farebase
If you find a flight you want, then you're pointed towards an authorised Farebase Internet agent and from there you can either book by e-mail or the phone. Here you can get the same info that your local travel agent has access to.
www.bargainflight.co.uk

Flightbookers
This site is easy to use and search flights are returned quickly. They collect the best results from a wide variety of airlines. Warning: soon to be renamed "ebookers", following revamp.
www.flightbookers.net

Go
Use the Go site to search timetables and to then go ahead and book online. Quick and direct.
www.go-fly.co.uk

Airlines:

American Airlines
The American Airlines site does a good job of putting you in control of your own flight schedule.
www.americanair.com

British Airways
A straightforward and informative site from the biggest carrier in the UK. Check out some very tempting offers too.
www.british-airways.com

Easyjet
Easy by name and easy by nature, this site succeeds by virtue of its intuitive interface and straightforward nature. Book online at their bargain rates and receive your tickets in the post.
www.easyjet.com

KLM
This site from the Dutch national airline is typically modern, well set out and friendly. It could also save you a few guilders, as you can check out and book their regular special offers.
www.kimuk.com

Lufthansa
A wealth of information beyond the usual flights and fares, including a gallery of planes for the plane spotters.
www.lufthansa.com

Ryanair
There are no frills or fancy graphics, just very low fares and a straightforward online booking system. Which is fine by us.
www.ryanair.com

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin's site is brimming with attitude and style - they try to inject a bit of fun into the whole proceedings, yet the serious side of the operation like online booking is also highly professional.
www.virgin-atlantic.co.uk