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Leeds Bradford International Airport will see its first ever flights to New York take off in November. Jet2 will be flying to Newark airport before Christmas on four days.

“New York is one of those cities that everyone must see at least once in a lifetime. It has so many iconic images and sightseeing opportunities, culture that is second-to-none, the world’s top stores and boutiques, and a fantastic array of restaurants, bars and clubs,” said Richard Bodin, Managing Director at Jet2holidays.com.

Other new flights announced lately are Ryanair’s new service from Manchester to Hahn this autumn. The route will be operated twice a week starting October 26.

And Eastern Airways, a business travel specialist, has started flight from Newcastle to Stavanger in Norway. Flights will be operated every week day.
 
 “Our convenient service is the fastest weekday transport link between the two cities, which will not only appeal to business travellers, particularly those in the oil and gas industry, but also visitors taking short breaks in both regions,” said The new service operates every weekday, Eastern Airways’ chief operating officer, Chris Holliday.

The British Airways only recently raised its fuel surcharge, and has complained its profits are suffering over the ever rising fuel costs. But despite the fuel costs, BA has seen a 45% increase in profits in the past six months.

Due to the disastrous opening of Terminal 5, BA boss Willie Walsh has turned down a massive £600,000 bonus. The staff of BA are due to receive £35 million bonus shared among them.

The airline’s pre-tax profits went from £611 to £883. BA is expecting to pay £2 billion for fuel during 2008.

“We have achieved our goal of a ten per cent operating margin which I am delighted has triggered the reward scheme for our staff.  For our shareholders too, it signals the welcome return of a dividend – the first since 2001,” said Willie Walsh.