Iberia came in third place, with other popular carriers including Ryanair, Thomson and Clickair. Meanwhile, it seems that holidays in Spain will continue to be a firm favourite throughout 2009. A recent study by foreign currency provider Travelex found that despite the strength of the euro against the pound, around 45 per cent of people are planning to holiday within the eurozone this year.
Budget airline easyJet has chosen the Alzheimer's Society as its new charity partner.The carrier, which offers regular flights to Spain, will sell scratch cards and carry out onboard collections to help raise money for the charity. According to easyJet, talks are already being held on how the airline and charity can work together to reach their targets and generate even more cash for those in need.
Budget airline easyJet has chosen the Alzheimer's Society as its new charity partner.
The carrier, which offers regular flights to Spain, will sell scratch cards and carry out onboard collections to help raise money for the charity.
According to easyJet, talks are already being held on how the airline and charity can work together to reach their targets and generate even more cash for those in need.
"Andy Harrison, chief executive of easyJet, said he was sure that the airline's passengers would support this worthy cause.
"There are over five million people with dementia in Europe so it's not surprising that staff across the continent chose Alzheimer's Society as the 2009 charity of the year," he added.
Rival airline Ryanair last year raised money for Dublin's Simon Community through sales of its annual cabin crew calendar.
Budget airline easyJet is following in the footsteps of Ryanair and slashing fares on dozens of its routes.
The carrier has knocked 25 per cent off flights to Spain and other destinations, including those departing during Easter and half-term.
Those looking to avail of the discounted flights must make their booking before January 13th, the airline said.
The decision to cut prices comes just a day after the Telegraph reported that up to six million holidays will be booked this month.
Some of the Spanish destinations served by easyJet include Alicante and Malaga, which are both within driving distance of La Manga Club.
Fellow budget airline Ryanair announced earlier this week that it carried almost 58 million people in 2008 and looks set to continue its growth throughout 2009. |
