Avoid all the queues by Blinking into London Blackbushe Airport, getting on the road within minutes of landing.

Blackbushe is just 45 minutes to 1 hour from central London. We can even organise a car to be waiting on the tarmac when you land.

Notes:

• Fares are valid only from the airports specified into Blink’s hub at London Blackbushe.
• Total price includes all landing and handling fees and overnight charges where applicable.
• Fares valid from 29 November 2011 – 2 December 2011 inclusive.
• Fares are valid during standard airport opening hours. Requests that fall outside standard airport opening hours may be subject to extension fees or additional overnight charges, which are not included
• All fares are subject to availability of aircraft and crew at the time of booking

What to do next

Please contact Blink Flight Services to book or learn more about this special offer. Online: Complete this form Phone: +44 (0)20 7199 1400 or +41 (0)22 592 75 77 Email: blink@flyblink.com

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This ski season we’re offering incredible fares for long weekend (Friday – Monday) return journeys direct to the most convenient Alpine airports like Sion, Samedan, Chambéry, and St. Gallen Altenrhein. We offer a significant saving to regular jet charter so check out the prices below and start planning your trip by booking online.

Long weekend return (Friday – Monday) fares

Pricing Details

• Total price includes all landing and handling fees and overnight charges where applicable. De-icing is not included. Blink De-Icing Insurance is available.
• Fares valid for weekend (Friday-Monday) stays of up to 3 nights.  Trips can also be taken during the week if preferred, up to 3 nights.
• Prices guaranteed for the entire 2011-2012 ski season: 1 Dec 2011 – 30 April 2012.
• Fares are valid during standard airport opening hours. Requests that fall outside standard airport opening hours may be subject to extension fees or additional overnight charges, which are not included.
• Diversion protected: if bad weather closes your chosen airport, we will fly you to the nearest open alternative at no extra cost.  Please note Geneva cannot be used as a diversion at weekends.
• Ski flights are available from other origins across Europe. Contact Blink to request pricing or price online.
• All fares are subject to availability of aircraft and crew at the time of booking.

Spend more time skiing and less time travelling

Blinking to the Alps is so much faster than travelling on a commercial airline. Flying direct to the mountains means you can sometimes be on the slopes within minutes of landing. We can save you over 6 hours of wasted travel time per weekend trip when flying to popular ski resorts from London:

• Central London to Verbier: Blink saves you 3 hours and 10 minutes each way
• Central London to St. Moritz: Blink saves you 3 hours and 15 minutes each way
• Central London to Megeve: Blink saves you 2 hours and 5 minutes each way

(Time saved assumes departure from London Blackbushe)

What to do next

Please contact Blink Flight Services to book or learn more about this special offer. Online: Complete this form Phone: +44 (0)20 7199 1400 or +41 (0)22 592 75 77 Email: blink@flyblink.com

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At Blink we love Christmas.  So we’re getting into the festive mood by offering you some special fares to the most magical christmas markets in Europe.  Jump on your personal Blink Jet for two nights at any of these stunning markets and stuff your stockings with the finest gifts Europe has to offer!

• Baden-Baden Christmas Market – Airport: Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (EDSB/FKB)
• Barfüsserplatz Christmas Market Basel – Airport: Basle Mulhouse (LFSB/BSL/MLH/EAP)
• Bruges Christmas Market – Airport: Ostend-Bruges (EBOS/OST)
• Cologne’s 7 Christmas Markets – Airport: Cologne (EDDK/CGN)
• Hyde Park Winter Wonderland – Airport: London Blackbushe (EGLK/BBS)
• Munchen Christkindl Market – Airport: Munich (EDDM/MUC)
• Vienna Wiehnachsmarkt – Airport: Vienna (LOWW/VIE)

Notes:

• Fares are valid only from Blink hubs at Blackbushe and Geneva.
• Total price includes all landing and handling fees and overnight charges where applicable.
• Fares valid from 21 November 2011 – 31 December 2011 inclusive, although be sure to check the specific schedule for each market as some are not open throughout all of December
• Fares are valid during standard airport opening hours. Requests that fall outside standard airport opening hours may be subject to extension fees or additional overnight charges, which are not included
• All fares are subject to availability of aircraft and crew at the time of booking

Please contact Blink Flight Services to book or learn more about this special offer. Online: Complete this form Phone: +44 (0)20 7199 1400 or +41 (0)22 592 75 77 Email: blink@flyblink.com

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Get inspired by this eclectic mix of art work including specially commissioned artists’ projects, an annual curatorial programme, an artist-led education schedule as well as a programme of talks. Although staged for the purpose of selling work, the fair has become a cultural entertainment for tens of thousands of visitors each year. Don’t miss it!

Blink is offering special all-inclusive day return and one night stay fares from Geneva, Zurich, the Channel Islands, and Nice/Cannes.

Notes:

• Fares are valid from Geneva, Zurich, Jersey, Guernsey, Nice, and Cannes Mandelieu airports only. Fares are valid only to Blink’s London hub airports, in Blackbushe, Farnborough, and Luton.
• Total price includes all landing and handling fees and overnight charges where applicable
• Fares valid from 14-17 October 2010 inclusive
• Fares are valid during standard airport opening hours. Requests that fall outside standard airport opening hours may be subject to extension fees or additional overnight charges, which are not included
• All fares are subject to availability of aircraft and crew at the time of booking

Please contact Blink Flight Services to book or learn more about this special offer.
Online: Complete this form
Phone: +44 (0)20 7199 1400 or +41 (0)22 592 75 77
Email: blink@flyblink.com

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Click on any of the images to find out more about where they were taken.

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Captain Dave Stoddart and First Officer Lee Barringer piloted Blink’s first flight to Tunisia.  They sent this postcard upon arrival in Ibiza.

We departed Geneva late morning with a planned flight time just under 2 hours and good weather forecast for the whole journey. Our route took us over the Alps and the Cote d’Azur, passing down the west coast of Corsica then down the length of Sardinia, overflying Cagliari and finally on towards the coastline of Tunisia.

It was a fairly typical hazy north African day but we had excellent views of some large resort hotels to the north of Tunis as we made our descent towards the airport about 30 miles further south. The runway in use for landing required us to fly over the top of the airport and then turn back and land towards the north. Air traffic control was as good as anywhere in Europe and the airport itself is well equipped with two long runways. Although neither of us had been to Tunis before, all the procedures for our approach and landing were as one would expect of modern airport. After landing, we were guided around to the general aviation terminal and promptly met by our handling agents, who then supplied us with fuel for the following day’s flight.

Although we only had a brief night in Tunis, the impression is of a relaxed and easygoing culture with a hint of its colonial French past. Most people we engaged with spoke good English and were very friendly. Tunisia in general seems fairly westernised and has a large established tourist industry spread over several resort areas, each of which is served by a modern airport. These include the island of Djerba in the south, Sfax and Monastir on the central east coast and brand new airport at Sousse about 200 km south of Tunis.

We departed the following morning for Ibiza, which took us west along the north coast of Algeria for about an hour before turning towards the Balearics.

Again, we had an enjoyable flight and the views from the Mustang at 40000 feet were superb.

Fly direct with Blink

Our seasonal bases open up even more destinations that we have yet to fly to.  Whether you want to explore North Africa (Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco) or island hop between Corfu, Mykonos, and Cyprus, Blink can fly you there direct.  Search all our airports by visiting www.flyblink.com/airports.

Book now

Book online: www.flyblink.com/book.  If you’d like to discuss your itinerary in more detail, email Blink Flight Services at blink@flyblink.com or phone them at +44 (0)20 7199 1400.

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We’re going to make the most of the sunshine by opening new bases for the summer season.

From June until October, Blink aircraft and crew will be regularly based across 7 bases

• South of France (Nice/Cannes) – seasonal base
• Sardinia (Olbia) – seasonal base
• Balearic Islands (Ibiza/Palma/Mahon) – seasonal base
• London (Blackbushe/Farnborough/Luton) – permanent base
• Channel Islands (Jersey/Guernsey) – permanent base
• Geneva (Geneva) – permanent base

Customers will be able to fly at the shortest notice directly from these locations. And with our planes there, ready and waiting, our prices will get even better value, as we’ll not have to position any resources from our nearest permanent base in Geneva.

What’s more, our seasonal bases will bring many new non-stop Blink destinations into our network, adding to the 600 we already cover across Western and Northern Europe. Fly non-stop, for example, from Nice to Athens, Thessaloniki or Bucharest, or from Ibiza non-stop to Casablanca and Marrakesh.

Look out for our monthly fare promotions to qualify for the best deals.  If we’ve got a plane on the ground, we should be ready to go within 2 hours of your call.

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We’re fingers crossed that England gets some sunshine this summer – not least so that we get blue skies at Blackbushe, our aircraft operating headquarters and primary UK base, just down the M3 from London.  But even if the UK gets another wash-out, you can be sure of finding hot weather somewhere in Europe – even last week it was 30 degrees plus in the shade in Greece, Portugal and Spain. And Blink plans to get you there and to many other hot spots the next few months, with a seasonal programme of great fares to more than 200 summer airports.

Blink’s summer bases

Our fleet of 7 mustangs is already busy at work helping customers get the summer breaks to which they’ve been looking forward since last September. Whether it’s a weekend city break, a day at the seaside, a glamorous wedding or the first of long lazy days at the villa, Blink is delighted to get your summer started.

Escape with Blink

Every month, we’ll be advertising special promotional fares, some to everybody’s favourite hot spots, others to more exotic destinations off the beaten path. From our bases in London and Geneva, Blink and we’ll get you anywhere from Malaga to Malta, Dubrovnik to Stockholm.

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Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK. Seen from the sea at high tide.

The home of legendary TV detective Bergerac, the bailiwick of Jersey is an island with more than 1,000 years of history, a possession of the British crown but independent from the United Kingdom. 118 square miles, with a population of 88,000, Jersey has a GDP of more than £40,000 per head. As a tax haven less than 300 miles from London and Paris, it hosts a flourishing industry of fiduciary and trust experts. For them and their clients, air transportation links between the island and the major cities of Europe are essential. Yet it remains relatively poorly connected.

Poor air connections

Geneva, for example has just two flights a week to Jersey and Guernsey, and the return trips are often routed via Zurich. A day trip is almost impossible to make, and for busy financiers, a 3 day investment is a major disincentive to go at all. For that reason, the Channel Islands have a high density of jet owners.

Fly direct with Blink

But even flying privately, access is problematic; the islands are frequently fog-bound and the wet weather restrictions are severe for larger jet aircraft. Small aircraft with superior short runway performance have best access, though pilots still require specific certification.

Blink has both – which is why one of our 3 permanant European bases for our Cessna Mustang fleet is located right here in the islands.

Book now

Contact Blink Flight Services to book your next flight direct into Jersey .  Email them at blink@flyblink.com or phone them at +44 (0)20 7199 1400.

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Known as the ‘Monte Carlo of Switzerland’, Lugano is located in the south of Switzerland and on the border with Italy. The city is situated on its own lake and lies between the legendary Lake Maggiore and Lake Como. In short, Lugano is the gateway to Europe’s most beautiful and glamourous lake-side destinations, from Bellagio to Villa d’Este, from Varenna to Isola Bella. A popular retreat for aristocrats and celebrities since Roman times, the lakes provide the most exclusive of romantic getaways. The only issue is how to get there without getting caught up in the crowd.

Fly direct with Blink

You could take a commercial airline to Milan and drive there…if you’re willing to put up with the airport scrum, the frequently delayed schedules, the potential lost bags, and then the 2 hour drive, traffic permitting. Or fly right there to Lugano, on one of the few jets capable of accesssing the city’s mountain-enclosed airport – Blink’s Mustang. Our aircraft’s best-in-class runway performance, and our captains’ superior training, can get a full complement of 4 passengers and luggage in and out all year long. A couple of hours from London, an hour from Paris, less from Geneva, and we’ll bring you here to explore more.

Book now

Contact Blink Flight Services to book your next flight direct into Lugano.  Email them at blink@flyblink.com or phone them at +44 (0)20 7199 1400.

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A day at the races – the Grand National

The Grand National is England’s most prestigious horse race and one of the worlds greatest sporting spectacles. Each year, 40 horses line-up to tackle the awesome Aintree course. Four & half miles, with 30 fence jumps, the Grand National is arguably the toughest test of horse and jockey in the world.

Blink and you’re there

Blink took four racing enthusiasts and friends from three diverse points of the UK and reunited them for a fabulous day out at the races. This is how we got them there and back:

09:00 – Blink’s organised car service picks up customer number 1 directly from his front door in Jersey and whisks him to St Helier for an early take-off.

09:45 – Travelling at an average speed of 270 knots and cruising at an altitude of 25,000ft, Blink’s Mustang swoops into Blackbushe airport (London’s lowest cost airport). Blink customer number 2, who arrived 5 minutes earlier, parked her car and walked less than 50 yards to join her friend on board.

10:30 – It’s just a short hop westwards to pick up customer number 3 and 4  in Bristol. They’ve come to meet the plane at Bristol Filton, avoiding the rush at Bristol International.

11:15 – Half an hour later, the Blink flight lands just 4 miles from Aintree, at RAF Woodvale (bypassing the traffic at Liverpool International). Another car (organised by Blink) is waiting at the door of the aircraft and whisks our guests to the course by 11:30, betting catalogues at the ready.

17:00 – The Blink organised limousine meets our 4 customers, tired but contented after the big race and much socialising, and takes them to their waiting Blink jet.

17:30 – The Blink jet is airborne en route to their final stop of the day.

18:15 – Our guests disembark at London City Airport, London’s best airport for quick access to central London, en route to a special restaurant for dinner.

Please contact Blink Flight Services at blink@flyblink.com or +44 (0)20 7199 1400 to discuss your difficult itinerary or use the Blink online airport locator to find the ideal airports for your next journey.

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Website

We are introducing new functionality and features which we think you’ll find very useful.

• Online pricing and booking: you will finally be able to price your trips online and make a booking
• Last minute fare sales: we will be introducing new last minute “flash” fare sales which will enable to you take advantage of extraordinary deals on last minute trips

Summer bases

Beginning in mid-May, we will open our seasonal summer bases across the Mediterranean.

• Cannes – opens Thursday, 13 May 2010
• Olbia – opens 1 June 2010
• Ibiza/Palma/Mahon – opens 1 June 2010

We look forward to welcoming you onboard Blink in the near future.  Visit our website regularly for the latest updates.

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British Airways is back on strike this month – 7 days scheduled to disrupt travel right before the busy Easter period. But don’t let them interrupt your work or ruin your holidays.

BA’s short-haul UK and European flights will be the most affected by the strike, making it difficult for business travellers to reach important meetings on-time and leisure travellers to enjoy their full holidays.

Blink can get you safely, comfortably and reliably to destinations across Europe. Over 600 airfields are accessible to our fleet of air taxis, each one of which can carry up to 4 passengers and bags for trips up to 3 hours. Most importantly, Blink offers all the convenience of a private jet without the same price tag.

To help busy travellers and holiday makers find an alternative to BA, during the strike Blink will offer its lowest fares (normally requiring 21 days advance purchase) to all its European destinations.

This means you can take a Blink taxi for a price closer to standard business class than traditional private jet: for example, assuming 4 passengers on the aircraft, round trip per seat fares from London to Paris and Dublin for £700, to Milan from £1,413, to Cannes from £1,475, and to Salzburg for £1,525.

Contact Blink Flight Services directly to book and for any questions. Blink Flight Services is available to advise you on your options should you be affected by the strike or simply want to understand your alternatives just in case.

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The cold, dark days of December are brought alive by the many Christmas markets around Europe.  While work holiday parties and end of year business keep you busy at home, why not take advantage of our special offer to sneak away for a night to enjoy, shop or indulge in one of these Christmas Markets:

• Nürnberger Christkindlmarkt – Airport Nürnberg (EDDN/NUE)
• Weihnachtsmarkt Aachen – Airport Maastricht (EHBK/MST)
• Weihnachtsmarkt Dresden – Airport Dresden (EDDC/DRS)
• Noël Strasbourg – Airport Strasbourg (LFST/SXB)
• Marchés de Noël de Colmar – Airport Colmar (LFGA/CMR)
• Ljubljana Christmas Market & St Nicholas Fair – Airport Ljubljana (LJLJ/LJU)
• Salzburg Christmas Market – Airport Salzburg (LOWS/SZG)

Blink is offering special overnight fares during the month of December 2009, allowing you to visit one of these markets, stay a night, and return home with your purchases in tow and a belly full of market treats.  Fares below include all fees and are for a day-return or 1-night stay round-trip.

These fares are valid for travel between Dec 1 and Dec 31, 2009, although be sure to check the specific schedule for each market as some are not open throughout all of December 2009.

Contact us to book.

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