Organisation: Excel Airways

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'Sick bag' bomb threat prompts UK flight alert

A British passenger plane en route to an Egyptian holiday resort made an emergency landing today in Brindisi, southern Italy, after the pilot reported that a bomb was suspectedto be on board.

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Bomb alert UK flight lands in Italy

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Passengers quizzed in Cyprus after flight grounded

business

EasyJet shares rise over rumours

business

Easyjet shares soar after takeover rumour

business

FTSE avoids great loss

FTSE slides back under 4,700 barrier

The FTSE 100 Index dipped back below the 4700 barrier today as investors fretted over high oil prices and surprisingly weak manufacturing data.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Charter airline at centre of takeover talks

Excel Airways was today heading for a takeover by Iceland-based Air Atlanta after it emerged the UK company’s two biggest shareholders were in talks.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Etihad Airways launches London-Abu Dhabi route

A new airline was operating its first services between London and the Middle East today.

Sun, 28 Mar, 2004

City's short session produced little action

TRADING on the London market fizzled out on Christmas Eve as the City packed up for the festive break.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2002

FTSE fizzles out before Christmas break

Trading on the London market fizzled out today as the City packed up for the festive break.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2002

New airline takes to the skies

A new airline offering passengers leather seats and linen headrest covers is to be launched on Monday.

Sun, 08 Apr, 2001