Travel Blog Archive, August 2009

Etihad to launch flights to Cape Town

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New guide covers affordable breaks in France

Read more: New guide covers affordable breaks in France

European cities to present Ben Hur Live

Read more: European cities to present Ben Hur Live

WTTC adds voice to APD criticism

Read more: WTTC adds voice to APD criticism

Lonely Planet to release 'ultimate experiences' guide

Read more: Lonely Planet to release 'ultimate experiences' guide

China Southern Airlines launches mobile check-in

Read more: China Southern Airlines launches mobile check-in

New hotel to open in the Maldives

Read more: New hotel to open in the Maldives

Workers 'should take as much time off as possible'

Read more: Workers 'should take as much time off as possible'

Musical Theatre Festival to be held in New York

Read more: Musical Theatre Festival to be held in New York

Recession 'not discouraging British travellers'

Read more: Recession 'not discouraging British travellers'

New Spanish football season to begin this month

Read more: New Spanish football season to begin this month

Etihad to launch flights to Hyderabad

Read more: Etihad to launch flights to Hyderabad

Europe 'cheaper than UK for accommodation'

Read more: Europe 'cheaper than UK for accommodation'

Established destinations 'best for families'

Read more: Established destinations 'best for families'

Night-time art event to be held in Toronto

Read more: Night-time art event to be held in Toronto

Air New Zealand to launch Sydney to Rotorua flights

Read more: Air New Zealand to launch Sydney to Rotorua flights

'Grown-up gappers' taking advantage of recession

Read more: 'Grown-up gappers' taking advantage of recession

Poor weather forecasts 'sending Brits overseas'

Read more: Poor weather forecasts 'sending Brits overseas'

Travellers urged to visit Dubai during Ramadan

Read more: Travellers urged to visit Dubai during Ramadan

EasyJet flights on sale for spring 2010

Read more: EasyJet flights on sale for spring 2010

New Tel Aviv flights welcomed in Israel

Read more: New Tel Aviv flights welcomed in Israel

New Heathrow Airport terminal plans revealed

Read more: New Heathrow Airport terminal plans revealed

Heathrow Airport sees third-busiest month on record

Read more: Heathrow Airport sees third-busiest month on record

Aegean Airlines to launch new flights to Athens

Read more: Aegean Airlines to launch new flights to Athens

Efficiency 'to be improved' at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Read more: Efficiency 'to be improved' at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Bristol Airport prepares for busiest period of the year

Read more: Bristol Airport prepares for busiest period of the year

UNWTO highlights value of sustainable tourism

Read more: UNWTO highlights value of sustainable tourism

Continental offering discount New York helicopter flights

Read more: Continental offering discount New York helicopter flights

Flybe flights to Edinburgh proving popular

Read more: Flybe flights to Edinburgh proving popular

Last-minute breaks 'popular with families'

Read more: Last-minute breaks 'popular with families'

New Abu Dhabi hotel will be city's second largest

Read more: New Abu Dhabi hotel will be city's second largest

Strong year so far for Malaysia Airlines

Read more: Strong year so far for Malaysia Airlines

Virgin Atlantic writes to US president over merger row

Read more: Virgin Atlantic writes to US president over merger row

Turkey, Egypt and Thailand 'offer great value'

Read more: Turkey, Egypt and Thailand 'offer great value'

Vancouver Airport rail link to open early

Read more: Vancouver Airport rail link to open early

More compensation for lost bags suggested

Read more: More compensation for lost bags suggested

Majority of Britons keen to travel abroad, despite weak pound

Read more: Majority of Britons keen to travel abroad, despite weak pound

Business chiefs welcome new London Oxford Airport

Read more: Business chiefs welcome new London Oxford Airport

Figures show growth in summer airline capacity

Read more: Figures show growth in summer airline capacity

Montreal airport opens news departures area

Read more: Montreal airport opens news departures area

Vermeer blockbuster show set for New York museum

Read more: Vermeer blockbuster show set for New York museum

Premium passengers 'still switching to economy'

Read more: Premium passengers 'still switching to economy'

Philosopher becomes Heathrow Airport writer-in-residence

Read more: Philosopher becomes Heathrow Airport writer-in-residence

Manchester Airport welcomes new flights after Ryanair departs

Read more: Manchester Airport welcomes new flights after Ryanair departs

Luton airport to get new flights to Romania

Read more: Luton airport to get new flights to Romania

Mobile phone check-in on Air Malta launched

Read more: Mobile phone check-in on Air Malta launched

SAS offering free ticket competition on Facebook

Read more: SAS offering free ticket competition on Facebook

Air Canada launches iPhone app

Read more: Air Canada launches iPhone app

Edinburgh 'most popular UK destination'

Read more: Edinburgh 'most popular UK destination'

Brits 'fond of Greece holidays'

Read more: Brits 'fond of Greece holidays'

Qantas takes delivery of fourth A380

Read more: Qantas takes delivery of fourth A380

New terminal to open at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Read more: New terminal to open at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Designer hotels to open in Dubai

Read more: Designer hotels to open in Dubai

More Etihad Airways flights available over winter

Read more: More Etihad Airways flights available over winter

Aer Lingus carries 1m passengers from Belfast International

Read more: Aer Lingus carries 1m passengers from Belfast International

Brussels Airlines to offer more flights to Milan

Read more: Brussels Airlines to offer more flights to Milan

Jet2 plans expansion at Newcastle Airport

Read more: Jet2 plans expansion at Newcastle Airport

British Airways celebrates 90 years

Read more: British Airways celebrates 90 years

KLM takes delivery of eco-friendly aircraft

Read more: KLM takes delivery of eco-friendly aircraft

Delta Airlines improves business class flights to New York

Read more: Delta Airlines improves business class flights to New York

Millions of Brits 'planning UK bank holiday breaks'

Read more: Millions of Brits 'planning UK bank holiday breaks'

Nearly 0.5m to use Gatwick Airport this weekend

Read more: Nearly 0.5m to use Gatwick Airport this weekend

Icelandair resumes Glasgow Airport to Reykjavik flights

Read more: Icelandair resumes Glasgow Airport to Reykjavik flights

Travel technology to be focus of WTM 2009

Read more: Travel technology to be focus of WTM 2009

Close to 2m to head abroad this weekend

Read more: Close to 2m to head abroad this weekend

Abta campaigning for Caribbean flights

Read more: Abta campaigning for Caribbean flights

Boeing planning Dreamliner flight before year end

Read more: Boeing planning Dreamliner flight before year end

Champions League draw provides European trips for footie fans

Read more: Champions League draw provides European trips for footie fans

Jet2 to set up base at East Midlands Airport

Read more: Jet2 to set up base at East Midlands Airport