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Less than a week until Esta launch

British Airways has reminded its passengers planning to travel to the United States this year of the imminent launch of the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) scheme.

Set to come into effect on January 12th, the Esta programme ...

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Posted by Andrew at 17:25, 7 January 2009

'Spectacular events' in Italy

The state tourist board of Italy has published a list of the "spectacular events" that visitors to the country will be able to experience this year.

Venice will be one of the first Italian cities to get into the ...

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Posted by Penny at 13:42, 7 January 2009

Europe 'to remain popular for skiing holidays'

Major resorts in Europe will remain a popular choice for British people taking skiing holidays in 2009, despite the strength of the euro against the pound, it has been predicted.

According to the Ski Club of Great Britain, winter ...

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Posted by Teddie at 13:02, 7 January 2009

US connecting flights proving popular at Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport has announced that its passengers are making use of Continental Airlines flights to New York as a way of accessing connecting services to destinations in the USA.

The airport revealed that the top five final destinations ...

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Posted by Mike at 12:10, 7 January 2009

Record year for London City Airport

London City Airport has announced that it handled a record number of passengers in 2008.

The London hub saw some 3.3 million passengers last year, an increase of 12 per cent on 2007 that was topped off by a ...

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Posted by Penny at 18:03, 6 January 2009

Virgin Atlantic to celebrate 25th year

Virgin Atlantic will celebrate its 25th birthday this year and is set to launch an advertising campaign and a number of special events to mark the occasion.

The £6 million promotional drive is designed to "beat off the credit crunch ...

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Posted by Teddie at 15:32, 6 January 2009

Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Dublin

City breaks in Dublin will prove a popular option in March as the Irish capital hosts its traditional St Patrick's Day celebrations.

A five-day festival to pay tribute to the patron saint of Ireland will get underway on ...

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Posted by Paul at 14:02, 6 January 2009

Long haul trips 'offer best value this year'

Long-haul destinations will be the most affordable options for British travellers this year, according to the latest holiday costs report from the Post Office.

The organisation's research found that better exchange rates, lower living costs and discounts on flights and ...

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Posted by Teddie at 13:58, 6 January 2009

Budget travellers offered holiday guide

The Daily Telegraph has published a guide to the best travel destinations for people planning a budget holiday this year.

Turkey is just about the best option for Mediterranean sunshine in 2009, according to the paper, as it boasts the ...

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Posted by Andrea at 15:31, 5 January 2009

Record passenger growth for Etihad in 2008

Etihad Airways announced that it topped off an "impressive year" in 2008 with a record rate of passenger growth.

The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates transported more than six million passengers last year – 34 per cent ...

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Posted by Andrea at 14:50, 5 January 2009

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