EU, Australia form flight agreement

A new agreement signed by the European Union (EU) and Australia looks set to pave the way for more flights between the two regions.

The pact allows European carriers to operate services between any member state of the EU and ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:23, 1 May 2008

Silverjet looks to new markets

Silverjet may be set to expand into new destinations following the announcement of a cash injection by a Middle Eastern investor.

The business class airline said that it is to receive $25 million (£12.7 million) of investment from the ...

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Posted by Andrea at 11:29, 30 April 2008

British Airways ups fuel surcharges

British Airways has announced that it is to increase fuel surcharges on all of its tickets from May 2nd as a result of rising oil prices.

Passengers booking a flight with the airline after this date will be required to ...

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Posted by Andrew at 10:53, 30 April 2008

Online bookings 'offer convenience'

Travellers who book their holidays online mainly do so out of convenience, according to one expert.

The rise of online reservations means that more people can now arrange their holidays from the comfort of their desks, Kate Shipp of Which? ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:52, 30 April 2008

Take to the streets of Singapore

Visitors to Singapore will be able to see one of the region's most popular events in the form of the Singapore Street Festival this summer.

Taking place between May 24th and June 8th on and around Orchard Road, the festival ...

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Posted by Andrew at 12:08, 29 April 2008

Iceland set for massive national park

Travellers heading to Iceland this summer will find that the country is now home to the largest area of protected wilderness in Europe.

From June 7th, Vatnajokull National Park in south-east Iceland will cover an area of 13,000 sq km, ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:59, 29 April 2008

Lufthansa launches mobile boarding passes

German airline Lufthansa has announced a new service that allows passengers to use their mobile phones to access electronic boarding passes.

While the scheme is currently only available for those travelling from Hamburg to Munich or
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Posted by Andrea at 11:58, 29 April 2008

A feast of art in Sydney

Travellers heading to Sydney this year will be lucky enough to be able to catch the latest Biennale of Sydney.

Taking place every two years, this festival celebrates the best contemporary art to be found in Australia and around the ...

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Posted by Merv at 13:29, 28 April 2008

Holidays 'still on the agenda for families'

Many families still plan to go away this summer despite the ongoing credit crisis, according to a new poll.

Carried out by parenting website mychild.co.uk, the survey showed that 95 per cent of respondents believe it is likely they will jet ...

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Posted by Mike at 13:29, 28 April 2008

First class food 'more sophisticated'

Holidaymakers who choose to fly first class are now seeing a higher quality of inflight food service than before.

More airlines are looking to attract customers by offering gourmet menus created by well-known celebrity chefs, the Canadian Press reports.

Passengers flying ...

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Posted by Andrea at 13:28, 28 April 2008

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