Virgin airlines looking forward

It's all go for Virgin, as the airline's various offshoots prepare to launch new services.

The Australian government confirmed today (February 21st) that Virgin Blue will have access to routes between Australia and the US, with the airline expected ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 08:57, 21 February 2006

Ireland looks to overseas tourists

Ireland is to launch a new marketing push to attract more overseas visitors.

The minister for arts, sports and tourism, John O'Donoghue, has announced details of a €5 million tourism investment, the bulk of which will be used to ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 08:58, 21 February 2006

Carnival in Barcelona

Barcelona is gearing up for its annual carnival, taking place from February 23rd to March 1st.

Held on the eve of lent, the carnival is traditionally a gluttonous extravaganza of food, drink and dance before the sobriety of lent. ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 09:54, 21 February 2006

Budapest spring festival

The annual Budapest Spring Festival takes place from March 17th to April 2nd.

The festival is a cultural extravaganza, hosting over 200 events ranging from classical music recitals to screenings of cutting edge filmmaking.

Special celebrations will be ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 10:33, 21 February 2006

Jersey-Stansted flights launched

It is set to become easier for travellers to reach short-hop favourite Jersey, with the launch of a new flight between the island and Stansted Airport.

Atlantic Express plans to launch a twice-daily service between the two destinations, commencing ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 08:57, 22 February 2006

Stille Omgang in Amsterdam

It might not be the normal sort of event associated with Amsterdam, but on March 18th thousands of residents and tourists will walk silently through the streets of the Dutch city.

The silent possession follows the ancient pilgrim route ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 10:10, 22 February 2006

Singapore Airlines launches Australia sale

Singapore Airlines is currently offering discounted tickets on flights to Australia.

Outbound travel starts from £599, including taxes.

Singapore Airlines operates out of London Heathrow and Manchester, serving Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.
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Posted by Just the Flight at 11:17, 22 February 2006

Continental Airlines most admired airline

Continental Airlines can now claim to be the most admired airline in the US, following a magazine poll.

Fortune Magazine's regular list of America's most admired companies names Continental as the leading airline.

The results, published in the ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 17:37, 22 February 2006

Celebrate May Day off-piste

A ski tour operator is offering European skiers the chance to enjoy some snow right up until May.

While most operators finish their ski season in Mid-April, Ski Freshtracks traditionally finish their season with a big blowout over the ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 09:34, 23 February 2006

Celebrate Magha Puja in Bangkok

Anyone travelling to Thailand over the next month should try to experience Magha Puja.

The Buddhist holy day takes place on the full moon day of the third lunar month, which this year falls on March 14th.

Magha ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 09:35, 23 February 2006

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