Virgin Atlantic wins premium award

Virgin Atlantic has won two top titles at this year's Business Traveller Awards.

Readers of Business Traveller magazine voted for the airline to win the Best Business Class and Best Premium Economy awards.

It was the first airline to come up ...

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Posted by Teddie at 17:13, 14 September 2006

Mobile use on flights 'favoured by flyers'

Many travellers would use mobile phones during flights if they were able to, according to a new survey.

Both business and leisure passengers tend to carry mobile phones on flights, with over half of business passengers admitting that they would switch ...

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Posted by Kate at 17:14, 14 September 2006

Scandinavian Airlines flies to Beijing

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced a new direct route between Stockholm and Beijing, which will open in April next year.

The route is the latest addition to a roster of flights that includes paths between Copenhagen and ...

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Posted by Carrie at 18:04, 15 September 2006

Dive on down to NZ

Travellers flying to New Zealand this December could enjoy a splash of fun at the Coromandel Dive Festival.

Held between December 1st and 3rd in Paku, Tairua, the event aims to celebrate all aspects of the sport of diving.

The three-day ...

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Posted by Andrew at 18:05, 15 September 2006

Fun comes top of the list for Brits

British holidaymakers would most like to go on holiday with Peter Kay, according to a new survey.

The Bolton comedian came top of a list compiled by Barclays Insurance that had Keira Knightley and George Clooney as the runners-up.

British celebrities dominated ...

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Posted by Kate at 17:20, 18 September 2006

Gallop into Hong Kong

Travellers who are fond of a flutter or two should catch a flight to Hong Kong for the largest racing event in Asia: the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races on December 10th.

Also known as the Turf World Championships, ...

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Posted by Clare at 07:52, 19 September 2006

Red hot poker in the Caribbean

Holidaymakers with a penchant for gambling could grab a flight to the Caribbean this winter for the annual Caribbean Poker Classic tournament.

The tournament is held between November 24th and December 3rd at the St Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal ...

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Posted by Kate at 17:47, 19 September 2006

Have a ball in Vienna

Britons looking for an elegant way to see in the new year could hop on a flight to Vienna for this year's Kaiserball.

The event, also known as the Imperial Ball, takes place at the Hofburg Palace on December 31st ...

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Posted by Penny at 16:55, 20 September 2006

More than sprouts at Brussels market

Shopping fans looking to pick up gifts in a unique setting this yuletide could hop on a flight to Brussels for its Christmas market.

Between December 1st and January 1st, a host of stalls selling everything from food to handicrafts ...

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Posted by Paul at 16:57, 20 September 2006

A very merry Danish Christmas

Visit one of Denmark's most prominent Christmas attractions and catch a flight to Copenhagen for the annual celebrations at Tivoli Gardens.

Stretching from November 15th to December 30th, the Tivoli festivities consist of a wide variety of stalls, performances, rides ...

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Posted by Paul at 17:03, 20 September 2006

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