Revamped economy class for Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines has announced the development of a brand new economy class cabin for its passengers.

The airline used customer feedback to redesign its economy class seats and surroundings, which are now more spacious, it says.

"While we were developing the ...

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Posted by Clare at 15:42, 2 October 2006

Denver International to trial biometric ID

An airport in Denver, Colorado is set to become one of the first to try out a new scheme involving biometric identification for flight passengers.

Denver International will receive free cards and equipment to trial the programme from the Fast ...

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Posted by Penny at 17:39, 2 October 2006

Sing Auld Lang Syne in Edinburgh

Travellers eager to let their hair down at the end of 2006 could make their new year swing in with a bang at the world-famous Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh.

This four-day extravaganza begins on December 29th with a torchlight procession ...

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Posted by Teddie at 17:41, 2 October 2006

Sun, sea and film in the Caribbean

Film buffs looking for some winter sun this year should head out on a flight to the Caribbean for the annual Bahamas International Film Festival at Paradise Island between December 7th and 10th.

Nicknamed Cinema In Paradise, the festival explores ...

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Posted by Penny at 17:42, 2 October 2006

A victorious Geneva procession

Travellers flying to Geneva this December could witness the city's historical Escalade procession on December 11th.

The event celebrates a night that saw the people of Geneva win a battle against would-be invaders led by the Duke of Savoy ...

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Posted by Andrea at 17:46, 2 October 2006

British Airways 'to launch new Calgary flights'

British Airways is to launch new indirect flights from the Middle East to Calgary, according to reports.

The airline is set to bring in flights to the Canadian city from the UAE and other locations in the region via ...

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Posted by Paul at 17:15, 3 October 2006

Light-hearted fun in New Zealand

Travellers looking for fun for all the family should hop on a flight to New Zealand for the annual Festival of Lights in New Plymouth.

Taking place between December 17th and February 11th, the festival sees the city's Pukekura Park ...

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Posted by Carrie at 17:39, 3 October 2006

Gulf Air forms e-ticketing deal with American Airlines

Gulf Air has announced a deal which will see its passengers, along with those on American Airlines flights, become eligible to use electronic tickets (e-tickets) on certain routes.

The Interline Electronic Ticketing scheme will make the process of changing ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:43, 4 October 2006

Go continental in Belfast

Visitors to Belfast looking for some cosmopolitan fun should head to the city's annual Christmas Continental Market.

The event takes place between November 22nd and December 19th, and uniquely splits the front lawns of the City Hall into three distinct ...

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Posted by Clare at 12:45, 4 October 2006

More travellers flocking to Singapore

The number of travellers flying to Singapore in August rose by 7.2 per cent to reach more than 870,000, according to new figures.

July saw a higher number of 913,000, which was a record figure, said the Singapore Tourism Board ...

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Posted by Merv at 16:40, 4 October 2006

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