Business travel 'still rising'

Increasing numbers of businesspeople are taking to the skies because of a preference for face-to-face meetings, according to new research.

Barclaycard Business' latest annual travel survey revealed that 78 per cent of business travellers undertook the same number of journeys or ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:33, 6 February 2007

New biometric system launched in Birmingham

A sophisticated biometric system to help frequent travellers get through immigration quickly has been launched at Birmingham International Airport (BIA).

The government's new Iris Recognition Immigration System (Iris) allows passengers to go through a simple iris scan instead of queuing to ...

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Posted by Penny at 12:02, 6 February 2007

Get on your bike in New York

Sporty travellers who fancy their chances in the biggest recreational cycling event in the USA should make their way to New York this spring for Bike New York's Five Boro Bike Tour.

Taking place on May 6th, this massive gathering ...

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Posted by Penny at 12:31, 6 February 2007

Elevating celebrations in Sydney

Thinking of flying to Sydney for a break? Make sure your trip coincides with the 75th anniversary of the city's Harbour Bridge - as huge festivities are in the offing.

On March 18th, numerous events will mark this milestone in ...

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Posted by Clare at 13:17, 6 February 2007

Rise in overseas travel recorded

The number of people who travelled overseas from the UK during the final quarter of 2006 rose by two per cent, according to new government figures.

Research from the Office for National Statistics reveals that 17.2 million journeys abroad were made ...

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Posted by Clare at 11:30, 7 February 2007

Thailand takes steps to keep flights running

Officials in Thailand have decided to reopen Don Muang Airport in Bangkok for domestic and international flights while the city's new hub deals with numerous issues.

Suvarnabhumi Airport opened in September of last year but has since been beset ...

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Posted by Penny at 12:05, 7 February 2007

New baggage rules for British Airways customers

Travellers intending to fly with British Airways after February 13th will have to comply with new rules concerning their luggage.

The airline said that economy passengers will only be able have one bag in the hold, as opposed to being ...

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Posted by Andrea at 09:56, 8 February 2007

Half of Brits 'prefer Valentine's abroad'

A new survey has revealed that about half of all Britons prefer to celebrate a weekend Valentine's Day with a romantic trip overseas.

The poll by Worldhotels revealed that 52 per cent of males would like to jet off abroad for ...

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Posted by Paul at 13:24, 8 February 2007

Fizzy festival in South Africa

Some of the biggest music stars in the world are set to convene in South Africa this April and May for the My Coke Fest event.

The festival begins in Johannesburg on April 27th at the New Market Racecourse ...

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Posted by Carrie at 13:01, 9 February 2007

More passengers using UK airports, says BAA

The number of passengers using the UK's airports increased by 1.7 per cent in January compared with a year ago, according to new figures.

Statistics from airports authority BAA reveal that 10.3 million travellers jumped on a plane last month, with ...

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Posted by Andrew at 14:32, 9 February 2007

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