A saintly feast in Lisbon

Fancy a break brimming with culture this summer? Try hopping on a flight to Lisbon for the Festas dos Santos Populares between June 1st and 30th.

Also known as the Feast Days of the Popular Saints, this spectacular month-long celebration ...

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Posted by Kate at 12:41, 14 March 2007

Open skies 'will benefit flyers'

The proposed open skies agreement between the USA and Europe will have a positive impact on consumers, it has been claimed.

Designed to create more transatlantic air routes, the deal is expected to drive a boost in traffic between ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:13, 15 March 2007

SAS offers carbon offset scheme

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced the launch of a new carbon offsetting scheme for passengers on its flights.

The carrier has said that customers can now make a donation to a number of sustainable development projects via its website to ...

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Posted by Merv at 13:34, 15 March 2007

Heathrow set for high-class shopping

Passengers flying to and from Heathrow Airport will soon be able to benefit from an extended range of luxury shops when Terminal 5 opens next year.

The airport announced that it has signed three new deals to sell a ...

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Posted by Andrea at 12:08, 16 March 2007

CAA reveals rise in UK flyers

The UK's airports saw a near three per cent increase in passengers during 2006, according to new figures.

Statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) show that 235 million Britons hopped on a flight last year, with Stansted and
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Posted by Teddie at 12:31, 16 March 2007

Health on the menu for Heathrow passengers

Airport controller BAA has announced a number of new deals that will see health-focused stores and eateries set up shop in the forthcoming Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.

Holidaymakers using the terminal will be able to buy a range of ...

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Posted by Andrew at 12:31, 16 March 2007

Parade of pride in San Francisco

Thinking of flying to San Francisco this summer? Make sure you get there in time for the San Francisco Pride celebration on June 23rd and 24th.

This massive event sees hundreds of thousands of people get together for a huge, ...

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Posted by Mike at 12:32, 16 March 2007

Northern Scottish airports enjoy 7% growth

Airports in the north of Scotland have seen a seven per cent rise in passenger numbers since April 2006, according to new statistics.

Figures from Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL) suggest that about 71,000 more people have passed through airports ...

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Posted by Andrea at 09:36, 19 March 2007

Glasgow Airport displays Uefa Cup

Air passengers travelling through Glasgow Airport in the next week will be able to catch a glimpse of the world-famous Uefa Cup.

The cup has been put on display at the hub following the draw for the quarter and semi-finals ...

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Posted by Mike at 10:04, 19 March 2007

Catch 'em if you can in Turkey

Fancy checking out the oldest wrestling tournament in the world this summer? Fly to Turkey and you could find yourself doing just that at the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne.

Millions of people from across the globe flock to ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:33, 19 March 2007

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