EU approves open skies agreement

The European Union has declared its full support for an agreement with the US to open up transatlantic skies to more carriers.

Transport ministers backed the deal in a meeting at midday today, but had to convey a request from the ...

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Posted by Mike at 12:21, 22 March 2007

A mythical race in Hong Kong

Holidaymakers heading to Hong Kong this summer should not miss the spectacle of the Tuen Ng dragon boat racing festival.

Taking place on June 19th, this amazing event sees more than 100 teams take to the waters surrounding Hong Kong ...

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Posted by Andrea at 12:57, 23 March 2007

Take a gamble in Las Vegas

Brits looking for an exciting break in one of the most popular leisure destinations in the world should head to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

The biggest event in the world ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:58, 23 March 2007

Open skies deal hailed as landmark

The EU's approval of the so-called open skies agreement with the USA has been praised by airline executives.

Yesterday, EU transport ministers voted to back the deal, which will open up transatlantic skies to more airlines from both sides of the ...

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Posted by Andrew at 12:59, 23 March 2007

Top city break destinations revealed

New research has revealed the top destinations in Europe for those considering a city break abroad.

The report from tourism association European Cities Marketing shows that locations such as Dubrovnik in Croatia, Tallinn in Estonia and Ljubljana ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:26, 26 March 2007

Extra New York flights from Scotland announced

Continental Airlines has announced that it is to increase the number of flights between Scotland and New York this summer.

The airline said that passengers will benefit from a total of two services a day from Edinburgh, while ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:28, 26 March 2007

Glasgow Airport 'soundscape' tested

Sound experts have been running tests at Glasgow Airport to see whether different noises have an impact on how much money passengers spend in shops.

A subtle soundtrack of birdsong and ambient music has been played in departure lounges to find ...

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Posted by Kate at 12:14, 26 March 2007

BAA announces Heathrow terminal opening

Airport operator BAA has announced that the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport will open one year from today.

The terminal, which is set to be used exclusively by British Airways, will see 30 million passengers pass through its ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:06, 27 March 2007

Etihad ups Abu Dhabi flights

Middle Eastern airline Etihad has announced an increase in the number of services between Heathrow Airport and Abu Dhabi from today.

Flights between the two points now take off 14 times a week, compared with 12 times a ...

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Posted by Carrie at 11:12, 27 March 2007

Float away in Stockholm

Holidaymakers heading to Stockholm this summer should make sure they pencil in a guided cruise around the city's stunning archipelago.

The collection of tiny islands floating off the Swedish coast is one of the most famous archipelagos in the world, ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:15, 27 March 2007

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