Rock out in Madrid

Music festivals are now more popular then ever before, so why not combine the excitement of a festival with a summer break in Madrid?

The Metrorock Festival is set to take place on June 22nd and 23rd this year at ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:16, 27 March 2007

Virgin announces new flight alliance

Virgin Atlantic has announced the formation of an alliance with Japan-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) to offer combination fares to passengers travelling between Heathrow and Tokyo.

The agreement begins on April 1st and includes all classes of ...

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Posted by Clare at 10:09, 28 March 2007

BAA announces airport initiatives

Airport operator BAA has announced plans to slash congestion and reduce queuing times for passengers passing through its hubs.

Chief executive Stephen Nelson told journalists last night that its Putting Passengers First scheme will see the organisation invest an extra £40 ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:10, 28 March 2007

Manchester set for bmi flights to Lyon

Airline bmi has announced plans to launch services to Lyon from Manchester later this year.

The carrier said that it will begin the non-stop flights on May 25th through its bmi regional subsidiary, using Embraer jet aircraft.

Passengers will ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:11, 28 March 2007

British Airways partnership reveals offsetting success

A partnership between British Airways and the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has offset over 700 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

The two organisations have announced that they undertook strict measures to ensure that all carbon emissions produced from a ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:14, 28 March 2007

Sky-high film festival launched by Virgin

Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of an onboard film festival for its passengers in conjunction with the National Film and Television School.

The Film Festival in the Sky will see 14 short films selected by the airline for showings ...

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Posted by Andrea at 10:25, 29 March 2007

Stansted completes security extension

An extension to Stansted Airport's security search area has been finished in time for the Easter holidays.

The £2 million extension has resulted in more security x-ray machines becoming available, as well as more metal detectors, security lanes and entry points.

"Since ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:18, 29 March 2007

Air travel booms in February

Demand for flights worldwide grew by 6.1 per cent in February, according to new figures.

Statistics from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have revealed that passenger demand saw significant growth compared with January, as well as a rise of 6.8 ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:19, 29 March 2007

Non-stop party in the Caribbean

Holidaymakers looking for the tropical break of a lifetime should head to the Caribbean for one of the region's most popular carnivals.

The Vincy Mas carnival on the island of St Vincent takes place between June 29th and July ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:21, 29 March 2007

A summer's winter party in New Zealand

Travellers wanting a summer with a difference might want to hop on a flight to New Zealand and join in festivities celebrating the region's winter.

The Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival is one of the biggest of its kind in the ...

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Posted by Penny at 08:00, 30 March 2007

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