Brits 'try tricks to get upgrades'

British travellers will try almost anything to get into a top airport lounge or nab an upgrade to first-class, according to one expert.

Speaking to the Evening Express, a spokesman for Aberdeen Airport said that he has seen cheeky couples ...

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Posted by Kate at 13:25, 23 April 2007

Flights to Chicago launched by Virgin

Virgin Atlantic has this week launched new flights between Heathrow Airport and O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

The new daily service represents the tenth US destination for the airline - increasing capacity to the country by ten ...

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Posted by Carrie at 09:47, 24 April 2007

South Africa attracts record British visitors

More Britons are flocking to South Africa for their holidays than ever before, according to new statistics.

Figures released by South African Tourism reveal that over 488,000 UK holidaymakers travelled to the country last year, up 3.9 per cent compared ...

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Posted by Kate at 10:47, 24 April 2007

A fringe event in Toronto

Holidaymakers looking for the delights of the Edinburgh Fringe further afield should head to Toronto for its annual Toronto Fringe Festival this summer.

Taking place at venues across the city between July 4th and 15th, this massive event attracts over ...

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Posted by Clare at 10:48, 24 April 2007

Go national in Brussels

Holidaymakers wanting to see Brussels at its best should fly to the city this summer and see its National Day celebrations on July 21st.

The city commemorates the election of Leopold I as the first king of the new Belgian ...

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Posted by Clare at 11:03, 24 April 2007

Get the hump in Australia

Travellers wanting a day at the races with a difference might want to visit Queensland in Australia and witness the unusual sight of the Boulia Camel Races this summer.

Taking place between July 20th and 22nd at the Boulia Rodeo ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:19, 24 April 2007

Business travel enjoyed by 72% of workers

Nearly three-quarters of all business travellers enjoy spending time away from home for work purposes, according to newly released research findings.

Coming from the 11th Barclaycard Business Travel Survey, the findings also show that 15 per cent of employees stay away ...

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Posted by Mike at 10:25, 25 April 2007

Virgin and Boeing in eco-friendly deal

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it has entered an environmental partnership with Boeing which will see it purchase a number of eco-friendly aircraft.

The airline has put in an order for 15 787-9 Dreamliners, which use 20 per cent less ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:29, 25 April 2007

Fog causes fall in airline punctuality

Heavy fog in December contributed to a fall in airline punctuality during the last quarter of 2006, according to new figures.

Statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have shown that delays between December 18th and 23rd caused 50 per cent ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:33, 25 April 2007

Virgin launches extra Washington flights

Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of its second daily air service to Washington this week.

The new flights will operate until October 27th and complements another service from Heathrow to Washington Dulles International Airport that was initially ...

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Posted by Kate at 11:21, 25 April 2007

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