British Airways announces fuel surcharge changes

British Airways has announced that it is to increase the fuel surcharge on its long-haul flights from tomorrow.

The airline said that recent changes in oil prices will result in the surcharge rising to £66 for a return flight less ...

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Posted by Paul at 10:45, 1 May 2007

Flight demand on the up

New figures have revealed a 7.8 per cent rise in international passenger traffic demand during March.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), this represents the biggest year-on-year increase in 12 months. The Middle East saw the greatest increase ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:46, 1 May 2007

More tourists flocking to the USA

An increase in the number of travellers journeying to the USA has been announced by the country's department of commerce.

The figures show that 3.1 million people in total visited the USA in January this year, up five per cent ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:09, 1 May 2007

Transatlantic flights on the menu for bmi?

UK travellers may be set to benefit from more flights to the USA following an announcement by bmi today.

Nigel Turner, chief executive of the airline, has said that bmi is looking to increase its long-haul services while ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:07, 2 May 2007

Business flyers ponder hotel location

Business travellers tend to consider location over other factors when choosing a hotel to stay at, according to new research.

Newly released findings from the 11th Barclaycard Business Travel Survey have suggested that 75 per cent of business travellers prefer a ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:34, 2 May 2007

Travellers set for duty-free 'frenzy'

Millions of British holidaymakers look set to spend £50 each on average on duty-free goods this month, according to new research.

The survey by flight information provider Streamthru.com showed that the looming May bank holidays will prompt 33.5 million people to ...

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Posted by Andrea at 11:43, 2 May 2007

An explosion of fun in Tokyo

Holidaymakers heading to Tokyo this summer should make sure they do not miss one of the most spectacular events to be seen in the city.

July 29th will see the Sumida River Fireworks Festival take place on the banks of ...

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Posted by Mike at 12:09, 2 May 2007

Gatwick set for bank holiday boom

Officials at Gatwick Airport are preparing for a busy bank holiday weekend as hundreds of thousands of Britons are set to jet off abroad.

According to the airport more than 350,000 travellers will pass through its gates between Friday and ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:56, 3 May 2007

Britons travelling further afield

New research has suggested that British holidaymakers are increasingly looking to far-flung destinations for their breaks.

Figures from online hotel reservation service HolidayCity.com show that while hotel bookings by UK travellers increased by 42.5 per cent between January and March this ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:58, 3 May 2007

Bellview begins Lagos flight changes

Bellview Airlines has announced that all of its services between Heathrow Airport and Lagos are now direct flights.

Previously, these flights had been rerouted via Freetown, but are now operating directly between the two destinations following approval ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:29, 3 May 2007

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