British Airways explains cabin health initiatives

British Airways has said that it is striving to promote good health onboard its flights, despite there being no official recognition of the link between flying and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

A spokesperson for the airline explained that awareness of ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:18, 5 June 2007

Travellers 'would pay more to go green'

Over a third of UK holidaymakers would shell out more to make sure they travel in an environmentally-friendly manner, according to new research.

In the survey by email research firm emedia, 76 per cent more people also said they will be ...

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Posted by Teddie at 09:43, 6 June 2007

Arts for all in Athens

Thinking of heading to Greece this summer? Why not visit Athens and see some world class performances at the Athens Festival between June and August?

This mammoth event showcases the best musicians, actors, dancers and other performers that the ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:03, 6 June 2007

Rock out at Roskilde

Not going to Glastonbury this year? Try going the extra distance and getting a festival and overseas holiday in one go by flying to Copenhagen for the Roskilde Festival.

Roskilde is located close to the Danish capital and sees more ...

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Posted by Clare at 11:16, 6 June 2007

Virgin brings Middle Earth to flights

Virgin Atlantic has announced a special promotion to mark the new Lord of the Rings stage show in London this month.

All economy class passengers flying with the airline to the UK will receive Lord of the Rings-themed amenity kits, ...

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Posted by Paul at 09:53, 7 June 2007

Holidaymakers urged to be currency savvy

UK travellers heading to foreign climes could get a better deal by purchasing currency online or on the high street instead of at the airport, it has been claimed.

According to a study by Which? Money, holidaymakers could save up to ...

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Posted by Paul at 10:01, 7 June 2007

US airports 'to launch extra security checks'

British travellers flying in and out of the USA will have to undergo compulsory fingerprinting at passport control points from the end of 2008, according to officials.

Michael Jackson of the department of homeland security told the Guardian that the ...

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Posted by Kate at 10:10, 7 June 2007

American Airlines to launch Stansted-New York flights

New daily flights between Stansted Airport and New York are set to be launched by American Airlines later this year, it has been announced.

The non-stop scheduled flights will begin on October 29th and will fly to John ...

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Posted by Andrew at 15:53, 7 June 2007

Luton Airport scraps expansion plans

Plans to replace the runway and provide terminal facilities at Luton Airport have been rejected, it has been announced.

The airport said that it will now focus on maximising its current facilities and claimed that the redevelopment plans had been ...

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Posted by Kate at 15:54, 7 June 2007

PM warns of 'difficult' airport delays

Air passengers can expect lengthier delays at UK airports following the recent attempted terror attacks, prime minister Gordon Brown has warned.

Speaking on BBC One's Breakfast programme, Mr Brown said that travellers will have to reconcile themselves to the fact that ...

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Posted by Carrie at 16:18, 7 June 2007

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