Virgin to launch Heathrow-Mauritius flights

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is to launch twice-weekly flights to Mauritius from Heathrow Airport on October 28th.

The new services will run on Fridays and Sundays from London and on Saturdays and Mondays from Mauritius using ...

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Posted by Andrew at 09:15, 8 June 2007

IATA calls on G8 to act on Single European Sky

The G8 Summit should commit to the delivery of a Single European Sky within five years to save 12 million tonnes of carbon emissions, according to air travel professionals.

A SES would combine all of Europe's navigation service providers and result ...

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Posted by Paul at 09:23, 8 June 2007

Naps on the itinerary for San Francisco travellers

Holidaymakers heading to San Francisco will now be able to take advantage of a new power nap service at the city's airport.

The San Francisco Airport Commission has approved the installation of napping stations by sleep solutions provider POWRNAPS at ...

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Posted by Carrie at 09:34, 8 June 2007

Greece recommended for calorie-counting Brits

British holidaymakers looking to shed a few pounds this summer have been urged to check out Greece.

According to research from supermarket chain Somerfield, the country is the best place to visit for those watching their weight, as the average ...

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Posted by Paul at 09:53, 8 June 2007

Gatwick announces car access changes

Officials at Gatwick Airport have announced a series of changes to the way in which vehicles can access the site.

From June 20th, private vehicles picking up air passengers will have to go to a short stay car park, with ...

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Posted by Kate at 14:33, 11 June 2007

British Airways reveals surcharge changes

British Airways has announced that its long-haul fuel surcharge will increase from Wednesday June 13th because of recent oil price increases.

From this date, long-haul flights lasting less than nine hours will carry a charge of £38 (£76 for a ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:12, 11 June 2007

Stay calm over holiday troubles, Brits advised

Holidaymakers who find that their dream break does not quite match up to expectations should make sure they relay complaints in the appropriate manner, according to experts.

Research from Halifax Travel Insurance has shown that three-quarters of holiday representatives have been ...

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Posted by Andrea at 15:13, 11 June 2007

Romance 'surprising' unwary travellers

Three-quarters of travellers have experienced a holiday romance in some shape or form, according to new research.

This compares with the statistic that just 59 per cent of holidaymakers claim to expect a romance while away, the study by HostelBookers.com revealed.

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Posted by Merv at 15:14, 11 June 2007

Stansted and Boeing form eco-friendly partnership

Stansted Airport has been working with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to find ways of operating in a more environmentally-friendly manner.

Experts from Stansted were involved in a recent trial with Boeing to see how a system where parked aircraft are ...

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Posted by Mike at 08:46, 12 June 2007

British Airways advances business class plans

British Airways has taken its first step towards offering transatlantic business-only flights by applying to US authorities for permission to fly to a number of its airports.

According to the Financial Mail, the airline is looking to operate business class-only ...

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Posted by Merv at 09:28, 12 June 2007

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