Dreamliner 'will enable more direct flights'

The launch of Boeing's new eco-friendly 787 Dreamliner aircraft could herald the launch of more direct flights taking off outside of London, according to one expert.

Speaking to BBC Radio Five Live's Wake Up To Money programme, John Strickland, director ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:03, 10 July 2007

New bmi aircraft to fuel route expansion

A total of ten aeroplanes are set to be added to the bmi fleet as part of the airline's strategy for route expansion, it has been announced.

The carrier said today that it is to buy five Airbus 330 and ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:04, 10 July 2007

Public votes for new Seven Wonders

A new list of the Seven Wonders of the World has been created following voting by more than 100 million people around the world.

In news likely to interest travellers with a thirst for history and culture, the voting for the ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:06, 10 July 2007

British Airways changes flight connection times

As a result of a recent increase in congestion at Heathrow Airport, British Airways has extended the minimum connection times for its flights.

All new bookings up to August 31st will be affected by the changes, while existing bookings ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:06, 10 July 2007

Liverpool Airport reports record summer start

More than half a million travellers used Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) last month, marking a record start to the summer for the hub.

According to new figures released by the airport, the number of holidaymakers flying from Liverpool in ...

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Posted by Teddie at 09:59, 11 July 2007

Virgin adds festive Caribbean flights

Travellers intending to get some winter sun at the end of the year may be interested to hear that Virgin Atlantic is to launch five flights to Montego Bay during the festive period.

The airline said that the ...

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Posted by Carrie at 10:05, 11 July 2007

Fizzy festival fun in Turkey

Feeling put off from going to a festival in the UK because of the dreary weather? Why not fly to Turkey and bask in the sun at Rock 'N Coke instead?

This massive open-air event brings some of the world's ...

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Posted by Carrie at 11:30, 11 July 2007

BAA airports serve 13.8m passengers in June

About 13.8 million travellers passed through BAA-operated airports last month, according to new figures.

Statistics from the organisation show that this represents a fall of 0.6 per cent compared to last year, with the attempted terrorist attack at Glasgow Airport ...

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Posted by Kate at 11:36, 11 July 2007

Florence voted best city in the world

Florence in Italy has received the title of World's Best City as a result of a poll held by Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine.

The publication's World's Best Awards 2007 survey placed Buenos Aires and Bangkok in ...

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Posted by Paul at 11:45, 12 July 2007

Manchester Airport updates pick-up rules

An update on the situation for picking up and dropping off passengers at Manchester Airport has been issued today.

Following recent security measures implemented in the wake of the attempted attack at Glasgow Airport, all passenger pick-ups are now ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:46, 12 July 2007

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