Airline seat numbers 'at record high'

There are now almost 310 million airline seats available on flights across the globe, according to new figures.

Statistics from the Official Airline Guide (OAG) reveal that this is equivalent to the entire US population and represents a seven per cent ...

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Posted by Paul at 11:47, 12 July 2007

Culture vultures to fly to Frankfurt

Crowds of visitors are set to descend on Frankfurt this summer for the annual Museum Embankment Festival, also known as Museumsuferfest.

Taking place between August 24th and 26th, the event coincides nicely with the British bank holiday weekend - offering ...

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Posted by Paul at 11:48, 12 July 2007

Spain 'will always be more popular than UK'

Despite recent research ranking certain British beaches over Spanish ones, the overseas sunshine destination will always be picked over the UK by holidaymakers, it has been claimed.

Commenting on the survey by Coast magazine, Maxine Harrison, owner of villa rental firm ...

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Posted by Carrie at 11:32, 13 July 2007

Punctuality crown claimed by bmi

The first quarter of 2007 saw bmi come top for airline punctuality in the UK, according to new research.

Civil Aviation Authority figures analysed by Flightontime.info show that 80 per cent of bmi flights were on time at Heathrow ...

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Posted by Carrie at 11:50, 13 July 2007

Summer festival fun in Geneva

One of Switzerland's most popular summer events takes place in Geneva in the form of the Fetes de Geneve next month.

Running between August 2nd and 12th, the festival attracts millions of visitors to the Geneva Lakefront every year as ...

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Posted by Kate at 11:50, 13 July 2007

Aer Lingus to launch Gatwick-Dublin flights

Irish airline Aer Lingus has announced plans to launch new services between Gatwick Airport and Dublin.

Beginning in October this year, the flights will take place four times a day and add to the carrier's current services between ...

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Posted by Mike at 13:39, 13 July 2007

T5 biometric checks 'will strengthen security'

Recently announced fingerprinting and facial scanning checks at the new Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 will bring "another level of security", according to one expert.

The biometric security measures will mean that passengers using the terminal will see their fingerprints ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:30, 16 July 2007

"Positive" response to foreign currency ATMs

Travellers have welcomed the introduction of cash machines capable of giving out funds in foreign currencies, according to one expert.

There are currently a number of ATMs available in UK shops and supermarkets that provide cash in euros and US dollars, ...

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Posted by Kate at 12:31, 16 July 2007

Open air arts in Dubrovnik

Travellers heading to Croatia this summer might want to check out the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.

This event attracts crowds of visitors to Dubrovnik every year for several weeks of arts performances across some 70 open air venues, including theatre, ...

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Posted by Paul at 12:32, 16 July 2007

Budget travellers urged to consider health issues

Travellers who may be on a strict budget - such as those on a gap year - have been advised to factor in the cost of vaccinations and basic medication.

According to Lynda Bramham, senior nurse adviser at MASTA-travel-health.com, many ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:54, 16 July 2007

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