Birmingham Airport gets makeover

Terminal 1 at Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has had an overhaul in time for this year's summer rush.

The terminal now boasts a new departure lounge, extra security facilities and revamped immigration hall as a result of work costing £30 ...

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Posted by Merv at 13:51, 19 July 2007

Eos opens new Stansted lounge

Business class carrier Eos Airlines has opened its new departure lounge at Stansted Airport.

The gate-side facility, named Club 48, features two 50-inch widescreen TVs, computers, Wi-Fi, a bar and catering services.

Furnishings are finished in leather, granite and frosted ...

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Posted by Teddie at 13:52, 19 July 2007

Biofuels to make flights eco-friendly?

The possibility of using biofuels to reduce airlines' carbon emissions could be a viable one, an expert has said.

Malcolm Watson, technical director of the UK Petroleum Industry Association, said that using the process of converting biomass to liquids (BtL) could ...

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Posted by Clare at 13:04, 20 July 2007

Manchester Airport urges traveller patience

Holidaymakers flying from Manchester Airport this summer have been urged to remain patient with any delays caused by extra security checks.

The hub is working with police to control any passengers who vent their frustration on staff and other passengers ...

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Posted by Kate at 13:05, 20 July 2007

Air Malta launches UK-Libya flights

Air Malta has launched a new twice-weekly service between certain airports in the UK and Benghazi in Libya.

Travellers looking to travel to the city can now take a flight from Heathrow and Manchester airports on ...

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Posted by Mike at 13:06, 20 July 2007

Business class revamp for United Airlines

United Airlines has unveiled details of its new business class cabin for international flights.

Britons flying business class to the USA with the airline will soon be able to take advantage of fully lie-flat beds, audio and ...

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Posted by Andrea at 10:18, 23 July 2007

Airlines urged to step up carbon offsetting

British airlines need to do more to help passengers offset carbon emitted during flights, according to a new report.

The publication from the Environmental Audit Committee calls for more carriers to offer comprehensive carbon offsetting schemes as awareness of climate ...

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Posted by Carrie at 10:57, 23 July 2007

Disneyland Paris tops holiday search results

More Britons searched for information on Disneyland Paris in the last month than on any other destination, according to new research.

Figures from online research provider Hitwise show that the resort topped a list of the most used travel search terms ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:10, 23 July 2007

New Qantas premium economy cabin unveiled

Travellers flying between London and Sydney will be able to take advantage of a new premium economy cabin from Qantas from next year.

The airline has revealed details of its new offering to be installed onboard its international Boeing ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:46, 24 July 2007

Virgin Atlantic launches online check-in promotion

Passengers who use the online check-in facility for selected Virgin Atlantic flights over the next two months will receive a discount on duty-free goods bought inflight.

Announcing the promotion this week, the airline said that travellers who depart from Heathrow, ...

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Posted by Andrea at 10:50, 24 July 2007

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