Glasgow Airport flights resume service

The majority of flights at Glasgow Airport have begun operating as normal following a major attack on Saturday and the resulting cancellation of 41 flights.

According to officials at the hub, Terminals 1 and 2 are fully functioning but passengers ...

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Posted by Kate at 12:00, 2 July 2007

Global tourism 'booming'

New figures have revealed a significant rise in tourism levels across the globe for the first three months of the year.

International tourist arrivals rose by more than six per cent during the first quarter of 2007 to reach 252 million, ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:03, 2 July 2007

British Airways and Virgin top customer poll

A new survey of customer satisfaction with UK companies has revealed that Britons rate British Airways and Virgin Atlantic as the top-performing transport firms.

The UK Customer Satisfaction Index from the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) measured a range ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:59, 2 July 2007

More Brits taking 'grown-up gap years'

New research has revealed that a growing number of Britons are taking gap years later in life.

Over a third of adults aged between 45 and 54 are considering going on a "grown-up gap year", compared with almost 45 per ...

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Posted by Merv at 12:22, 3 July 2007

Holidaymakers urged to be "vigilant"

Travellers flying from UK airports over the next few weeks have been urged to be as observant as possible to help police deal with the aftermath of the recent attempted terrorist attacks.

According to Chris Goater of the Airport Operators Association, ...

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Posted by Paul at 12:23, 3 July 2007

Global flight demand on the rise

International demand for passenger flights rose by 5.5 per cent in the year to May, according to new figures.

The Middle East led the growth with a 16.9 per cent rise in demand, followed by Africa (11.2 per ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:49, 3 July 2007

Boeing debuts eco-friendly aircraft

A plane capable of using less fuel and emitting fewer carbon emissions than traditional aircraft has been launched by aeroplane maker Boeing.

The company unveiled its 787 Dreamliner, which also boasts the ability to carry out quieter take-offs and landings, at ...

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Posted by Paul at 10:22, 9 July 2007

Heathrow set for RFID baggage pilot

Holidaymakers flying from Heathrow Airport will soon see their luggage electronically tagged as part of a new trial.

Airport operator BAA will begin the trial of radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging at the hub later this year, a move ...

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Posted by Merv at 10:48, 9 July 2007

Air passengers 'failing to follow liquids rules'

Travellers are still failing to adhere to airport rules on carrying liquids, it has been claimed.

According to consumer group Which?, about five tonnes of liquids are estimated to be confiscated from passengers at major British airports every day.

Soft drinks, ...

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Posted by Paul at 11:13, 9 July 2007

A food fight to remember in Spain

Next month sees one of the world's biggest food fights take place in Spain.

Holidaymakers heading to the country should make sure they do not miss the La Tomatina festival in Bunol, Valencia on August 29th.

This huge event sees ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:15, 9 July 2007

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