AOA: Aviation only small CO2 contributor

The aviation industry is only responsible for a relatively small proportion of the UK's carbon emissions, according to one expert.

Speaking in response to the setting up of the Camp for Climate Action at Heathrow Airport, Chris Goater of the ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:36, 15 August 2007

Domestic flights 'beneficial for Brits'

Using domestic flights to travel across the UK holds a number of benefits for travellers, an expert at British Airways has said.

Such advantages include quicker journey times compared with other travel methods and the ability to connect more conveniently ...

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Posted by Carrie at 10:38, 15 August 2007

Holidaying families 'getting more adventurous'

British families heading abroad for the summer holidays are becoming "more adventurous" when picking a destination, according to one expert.

Lucy Ace, managing director of holiday advice website Take The Family, said that while the likes of Spain and ...

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Posted by Mike at 10:39, 15 August 2007

First Airbus A380 flight set for October

Singapore Airlines has confirmed that its new Airbus A380 aircraft will make its debut on October 25th this year.

The airline said that it had formally agreed a delivery timetable for the massive double-decker plane, which will seat 471 people ...

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Posted by Clare at 10:50, 16 August 2007

Big screen festivities in Toronto

Fancy visiting one of the foremost film events in the world as part of a long-haul getaway? Try flying to Toronto to witness a star-studded affair regularly ranked alongside the likes of the Cannes and the Venice film ...

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Posted by Kate at 11:03, 16 August 2007

British Airways strikes lounge spa deal

Passengers who are members of the First, Club World and Gold Executive Club initiatives run by British Airways will soon be able to enjoy revamped spa facilities in certain airport lounges.

The airline has signed a deal with spa ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:06, 16 August 2007

Charter airlines 'focus on niche destinations'

Providers of charter flights have changed their strategies to offer more services to niche destinations, according to new research.

A study by consultancy Ascend has revealed that charter airlines have had to change significantly in recent years to compete in the ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:09, 17 August 2007

Travellers urged to explore the unknown

Culture-seeking holidaymakers have been advised to forgo the most popular tourist attractions in favour of something a little bit different.

According to research from Virgin Travel Insurance, some of the most famous sights in the world - such as the Eiffel ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:12, 17 August 2007

Aer Lingus strike 'still on'

Aer Lingus has rejected an offer from pilots threatening to strike to call off the action, according to reports.

The union representing the pilots in question, Impact, said that the airline yesterday turned down its proposal to cancel the 48-hour ...

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Posted by Andrea at 11:16, 17 August 2007

Caribbean hurricane forces flight cancellations

Air Jamaica cancelled all of its flights between Jamaica and London, the USA and Toronto yesterday after a hurricane hit the east Caribbean.

Flights cancelled today (August 20th) include certain services operating between Kingston and ...

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Posted by Mike at 10:36, 20 August 2007

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