A380 tests successful, says Emirates

Emirates has announced its testing of the Airbus A380 aircraft in Dubai has been a success.

The A380, a double-decker jetliner capable of seating up to 555 passengers across three cabin classes, underwent thorough checks at Dubai International ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:40, 23 August 2007

Virgin fear of flying course heads to Edinburgh

Virgin Atlantic has announced that its one-day course aimed at Britons with a fear of flying will take place in Edinburgh next month.

The Flying Without Fear course, led by Virgin Atlantic captains and a psychotherapist, will be held ...

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Posted by Andrea at 11:09, 23 August 2007

Brits set for bank holiday exodus

Some 400,000 people will be heading away this bank holiday weekend, leaving via the UK's regional airports, according to new figures from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).

A total of 160,000 will depart from Manchester Airport, while ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:35, 24 August 2007

Fun of the fair in Frankfurt

Those catching a flight to Frankfurt next month may wish to take in the entertainment offered at the Autumn Dippe Fair.

It is the final big fair before winter sets in and those in Frankfurt for the start of September ...

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Posted by Merv at 16:40, 24 August 2007

New Stansted-New York flight confirmed

American Airlines has announced that its second daily flight between Stansted Airport and JFK Airport in New York will begin on October 28th.

The carrier's marketing executive vice president, Dan Garton, said that the new service, along with ...

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Posted by Carrie at 11:30, 28 August 2007

Heathrow issues 'down to low capacity'

Reported customer service problems at Heathrow Airport can be attributed to a "lack of capacity", a spokesman for BAA has said.

Speaking to BBC Radio Five Live's Wake Up To Money programme, Simon Baugh acknowledged that there have been issues ...

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Posted by Andrea at 11:31, 28 August 2007

Paper tickets 'on the way out'

Physical air tickets have been predicted to soon fade out of existence after the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the placing of its last order for paper tickets.

The organisation, which represents more than 240 airlines across the globe, said ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:33, 28 August 2007

Extra Aberdeen-Manchester flight launched by bmi

An additional return service between Aberdeen and Manchester has been announced by bmi.

The airline said that the flight will launch on September 3rd and will bring the total number of services between the two destinations to 14 ...

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Posted by Mike at 12:33, 29 August 2007

Stansted anticipates "key" Los Angeles flight

Officials at Stansted Airport are set to welcome the hub's first direct flight to Los Angeles when MAXjet launches the service on Thursday (August 30th).

The business class airline, which announced the new service in May, will ...

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Posted by Paul at 12:36, 29 August 2007

SAS launches London-Oslo flights

Scandinavian carrier SAS has launched its first direct flights from London City Airport to Oslo in Norway.

Taking place yesterday, the launch means that passengers can now choose from two flights a day between the two destinations, ...

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Posted by Kate at 12:37, 29 August 2007

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