Business class 'born out of inconsistent service'

The rise of business class flights can be attributed to inconsistencies in the quality of service offered by standard economy cabins, according to one expert.

In economy class, it is possible to find some passengers who have paid in the ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:30, 21 September 2007

Open skies 'will make flights cheaper'

The implementation of the open skies agreement next year is likely to make transatlantic air travel significantly cheaper for holidaymakers, according to one expert.

Under the pact, airlines will be able to compete with each other on routes between
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Posted by Paul at 10:30, 21 September 2007

VLM announces extra London-Luxembourg flight

Dutch carrier VLM has announced plans to launch an extra flight on its route between London City Airport and Luxembourg.

The extra service will begin on October 28th and comes after the airline saw a 12 per cent ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:31, 21 September 2007

Heathrow T5 hits milestone

BAA and British Airways have hit a "major milestone" on the road to the opening of Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, it has been announced.

The two organisations have started to embark on six months of work to ensure ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:33, 21 September 2007

London voted best city for group breaks

Holidaymakers looking to take a UK break with several friends might be interested to know that London has won an award for its group-friendly attractions.

The capital scooped the title of Best UK City at the Group Leisure Industry Awards ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:01, 24 September 2007

Lufthansa ups Newcastle-Dusseldorf flights

Lufthansa has announced plans to double its flight offerings between Newcastle and Dusseldorf later this year.

From November 5th, passengers will be able to benefit from two flights between the two locations every weekday, with one flight on ...

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Posted by Andrea at 12:02, 24 September 2007

Bright festivities in Thailand

Travellers heading to Thailand this winter might want to check out the Loi Krathong, a major festival celebrated throughout the country in late November.

The event sees revellers release small rafts carrying candles and other decorations onto rivers across the ...

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Posted by Andrew at 12:03, 24 September 2007

Virgin Atlantic goes Fairtrade

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is switching its inflight hot beverages to Fairtrade tea and coffee.

Drinks that are now served onboard the carrier's flights include organic green and white teas and fresh and instant coffees sourced from locations ...

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Posted by Mike at 10:46, 25 September 2007

New York state targets UK travellers

Tourism officials in New York state are set to attend an industry event with the aim of encouraging more Britons to visit the area.

The New York state division of tourism has said that it is going to take its biggest ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:38, 25 September 2007

Green air taxes supported by third of Brits

A new survey has revealed that a third of Britons would be willing to pay green taxes on their flights if they knew the funds raised would be utilised for carbon offsetting purposes.

However, the study by consultancy Hyder Consulting also ...

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Posted by Kate at 12:15, 25 September 2007

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