Oman Air launches flights to Muscat

A new service between Gatwick Airport and Muscat has been launched this week by Oman Air.

The daily non-stop flights, which take off from the North Terminal at Gatwick, represent the 24th destination for the national airline and ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:23, 27 November 2007

Heathrow plan 'will benefit regional airports'

The proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport could be beneficial for its regional counterparts, according to one expert.

If approved, Heathrow's third runway could result in more domestic flights becoming available to and from the hub, Neil Pakey, deputy chair of ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:04, 28 November 2007

Poll: Families plump for shorter breaks

More families look set to go away on seven-night breaks than more traditional 14-night holidays next year, according to new research.

This could be a key signifier of changing travel trends among Britons, the study by Ascent-MI, conducted ahead of the ...

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Posted by Andrea at 11:05, 28 November 2007

Fine wine times in San Francisco

If you like your wine and want a holiday that incorporates some top tipples, you might want to consider stepping on a flight to San Francisco next year.

The city's annual Zinfandel Festival takes place between January 23rd and 26th ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:07, 28 November 2007

Currency warning for Cyprus, Malta travellers

Holidaymakers heading to Cyprus or Malta next year have been advised to be aware of these countries' change in the currency they use.

From January 1st 2008, both nations will switch to the euro from the Cypriot pound and ...

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Posted by Paul at 11:03, 29 November 2007

Eco-travel scheme launched by ABTA

Britons looking to make their air journeys more eco-friendly might be interested to hear that a new green scheme has been launched by one of the travel industry's major trade bodies.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has introduced ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:24, 29 November 2007

British Airways Bangkok cabin upgrade completed

A scheme to upgrade the business class cabins onboard services to Bangkok has been completed by British Airways.

Holidaymakers travelling from London to the capital of Thailand can now take advantage of revamped seats in the ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:25, 29 November 2007

Virgin adds web show to inflight entertainment

One of the most popular web-based television shows has been added to the inflight entertainment offerings onboard Virgin Atlantic flights.

From the start of December, passengers will be able to watch the first 31 instalments of KateModern, a spin-off of ...

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Posted by Paul at 11:01, 30 November 2007

Qantas marks 60 years of UK-Australia flights

Qantas is set to celebrate the passing of 60 years since its first flight between the UK and Australia tomorrow (December 1st).

The carrier first flew from Sydney to London - the so-called Kangaroo Route - in ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:37, 30 November 2007

Parade away in Paris

Holidaymakers thinking of travelling to Paris next year might want to make sure they catch the annual Carnaval de Paris on February 3rd.

This colourful event, organised by the Paris Carnival Company, takes place in the eastern part of the ...

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Posted by Clare at 11:38, 30 November 2007

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