More Brits opt for Singapore, Bintan twin breaks

A growing number of British holidaymakers are choosing to combine breaks in Singapore with a trip to the nearby tropical island of Bintan, according to new statistics.

The Singapore Tourism Board has said that UK visitor arrivals at both destinations ...

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Posted by Andrea at 15:15, 11 April 2008

London City Airport talks up new features

Passengers flying from London City Airport next month will be able to take advantage of a host of new features designed to improve the customer experience.

The hub has been undergoing redevelopment work since last summer to build new parking ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:20, 11 April 2008

Non-stop Newcastle-Stavanger flights to launch

Eastern Airways has announced that it is to launch non-stop flights from Newcastle Airport to Stavanger in Norway next month.

The daily service will begin on May 12th and will replace previous flights that journeyed from the ...

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Posted by Clare at 12:04, 14 April 2008

Explore Ireland's literary heritage in Dublin

Bookworms looking for the perfect literature-themed summer getaway might want to catch a flight to Dublin for one of its most popular festivals.

The Dublin Writers Festival will take place between June 11th and 15th at the Project Arts Centre ...

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Posted by Clare at 12:04, 14 April 2008

British Airways 'will make T5 work'

British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has said that Heathrow Terminal 5 will be a success, despite the problems afflicting the facility.

Speaking to Channel 4 News, Mr Walsh asserted that the new terminal is currently "working well" and ...

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Posted by Kate at 13:16, 14 April 2008

Virgin set for 2nd London-Washington service

Virgin Atlantic is to introduce a second daily flight between Heathrow Airport and Washington this week.

The extra service will begin on April 20th and will operate until October 25th. More than two million Virgin Atlantic passengers have ...

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Posted by Paul at 12:08, 15 April 2008

Flyers urged to consider medical conditions

Holidaymakers should ensure they notify their airline of any medical conditions that might cause problems onboard flights, according to one expert.

Jason Wakeford of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that carriers and pilots are able to deny passage to a ...

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Posted by Andrew at 13:07, 15 April 2008

Delta, Northwest to merge

US carriers Delta and Northwest Airlines have confirmed that they are to merge in a $17.7 billion (£8.9 billion) deal.

The new entity will bear the Delta name and will benefit passengers through the provision of more destinations and ...

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Posted by Carrie at 13:08, 15 April 2008

Airline punctuality 'improving'

There was a slight improvement in airline punctuality during the last three months of 2007, according to new figures.

Statistics released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have shown that the overall on-time performance of scheduled carriers at ten airports increased ...

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Posted by Paul at 13:51, 16 April 2008

T5 flyers urged to check insurance

Travellers intending to claim on their travel insurance for baggage lost at Heathrow Terminal 5 need to check whether they are covered with their insurer.

This is according to Malcolm Tarling of the Association of British Insurers, who told BBC ...

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Posted by Carrie at 13:52, 16 April 2008

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