Half of Brits 'cannot locate UK landmarks'

About 50 per cent of Britons are unable to pinpoint the location of some of the UK's best-known landmarks, it has been claimed.

A survey carried out by Holiday Inn revealed that 85 per cent of respondents do not know where ...

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Posted by Mike at 15:51, 9 June 2008

Inflight broadband predicted to boom

An increasing number of airlines look set to invest in inflight broadband services for passengers in the next five years, according to a new report.

While the aviation sector is struggling to cope with the cost of fuel, a number of ...

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Posted by Merv at 15:51, 9 June 2008

Virgin ups flights to Hong Kong

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is increasing its flights from Heathrow Airport to Hong Kong from one to two services a day.

The airline said that the new flights would provide better connections for those wishing to travel ...

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Posted by Andrew at 15:44, 10 June 2008

'Prepare for potential travel problems'

Holidaymakers jetting overseas this summer have been advised to ensure they are prepared for every possibility before leaving for the airport.

Common travel problems include losing bags, having to obtain medical treatment while abroad and cancellations, according to Tesco Travel Insurance.

As ...

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Posted by Andrea at 15:44, 10 June 2008

New York is top USA destination

New York was the most popular city destination in the USA among foreign visitors in 2007, new figures have revealed.

The city saw 7.6 million overseas tourists arrive in the metropolis last year, beating the likes of Los ...

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Posted by Andrew at 15:46, 10 June 2008

Caribbean 'top' for luxury family breaks

The Caribbean is the most popular destination among families looking to splash out on a luxury holiday, according to one expert.

Alyson Cook of Luxury Travel Magazine said that the sun-drenched hotspot is attractive to British families due to a ...

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Posted by Carrie at 14:07, 11 June 2008

Silverjet 'to fly again'

Silverjet could resume operations in the near future thanks to new talks over a possible takeover.

The airline said in a statement this week that it is in negotiations with a Swiss investment firm over a possible sale of the ...

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Posted by Kate at 14:08, 11 June 2008

Mobile ticket usage tipped to grow

The use of mobile ticketing for flights could grow significantly over the next three years, a new report has suggested.

More than 1.8 billion mobile tickets for the global transport industry look set to be issued by 2011, according to ...

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Posted by Carrie at 14:09, 11 June 2008

Manchester Airport marks 70th birthday

Manchester Airport will celebrate its 70th birthday later this month.

The hub will mark seven decades since its establishment as Manchester (Ringway) Airport on June 25th, with the airport set to put on a slew of events in honour of ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:17, 12 June 2008

Virgin releases book for scared flyers

Virgin Atlantic has complemented its current range of courses for those scared of flying with a new book.

Entitled Flying Without Fear: 101 of Your Questions Answered, the publication offers a host of information on how to combat fear of ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:48, 12 June 2008

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