Paper tickets officially banished

Full electronic e-ticketing for flights around the world has come into force.

As of June 1st, airlines will no longer primarily issue paper tickets as part of an initiative by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to roll out ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:05, 2 June 2008

Morocco, Turkey 'becoming more popular'

Holidaymakers looking to save money are increasingly looking to destinations on the edge of the eurozone, according to one expert.

Destinations such as Morocco and Turkey are proving to be particularly attractive to travellers on a tight budget due ...

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Posted by Paul at 17:07, 2 June 2008

Visiting disaster sites 'can be educational'

The so-called practice of grief tourism - visiting the scene of a disaster or tragedy - can hold benefits for travellers.

This is according to Chelsea Orth of travel PR agency KWE, who said that some tourists may find visiting locations ...

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Posted by Clare at 17:36, 2 June 2008

Holidaying Brits 'can't stop spending'

Britons who head overseas on a holiday spend significantly more money than they can afford, new research has suggested.

About one in three holidaymakers are likely to use up leftover currency by buying things they do not need when abroad, while ...

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Posted by Paul at 14:34, 3 June 2008

Abu Dhabi set for summer festival

Britons heading to Abu Dhabi on a family holiday this summer will find much to occupy them at one of the city's biggest events.

The Summer in Abu Dhabi festival will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition ...

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Posted by Andrea at 14:40, 3 June 2008

New flights to Yekaterinburg announced

Russian airline KD avia is to launch new flights to Yekaterinburg from Gatwick Airport via Kaliningrad, it has been announced.

The service will launch on October 26th and comes shortly after the carrier announced the purchase of 25 new aircraft.

KD ...

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Posted by Merv at 15:13, 3 June 2008

Traditional airlines 'may charge for meals, bags'

Full-service airlines may soon be forced to charge passengers for extras such as inflight meals and baggage handling to account for higher oil prices.

This is according to remarks made by John McCulloch of the Oneworld Alliance at a recent ...

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Posted by Kate at 15:35, 3 June 2008

London attractions 'are a must-see'

London boasts a host of "must-see" attractions that are top of the sightseeing list for many tourists, it has been claimed.

According to a spokesperson for Visit London, tourists in the capital can take advantage of a wide range of ...

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Posted by Penny at 14:39, 4 June 2008

Mobile phones 'to double as hotel room keys'

Holidaymakers could soon find themselves unlocking their hotel rooms with just their mobile phones, according to one expert.

Gard Gabrielsen told BBC News's Click programme that near field communications (NFC) could eventually evolve to enable hotel guests to bypass reception ...

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Posted by Andrea at 14:40, 4 June 2008

New airport lounge pass scheme launched

Holidaymakers can now take advantage of a new scheme to allow flyers to gain access to a host of airport lounges around the world.

The Airport Angel programme enables passengers to access more than 200 lounges across the globe for ...

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Posted by Kate at 15:57, 4 June 2008

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