Travel News Archive, July 2008

Travel News Archive, July 2008

Third of Brits taking holidays despite money worries

More than a third of British people still plan to take their annual summer holidays regardless of the severity of the ongoing credit crunch, according to a new poll.

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Posted by Mike, 29 July 2008 11:40

British Airways, Iberia considering merger

The flag-carrying airlines of British Airways and Iberia are in talks over a merger that could have a significant effect on the aviation network in Europe, it has been announced.

Read more: British Airways, Iberia considering merger
Posted by Carrie, 29 July 2008 16:46

Continental unveils new business class seat

Continental Airlines has announced details of its new lie-flat business class seat.

Read more: Continental unveils new business class seat
Posted by Clare, 29 July 2008 17:13

New hotel to open near Heathrow

People travelling through Heathrow Airport will soon have an extra accommodation option available to them with the opening of a new Ramada hotel.

Read more: New hotel to open near Heathrow
Posted by Clare, 30 July 2008 15:55

London City Airport could see thousands more flights

Newham Council is currently consulting on proposals that could see London City Airport hosting thousands more flights.

Read more: London City Airport could see thousands more flights
Posted by Kate, 30 July 2008 17:00

Emirates to offer in-flight showers

Emirates has revealed that one of the amenities on offer to first class passengers on its new Airbus A380 planes will be in-flight showers.

Read more: Emirates to offer in-flight showers
Posted by Mike, 30 July 2008 17:14

Brits 'spending £64bn on holidays every year'

Taking holidays has become such an important pastime for British people that some £64 billion is spent on the pursuit every year, according to research.

Read more: Brits 'spending £64bn on holidays every year'
Posted by Andrew, 31 July 2008 12:31

Ofcom gives green light to in-flight mobile use

Air passengers could be able to use their mobile phones onboard aircraft within months following a ruling by communications watchdog Ofcom.

Read more: Ofcom gives green light to in-flight mobile use
Posted by Penny, 31 July 2008 12:34

World's best new movies to come to New York

Visitors to New York this autumn may get the opportunity to see some exciting new films at the city's annual movie festival.

Read more: World's best new movies to come to New York
Posted by Clare, 31 July 2008 16:59

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