Brits 'rudest holidaymakers'

Brits are the rudest and least attractive holidaymakers in Europe, a new poll has revealed.

Research by lastminute.com found that even people in the UK agree with this sentiment, with 78 per cent voting themselves as the least desirable sunbathers.

In a ...

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Posted by Mike at 17:03, 6 August 2008

BA ad campaign promotes T5 turnaround

British Airways (BA) has embarked on a large advertising campaign to promote its turnaround of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.

After a shaky start, the airline is marketing how well the terminal is now operating with taglines such as "Yesterday ...

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Posted by Mike at 17:04, 6 August 2008

US airlines introducing Wi-Fi

A number of airlines in the USA are to begin offering Wi-Fi access to their passengers, reports CNN.

American Airlines, Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Southwest Airlines are some of the major firms which have struck agreements with broadband ...

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Posted by Carrie at 17:04, 6 August 2008

LAX improvement projects 'on track'

Improvements to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are set to continue despite the financial turmoil currently being faced by the USA airline industry.

According to the Los Angeles Times, building work aimed at bettering the travel experience for passengers ...

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Posted by Andrew at 10:15, 7 August 2008

Travellers warned over EHIC cards

British holidaymakers heading to destinations in Europe are being warned to ensure they have adequate travel insurance to cover their trip.

The calls come after it emerged that many tourists heading to countries such as Spain, are being caught ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:23, 7 August 2008

Airlines slash 60m winter seats

There will be 60 million fewer seats on aeroplanes worldwide in the run up to Christmas as carriers battle to cut costs.

A number of British airlines including Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways (BA) have already announced that their ...

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Posted by Carrie at 10:41, 7 August 2008

US online travel system 'safe'

Officials have said that a new online service being introduced next year which allows British travellers to enter the USA is secure, it has been reported.

The new Electronic System for Travel Authorisation will be compulsory for all passengers flying ...

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Posted by Kate at 10:52, 7 August 2008

Holidays 'vital' for mental health

A large proportion of people in the UK consider their holidays to be important for their mental health and well-being, a new study has found.

Research carried out by Cater Allen found that 43 per cent of people think they need ...

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Posted by Paul at 12:11, 8 August 2008

Rio hits top 3 for 'wonders of the world'

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue has been named the third most popular 'modern wonder of the world' in a new survey.

The poll, conducted by Halifax, sought to find the most recognised landmarks in the world by questioning ...

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Posted by Clare at 12:11, 8 August 2008

Mexico 'luxurious' and 'romantic' long haul destination

Mexico is fast becoming a popular long-hail holiday destination among people in the UK because it is 'romantic'.

That's according to Alyson Cook, editor of Luxury Travel magazine, who said that the country has long been popular with US holidaymakers ...

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Posted by Merv at 12:19, 8 August 2008

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