Travel News Archive, August 2008

Travel News Archive, August 2008

Brits 'won't negotiate with holidays'

British people may be cutting back their spending when it comes to some luxuries but one expert has said that holidays appear to be 'non-negotiable'.

Read more: Brits 'won't negotiate with holidays'
Posted by Andrea, 08 August 2008 17:52

Birmingham Airport to see new flight to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines will this year launch the first direct scheduled service from England's West Midlands region to Istanbul.

Read more: Birmingham Airport to see new flight to Istanbul
Posted by Andrea, 11 August 2008 11:08

Record-breaking July for Birmingham Airport

The month of July saw a number of records broken at Birmingham Airport as over 1.03 million people passed through the gateway – more than in the same month of any previous year.

Read more: Record-breaking July for Birmingham Airport
Posted by Mike, 11 August 2008 14:00

Cheap flights 'still available for early bookers'

It is still possible for travellers to find cheap flight bargains, despite the fact that many airlines are being forced to raise their fares to offset rising fuel costs, a travel expert has claimed.

Read more: Cheap flights 'still available for early bookers'
Posted by Teddie, 11 August 2008 15:19

Singapore Airlines named world best carrier

Singapore Airlines has been named the world's best carrier for the third time in ten years at the 2008 Skytrax Airline of the Year awards.

Read more: Singapore Airlines named world best carrier
Posted by Clare, 12 August 2008 10:10

Train service offers easier access to Great Wall

People planning trips to Beijing will be interested to hear of a new rail service that offers quicker transit between the city and the Great Wall of China.

Read more: Train service offers easier access to Great Wall
Posted by Mike, 12 August 2008 16:33

German Christmas market guide released

People planning festive trips to Germany this year can decide in advance which Christmas markets they want to visit with the help of a new brochure.

Read more: German Christmas market guide released
Posted by Carrie, 12 August 2008 17:05

Oysterfest to tickle taste buds in Australia

Fans of culinary holidays may be tempted to pay a visit to Australia in October this year to attend Oysterfest.

Read more: Oysterfest to tickle taste buds in Australia
Posted by Clare, 13 August 2008 13:24

Heathrow Airport hosts first mobile-enabled flight

Heathrow Airport played host last week to the first commercial flight to or from the UK to offer inflight mobile use.

Read more: Heathrow Airport hosts first mobile-enabled flight
Posted by Mike, 13 August 2008 14:03

FCO underlines importance of insurance

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has urged Brits "not to cut corners" on travel insurance following research on problems that have been encountered overseas.

Read more: FCO underlines importance of insurance
Posted by Kate, 13 August 2008 14:42

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