Document checking system launched by Star Alliance

Star Alliance has launched a new automatic document checking system that will reportedly ease travel for passengers, particularly those on itineraries that cover several countries.

The Auto Doc Check facility will be used at check-in counters and will provide a 'yes', ...

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Posted by Teddie at 13:34, 14 August 2008

Big things expected of Mexican tourism

Tourism in Mexico is set to enjoy a period of growth over coming years following a period of underperformance, a foreign investment expert has claimed.

Chris Chadd, head of research at Property Frontiers, said that the established and popular resorts ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:00, 14 August 2008

Public trials carried out at new Dubai terminal

A major public trial has been carried out at Dubai International Airport's new Terminal 3 facility.

Some 2,200 people from across the United Arab Emirates participated in the trial after operating company Dubai Airports issued a request for volunteers.

The ...

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Posted by Kate at 16:46, 14 August 2008

TAP Portugal 'offers faster Lisbon departures'

TAP Portugal has implemented a system at Lisbon Airport which it claims will provide faster and easier departures for some passengers.

Members of the airline's Gold and Silver Victoria programme and TAP Corporate card holders can access the new ...

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Posted by Merv at 08:53, 15 August 2008

Flag carriers sign joint business agreement

British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia have announced the signing of a joint business agreement on flights between North America and Europe.

The airlines claimed that the development will benefit customers by providing better connections and improved flight ...

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Posted by Penny at 13:36, 15 August 2008

Beijing 'will see long-term benefit of Oympics'

Beijing will see a benefit from the Olympic Games in tourism terms, but may have to wait until some time after the event for it to fully materialise, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta).

Abta spokesman Sean ...

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Posted by Andrew at 15:56, 15 August 2008

Party time in Barcelona: The National Day of Catalonia

On September 11th, visitors to Barcelona will be able to join in the celebrations for one of the biggest festivals in the region's cultural diary: The National Day of Catalonia.
Throughout Barcelona, there will be free music concerts, demonstrations ...

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Posted by Merv at 13:45, 18 August 2008

Airport lounge Wi-Fi hot spots 'on the rise'

The number of Wi-Fi "hot spots" being made available in airport lounges is on the rise, it has been reported.

According to the Canadian Press, more and more people with laptops and other devices that make use of wireless technology can ...

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Posted by Paul at 13:46, 18 August 2008

Excitement grows ahead of Singapore's debut grand prix

Singapore is preparing to host its first formula one grand prix with a month-long celebration of the country's culture and motorsport.

In the run up to the first-ever night race - which will take place on the city's streets on ...

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Posted by Clare at 14:52, 18 August 2008

Flying is 'safer than ever before'

Travellers around the world are safer on aircraft now than at any other time previously, according to a new study.

Every day, six million people travel by air and they are 22 times safer in aircraft than they are being on ...

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Posted by Penny at 14:52, 18 August 2008

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