Manchester Airport owner 'may bid for Gatwick'

Speculation is mounting that Gatwick Airport is to be sold off if the Competition Commission orders the break-up of its owners BAA this week.

The Commission will rule later this week over monopoly issues and is expected to state that ...

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Posted by Penny at 16:07, 19 August 2008

Weakening economy hits airport passenger numbers

A slowing economy and the increasing effect of the credit crunch on consumers across the UK have been blamed for a drop in the number of passengers using the country's biggest airports.

According to BAA - which runs seven UK airports, ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:07, 19 August 2008

Rock 'n' roll in Paris

Music fans are in for treat this month as the Festival Rock en Seine comes to the French capital Paris on August 20th, 28th and 29th.

Year after year, the event offers a consistently high calibre line-up in a great ...

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Posted by Carrie at 16:09, 19 August 2008

Manchester Airport trials new security measures

Passengers at Manchester Airport are among those taking part in a trial-run of new identity aimed at improving airline security, it has been reported.

Thousands of people flying to destinations such as Ibiza and Malta are undergoing the ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:09, 19 August 2008

Florida 'to begin welcoming tourists today'

The Florida Keys is set to begin welcoming visitors today (August 20th) following the arrival of Tropical Storm Fay in the US state.

Local government ordered an evacuation of Florida residents and visitors as Fay approached land.

The storm passed over ...

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Posted by Kate at 10:05, 20 August 2008

Brits spending savings on holidays

Brits are blowing some £50 billion of savings on holidays every year, according to new research by Abbey.

The company found that more than a quarter (26 per cent) of Brits believe that the best way to use excess money is ...

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Posted by Merv at 15:08, 20 August 2008

Long-haul destinations 'becoming more interesting to Brits'

British travellers are becoming increasingly interested in long-haul holidays, according to a new survey.

Research by private bank Cater Allen found that only 26 per cent of Brits want to take holidays in Europe this year, with 63 per ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:11, 20 August 2008

Some 2m to flee wet weather this weekend

Some two million British people are set to escape one of the wettest Augusts in years by going on holiday this weekend, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta).

The association predicts that Friday August 22nd and Saturday August ...

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Posted by Clare at 08:25, 21 August 2008

Israel expecting record tourism year

The Israel tourist board has revealed that the country is expecting to see a record number of visitors this year.

Some 1.7 million people visited the Middle Eastern nation between January and July this year, with 260,000 taking holidays ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:11, 21 August 2008

American Airlines launches mobile broadband

American Airlines has announced the launch of its new mobile broadband service, Gogo, provided by Aircell.

The facility could prove useful for people catching connecting flights in the USA as it will be available on services from
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Posted by Teddie at 10:14, 21 August 2008

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