Travel News Archive, August 2008

Travel News Archive, August 2008

One in 10 holiday couples 'end up walking down the aisle'

Almost one in ten Brits who have indulged in a holiday fling ended up marrying the person they met abroad, according to a survey.

Read more: One in 10 holiday couples 'end up walking down the aisle'
Posted by Mike, 27 August 2008 15:33

Swiss hires top chef for premium services

Swiss has recruited the services of leading chef Pierre-Andre Ayer to design menus for its first and business class passengers.

Read more: Swiss hires top chef for premium services
Posted by Andrea, 27 August 2008 17:55

Airport passengers asked to air views for CAA survey

UK airport users will be given the opportunity to share their views on various aspects of the air travel experience in a survey by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Read more: Airport passengers asked to air views for CAA survey
Posted by Teddie, 28 August 2008 16:03

Virgin Atlantic flights to host film competition

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it has joined up with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) once again to host its own 'film festival in the sky'.

Read more: Virgin Atlantic flights to host film competition
Posted by Merv, 28 August 2008 16:55

Australian town picks up hat-trick of awards

Greater Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW), Australia has won three honours at the Countrylink Regional Tourism Awards 2008.

Read more: Australian town picks up hat-trick of awards
Posted by Penny, 28 August 2008 17:16

Airline collapse leaves 60,000 looking for transatlantic flights

Some 60,000 passengers will be on the lookout for new transatlantic flights following the collapse of low-cost carrier Zoom Airlines.

Read more: Airline collapse leaves 60,000 looking for transatlantic flights
Posted by Kate, 29 August 2008 15:33

Terminal 5 hosts impromptu basketball match

People catching flights from Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport were treated to an unusual sight today when the facility hosted an impromptu basketball match.

Read more: Terminal 5 hosts impromptu basketball match
Posted by Kate, 29 August 2008 15:43

Brits 'turning into holiday snobs'

A new survey has identified a growing interest among British travellers in steering clear of destinations that are frequented by tourists from the UK.

Read more: Brits 'turning into holiday snobs'
Posted by Andrea, 29 August 2008 17:37

New York to host horror movie festival

People from the United States have a reputation for getting into Halloween more than most and that image will be as strong as ever in New York City this year.

Read more: New York to host horror movie festival
Posted by Merv, 29 August 2008 18:00

Five million 'to book soon for 2009'

Some five million British travellers will move early and book next year's holiday in the next few months, according to a new survey.

Read more: Five million 'to book soon for 2009'
Posted by Clare, 29 August 2008 18:27

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