Travel News Archive, August 2009

Travel News Archive, August 2009

New Abu Dhabi hotel will be city's second largest

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has revealed that its new Aloft Hotel, the first of its on-site properties, will be the second largest hotel in Abu Dhabi in capacity terms.

Read more: New Abu Dhabi hotel will be city's second largest
Posted by Carrie, 13 August 2009 16:06

Strong year so far for Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines has announced that it is currently "flying high" after experiencing rising load factors and record profits this year.

Read more: Strong year so far for Malaysia Airlines
Posted by Kate, 14 August 2009 12:36

Virgin Atlantic writes to US president over merger row

Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson has sent a letter to Barack Obama, the president of the United States, calling for his government to reject the proposed tie-up between British Airways and American Airlines.

Read more: Virgin Atlantic writes to US president over merger row
Posted by Teddie, 14 August 2009 12:37

Turkey, Egypt and Thailand 'offer great value'

There is currently "great value" on offer to British holidaymakers in Turkey, Thailand and Egypt, according to a travel industry expert.

Read more: Turkey, Egypt and Thailand 'offer great value'
Posted by Andrew, 14 August 2009 15:37

Vancouver Airport rail link to open early

A new rail link connecting Vancouver Airport (YVR) to the centre of the city is set to open on August 17th, well ahead of its planned launch date in November.

Read more: Vancouver Airport rail link to open early
Posted by Andrea, 14 August 2009 16:06

More compensation for lost bags suggested

Airline passengers are to be entitled to more compensation for lost luggage under new plans being drawn up by the United Nations.

Read more: More compensation for lost bags suggested
Posted by Andrew, 17 August 2009 14:43

Majority of Britons keen to travel abroad, despite weak pound

Despite the relative weakness of the pound, many Britons will still look to travel overseas over the remainder of 2009, experts believe.

Read more: Majority of Britons keen to travel abroad, despite weak pound
Posted by Andrea, 17 August 2009 14:44

Business chiefs welcome new London Oxford Airport

Oxford Airport has attracted criticism after re-branding itself as London Oxford Airport in a bid to boost international traffic.

Read more: Business chiefs welcome new London Oxford Airport
Posted by Carrie, 18 August 2009 17:25

Figures show growth in summer airline capacity

Total global airline capacity is set to rise slightly over the course of August, newly-released figures from the aviation industry show.

Read more: Figures show growth in summer airline capacity
Posted by Andrea, 18 August 2009 17:29

Montreal airport opens news departures area

A new state-of-the-art multi-million dollar departures area has finally been unveiled at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport in Canada.

Read more: Montreal airport opens news departures area
Posted by Carrie, 18 August 2009 17:30

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