Travel News Archive, August 2009

Travel News Archive, August 2009

Vermeer blockbuster show set for New York museum

One of the world's most famous paintings is due to go on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York next month.

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Posted by Andrea, 19 August 2009 11:16

Premium passengers 'still switching to economy'

Passengers are returning to first class and business class cabins as the aviation industry begins to bounce back from the economic downturn, newly-published figures show.

Read more: Premium passengers 'still switching to economy'
Posted by Paul, 19 August 2009 11:24

Philosopher becomes Heathrow Airport writer-in-residence

The best-selling popular philosopher Alain de Botton has taken up his post as the new writer-in-residence at Heathrow Airport.

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Posted by Paul, 19 August 2009 11:26

Manchester Airport welcomes new flights after Ryanair departs

Manchester Airport has confirmed that it is already making plans for a Ryanair-free future, with a number of new long-haul and short-haul services due to be launched over the coming months.

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Posted by Kate, 19 August 2009 11:33

Luton airport to get new flights to Romania

Blue Air has announced plans to begin new flights at Luton Airport this winter.

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Posted by Clare, 20 August 2009 11:57

Mobile phone check-in on Air Malta launched

Air Malta has announced plans to roll out check-in services on the mobile phone platform.

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Posted by Paul, 20 August 2009 11:58

SAS offering free ticket competition on Facebook

A free ticket contest has been launched on Facebook by Scandinavian airline SAS.

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Posted by Andrew, 20 August 2009 12:47

Air Canada launches iPhone app

A new application for the Apple iPhone has been launched by Air Canada, making the airline the first North American carrier to do so.

Read more: Air Canada launches iPhone app
Posted by Penny, 21 August 2009 12:45

Edinburgh 'most popular UK destination'

More people want to visit Edinburgh during their lifetime than any other city in the UK, new research has found.

Read more: Edinburgh 'most popular UK destination'
Posted by Mike, 21 August 2009 12:46

Brits 'fond of Greece holidays'

Greece is a very popular destination for British travellers, the country's tourist board has suggested.

Read more: Brits 'fond of Greece holidays'
Posted by Merv, 21 August 2009 14:11

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