Region News- Just the Flight

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

FCO underlines importance of insurance

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has urged Brits "not to cut corners" on travel insurance following research on problems that have been encountered overseas.

A study carried out between April 2006 and March 2007 found that 8,304 Britons needed assistance ...

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Posted by Kate at 14:42, 13 August 2008

Oysterfest to tickle taste buds in Australia

Fans of culinary holidays may be tempted to pay a visit to Australia in October this year to attend Oysterfest.

This event, which will take place in the southern town of Ceduna from October 2nd to 5th, is Australia's ...

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Posted by Clare at 13:24, 13 August 2008

Birmingham Airport to see new flight to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines will this year launch the first direct scheduled service from England's West Midlands region to Istanbul.

The service will operate from Birmingham Airport on a five-flights-a-week basis as of December 15th.

Osman Battal, Turkish Airlines' UK director, ...

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Posted by Andrea at 11:08, 11 August 2008

Brits 'won't negotiate with holidays'

British people may be cutting back their spending when it comes to some luxuries but one expert has said that holidays appear to be 'non-negotiable'.

Despite the credit crunch, people are continuing to book trips abroad, according to Tom Hall, travel ...

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Posted by Andrea at 17:52, 8 August 2008

Travellers warned over EHIC cards

British holidaymakers heading to destinations in Europe are being warned to ensure they have adequate travel insurance to cover their trip.

The calls come after it emerged that many tourists heading to countries such as Spain, are being caught ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:23, 7 August 2008

New Zealand govt to fund tourism project

A national tourism plan in New Zealand is about to get a cash injection from the government, it has been announced.

Tourism minister Damien O'Connor revealed the news at a tourism industry conference in Christchurch recently.

In addition to ...

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Posted by Kate at 13:10, 5 August 2008

Qantas defends safety review

Qantas Airways is "probably the safest" airline in the world, according to its chief executive.

Geoff Dixon said on Monday (August 4th) that despite a Civil Aviation Safety Authority review currently underway, Australia-basedQantas is not afraid of scrutiny, ...

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Posted by Penny at 13:10, 5 August 2008

Modern travellers 'want new experiences'

Holidays that offer new activities and a sense of adventure are becoming increasingly popular among modern travellers, it has been claimed.

According to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito), while city breaks and beach holidays are still popular, there ...

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Posted by Merv at 13:06, 1 August 2008

British Airways, Iberia considering merger

The flag-carrying airlines of British Airways and Iberia are in talks over a merger that could have a significant effect on the aviation network in Europe, it has been announced.

British Airways confirmed that the companies are in ...

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Posted by Carrie at 16:46, 29 July 2008

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