<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Latest Flight and Travel News from Just the Flight</title><description>XML/RSS feed of Latest Flight and Travel News from Just the Flight</description><language>en-gb</language><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news</link><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Skiers urged to consider Austria for a late-season trip</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19677461-skiers-urged-to-consider-austria-for-a-late-season-trip.html</link><description><![CDATA[Winter sports enthusiasts planning a late-season <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/22-grab-a-flight-to-ski-heaven.html">skiing holiday</a> this year have been encouraged to consider the Tirol region in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/europe/flights-to-austria-3-AT.html">Austria</a> as their destination.<br/><br/>The Tirol Tourist Board pointed out that there are a number of advantages to taking a skiing trip near the end of the season, including late bargains on equipment.<br/><br/>Visitors will also benefit from shorter queues at lift stations and fewer people on the slopes, allowing them to spend less time waiting and more time skiing.<br/><br/>A late-season break also brings a higher chance of warm weather, with the tourism agency claiming that temperatures are occasionally high enough to allow visitors to &quot;ski in a T-shirt, get a tan and enjoy a beer on the sun terrace&quot;.<br/><br/>Travellers who choose Tirol as their destination this year will be able to attend a number of events in the region, including the <a href="http://www.stantonamarlberg.com/winter" target="_blank">St Anton</a> Spring Festival (April 9th-11th) and the Maxx Mountain Glacier Festival in <a href="http://www.soelden.com/" target="_blank">Solden</a> (April 30th-May 2nd).<br/><br/>The easiest way to reach the Tirol area is by taking <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/INN-innsbruck.html">flights to Innsbruck</a>, which are available with <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/U2-easyjet-flights/INN-innsbruck.html">easyJet</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/OS-austrian-airlines-flights/INN-innsbruck.html">Austrian Airlines</a> and other carriers.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19677461-skiers-urged-to-consider-austria-for-a-late-season-trip.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:10:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>austrian airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>British Airways staff offer to work during strike</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19677435-british-airways-staff-offer-to-work-during-strike.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BA-british-airways-flights.html">British Airways</a> has announced that it will be able to fly an extra 4,000 passengers per day during the forthcoming strike by cabin crew staff after some employees came forward and agreed to work during the stoppage.<br/><br/>The Unite trade union has called a three-day strike starting on March 20th and a four-day walkout from March 27th over a dispute with the airline relating to pay and conditions.<br/><br/>However, the carrier revealed that many cabin crew members have shown their willingness to work during the industrial action, while the number of airlines offering charters or spare seats to help affected passengers has also increased.<br/><br/>This will enable British Airways to reinstate some of its routes and provide extra capacity on services including flights to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/YVR-vancouver.html">Vancouver</a>, which is currently hosting the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games.<br/><br/>Willie Walsh, the airline's chief executive officer, said: &quot;I am delighted by the numbers of cabin crew who have been getting in touch with us to express their disillusion with Unite's position. Our crews just want to work as normal, do their usual terrific job and look after our customers.<br/><br/>&quot;We will now have the potential to fly more than 4,000 additional customers per day and serve more destinations.&quot;<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19677435-british-airways-staff-offer-to-work-during-strike.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:07:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>vancouver</dc:subject><dc:subject>british airways</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Paris festival to celebrate jazz</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19676466-paris-festival-to-celebrate-jazz.html</link><description><![CDATA[Music fans will soon be booking flights to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/PAR-paris.html">Paris</a> and arranging accommodation in the city ahead of this year's <a href="http://www.festivaljazzsaintgermainparis.com/" target="_blank">Saint-Germain-des-Pres Jazz Festival</a>.<br/><br/>The 2010 edition of the event will be a particularly special one, as it will be celebrating its tenth anniversary.<br/><br/>A number of artists have already been confirmed, including keyboard player Jean-Pierre Como and French accordionist Richard Galliano.<br/><br/>Other performers including Yaron Herman, Diane Tell, Murat Ozturk and Terez Montcalm will also be gathering in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/europe/flights-to-france-3-FR.html">France</a>'s capital city to take part in the festival, which will showcase various forms of jazz along with related genres such as blues and boogie-woogie.<br/><br/>The Saint-Germain-des-Pres area of <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/destinations/PAR-paris.html">Paris</a> is famous for a historic church that dates back to the sixth century AD, as well as its associations with intellectuals and writers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Ernest Hemingway.<br/><br/>Several carriers operate flights to Paris from the UK, including <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BE-flybe-flights/PAR-paris.html">Flybe</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/AF-air-france-flights/PAR-paris.html">Air France</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BD-bmi-flights/PAR-paris.html">bmi</a>.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19676466-paris-festival-to-celebrate-jazz.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:48:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>paris</dc:subject><dc:subject>flybe british european</dc:subject><dc:subject>air france</dc:subject><dc:subject>bmi</dc:subject></item><item><title>BAA signs contract for construction of Heathrow Terminal 2</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19674908-baa-signs-contract-for-construction-of-heathrow-terminal-2.html</link><description><![CDATA[BAA has announced that the redevelopment of Terminal 2 at <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/destinations.html">Heathrow Airport</a> has &quot;moved a step closer&quot; following the signing of the operator's largest ever construction contract.<br/><br/>An &#163;800 million deal to build the facility was ratified this week by representatives of BAA and senior figures from construction firm HETCo, a joint venture between Ferrovial Agroman and Laing O'Rourke.<br/><br/>Terminal 2 will provide a new home for Star Alliance carriers based at London Heathrow, such as <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BD-bmi-flights.html">bmi</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/AC-air-canada-flights.html">Air Canada</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/UA-united-airlines-flights.html">United Airlines</a>.<br/><br/>It will be &quot;one of the most modern airport terminals in the world&quot;, offering faster connections, improved services and better facilities for passengers, according to BAA.<br/><br/>Colin Matthews, chief executive of the airport, said: &quot;Heathrow is improving and our exciting plans for Terminal 2 reflect our ambition to make passengers' journeys better and position Heathrow as the European hub airport of choice for the world's airlines and passengers.&quot;<br/><br/>It was recently announced that Heathrow had developed a new departure procedure for <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/SQ-singapore-airlines-flights.html">Singapore Airlines</a>' <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/21-airbus-a380-futuristic-flight.html">Airbus A380</a> that will save fuel and emit less carbon dioxide.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19674908-baa-signs-contract-for-construction-of-heathrow-terminal-2.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:59:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>london</dc:subject><dc:subject>air canada</dc:subject><dc:subject>united airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>singapore airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>bmi</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Travellers promised value for money in Malaysia</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19674246-travellers-promised-value-for-money-in-malaysia.html</link><description><![CDATA[Travellers visiting <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/MA-malaysia.html">Malaysia</a> this year will find that they get a lot for their money in the country, according to the national tourist board.<br/><br/>Abdul Rauf Abu Hassan, UK and Ireland director of <a href="http://www.tourism.gov.my/" target="_blank">Tourism Malaysia</a>, said the destination provides &quot;fantastic value&quot;, with cups of coffee available in bars and cafes for the equivalent of 59p and hotels in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/KUL-kuala-lumpur.html">Kuala Lumpur</a> providing rooms from &#163;10 per night.<br/><br/>He also highlighted <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/MH-malaysia-airlines-flights.html">Malaysia Airlines</a>' services to the country as an important contributor to its affordability, stating that the carrier's <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/MH-malaysia-airlines-flights/KUL-kuala-lumpur.html">flights to Kuala Lumpur</a> represent &quot;excellent value for money&quot;.<br/><br/>Commenting on the appeal of the Malaysian capital, Mr Hassan claimed that the city is unique within <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/far-east/flight-destinations-8.html">Asia</a>.<br/><br/>&quot;No other Asian destination can offer such a diverse heritage and unique culture as Kuala Lumpur,&quot; he said.<br/><br/>&quot;The city is Asia in a nutshell, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences. The result is an exciting melting pot of numerous religions and varied cuisines, with a flourishing arts scene.&quot;<br/><br/>Visitors to Kuala Lumpur were encouraged to see attractions including the Islamic Arts Museum and the Lake Gardens.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19674246-travellers-promised-value-for-money-in-malaysia.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:56:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>kuala lumpur</dc:subject><dc:subject>malaysia airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject><dc:subject>malaysia</dc:subject></item><item><title>Bmi to launch London Heathrow to Berlin flights this month</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19674241-bmi-to-launch-london-heathrow-to-berlin-flights-this-month.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BD-bmi-flights.html">Bmi</a> will extend its European network this month with the launch of flights from <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/BER-berlin.html">Heathrow Airport to Berlin</a>.<br/><br/>The carrier confirmed that the route will be introduced on March 28th, with fares made available for booking yesterday (March 16th).<br/><br/>Passengers travelling from <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/destinations.html">Heathrow Airport</a> will be offered four daily services to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/europe/flights-to-germany-3-DE.html">Germany</a>'s capital city on an Airbus A319 aircraft.<br/><br/>Dominic Paul, managing director of bmi mainline, said the flights will provide a &quot;good schedule and competitive prices&quot; to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/BER-berlin.html">Berlin</a>, which he described as &quot;one of Europe's most exciting cities&quot;.<br/><br/>He added: &quot;Berlin is a major centre of culture, politics, media and science in Europe and customers travelling with bmi will have the opportunity to discover the cultural attractions Berlin has to offer.&quot;<br/><br/>The route is the second new service confirmed as part of the airline's summer schedule, with new <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/VIE-vienna.html">flights to Vienna</a> being announced in January.<br/><br/>Bmi is relaunching its product offering on continental European flights from March 28th with the aim of serving <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/business-class-flights">business</a> and leisure customers equally.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19674241-bmi-to-launch-london-heathrow-to-berlin-flights-this-month.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:55:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>vienna</dc:subject><dc:subject>berlin</dc:subject><dc:subject>bmi</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Whale sharks arrive in Western Australia</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19672406-whale-sharks-arrive-in-western-australia.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.westernaustralia.com/uk/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx" target="_blank">Tourism Western Australia</a> has announced that whale sharks have made an early appearance at Ningaloo Reef this year.<br/><br/>The largest fish in the ocean, which usually visits the region between April and July each year, appeared along <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/AU-australia.html">Australia</a>'s west coast last week.<br/><br/>Ningaloo Reef is easily accessible from the shore and is one of the few locations in the world where whale sharks are known to congregate regularly.<br/><br/>It stretches for some 260km along the coast, making it the largest fringing reef in the world.<br/><br/>Visitors who would like to take the opportunity to swim with the whale sharks can join one of the specialist tours that set off from the small coastal towns of Exmouth and Coral Bay.<br/><br/>There are several other marine species to see along the coast of Western <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/43-explore-australasia.html">Australia</a>, including manta rays, dolphins, turtles and over 500 types of tropical fish.<br/><br/>One of the easiest ways for international travellers to reach the region is by catching flights to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/PER-perth.html">Perth</a>, which are available with <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/QF-qantas-flights/PER-perth.html">Qantas</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights/PER-perth.html">Emirates</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/MH-malaysia-airlines-flights/PER-perth.html">Malaysia Airlines</a> and other carriers.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19672406-whale-sharks-arrive-in-western-australia.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:56:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>perth</dc:subject><dc:subject>malaysia airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>qantas airways</dc:subject><dc:subject>emirates</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject><dc:subject>australia</dc:subject></item><item><title>Sonar festival to return to Barcelona</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19672390-sonar-festival-to-return-to-barcelona.html</link><description><![CDATA[People with a passion for dance, hip hop, electronica and other contemporary music genres will be booking their <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/BCN-barcelona.html">flights to Barcelona</a> soon to visit this year's <a href="http://2010.sonar.es/en/index.php" target="_blank">Sonar festival</a>.<br/><br/>The popular event will be returning from June 17th to 19th this year.<br/><br/>Sonar features a combination of daytime and evening activities and performances, with the earlier events taking place at the CCCB and Macba venues and the night-time shows being staged at L'Auditori and Fira Gran Via.<br/><br/>Headline acts already confirmed for the 2010 festival include the Chemical Brothers, Dizzee Rascal, Air, LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip.<br/><br/>Fans of Mary Anne Hobbs will be interested in a section presented by the Radio 1 DJ, which will feature appearances from Flying Lotus, Roska and other artists.<br/><br/>The 2009 outing of Sonar in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/destinations/BCN-barcelona.html">Barcelona</a> attracted some 75,000 visitors, who were treated to performances by the likes of Orbital, Grace Jones and Animal Collective.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19672390-sonar-festival-to-return-to-barcelona.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:54:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>barcelona</dc:subject><dc:subject>spain</dc:subject></item><item><title>British Airways reveals strike contingency plans</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19671336-british-airways-reveals-strike-contingency-plans.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BA-british-airways-flights.html">British Airways</a> has published contingency plans which it claims will allow 60 per cent of its customers to keep flying during the first planned cabin crew strike this month.<br/><br/>The airline aims to carry around 45,000 passengers each day on March 20th, 21st and 22nd, while thousands more will be transported on alternative British Airways flights or with other operators.<br/><br/>From <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LGW/destinations.html">Gatwick Airport</a>, the carrier will maintain its <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/52-long-haul-adventures.html">long-haul</a> schedule and operate more than half of its short-haul services.<br/><br/>Over 60 per cent of long-haul flights from <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/destinations.html">Heathrow Airport</a> will still be available during the first three days of industrial action, while the short-haul schedule will be reduced to around 30 per cent of full capacity.<br/><br/>Arrangements for the second strike period, from March 27th to 30th, will be announced after the first walkout has ended.<br/><br/>Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways, said: &quot;Due to the numbers of cabin crew who have called in to offer their services over the weekend, the schedule will be slightly larger than we had originally anticipated.<br/><br/>&quot;Despite the desire of Unite's leadership to ground the airline, the flag will continue to fly. Around 60 per cent of our customers will be able to fly as planned and many thousands more can be rebooked onto alternative BA flights or onto rival airlines.&quot;<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19671336-british-airways-reveals-strike-contingency-plans.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:05:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>british airways</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Machu Picchu to reopen following floods</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19669934-machu-picchu-to-reopen-following-floods.html</link><description><![CDATA[Machu Picchu - one of the most popular tourist attractions in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/south-america/flight-destinations-5.html">South America</a> - is set to reopen this month following recent flooding, the <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/south-america/flights-to-peru-5-PE.html">Peru</a> Tourism Department has announced.<br/><br/>The country's Cultural National Institute and rail operator Ferrocarril Transandino confirmed that the railroad providing access to the ancient Inca city will resume operations on March 29th, with tourists able to visit the site from April 1st.<br/><br/>Visitors can travel from the city of <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/CUZ-cuzco.html">Cuzco</a> to a station at Piscacucho, before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu.<br/><br/>An official ceremony will take place on March 29th to mark the reopening of the railway.<br/><br/>People who are planning to walk along the Inca trail are advised to check with Peruvian ground handlers first, as the government has issued warnings that some areas are still not safe following flood damage.<br/><br/>The <a href="http://www.peru.info/en/" target="_blank">Peru Tourism Department</a> pointed out that there are &quot;many alternative and outstanding treks on offer&quot;, including the Salkantay and Lares routes.<br/><br/>Flights to Cuzco are available with carriers including <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/LA-lan-airlines-flights/CUZ-cuzco.html">LAN Airlines</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/JJ-tam-flights/CUZ-cuzco.html">TAM</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/IB-iberia-flights/CUZ-cuzco.html">Iberia</a>.<br/><br/>Another option for people travelling to Peru is to catch flights to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/LIM-lima.html">Lima</a>, the country's capital.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19669934-machu-picchu-to-reopen-following-floods.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:18:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>lima</dc:subject><dc:subject>iberia</dc:subject><dc:subject>lan airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>tam linhas aereas</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Dubai tourist board promotes annual events</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19668770-dubai-tourist-board-promotes-annual-events.html</link><description><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.dubaitourism.ae/" target="_blank">Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing</a> (DTCM) in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/DXB-dubai.html">Dubai</a> has promoted some of the major events that will be taking place in the destination over the coming year.<br/><br/>One of the highlights for foreign visitors will be Summer Surprises, which is set to get underway on June 17th and will run until August 7th.<br/><br/>Travellers will be able to take advantage of discounts on fashion, jewellery, electrical products and other items at some of <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/destinations/DXB-dubai.html">Dubai</a>'s famous malls and retail outlets.<br/><br/>There will also be nightly fireworks displays, international theatre productions, street performances, fashion shows and various other events organised during Summer Surprises.<br/><br/>Movie fans will be visiting the emirate between December 12th and 19th for the <a href="http://www.dubaifilmfest.com/en" target="_blank">International Film Festival</a>, which will have a theme of 'bridging cultures, meeting minds'.<br/><br/>Ian Scott, UK and Ireland director of the DTCM, said: &quot;Dubai offers a well-rounded holiday experience to visitors.<br/><br/>&quot;Not only does it boast year-round sunshine and unrivalled facilities in its hotels, restaurants and bars, but the emirate has also developed an extensive annual calendar of entertainment and activities that reflect its cosmopolitan approach.&quot;<br/><br/><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights.html">Emirates</a> announced last week that it would bring a second <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/21-airbus-a380-futuristic-flight.html">Airbus A380</a> to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/destinations.html">Heathrow Airport</a> this summer to operate daily <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights/DXB-dubai.html">flights to Dubai</a>.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19668770-dubai-tourist-board-promotes-annual-events.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:29:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>dubai</dc:subject><dc:subject>emirates</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Flybe to boost capacity during British Airways strike</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19668765-flybe-to-boost-capacity-during-british-airways-strike.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BE-flybe-flights.html">Flybe</a> has announced that it will increase capacity on some of its flights this month to help passengers affected by the planned strike at <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BA-british-airways-flights.html">British Airways</a>.<br/><br/>The regional airline will offer more seats on several of its routes in the <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/europe/flights-to-united-kingdom-3-UK.html">UK</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/europe/flight-destinations-3.html">Europe</a>, including flights to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BE-flybe-flights/ABZ-aberdeen.html">Aberdeen</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BE-flybe-flights/JER-jersey.html">Jersey</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/BE-flybe-flights/DUS-dusseldorf.html">Dusseldorf</a> from <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LGW/destinations.html">Gatwick Airport</a>.<br/><br/>Travellers are also set to benefit from increased capacity on Flybe's services from <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-SOU/destinations.html">Southampton Airport</a>, which the carrier said will assist people who had planned to fly from Gatwick or <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/destinations.html">Heathrow Airport</a> with British Airways.<br/><br/>Flybe said that it &quot;regularly reviews&quot; travel disruption caused by industrial action and will be able to offer a &quot;reliable and great value&quot; alternative to passengers this month.<br/><br/>British Airways' cabin crew staff are set to strike for three days from March 20th and for a further four days from March 27th.<br/><br/>The airline said it was &quot;extremely disappointed&quot; that Unite - the trade union representing the workers - had announced plans for industrial action, which it said will cause &quot;massive disruption for hundreds of thousands of our customers in the run-up to the Easter holidays&quot;.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19668765-flybe-to-boost-capacity-during-british-airways-strike.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:28:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>jersey</dc:subject><dc:subject>flybe british european</dc:subject><dc:subject>british airways</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Emirates to deploy second A380 on London to Dubai flights</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666525-emirates-to-deploy-second-a380-on-london-to-dubai-flights.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights.html">Emirates</a> has announced that it will deploy a second <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/21-airbus-a380-futuristic-flight.html">Airbus A380</a> to operate its <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights/DXB-dubai.html">flights to Dubai</a> from <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/destinations.html">Heathrow Airport</a> this summer.<br/><br/>The aircraft will be used on flight EK004 - which departs from London Heathrow at 20:40 local time - from July 1st.<br/><br/>Currently, Emirates operates one daily A380 flight from London to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/destinations/DXB-dubai.html">Dubai</a> that leaves at 14:15.<br/><br/>The aircraft is equipped with amenities including an onboard lounge, shower spas, satellite phones at every seat and the Ice <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/6-21st-century-in-flight-entertainment.html">inflight entertainment</a> system.<br/><br/>Salem Obaidalla, Emirates' senior vice-president of commercial operations in Europe, said: &quot;This is an important development for Emirates as this is the first route where we have made a long-term commitment to double up on the double-decker.<br/><br/>&quot;London Heathrow was one of the key airports we had in mind when the A380 was first conceived and the new deployment allows more passengers travelling to and from the British capital to experience this remarkable aircraft.&quot;<br/><br/>The airline first deployed the Airbus plane on its <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-from-LHR/DXB-dubai.html">London Heathrow to Dubai</a> route in November 2008.<br/><br/>Other destinations served by the Emirates A380 include <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights/BKK-bangkok.html">Bangkok</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights/ICN-seoul.html">Seoul</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/EK-emirates-flights/SYD-sydney.html">Sydney</a>.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666525-emirates-to-deploy-second-a380-on-london-to-dubai-flights.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:33:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>dubai</dc:subject><dc:subject>london</dc:subject><dc:subject>emirates</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>New figures indicate recovery at European airports</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666517-new-figures-indicate-recovery-at-european-airports.html</link><description><![CDATA[Figures released by the Airports Council International (ACI) <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/europe/flight-destinations-3.html">Europe</a> for January 2010 indicate that a recovery is underway at aviation hubs across the continent.<br/><br/>The organisation revealed that overall passenger traffic at European airports was 3.9 per cent higher in the month than in January 2009.<br/><br/>Among group one airports - those that handle more than 25 million passengers a year - <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/IST-istanbul.html">Istanbul</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/FCO-rome-fiumicino.html">Rome Fiumicino</a> posted year-on-year increases of 18.3 per cent and 13.5 per cent respectively.<br/><br/>There were also traffic increases at a number of hubs that host between ten and 25 million passengers per year, including <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/DME-moscow-domodedovo.html">Moscow Domodedovo</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/ATH-athens.html">Athens</a>.<br/><br/>Olivier Jankovec, director general of ACI Europe, said: &quot;These January figures confirm the improvement of the last months.<br/><br/>&quot;However, we are still at -8.5 per cent for passenger and -10.1 per cent for freight compared to January 2008, so quite some distance from where we were.&quot;<br/><br/>The report covered a total of 110 airports, representing nearly 80 per cent of all European passenger traffic.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666517-new-figures-indicate-recovery-at-european-airports.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:32:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>athens</dc:subject><dc:subject>moscow</dc:subject><dc:subject>rome</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Cyprus and Egypt recommended for spring sun seekers</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666512-cyprus-and-egypt-recommended-for-spring-sun-seekers.html</link><description><![CDATA[Travellers who are planning a holiday in April with the aim of enjoying some sun have been encouraged to consider <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/CY-cyprus.html">Cyprus</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/EG-egypt.html">Egypt</a> or the <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/CI-the-canary-islands.html">Canary Islands</a>.<br/><br/>Online travel guide portal Simonseeks pointed out that these destinations all have &quot;decent average temperatures and good sunshine records in April, plus a flight time of five hours or less&quot;.<br/><br/>The site described the Easter period as &quot;a tricky time of year for finding reliable sunshine&quot;, with even traditional hotspots such as <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/PMI-majorca.html">Majorca</a>, the <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/AL-the-algarve.html">Algarve</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/SP-spain.html">Spain</a>'s Costa del Sol prone to unsettled weather.<br/><br/>People more interested in a <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/28-in-the-city.html">city break</a> than a beach holiday were encouraged to consider alternatives to &quot;classic destinations&quot; such as <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/PAR-paris.html">Paris</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/VCE-venice.html">Venice</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/BCN-barcelona.html">Barcelona</a>, with <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/SVQ-seville.html">Seville</a> being recommended on the strength of its Holy Week processions.<br/><br/>Simonseeks also pointed out that <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/IST-istanbul.html">Istanbul</a> is currently full of activity owing to its status as European Capital of Culture, while <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/RAK-marrakech.html">Marrakech</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/CAI-cairo.html">Cairo</a> could see an increase in visitors before the summer heat begins to build up.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666512-cyprus-and-egypt-recommended-for-spring-sun-seekers.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:30:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>cairo</dc:subject><dc:subject>marrakech</dc:subject><dc:subject>seville</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject><dc:subject>the canary islands</dc:subject><dc:subject>the balearics</dc:subject><dc:subject>the algarve</dc:subject><dc:subject>cyprus</dc:subject></item><item><title>Qatar Airways to offer Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires flights</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666141-qatar-airways-to-offer-sao-paulo-buenos-aires-flights.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/QR-qatar-airways-flights.html">Qatar Airways</a> has announced that it will expand its network into <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/south-america/flight-destinations-5.html">South America</a> this year with the launch of flights to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/GRU-sao-paulo-guarulhos.html">Sao Paulo</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/south-america/flights-to-brazil-5-BR.html">Brazil</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/BUE-buenos-aires.html">Buenos Aires</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/south-america/flights-to-argentina-5-AR.html">Argentina</a>.<br/><br/>The carrier said that the destinations will be added to the range of routes it offers from <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/DOH-doha.html">Doha</a> over the next few months.<br/><br/>Qatar Airways' expansion plans for 2010 saw the airline launch flights to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/BLR-bangalore.html">Bangalore</a> in February, with further new services to <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/CPH-copenhagen.html">Copenhagen</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/ANK-ankara.html">Ankara</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/TYO-tokyo.html">Tokyo</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/BCN-barcelona.html">Barcelona</a> set to be introduced over the coming months.<br/><br/>Travellers will also benefit from capacity increases to destinations including <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/CMB-colombo.html">Colombo</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/SHA-shanghai.html">Shanghai</a> and the <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/far-east/flights-to-maldives-8-MV.html">Maldives</a> this year.<br/><br/>Akbar Al Baker, the airline's chief executive officer, said: &quot;These are exciting times for Qatar Airways, looking forward to further expansion in line with our committed strategy to develop our global operations to all corners of the world.&quot; <br/><br/>He continued: &quot;By adding Brazil and Argentina, we can finally say Qatar Airways has become a truly global airline touching all parts of the world.&quot;<br/><br/>The company recently announced that its fleet has doubled over the past five years and now includes 80 aircraft.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666141-qatar-airways-to-offer-sao-paulo-buenos-aires-flights.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:25:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>buenos aires</dc:subject><dc:subject>qatar airways</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Britons could be taking more time off work, survey finds</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666138-britons-could-be-taking-more-time-off-work-survey-finds.html</link><description><![CDATA[British people in paid employment are failing to take advantage of their full entitlement to time off work, according to research commissioned by <a href="http://www.visitbritain.co.uk/" target="_blank">VisitBritain</a>.<br/><br/>The survey found that, on average, British workers forego or carry forward seven days' annual leave each year.<br/><br/>VisitBritain pointed out that the domestic tourism industry would benefit from an additional &#163;5.1 billion worth of annual spending if employees used this spare time to take a three-day break in the UK.<br/><br/>Forty per cent of respondents said they have missed out on holiday time because they have been too busy at work, while 15 per cent simply couldn't afford to go away.<br/><br/>Bernard Donoghue, co-chair of the British Tourism Week executive council, said: &quot;The research shows that in total a staggering one in five British workers do not take their full holiday entitlement.<br/><br/>&quot;Taking a holiday is good for the British economy, your health and a decent work-life balance.&quot;<br/><br/><a href="http://www.britishtourismweek.com/" target="_blank">British Tourism Week</a> will run from March 15th to 21st and will feature events including the <a href="http://www.britainandirelandevent.co.uk/" target="_blank">Best of Britain and Ireland</a> show at the Olympia in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/LON-london.html">London</a> on March 19th and 20th.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19666138-britons-could-be-taking-more-time-off-work-survey-finds.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:23:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Ontario Tourism offers reasons to visit Toronto</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19664599-ontario-tourism-offers-reasons-to-visit-toronto.html</link><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.ontariotravel.net/TCISSegmentsWeb/main.portal?language=EN" target="_blank">Ontario Tourism</a> has offered travellers a number of reasons why they should consider a <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/features/28-in-the-city.html">city break</a> in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights/YTO-toronto.html">Toronto</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/cheap-flights-to/CD-canada.html">Canada</a> this spring.<br/><br/>The agency highlighted a number of events that will be taking place over the coming months, including the Victoria Day celebrations, which will be held at Ontario Place from May 22nd to 24th.<br/><br/>Visitors will be entertained by a waterfront fireworks display, street entertainment and more.<br/><br/>Harry Potter: The Exhibition will open at the Ontario Science Centre in <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/destinations/YTO-toronto.html">Toronto</a> on April 9th, providing plenty of sights and experiences to interest fans of the book and film series.<br/><br/>Another attraction on offer to tourists in the city this year is Tundra Trek, an area at Toronto Zoo featuring polar bears, snowy owls, reindeer, Arctic foxes, wolves and other animals.<br/><br/>People looking for somewhere to have a bite to eat were given the recommendation of the Loose Moose Tap and Grill, which is located opposite the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.<br/><br/>Flights to Toronto are provided by a number of carriers, including <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/AC-air-canada-flights/YTO-toronto.html">Air Canada</a>, <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/CO-continental-airlines-flights/YTO-toronto.html">Continental Airlines</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/airlines/TS-air-transat-flights/YTO-toronto.html">Air Transat</a>.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19664599-ontario-tourism-offers-reasons-to-visit-toronto.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:04:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>toronto</dc:subject><dc:subject>air canada</dc:subject><dc:subject>continental airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item><item><title>Book flights to Valencia for Benicassim</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19663765-book-flights-to-valencia-for-benicassim.html</link><description><![CDATA['http' is an unexpected token. 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Line 13, position 292.<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19663765-book-flights-to-valencia-for-benicassim.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>barcelona</dc:subject><dc:subject>valencia</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject><dc:subject>spain</dc:subject></item><item><title>Abta calls for more passenger protection in new manifesto</title><link>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19663761-abta-calls-for-more-passenger-protection-in-new-manifesto.html</link><description><![CDATA[Abta has released its first ever manifesto, underlining its position on some of the most pressing issues currently facing the travel sector.<br/><br/>Several representatives from the British travel industry association, as well as MPs, peers and civil servants, attended an event at the House of Lords to launch the document.<br/><br/>The manifesto includes five priority demands, including a call for consumer protection for flights, holidays and accommodation to be reformed so all members of the public can travel in confidence.<br/><br/>Abta has also urged the government to alter air passenger duty so the tax is based on efficiency of aircraft and the overall distance travelled.<br/><br/>Airport capacity across the <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/europe/flights-to-united-kingdom-3-UK.html">UK</a> - and in the south-east in particular - was also identified as an issue, as well as the need to create a dedicated tourism minister.<br/><br/>Mark Tanzer, chief executive of the association, said: &quot;Abta is serious about taking the concerns of travel agents and tour operators right to the heart of government and this manifesto puts the issues we're fighting on in black and white.<br/><br/>&quot;None of the political parties should be in any doubt where the travel and tourism sector now stands on our key issues.&quot;<br/><br/><b><a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/">Cheap Flights</a> and <a href="http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/">Travel News</a> - &copy; 2009 - Just The Flight</b>]]></description><guid>http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/news/19663761-abta-calls-for-more-passenger-protection-in-new-manifesto.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:14:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:subject>travel</dc:subject><dc:subject>flights</dc:subject><dc:subject>airlines</dc:subject><dc:subject>holidays</dc:subject><dc:subject>destinations</dc:subject><dc:subject>blogs</dc:subject><dc:subject>travel news</dc:subject></item></channel></rss>