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CAA Sets up XL Helpline

Posted on September 12th, 2008 , admin . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments

The Civil aviation Authority has set up emergency helplines for holidaymakers affected by XL Leisure Group’s failure. For customers abroad the number is: +44 (0) 2891 856547. For those in the UK with advance bookings, the number is: 0870 5900927.
The CAA is working with the group’s administrator, Kroll, major tour operators, including Thomson, [...]

More Holiday Chaos as the XL Group Goes Bust

Posted on September 12th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , No Comments

Another huge shock for the travel industry today with the XL Group going into administration. With more than 80,000 holidaymakers currently abroad, unhappy customers arriving at airports to find their holiday has been cancelled, and many thousands with holidays booked which are no longer valid, this is an unhappy day for all concerned.
The XL group includes Excel [...]

Seguro Travel - and Futura Airline - Latest Travel Casualties

Posted on September 11th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Seguro Travel, which also traded as Kent Escapes, has stopped trading. Unfortunately, they have thousands of holidaymakers currently abroad and many thousands of disappointed customers with advance bookings for package holidays. The Cheshire-based company flew from airports at Prestwick, Glasgow and Kent to destinations in Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) [...]

Fly for Taxes and Charges Only with Bmibaby - Plus Summer 2009 on Sale

Posted on September 11th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Fancy escaping the wet and dreary UK for a needed break? If you can book by midnight next Tuesday, 16 September, Bmibaby has extended its offer to fly for just the cost of taxes and charges to a variety of destinations from Cardiff, East Midlands, Birmingham and Manchester. Destinations include Faro, Malaga, Milan, Prague, Paris, [...]

Alitalia Still Involved in Restructuring Negotiations

Posted on September 9th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments

Alitalia will continue operating flights on schedule, honour tickets and reservations, and continue with its Frequent Flyer and all other Customer Service programs while restructuring is underway, according to a Press Release on the airline’s website.
Italy’s flagship airline is currently engaged in financial negotiations with investors after filing for bankruptcy on 29 August. It seems the Italian government [...]

Cheap Flights to Oktoberfest in Munich

Posted on September 6th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

It’s a sure sign that summer is over when Oktoberfest begins. Celebrations go on all over the world - often in places far removed from Bavaria or Munich - and well before October. You don’t have to play in an oompah band, squeeze into lederhosen or BYOC (bring your own cowbells) to join in the [...]

Cheap Ski Flights for 2008-2009 - Act Fast to Grab Your Seat!

Posted on September 5th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Ski Holidays, Travel News , 3 Comments

At the time of writing, Ryanair is advertising on its website a sale on six million seats at £10 each way, inclusive of all charges! Bookings must be made before next Tuesday, September 9, for travel during October and November - with some exclusions. The airline has expanded its ski schedule by 40 percent for the [...]

Travel Advice for Thailand - Rail Services and Flights May be Disrupted

Posted on September 4th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , 1 Comment

Those currently travelling in Thailand or with plans to travel soon should keep up with news regarding the political situation. In Bangkok a state of emergency was declared on September 2nd due to civil unrest. There have been large scale demonstrations in the centre of Bangkok and other parts of Thailand with some violent outbreaks [...]

Tropical Storm Trio Hanna, Ike and Josephine Keep Nerves Jangling

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

They may sound like members of a popular band, but these three characters are not making soothing or happy music. It’s been a heck of a year for tropical storms and hurricanes. Thankfully, Gustav spared New Orleans but Hanna is fast approaching the U.S. coast with fellow troublemakers Ike and Josephine tagging along behind.
Tropical Storm Hanna has been [...]

Zoom Airlines Suspends Operations - Act Quickly to Secure Alternative Flights

Posted on August 28th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Oh boy, here we go again… Another airline has augured in due to the high cost of fuel. Zoom - the budget transatlantic airline - has posted a notice on its website advising passengers that all flights and operations have been suspended from today, Thursday, 28 August.
Customers with pre-paid flights and holidays are advised to contact their credit [...]

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Categories Airlines Airport Parking Airports Backpack Travel Destinations Europe Holiday Destinations Seniors Travel Ski Holidays Sports Holidays Student Travel Sustainable Tourism Travel Insurance News Travel News Traveller's Tales Popular Blogs Archive RSS Feed Delicious Yahoo Facebook Digg.com Reddit StumbleUpon Search	CAA Sets up XL Helpline Posted on September 12th, 2008 , admin . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments The Civil aviation Authority has set up emergency helplines for holidaymakers affected by XL Leisure Group’s failure. For customers abroad the number is: +44 (0) 2891 856547. For those in the UK with advance bookings, the number is: 0870 5900927. The CAA is working with the group’s administrator, Kroll, major tour operators, including Thomson, [...] More Holiday Chaos as the XL Group Goes Bust Posted on September 12th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , No Comments Another huge shock for the travel industry today with the XL Group going into administration. With more than 80,000 holidaymakers currently abroad, unhappy customers arriving at airports to find their holiday has been cancelled, and many thousands with holidays booked which are no longer valid, this is an unhappy day for all concerned. The XL group includes Excel [...] Seguro Travel - and Futura Airline - Latest Travel Casualties Posted on September 11th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Seguro Travel, which also traded as Kent Escapes, has stopped trading. Unfortunately, they have thousands of holidaymakers currently abroad and many thousands of disappointed customers with advance bookings for package holidays. The Cheshire-based company flew from airports at Prestwick, Glasgow and Kent to destinations in Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) [...] Fly for Taxes and Charges Only with Bmibaby - Plus Summer 2009 on Sale Posted on September 11th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Fancy escaping the wet and dreary UK for a needed break? If you can book by midnight next Tuesday, 16 September, Bmibaby has extended its offer to fly for just the cost of taxes and charges to a variety of destinations from Cardiff, East Midlands, Birmingham and Manchester. Destinations include Faro, Malaga, Milan, Prague, Paris, [...] Alitalia Still Involved in Restructuring Negotiations Posted on September 9th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments Alitalia will continue operating flights on schedule, honour tickets and reservations, and continue with its Frequent Flyer and all other Customer Service programs while restructuring is underway, according to a Press Release on the airline’s website. Italy’s flagship airline is currently engaged in financial negotiations with investors after filing for bankruptcy on 29 August. It seems the Italian government [...] Cheap Flights to Oktoberfest in Munich Posted on September 6th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments It’s a sure sign that summer is over when Oktoberfest begins. Celebrations go on all over the world - often in places far removed from Bavaria or Munich - and well before October. You don’t have to play in an oompah band, squeeze into lederhosen or BYOC (bring your own cowbells) to join in the [...] Cheap Ski Flights for 2008-2009 - Act Fast to Grab Your Seat! Posted on September 5th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Ski Holidays, Travel News , 3 Comments At the time of writing, Ryanair is advertising on its website a sale on six million seats at £10 each way, inclusive of all charges! Bookings must be made before next Tuesday, September 9, for travel during October and November - with some exclusions. The airline has expanded its ski schedule by 40 percent for the [...] Travel Advice for Thailand - Rail Services and Flights May be Disrupted Posted on September 4th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , 1 Comment Those currently travelling in Thailand or with plans to travel soon should keep up with news regarding the political situation. In Bangkok a state of emergency was declared on September 2nd due to civil unrest. There have been large scale demonstrations in the centre of Bangkok and other parts of Thailand with some violent outbreaks [...] Tropical Storm Trio Hanna, Ike and Josephine Keep Nerves Jangling Posted on September 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments They may sound like members of a popular band, but these three characters are not making soothing or happy music. It’s been a heck of a year for tropical storms and hurricanes. Thankfully, Gustav spared New Orleans but Hanna is fast approaching the U.S. coast with fellow troublemakers Ike and Josephine tagging along behind. Tropical Storm Hanna has been [...] Zoom Airlines Suspends Operations - Act Quickly to Secure Alternative Flights Posted on August 28th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Oh boy, here we go again… Another airline has augured in due to the high cost of fuel. Zoom - the budget transatlantic airline - has posted a notice on its website advising passengers that all flights and operations have been suspended from today, Thursday, 28 August. Customers with pre-paid flights and holidays are advised to contact their credit [...]	Single Trip Travel Insurance Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance Ski & Snowboard Travel Insurance Backpacking Travel Insurance Seniors Travel Insurance