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Mobile Phones on Flights Still on Hold

Posted on August 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments

Opponents of the use of mobile phones on aircraft will not have been happy to hear that Ofcom, the communications watchdog, has approved the use of mobile phones on flights. Several airlines have been conducting trials and many are waiting anxiously for the final connection to be made. Hurdles yet to be jumped include approval [...]

Strike by Lufthansa Staff Affects Long Haul Routes

Posted on July 30th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments

Lufthansa has had to cancel its European and domestic flights over the past two days of industrial action and appears no closer to reaching an agreement over a pay dispute. They are now forced to cut their long haul services which include flights to Calcutta, Calgary, Chicago and New York.
Flybe Airline is stepping in to [...]

Dubai Travel Set to Increase - Should Party Animals Avoid UAE?

Posted on July 15th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

The Farnborough Airshow is in full swing and FlyDubai has put in an order with Boeing for fifty 737-800 series planes. The airline plans to begin scheduled flights next year which will translate into more visitors - and, unfortunately, many more arrests!
With the potential for greatly increased tourism to Dubai in the near future, travellers would be wise to educate [...]

2008 Farnborough International Air Show Opens Today

Posted on July 14th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments

The huge Farnborough Air Show is held every other year in Hampshire, England (alternating with the Paris Air Show). The show opens today and runs through July 20, 2008. The climate at this year’s show will no doubt be dominated by the buzz over the price of fuel as dozens of airlines lose the battle [...]

Refunds due to B.A. and Virgin Atlantic Passengers for Fuel Surcharges

Posted on July 10th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , 2 Comments

Passengers who purchased tickes on Virgin Atlantic or British Airways flights in the U.K. or U.S. between August 11 2004 and March 23 2006 may be eligible for a partial refund of the fuel surcharge paid on the flights. Refunds apply to all British Airways long-haul flights - and all Virgin Atlantic flights are classified as long-haul.
The proposed [...]

Looking for a Last Minute Deal? British Airways Announces Huge Sale on Flights

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

British Airways is having a sale on many of its flights and holidays to Europe and worldwide. Reservations can be made up to December 16, 2008 but must be booked by July 15th - so don’t delay - grab these deals before they get snapped up.
Fares to Europe start from just £42 one way (London-Alicante) [...]

Are You Entitled to Compensation from an Airline for Flight Delays or Problems?

Posted on July 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments

According to a news report, many airline passenger are losing out on compensation which may be due to them when an airline claims to have ‘technical problems’. A Dutch company, EUclaim, monitors and tracks the movements of every airline twenty-four hours a day. Using the information they collect on flights they are often able to [...]

Cheap Ski Flights - Easyjet Sale on Winter 2008-09 Flights

Posted on June 30th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Ski Holidays, Travel News , No Comments

Easyjet is having a sale on flights for next winter from East Midlands, Newcastle, Bristol and Manchester. News of flights from other UK airports will be released soon. Their winter schedule operates from November 2 through March 28 2009.
Easyjet flies to many top European ski destinations so act fast to grab these deals and secure [...]

Qantas Domestic Flights Hit by Strikes

Posted on June 24th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

The ongoing dispute between Qantas and its engineers continues, with many flights from Melbourne and Sydney cancelled yesterday and more cancellations today. The industrial action is affecting flights at Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney. So far, passengers have experienced minimal disruption as they have been assigned to other flights within an hour of their scheduled [...]

Strikes Close Scottish Airports

Posted on June 23rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments

Nine airports in Scotland and surrounding islands are closed today due to strikes by fire and rescue workers. The affected airports include Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick. At the time of writing, Inverness and Dundee Airports are open, but flights to Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles are affected. Another [...]

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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	Mobile Phones on Flights Still on Hold Posted on August 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments Opponents of the use of mobile phones on aircraft will not have been happy to hear that Ofcom, the communications watchdog, has approved the use of mobile phones on flights. Several airlines have been conducting trials and many are waiting anxiously for the final connection to be made. Hurdles yet to be jumped include approval [...] Strike by Lufthansa Staff Affects Long Haul Routes Posted on July 30th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments Lufthansa has had to cancel its European and domestic flights over the past two days of industrial action and appears no closer to reaching an agreement over a pay dispute. They are now forced to cut their long haul services which include flights to Calcutta, Calgary, Chicago and New York. Flybe Airline is stepping in to [...] Dubai Travel Set to Increase - Should Party Animals Avoid UAE? Posted on July 15th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments The Farnborough Airshow is in full swing and FlyDubai has put in an order with Boeing for fifty 737-800 series planes. The airline plans to begin scheduled flights next year which will translate into more visitors - and, unfortunately, many more arrests! With the potential for greatly increased tourism to Dubai in the near future, travellers would be wise to educate [...] 2008 Farnborough International Air Show Opens Today Posted on July 14th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments The huge Farnborough Air Show is held every other year in Hampshire, England (alternating with the Paris Air Show). The show opens today and runs through July 20, 2008. The climate at this year’s show will no doubt be dominated by the buzz over the price of fuel as dozens of airlines lose the battle [...] Refunds due to B.A. and Virgin Atlantic Passengers for Fuel Surcharges Posted on July 10th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , 2 Comments Passengers who purchased tickes on Virgin Atlantic or British Airways flights in the U.K. or U.S. between August 11 2004 and March 23 2006 may be eligible for a partial refund of the fuel surcharge paid on the flights. Refunds apply to all British Airways long-haul flights - and all Virgin Atlantic flights are classified as long-haul. The proposed [...] Looking for a Last Minute Deal? British Airways Announces Huge Sale on Flights Posted on July 9th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Destinations, Travel News , No Comments British Airways is having a sale on many of its flights and holidays to Europe and worldwide. Reservations can be made up to December 16, 2008 but must be booked by July 15th - so don’t delay - grab these deals before they get snapped up. Fares to Europe start from just £42 one way (London-Alicante) [...] Are You Entitled to Compensation from an Airline for Flight Delays or Problems? Posted on July 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments According to a news report, many airline passenger are losing out on compensation which may be due to them when an airline claims to have ‘technical problems’. A Dutch company, EUclaim, monitors and tracks the movements of every airline twenty-four hours a day. Using the information they collect on flights they are often able to [...] Cheap Ski Flights - Easyjet Sale on Winter 2008-09 Flights Posted on June 30th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Ski Holidays, Travel News , No Comments Easyjet is having a sale on flights for next winter from East Midlands, Newcastle, Bristol and Manchester. News of flights from other UK airports will be released soon. Their winter schedule operates from November 2 through March 28 2009. Easyjet flies to many top European ski destinations so act fast to grab these deals and secure [...] Qantas Domestic Flights Hit by Strikes Posted on June 24th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments The ongoing dispute between Qantas and its engineers continues, with many flights from Melbourne and Sydney cancelled yesterday and more cancellations today. The industrial action is affecting flights at Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney. So far, passengers have experienced minimal disruption as they have been assigned to other flights within an hour of their scheduled [...] Strikes Close Scottish Airports Posted on June 23rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Travel News , No Comments Nine airports in Scotland and surrounding islands are closed today due to strikes by fire and rescue workers. The affected airports include Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick. At the time of writing, Inverness and Dundee Airports are open, but flights to Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles are affected. Another [...]	Single Trip Travel Insurance Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance Ski & Snowboard Travel Insurance Backpacking Travel Insurance Seniors Travel Insurance