Travel Industry
APD Rise Provokes Travel Industry Anger
The UK travel industry has reacted angrily to the Government’s decision to increase APD charges.
Travel Industry news posted on 30 November 2011
Sustainable Travel Awards Winners Announced
The Association of Independent Tour Operators recently revealed the winners of the 2011 Sustainable Tourism Awards in London.
Travel Industry news posted on 25 November 2011
European Airports Reduce CO2 Emissions
Airports Council International Europe has updated its list of European airports lowering their C02 emissions.
Travel Industry news posted on 24 November 2011
Ryanair Confirms Reserved Seating on All Routes
Irish airline Ryanair is to introduce reserved seating on all of its routes from early next year.
Travel Industry news posted on 23 November 2011
Google Street View Gives Skiers Perfect Look at the Slopes
Street View in Google Maps has just became the ideal tool for finding that perfect ski holiday resort.
Travel Industry news posted on 22 November 2011
Nigeria Hands Out Fines to BA and Virgin
Nigeria has accused BA and Virgin of colluding to fix prices on flights between the UK and Lagos.
Travel Industry news posted on 18 November 2011
UK Airlines Unite for Axe the Tax Campaign
Virgin Atlantic, IAG, Ryanair and easyJet have joined forces to campaign against what they see as excessive taxes on UK air travel.
Travel Industry news posted on 17 November 2011
EasyJet to Trial Allocated Seating in 2012
easyJet is set to trial allocated seating as a possible replacement to its current first-come, first-served system.
Travel Industry news posted on 15 November 2011
Emirates Signs Biggest Boeing Order Ever
Emirates has placed an order for an additional 50 new Boeing aircraft, boosting its current orders up to 90 jets.
Travel Industry news posted on 14 November 2011
US Travel Trends Survey Predicts Strong 2012
The annual TripAdvisor survey indicates a strong year for travel spending by US holidaymakers in 2012.
Travel Industry news posted on 11 November 2011
British Consulate Reveals Weird Requests
The British Consulate has released details of some of the odd requests it has received from travellers over the years.
Travel Industry news posted on 10 November 2011
US Urges UK to Scrap Air Travel Tax
US tourism organisations have united to sign a letter urging George Osborne to phase out APD.
Travel Industry news posted on 09 November 2011
40pc of Brits Use Social Media for Travel Decisions
The number of Brits using social media for making holiday decisions has increased to 40 per cent according to a new survey.
Travel Industry news posted on 08 November 2011
Virgin Atlantic Battles IAG in BMI Takeover
Virgin Atlantic has said it is still in the running for the buyout of BMI and its valuable slots at Heathrow.
Travel Industry news posted on 07 November 2011
IAG and BA Seek Heathrow Expansion with BMI Bid
BA parent IAG has made a bid for struggling airline BMI which could allow BA expand its services at the airport.
Travel Industry news posted on 04 November 2011
Lord Foster Unveils Plans for New UK Airport
Norman Foster has released plans for a new airport in the Thames Estuary.
Travel Industry news posted on 03 November 2011
Brits Rate BA Best and Ryanair Worst Airlines
A new survey has discovered what Brits really think of air travel in the UK.
Travel Industry news posted on 01 November 2011
Qantas Ordered Back into the Air
Qantas has resumed flights after grounding its fleet for two days following a dispute with unions.
Travel Industry news posted on 31 October 2011
Air New Zealand Planes Painted All Black
Air New Zealand has extended its sponsorship deal with the All Blacks, painting two new planes in the black livery of the World Cup winning team.
Travel Industry news posted on 25 October 2011
easyJet Welcomes Sale of Edinburgh Airport
The sale of Edinburgh Airport by BAA has been welcomed by budget airline easyJet, who believe the move will increase competition and boost services in the region.
Travel Industry news posted on 24 October 2011
Travellers Reluctant to Use Smartphones Abroad
A survey of Europeans has found that the high costs of using a smartphone abroad are discouraging travellers from accessing local services while on holiday.
Travel Industry news posted on 21 October 2011
Virgin Pilot Tossed off Steps by Qantas Thrust
A Virgin pilot has been thrown from his aircraft steps by the thrust from a passing Qantas jet at Brisbane Airport.
Travel Industry news posted on 20 October 2011
Air France Claims Greenest Flight Ever
Air France has claimed its new fuel efficiency procedures and vegetable oil biofuels have combined to produce the greenest airline flight ever.
Travel Industry news posted on 19 October 2011
New Transport Minister Given ABTA Approval
The ABTA has expressed its approval over the appointment of Justine Greening as the new transport secretary.
Travel Industry news posted on 18 October 2011
GBP50m Refurb for Virgin Atlantic Fleet
Virgin Atlantic is set to overhaul the interiors of its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft at Gatwick and Manchester airports.
Travel Industry news posted on 17 October 2011
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