News Archive for January 2008

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31/01/2008 Weak dollar makes US 'great destination'

The weak US dollar makes it an ideal place to holiday this year and to buy a home. read more..

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31/01/2008 Australia most popular with world travellers

Australia is the number one destination for round-the-world travellers after the visa was extended, it has been claimed read more..

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30/01/2008 British seasides 'very popular'

Massive spending on British seasides means that more people are visiting them and they now account for 36 per cent of British trips, according to one expert. read more..

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30/01/2008 BA 'will be official 2012 sponsor'

British Airways (BA) is going to be announced as the official airline for the 2012 Olympics in an estimated £50 million deal, according to a source. read more..

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29/01/2008 Most people 'buy insurance too late'

Two-thirds of people who buy their travel insurance last minute may lose out on valuable cancellation cover, according to a source. read more..

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29/01/2008 Skiers 'could get cheaper holidays'

Millions of pounds are being wasted by British skiers opting for France over Eastern European destinations, according to a new survey. read more..

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28/01/2008 Turkey to be a 'hotspot in 2008'

Turkey is set to be one of the hot destinations this year with an expected four per cent rise in tourism. read more..

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28/01/2008 More adventurous holidaymakers 'need to check insurance'

People choosing more adventurous holidays must make sure they are covered in their insurance policy, according to experts. read more..

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28/01/2008 Business travellers 'want to make greener choices'

Almost half of business travellers say that guilt about global warming factors is affecting their travel decisions, according to a survey. read more..

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25/01/2008 Insurance is very specific to each person

It is important for travellers to consider their specific needs before buyingtravel insurance, according to STA Travel. read more..

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25/01/2008 Check-in and baggage charges on the up for Ryanair

Ryanair has increased the price it costs to check-in and take a bag on a plane to encourage people to use its online services. read more..

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25/01/2008 Euro 'will make Malta and Cyprus expensive'

Prices for holidaymakers in Malta and Cyprus are set to soar as they are now using the Euro, according to a source. read more..

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24/01/2008 Passenger space travel unveiled

Sir Richard Branson has unveiled the model for his new spacecraft which he plans to put into the commercial travel industry. read more..

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24/01/2008 Glasgow to get cash injection

BAA plans to spend millions on Glasgow Airport to improve the facilities and build a skyhub, according to sources. read more..

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24/01/2008 Train fares 'priciest in Europe'

Britain's rail fares are the most expensive in Europe and for £10 we can only travel half the distance than we could six years ago, new research has found. read more..

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23/01/2008 Caravanning is for all, says expert

Caravanning is for people "from all walks of life" and should not be dismissed as a holiday for older people, it has been claimed. read more..

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23/01/2008 Four operators cancel all holidays to Kenya

Four tour operators have cancelled all holidays to Kenya for the rest of the winter season. read more..

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23/01/2008 Liverpool one of 'most popular city in Europe'

Liverpool is attracting a record number or tourists and is set to become one of Europe's top city break destinations. read more..

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22/01/2008 Canary Islands 'dominate winter sun hotspots'

New research has shown that the Canary Islands are most popular for holidaymakers seeking winter sun. read more..

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22/01/2008 Read small print to avoid extra costs, says expert

People should read the small print when booking flights with budget airlines to avoid paying extra, hidden costs, advises Holiday Which?. read more..

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22/01/2008 Manchester Airport launches valet parking

A new VIP valet parking service has been launched at Manchester Airport terminals one and three. read more..

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21/01/2008 Holidaymakers want more than lying on a beach

British people are looking for more exciting holidays than lying on a beach, according to Holiday Which?. read more..

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21/01/2008 Foreign Office relaxes Kenya advice

The foreign office's advice for people travelling to Kenya has been relaxed, but they still warn of avoiding the area. read more..

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21/01/2008 Flying still the safest way to travel

Aeroplanes are still the safest way to travel despite worries over the recent crash at Heathrow, reports the Belfast Telegraph. read more..

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18/01/2008 Cruises to be holiday trend of 2008

Cruises are "growing in popularity" by attracting a younger market and are set to be a big holiday trend for 2008. read more..

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18/01/2008 £34bn spent on holidays

British people will spend over £34 billion on holidays abroad this year with the average person spending £514, a new report has revealed. read more..

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18/01/2008 Brits spend more time planning holiday than mortgage

Holidaymakers in the UK spend longer planning their annual break than they do planning their mortgage. read more..

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17/01/2008 Regional airport has record breaking year

East Midlands Airport saw its highest number of passengers pass through the hub last year, 14.5 per cent more than 2006. read more..

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17/01/2008 'More Brits choosing to stay at home'

More people are choosing to holiday in the UK rather go abroad, according to Hoseasons. read more..

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17/01/2008 Crashed plane causes disruption at Heathrow

Heathrow Airport is facing delays after a plane crashed while performing an emergency landing. read more..

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16/01/2008 Check insurance before skiing

Getting the right insurance and checking what your policy covers is essential before going on a ski holiday. read more..

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16/01/2008 Birmingham getting 20 new destinations

Travellers in Birmingham will find it easier to fly to Europe in April, as Ryanair makes it its 25th European base. read more..

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16/01/2008 US is top choice for travellers

The top destination for UK travellers is New York, with more Britain's choosing to fly to America over short haul flights, says a spokesperson for Heathrow Airport. read more..

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15/01/2008 Price caps stay at Stansted Airport

Price caps will remain in place at Stansted Airport, the Department for Transport has decided. read more..

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14/01/2008 Take it easy on Virgin Atlantic flights

Virgin Atlantic passengers are launching a new service to take the stress and strain out of air travel. read more..

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14/01/2008 American Airlines scoops top travel award

American Airlines has beaten four international carriers to be named Best International Airline 2007 by readers of a prestigious travel magazine. read more..

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14/01/2008 Ski insurance saves radio DJ from huge bill

A US radio personality has escaped a potentially ruinously expensive medical bill thanks to her foresight in taking out travel insurance. read more..

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11/01/2008 Holiday Travel Show starts this weekend

Every kind of travel enthusiast from backpackers looking a budget break to older holidaymakers looking to take a luxurious cruise will be able to glean ideas for their next trip at the annual Holiday and Travel Show. read more..

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11/01/2008 Travelodge to open recyclable hotel

Travelodge is to build two new innovative new developments to offer budget accommodation to UK travellers. read more..

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11/01/2008 Lousiana targets gourmet tourists

A new service will enable gourmet travellers to plan tours of New Orleans' and the state of Louisiana and navigate the wide range of food online, it has been announced. read more..

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10/01/2008 Top marks for independent tour operators

Smaller tour operators outperform their larger rivals when it comes to customer satisfaction, it has been revealed. read more..

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10/01/2008 Fashion island planned for Dubai

Modish tourists are expected to make Dubai their holiday destination of choice when a new development exclusively devoted to fashion opens. read more..

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10/01/2008 Airports will minimise confusion over luggage changes

Airports will minimise disruption resulting from the reform to regulations over hand luggage, it has been predicted. read more..

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09/01/2008 BA to fly to Hyderabad

British Airways is to launch new flights to the Indian city of Hyderabad this autumn, it has been announced. read more..

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09/01/2008 Passenger volume slows for Easyjet

No frills carrier Easyjet has announced lower than expected passenger numbers, prompting speculation of a downturn in demand for budget flights. read more..

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09/01/2008 City breaks top for Valentine's Day trips

City breaks remain top of the list for Valentine's Day trips, although more adventurous lovers are now looking further afield, it has been claimed. read more..

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08/01/2008 'Book in January to secure best summer holiday deals'

Despite the profusion of cheap deals for last minutetravel, booking your summer holiday in January remains the best time to secure the best value deals, it has been claimed. read more..

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08/01/2008 Which slams extra charges on cheap flights

The extra charges employed by no frills airlines have come in for heavy criticism from the UK's leading consumer magazine. read more..

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08/01/2008 Virgin Atlantic staff call off strikes

The proposed strikes by Virgin Atlantic cabin crew have been called off, it has been confirmed. read more..

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07/01/2008 Hand luggage restrictions waived

Hand luggage restrictions are to be relaxed at 22 UK airports from today, it has been confirmed. read more..

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07/01/2008 'Factor in six week wait for first passport,' holidaymakers told

Holidaymakers booking breaks during January have been reminded they face a wait of six weeks for first passports for young adults aged over 16. read more..

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07/01/2008 Speed cameras introduced on Swiss ski slopes

Swiss ski authorities are to attempt to cut the number of skiing accidents by fitting speed cameras on the slopes, it has been reported. read more..

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04/01/2008 VLM Airlines benefits from rail delays

Problems with the UK's rail network have led to more and more travellers taking planes instead, it has been claimed. read more..

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04/01/2008 Airport strikes called off

Airport staff have called off the three planned strikes which had been due to bring delays and disruption for UK travellers. read more..

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03/01/2008 Peak time air travel 'a thing of the past'

The idea of peak times for air travel is fast becoming an out of date concept, a leading travel industry body has claimed. read more..

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03/01/2008 Travelodge tells out of work Santas to fill their boots

Out of work department store Santas are being head-hunted by budget hotel operator Travelodge to fill its managerial vacancies. read more..

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03/01/2008 Flights to Kenya suspended

British carriers have suspended flights to Kenya for the next two days as a result of political tension. read more..

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02/01/2008 Airport strike called off

Easyjet is set to swell the number of destinations it flies to with the addition of up to 21 new locations. read more..

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02/01/2008 Airport strike called off

The first of a proposed series of three strikes by airport workers has been called off after a breakthrough was reached in negotiations. read more..

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02/01/2008 Brits gearing up for winter travel bonanza

Millions of savvy Brits are set to beat the January blues by booking a holiday in the early part of the New Year and taking advantage of great deals, it has been revealed. read more..

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