March 2008

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• 31/03/2008 -

  Visits to sustainable attracts are good, says WWF

  Conservation agency the WWF has backed plans this week to encourage tourists to reduce their environmental impact by visiting sustainable attractions.

• 31/03/2008 -

  Travel Insurance may compensate for Terminal 5 delays

  Those who have had their holiday plans adversely affected by the teething problems at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 may be covered by their travel insurance.

• 31/03/2008 -

  Doha to get 22 new hotels ahead of Olympic bid

  Doha is to get 22 new hotels in the next four years, ahead of its Olympic bid, according to the Qatar Tourism Authority.

• 28/03/2008 -

  Passengers will soon be able to make calls during flights

  Passengers will soon be able to make calls during flights, according to the Air Transport Users Council (AUC).

• 28/03/2008 -

  Older British holidaymakers: Underinsured and overindulging

  Older British holidaymakers are underinsured and overindulging, according to a new report released by the Foreign Office.

• 28/03/2008 -

  Monarch gets behind golfing holidays

  Monarch Airlines will be getting behind the golfing holiday industry this summer.

• 27/03/2008 -

  Overseas festivals are 'cheaper, easier to get tickets for and hotter'

  Overseas festivals are cheaper, easier to get tickets for and offer hotter weather, an expert has advised this week.

• 27/03/2008 -

  More female travellers venture into the great unknown alone

  Female travellers are becoming more confident to travel into the great unknown alone, according to an industry expert.

• 27/03/2008 -

  AOA warns 'the UK airport industry cannot stand still'

  The Airport Operators Association (AOA) has warned this week that the UK's airport industry cannot "stand still".

• 26/03/2008 -

  AOA: Environmentalists 'wrong' about aviation pollution targets

  Environmentalists' claims that the aviation industry will fail to meet its pollution reduction targets are "wrong", the Airport Operators Association (AOA) has said this week.

• 26/03/2008 -

  Plane Stupid questions whether businesses want airport expansion

  Campaigning group Plane Stupid has called into question this week whether or not UK businesses really want the second runway planned for Stansted Airport.

• 26/03/2008 -

  Solo travelers should 'read up as much as possible'

  Solo travelers should "read up as much as possible" before setting off on their trips, one industry expert has advised this week.

• 25/03/2008 -

  Two new flight routes launched from London Luton Airport

  Two new flight routes have been launched from London Luton Airport this month.

• 25/03/2008 -

  Thomas Cook: '12% of Brits travel without insurance'

  Around 12 per cent of Brits travel overseas without insurance according to Thomas Cook.

• 25/03/2008 -

  Travel agents responsible for holiday changes

  travel agents should take responsibility when activity or sports holidays need to be rearranged or refunded, says one industry expert.

• 20/03/2008 -

  Gatwick prepares for Easter getaway

  The Association of British travel Agents is predicting a lower number of Easter travellers than previous years but still 600,000 passengers are expected to pass through Gatwick airport over the bank holiday period.

• 20/03/2008 -

  Golfers urged to check insurance

  People planning to take their golf clubs with them on holiday or to play in a competition overseas have been advised to double-check their travel insurance policies.

• 19/03/2008 -

  Weak dollar sees people shop in US

  A growing number of people are choosing to take advantage of the current strength of the pound against the dollar by shopping overseas, it has been claimed.

• 19/03/2008 -

  Passengers urged to check flights

  Passengers travelling with British Airways (BA) from Heathrow Airport have been urged to ensure that they have checked their flight details following the move to the new Terminal 5 building.

• 19/03/2008 -

  Johnson calls for a new London airport

  London mayoral candidate Boris Johnson has called for a new airport to be built in London to expand the city's transport connections.

• 18/03/2008 -

  Avoid wasting money on credit card fees abroad, says expert

  A financial expert has warned people setting off on holiday this Easter that they could be charged high fees for using their credit cards abroad.

• 18/03/2008 -

  A380 to touch down in London

  Singapore Airline's first Airbus A380 flight to London will be touching down at Heathrow Airport today, in what will be the first of its kind to Europe.

• 18/03/2008 -

  Valuable items 'should be stored in hand luggage'

  The Association of British travel Agents (ABTA) has advised people buying valuable items overseas to ensure that they store them in their hand luggage when they travel.

• 17/03/2008 -

  Breaking up BAA 'to hinder investment'

  Breaking up BAA's control of several airports in the UK could have a detrimental effect on the country's travel industry, according to the firm.

• 17/03/2008 -

  New flights to Tel Aviv proving popular

  The availability of new flights to Tel Aviv in Israel is proving popular, according to bmi's chief executive.

• 17/03/2008 -

  Many give false info for insurance

  New research has revealed that a significant number of people give incorrect information when buyingtravel insurance, sometimes just to save time.

• 15/03/2008 -

  Festival-goers urged to take cover

  People attending festivals in the UK or elsewhere around Europe ought to ensure they have adequate car insurance, it has been claimed.

• 14/03/2008 -

  Club Med to re-brand in Australia

  Holiday resort operator Club Med is to launch a new advertising campaign in Australia to re-brand itself to appeal to the luxury holiday sector.

• 14/03/2008 -

  Lufthansa offers a personal touch

  German airline Lufthansa has launched a service at London's Heathrow Airport for its first class passengers.

• 13/03/2008 -

  Aer Lingus - Business to remain strong

  Despite an increase in landing charges announced by Heathrow operator BAA, the chief executive of Aer Lingus has claimed that the airline's business will continue to be strong.

• 13/03/2008 -

  Backpackers 'should avoid valuable items'

  Expensive goods such as SLR cameras may not be covered by backpackers' insurance policy, according to a spokesperson from independent travel agent Trailfinders.

• 12/03/2008 -

  Weather disrupting flights

  Various forms of transport including ferries, flights and trains have been affected by a second day of high winds and storms across the UK.

• 12/03/2008 -

  Look for local info on bag locks, say backpacking experts

  Backpackers wondering about whether or not they should lock their bags while globe-trekking should avail of advice about specific locations, it has been suggested.

• 11/03/2008 -

  Brits spending abroad on the rise

  The amount of money spent by Britons abroad has reached a record level, according to a new report.

• 11/03/2008 -

  New runway planned for Stansted

  Stansted Airport could see the construction of a second runway following plans submitted to this week.

• 10/03/2008 -

  Bilbao is 'an international hotspot'

  The Spanish city of Bilbao offers both quiet days and a "hopping" nightlife, according to the Lonely Plant's commissioning editor for Spain and Portugal.

• 10/03/2008 -

  Long-haul breaks proving popular

  A growing number of people in the UK are choosing to fly to the other side of the world to enjoy a short break, new research has revealed.

• 07/03/2008 -

  Travellers should make purchases from reliable sources, says expert

  Travellers have been warned to only make purchases from reliable sources by an industry expert this week.

• 07/03/2008 -

  Honeymooners are 'seeking sun and adventure'

  Modern honeymooners tend to either desire sunshine or adventure on their post-wedding travels, according to an expert in the matter.

• 06/03/2008 -

  Newlyweds spending 'more than ever' on honeymoons

  Newlyweds are spending more than ever on their honeymoons, according to new research.

• 06/03/2008 -

  Credit card protect 'cannot replace travel insurance'

  Credit card protection should be not be seen as a replacement for travel insurance, one expert has warned this week.

• 06/03/2008 -

  More business class flights between US and Singapore launched

  Singapore Airlines is upping its volume of business class flights between Singapore and US destinations, New York and Los Angeles.

• 06/03/2008 -

  London City Airport joins the ranks of the 'superbrand'

  London City Airport announced this week that it is set to become a 'superbrand'.

• 05/03/2008 -

  Holiday homes gaining popularity in France

  An increasing number of people are buying holiday homes in France according to VEF Group.

• 05/03/2008 -

  'Price takes priority' over the environment for holidaymakers

  Holidaymakers are prioritising price over the environment when booking their trips away, according to one industry expert.

• 04/03/2008 -

  Competitive prices boost Greek tourism

  Competitive prices will provide a boost to the Greek tourism market this summer, says one industry expert.

• 04/03/2008 -

  Tourists are turning Japanese

  Tourists will be turning Japanese this summer, according to a new report.

• 04/03/2008 -

  Business airline announced record passenger traffic

  Low-cost business-class airline Silverjet has announced record figures for February in terms of passenger traffic.

• 03/03/2008 -

  Those with an environmental conscience stay on home soil

  An increasing amount of travellers are listening to their environmental consciences and staying on home soil, says one industry expert.

• 03/03/2008 -

  STA Travel - Insurance is 'important on gap year holidays'

  Gap year travellers should make sure they have travel insurance before heading-off abroad, says one industry expert.

• 03/03/2008 -

  London Luton Airport serves 10m passengers per year

  London Luton Airport has revealed that it now serves ten million passengers per year.