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BA Strike: Still at Loggerheads

Default admin account — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:10:30 +0100

Both sides in the British Airways dispute are likely to meet again tomorrow following no agreement in the latest round of talks last night.

Volcano Goes Quiet

Default admin account — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:13:37 +0100

It's All Quiet on the North Western Front... the troublesome Eyjafjoll volcano has calmed down. And that's good news for those already booked to travel - or have yet to book - during the peak summer season.

Positive future for New York route

Default admin account — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:16:36 +0100

The future of the Belfast to New York direct air service is secure despite a difficult loss-making year for the operator, Continental Airlines.

“Time to return to eurozone” as local prices drop

Default admin account — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:17:52 +0100

Holiday prices in the eurozone are coming down while those in countries outside are increasing, the boss of a leading specialist operator claims.

Ash crisis “embarrassing wake-up call” for European governments

Default admin account — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:19:49 +0100

European airlines suffered an almost 12% dip in passenger carryings last month due to disruption caused by the Icelandic ash cloud.

Thailand back in business after protests

Default admin account — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:31:17 +0100

Thailand hasn't changed. The Thai people haven't changed, the food hasn't changed - and the main resorts outside Bangkok haven't changed as a result of the recent disturbances—

Air passenger duty reform – gathering international support

Default admin account — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:13:29 +0100

ABTA is calling Members, representatives of the travel industry, holidaymakers and business travelers to write to their MPs to express concern that the Government will drastically increase taxes on long haul flights later this year.

Gucci launches hotel chain

Default admin account — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:54:04 +0100

The iconic fashion label Gucci is to lend its name to a string of luxury boutique hotels over the next 15 years.

Airspace Co-operation To Take-Off

Conor Magee — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:28:58 +0100

Ireland and the UK plan to expand the scope of their cooperation over airspace... a move which could help keep the aviation industry moving during a crisis.

Seabourn's latest luxury yacht launches.

Conor Magee — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:55:50 +0100

Twiggy Works This Year's Hottest Nautical Look On 'Her' Ultra-Luxury Yacht - Seabourn Sojourn

Dubai defies recession with highest occupancy.

Conor Magee — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:08:20 +0100

Hoteliers looking for the green shoots of recovery globally should take heart from Dubai which has recorded an 8.4% growth of its occupancy figures for the first four months of this year.

Big Brother Surveillance for Commercial Flights

Conor Magee — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:55:26 +0100

A new system of 'Big Brother-type' surveillance has been developed and is due to be introduced in some commercial aircraft cabins next year.

Epic's journey is about to begin !

Conor Magee — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:48:05 +0100

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship Norwegian Epic has finished her sea trials and sets off from France to Rotterdam tod

No Budget increase in airline passenger duty

Conor Magee — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:42:16 +0100

Travellers have been spared more immediate pain in the Chancellor's Emergency Budget delivered to the House of Commons at lunchtime today.

La Manga Club Resort offers All-Inclusive

Conor Magee — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:40:52 +0100

This great-value package includes all inclusive accommodation at Las Lomas Village and is the perfect choice for family summer holidays.

Drop-Off fee at Belfast International Airport under fire.

Conor Magee — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:00:11 +0100

Belfast International Airport is to start charging drivers to pick up and set down passengers at the Airport from next Wednesday, July 7.

Ryanair's peak season luggage charges start today.

Conor Magee — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:07:26 +0100

Ryanair's new peak season luggage fees come in today, pushing up the cost of checking in a bag from £15 each way to £20.

Bargain Hunters fail to scrutinise dream deals, says ABTA

Conor Magee — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:39:09 +0100

One in three web users booking holidays online do not check out the authenticity of travel providers before paying up, ABTA and a government internet security initiative have warned.

Easyjet launch twice weekly flight to Malta.

Conor Magee — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:16:59 +0100

Malta has become easyJet's 20th destination from Belfast. The low cost airline is introducing a new route from Belfast International Airport, with flights going on sale on this Thursday, July 8.

Another Greek Drama

Conor Magee — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:13:01 +0100

Travellers to Greece can expect chaos today as a general strike will mean no planes can enter Greek airspace, no public transport will operate and no ferries will run.