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High tech security suite opens at Gatwick

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Gatwick airport expects passengers to be processed in under five minutes after the opening of its new £45 million security area in the south...
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Pre-ticked boxes selling extras banned

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Airlines will no longer be able to add pre-ticked boxes selling extras like insurance under new legislation approved by the European Union....
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Ryanair defends its new Cash Passport Card

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Ryanair has hit back at criticism of its new Cash Passport card just launched in the UK. It has released a statement confirming that all card...
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Passenger to sue after being removed from flight

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

A Muslim-American woman was removed from an aeroplane just before take off - after a flight attendant allegedly heard her say 'It's a go' into...
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If American Airlines is on the ropes, what happens to passengers?

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

American Airlines right now is the only so-called “legacy carrier” that has never declared bankruptcy. That’s the good news. The bad news is...
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Watchdog boosts Virgin Australia-SIA alliance hopes

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Draft approval given, but more hurdles remain
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Tiger rapped for misleading claims

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Fare claims not fair to rivals, says competition watchdog
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Qantas forced to take five aircraft out of service

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Industrial action by engineers affecting maintenance schedules
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The misery continues for Qantas passengers

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Rugby fans warned of delays in reaching World Cup semi-finals
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Jet, Vietnam Airlines sign pact

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Airlines expect agreement to boost India-Vietnam trade and tourism
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Airline helps passengers blossom

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Japan Airlines is handing out Chrysanthemum seeds on its Eco Jet ‘nature flights’ to encourage passengers on domestic flights to make the world...
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Mobile phones not wanted on planes

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Less than 5% of passengers want in-flight mobile and internet access according to a survey by search engine, Fly.com. The September...
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Aer Arann suspends Galway services

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Aer Arann is suspending services from Southend, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh and Waterford to Galway airport from 31 October. Bookings have...
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Disruption continues for Qantas

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

Qantas passengers are facing their third day this week of severe disruptions to travel plans with a strike today by licensed engineers’ union to...
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Muslim passenger to sue after being removed from flight

Posted 13 October 2011 11:01

A Muslim-American woman was removed from an aeroplane just before take off - after a flight attendant allegedly heard her say 'It's a go' into...
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Osborne 'admits air passengers are cash cows'

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Chancellor George Osborne has admitted that air passenger duty is a tax to swell government coffers rather than an environmental...
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Air Pacific Announces Sponsorship of the Cultural Event Water is Rising

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Air Pacific Announces Sponsorship of the Cultural Event Water is Rising Los Angeles, CA- October 6, 2011 - Air Pacific, Fiji’s...
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Jet-charged sales boost for Indian airline

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Codeshare with Qantas drives business from Australia
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Japan to offer free airfares

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

10,000 overseas visitors targeted to revive tourism
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Scoot mooted to fly in April

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

SIA's new low-cost carrier to operate fleet of 777s.
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Vietnam flights go on sale

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Vietnam Airlines has started selling non-stop flights from the UK on its website ahead of the launch of its new services in December. The...
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Virgin says trade is tops

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Virgin Atlantic says working with the trade is paying dividends for the airline, which enjoyed a bumper month in August. Paul Wait...
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Japan to give away free flights to boost tourism

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

10,000 flights set to be given to international visitors
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SIA tipped to launch low-cost

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Scoot is mooted for April take-off
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'Heathwick' rail link rejected by airlines

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Airlines have rubbished the Government's proposal for a £5bn high-speed rail link between Heathrow and Gatwick, which they say will do...
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Ferrovial sells stake in BAA

Posted 11 October 2011 11:01

Clever accounting move sees share price jump
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Europe deals a blow to airlines

Posted 08 October 2011 11:01

The European Court of Justice has rejected a challenge by US airlines to their inclusion in the European emissions trading scheme. In a...
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Thomson's 'chip-fat' flight condemned

Posted 08 October 2011 11:01

Thomson Airways launched the first passenger flight powered by biofuel yesterday but as the company was celebrating its success green...
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BA parent confirms launch of new budget airline

Posted 08 October 2011 11:01

Willie Walsh is heading for a new confrontation with airline unions this week following confirmation that Iberia parent company IAG, of which he...
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Travel Republic named as top travel retailer

Posted 08 October 2011 11:01

Virgin Atlantic has won the title of best travel company for customer service while Travel Republic has been named as the top retailer. ...
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New London cable car sponsored by Emirates

Posted 08 October 2011 11:01

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today announced that Dubai-based Emirates will sponsor London’s new cable car river crossing, to be known as the...
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Flybe shares slump following second profits warning

Posted 07 October 2011 11:01

UK regional airline Flybe has seen its shares plunge 36% following its second profits warning in five months. Shares fell to 65p on...
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EasyJet to open two new bases

Posted 07 October 2011 11:01

EasyJet is to open two new bases in France, stationing two aircraft in both Nice and Toulouse to strengthen its French domestic and pan-European...
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Qantas strike cancelled following death threats to CEO

Posted 07 October 2011 11:01

A Qantas strike tomorrow, which would have caused 17 flight cancellations and delayed 29 more services, has been called off. The...
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Strikes off, but Qantas is not impressed

Posted 07 October 2011 11:01

Union's last minute reprieve described as cynical
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Blow for airlines in emissions trading dispute

Posted 07 October 2011 11:01

European Court likely to rule out challenge to ETS
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Travel Convention: Government expected to amend ATOL reforms

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

The Department for Transport (DfT) is expected to make some changes to the Flight Plus regulations following consultation with the travel...
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Airlines cancel flights to Greece

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

Airlines have been forced to cancel flights to and from Greece today as the country's air traffic controllers join a 24-hour general...
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Thomas Cook cabin crew to vote on industrial action

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

Thomas Cook cabin crew are considering taking industrial action following the breakdown of talks with management over the company's redundancy...
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New look planned for Qantas front line staff

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

Search starts for uniform designer
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Greece paralysed by 24-hour strike

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

Flights, ferries hit in day of protests
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Qantas pay dispute turns nasty

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

Death threats, intimidation condemned by airline management
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Airport security of future: keeping your shoes on

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

Imagine keeping your shoes on as you pass through the airport’s security line. Also, your bag stays in your hand complete with nail clippers...
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Morris to leave Cathay after 27 years

Posted 06 October 2011 11:01

Time to explore new challenges, says S&M manager in Australia
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'Underpants bomber' goes on trial

Posted 05 October 2011 11:02

A passenger who tried to detonate a bomb in his underpants on a flight to the United States will stand trial in Detroit today. Umar...
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From free phones to movies, airport sets bar for passenger comfort

Posted 05 October 2011 11:01

Passenger amenity-rich Singapore’s Changi Airport is increasingly becoming the place to be for travelers anywhere when your plane is delayed or...
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Dreamliner: changing entire travel industry

Posted 05 October 2011 11:01

The long-awaited arrival of Dreamliner changed not only air travel but all aspects of the travel industry, according to some observers. “You...
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Cancelled flight? No news

Posted 05 October 2011 11:01

US airlines are canceling flights at the fastest rate in a decade, according to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics. “Storms from...
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20 billion euro EU handout for airlines

Posted 05 October 2011 11:01

900 airlines get free emissions allowances: EU says cash positive effect on airlines Aviation will become part of the EU's...
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Middle east governments can play pivotal green tourism role

Posted 05 October 2011 11:01

SEE VIDEO: Prof. Geoffrey Lipman to share vision for green growth at World Green Tourism conference in Abu Dhabi The level...
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