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New BA strike threat looms
Published: 31 August 2010British Airways passengers could be hit by a new wave of strikes after unions threatened to ballot cabin crew on further industrial action.
Harry Potter studio to become tourist attraction
Published: 30 August 2010The London studio in which the Harry Potter movies were created is to be turned into a Harry Potter tourist attraction, according to one of the film’s stars.
And Europe's most punctual airlines is…
Published: 27 August 2010The Scandinavian carrier SAS was Europe's most on-time airline this summer for the second year running, according to new data, while Ryanair is more punctual than British Airways.
Notting Hill Carnival kicks off at Heathrow Airport
Published: 26 August 2010London Heathrow Airport is giving thousands of travellers a glimpse of what will be on show at the Notting Hill Carnival by giving a series of performances in Terminal 5 this week.
Italian court rejects topless sunbathing complaint
Published: 25 August 2010An Italian court has thrown out a complaint by a mother who said that her young sons were "troubled" by the sight of a busty young woman applying suntan lotion on the beach.
Forest fire threaten Ibiza beach
Published: 24 August 2010Hundreds of tourists were evacuated from a popular beach in Ibiza as every firefighter on the Spanish resort island was mobilised to tackle a nearby forest fire.
Oman Air targets upmarket clients
Published: 23 August 2010Middle Eastern airline Oman Air plans to increase its frequency of UK flights as Oman seeks to woo high-end tourists to the country.
Airlines expand routes
Published: 20 August 2010Airlines Ryanair and BA have both announced new routes targeting sunshine chasing holidaymakers and keen skiers, starting later this year.
Britain’s hidden gems underrated
Published: 19 August 2010A new report by travellers’ bible the Lonely Planet has claimed that Britain's 'hidden gems' are largely overlooked by holidaymakers despite the surge in staycations this year.
St Tropez strike threatens Brigitte Bardot beach
Published: 18 August 2010Club owners along an exclusive St Tropez beach immortalised by Brigitte Bardot in And God Created Woman are threatening to strike over plans to close down stretches of sand to meet new environmental rules.
Overseas weddings the cheaper option
Published: 17 August 2010Having your dream wedding abroad might not just be a way of guaranteeing wedding day sunshine but could also save romantic couples some money too.
Venice appoints first female gondolier
Published: 16 August 2010Romantic, canal-filled Italian city Venice has finally broken with centuries of tradition by appointing its first ever female gondolier.
VisitBritain extends deal with Premier League
Published: 13 August 2010VisitBritain and football’s Premier League have agreed to extend their partnership promoting the UK as a visitor destination for another three years.
JetBlue flight attendant becomes instant cult hero
Published: 12 August 2010Steven Slater, the flight attendant who made a dramatic exit down the emergency chute of a plane after a row with a passenger will probably be grounded for life from his job, but he has generated thousands of supporters.
Avis home delivery expanded to London
Published: 11 August 2010Car hire specialist Avis UK is extending its home delivery service to London following its successful launch across the rest of the country earlier this year.
Briton first to walk the Amazon
Published: 10 August 2010A Leicestershire man has completed a 4,000-mile trek along the length of the Amazon, becoming the first person to have walked the entire length of the South American river.
ESTA form fee for USA
Published: 09 August 2010Britons travelling to the United States will have to pay £9 to apply for permission to enter the country using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) from next month.
Spanish air traffic controllers threaten strike
Published: 06 August 2010A three-day strike by more than 2,000 controllers has been pencilled in for August 18 in protest at thr Spanish government's plans to change working hours and reduce salaries.
Thailand slashes prices to bring back tourists
Published: 05 August 2010Holidays to Thailand are being discounted by up to 50% in a bid to encourage Britons to return to the country following the outbreak of political violence earlier this year.
Cardiff hopes to become new cruise hub
Published: 04 August 2010Ambitious plans are underway to consider turning Cardiff in South Wales into a major cruise destination for luxury liners.
Holidaymakers waste millions on credit card charges
Published: 03 August 2010Less than 1% of people worry about whether an airline is going to go bust when they book a ticket, while the environmental impact of flying does not concern them at all.
UK resorts to prosper with 'staycations'
Published: 02 August 2010Around a third of Britons will take their main holiday this year in the British Isles, rather than travelling abroad, a new study has revealed.
Survey reveals passenger priorities
Published: 30 July 2010Less than 1% of people worry about whether an airline is going to go bust when they book a ticket, while the environmental impact of flying does not concern them at all.
Catalonia bans bullfighting in landmark Spain vote
Published: 29 July 2010The parliament of Catalonia in Spain voted to ban bullfighting last night, becoming the first region of mainland Spain to do so.
Passengers could face new flight levy
Published: 28 July 2010Airline passengers could face a £1 levy on plane tickets to fund a scheme to get holidaymakers home when an airline carrier collapses.
British holidaymakers evacuated as fires rage
Published: 27 July 2010Thousands of campers have been evacuated from campsites in southern France following a huge forest fire which swept the region.
Spain and Portugal head cheaper destinations
Published: 26 July 2010British families heading to several European destinations this summer will find their budgets stretching further, with prices at shops and restaurants in Portugal, Greece and Cyprus at least 20% down on last year.
Gatwick wants you to Twitter
Published: 23 July 2010London’s Gatwick Airport has installed screens around the airport encouraging users to Tweet feedback on their experiences using social media sensation Twitter.
Phone charges head "rip off" list
Published: 22 July 2010Hefty charges for using mobile phones abroad top the list of ''holiday rip-offs'', according to a survey published today.
Travel Republic queries Goldtrail timing
Published: 21 July 2010Travel Republic is offering the chance of a job to former Goldtrail staff after managing director Kane Pirie questioned the timing of the operator’s failure.
Airbus reveals plane of the future
Published: 20 July 2010European aeroplane manufacturer Airbus has revealed its vision of a fantasy-like aircraft which might be the type of plane that could be flying by 2030.
Government pledges to tackle airport delays
Published: 19 July 2010Government ministers have vowed to tackle queues to get in and out of the country at Britain’s major airports and to end holidaymaker frustration at airport delays.
Paper boarding pass set to disappear
Published: 16 July 2010The humble airline boarding pass is set to be consigned to history as the aviation industry pushes forward with its drive towards a paperless future.
BA Iberia merger ready for take off
Published: 15 July 2010Europe's competition watchdog cleared the way for major tie-ups in the ailing airline industry on Wednesday, giving green lights to a British Airways and Iberia merger and a trans-Atlantic alliance.
Visits abroad fell last year
Published: 14 July 2010The impact of the recession led to a 15% drop in visits abroad by UK residents during 2009 in what was the biggest fall in numbers since the 1970s.
BA merger could get EU clearance this week
Published: 13 July 2010Airline British Airways could get clearance for its merger with Spanish operator Iberia and transatlantic alliance with American Airlines this week.
Holidaymakers 'waste £16’ buying airport euros
Published: 12 July 2010Holidaymakers who wait to buy euros at British airports rather than on the high street waste £16 on the average transaction.
Tourists flock to regional cities
Published: 09 July 2010Regional cities around the UK are attracting an unprecedented number of tourist visits every year according to the UK’s top travel body.
Blackpool bids for World Heritage status
Published: 08 July 2010Famous UK seaside resort Blackpool has bid for World Heritage status, which would put it on the same exalted status as the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Wall of China.
BA vows to run all flights if cabin crew strike
Published: 07 July 2010British Airways boss Willie Walsh has said that he believes the airline should be able to run 100% of its flights if BA cabin crew take any further strike action.
Collapsed BA trial costs taxpayer £1.5m
Published: 06 July 2010Over £1.5 million was spent on the failed trial of the four British Airways executives accused of price fixing, a freedom of information request has revealed.
Trolley prices double at some UK airports
Published: 05 July 2010Passengers flying in or out of London Luton Airport and Bristol Airport will be hit by soaring trolley hire charges, with the price rise from £1 to £2 introduced last week.
Tourists face Spanish £250 bikini fines
Published: 02 July 2010British tourists face fines of nearly £250 for failing to cover up their bikinis or bare chests on the streets of popular Spanish seaside resort Salou on the Costa Daurada, south of Barcelona.
ABTA calls for air tax review
Published: 01 July 2010Travel body ABTA has urged the Government to publish its consultation on replacement options for Air Passenger Duty before the summer Parliamentary recess.
