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Delta Air Lines To Proceed With Northwest Takeover - Thu. 07 Aug. 2008
Delta Air Lines has been granted permission from the European Commission to proceed with the acquisition of US rival Northwest Airlines for a fee exceeding $3 billion.
Antigua Minister Reassures Agents Over Safety Fears - Tue. 29 Jul. 2008
The minister of tourism and civil aviation for Antigua has moved to reassure agents and clients that the Caribbean Island is a safe holiday destination following the killing of a British doctor honeymooning in Antigua on the 27th July.
Indian Visa Application - Important Updates - Wed. 09 Jul. 2008
Changes to the Indian Visa Application process have recently been made meaning that the process of issuing visas has now been outsourced by the Indian high Commission to V.F Services (UK) Ltd (VFS).
First Choice Offers Best Currency Exchange - Wed. 25 Jun. 2008
According to consumer magazine Which?, First Choice holidays offers the best deals on foreign currency exchange. Which? found that First Choice sold $500 for £260.42.
France Beats Spain As Top Destination Of 2007 - Thu. 05 Jun. 2008
In 2007, France retained its position as the world's most popular tourist destination with 82 million visitors according to the French tourism ministry. Despite strong competition from Spain holidays, the number of foreign tourists taking French holidays rose by 4% year on year in 2007.
Thomson And EasyJet Maintain Strong Online Presence - Tue. 03 Jun. 2008
Internet analyst Hitwise has released details of the top 50 online retailers in the UK, which features Eleven travel sites.
IATA Warns Of Aviation Industry Crisis - Mon. 02 Jun. 2008
According to a report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the airline industry will face a worse crisis than in the aftermath of 9/11. IATA has warned that airlines can expect losses of $6.1 billion in 2008, in contrast to previous profits of $5.6 billion last year should oil prices continue to trade at $135 per barrel.
New Era Begins As E-Ticketing Arrives - Fri. 30 May. 2008
Tomorrow will be the last day that most of the world’s airlines will be able to issue paper airline tickets. From June 1st, all, carriers who are member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will switch to electronic ticketing.
BA Boss Delivers Cheap Flights Warning - Fri. 23 May. 2008
The era of cheap flights has come to an end according the boss of British Airways. Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA, made his comments yesterday, as oil prices hit a record high for the third day in a row. Oil prices now stand at $135 a barrel, compared to the price of $65 per barrel just one year ago. As fears over supply shortages in the US have grown, prices have risen at almost untenable rates.
Government Warned Against Heathrow And Stansted Expansion - Thu. 22 May. 2008
The government should shelve plans to expand Heathrow and Stansted airports, according to the Sustainable Development Commission.