Zoom airlines grounds all flights
Zoom airlines has entered administration proceedings and grounded its fleet. The air carrier based at Gatwick airport was forced to leave thousands of passengers stranded at airports across Europe and Canada. The airline said that due to the downturn of ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 29th, 2008
Ski vacations in the United States are in less demand
Travelers looking to head to the United States this winter for a ski vacation are fewer than in previous years. Some industry experts are blaming rising fuel costs for the hesitation. It is also noted that additional surcharges tacked onto ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 27th, 2008
Celebrity gardener Jamie Durie traveling across several countries to film new show
Celebrity gardener Jamie Durie has been traveling through 13 countries filming a new television show called The Outdoor Room. Among the many countries Durie has traveled through are Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, and Egypt. While Durie was travelling through Japan onboard ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 25th, 2008
Gary Glitter arrives back in the UK
After Gary Glitter was released from jail he was set to fly back to the UK on a connecting flight in Thailand. Glitter refused to board that flight and looked for an Asian country that would allow him into the ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 22nd, 2008
Mobile phone usage during flights
Airlines are trying to introduce new entertainment options during flights to attract more customers and increase revenue. Because of the rising cost of fuel which has led to increased fares and surcharges, airlines are finding it important to make sure they have incentives for passengers to choose them and many
by Bobby V-Jones August 20th, 2008
Tui Travel announces profit increase
Tui Travel, which merged with Thomson Holidays last year, has reported a 39 per cent rise in their operating profits. The profit rise reversed the trend of shrinking profits being reported throughout the travel industry. They have been able to ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 19th, 2008
Enjoy a shower on your next flight with Emirates Airlines
Starting on August 1 Emirates Airlines introduced its new Airbus A380 and there is something new in its first class section. Passengers will now find a shower in their bathroom. The duration of the shower for each passenger is five minutes. There is a light in the shower stall that
by Bobby V-Jones August 17th, 2008
Virgin Atlantic’s Richard Branson responds to BA, AA, and Iberia merger
It was announced yesterday that British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia were forming a joint venture. In response Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson has spoken out against their decision claiming it will ultimately hurt the customers. Branson termed the joint venture ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 15th, 2008
Results of the 2008 Skytrax World Airline Awards are in
It might not be a surprise to many that Singapore Airlines has once again walked off with the award for world's leading carrier. This is the third time the airline has won the award over the last past 10 years. Singapore Airlines also won the award for best business class provider.
by Bobby V-Jones August 13th, 2008
Finding alternative ways to get to vacation homes
Those who purchased vacation homes abroad are facing new challenges as low cost air carriers are cancelling flights at growing rates. People that once were able to take a quick flight to their second home now have to take long ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 11th, 2008
AirBaltic and Brussels get together to widen air-net
The two prominent airlines, AirBaltic and Brussels Airlines have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the air network that would facilitate their customers. This deal will result in the increased number of air flights between African and European destinations. The ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 3rd, 2008
US to blame for decreased revenue in Bermuda because of exaggerated reporting
The president of Cambridge Beaches, Michael Winfield, blames "exaggerated stories" by the United States about Tropical Storm Bertha for lost revenue for the hotel industry on the island. Winfield said "What we have got is a shortened season, so that business ...
by Bobby V-Jones July 23rd, 2008