Closing European Airspace over Ash Cloud was Right Decision
The University of Iceland and University of Copenhagen have published new scientific research stating that aviation authorities were right to ground planes and close airspace due to the ash cloud that spread over much of Europe in April last year. ...
by Andrew Bones April 27th, 2011
OFT Probes Hotel Price-Fixing
Leaked documents reveal that hotels have been overcharging holidaymakers hundreds of pounds in a suspected price-fixing scandal. The hotels are being accused of ordering travel agents to stop offering rooms at discounts, and those who don't go along are ...
by Bobby V-Jones April 26th, 2011
British Tourist Saves Baby from Orlando Econo Lodge Hotel Fall
A 16-month-old baby was saved from a 4th-floor fall last Wednesday around 11pm by a 44-year-old British woman on holiday in Orlando, Florida. Helen Beard, from Nottinghamshire, was at the Econo Lodge with her partner and 2 children playing ...
by Darren Robinson April 25th, 2011
Brunswick Square Hotel Manager in Court for Turning Away Lesbians
A young lesbian couple has taken the manager of the Brunswick Square Hotel in Brighton to court for refusing them a double room and throwing them out due to their sexual orientation. Liberty, the campaign group, is backing the ...
by Dave Humphries April 22nd, 2011
British Airways Chairman Calls for Light Airport Security
British Airways chairman Sir Martin Broughton is calling for light security checks at airports for trusted frequent flyers. This comes as he believes there should be a risk-based approach to security rather than one that's based on one-size-fits-all. During a speech to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
by Doug Smith April 21st, 2011
Ryanair to Test Reserved Seats for a Charge
Ryanair has announced yet another ancillary charge it will impose on its customers. However, this fee isn't as unprecedented as charging passengers to use the loo during flights. This new fee is completely optional and allows customers to reserve a seat in certain sections of aircraft for €10
by Jamie Barnett April 20th, 2011
2 Brits Shot Dead on Holiday in Florida
In the early hours of Saturday, police found the bodies of 2 British friends, who were shot dead while on holiday in Florida. The victims – 25-year-old James Cooper from Warwick and 24-year-old James Kouzaris of Northampton – were found 50ft from each other in a Sarasota, Florida street.
by Katy Davies April 19th, 2011
Traffic Chaos Expected through Week as Part of M1 to Remain Closed
Part of the M1 is set to remain closed for most of the week, causing traffic chaos for commuters and holidaymakers in the run-up to Easter. This comes after the Friday fire at a scrapyard located under part ...
by Paul Fenrich April 18th, 2011
bmibaby Increases Services to Belfast, Ceases Flights to Manchester and Cardiff
Passengers will have one more summer to fly with bmibaby from Manchester Airport and Cardiff Airport. This is due to the budget airline announcing this week that they will pull their operations from these hubs, from which they currently ...
by Andrew Bones April 15th, 2011
Tail of Air France Flight 447 Found
This week, the families of the Air France Flight 447 victims were told by the BEA, the air accident investigation agency in France, that the tail section of the Airbus A330 has been found. The flight crashed into the ...
by Bobby V-Jones April 14th, 2011
EU Proposals to Curb Air Passenger Compensation
In acknowledgment of complaints from the aviation industry, the European Commission has announced that they will review the passenger rights legislation. Under the 6-year-old European Union law, airlines are required to compensate stranded air passengers in Europe for accommodations and meals until the travellers are put on another flight.
by Darren Robinson April 13th, 2011
Camerons Fly on Ryanair and easyJet for Spanish Break
It's been proven that politicians can take a regular holiday like taxpayers since Prime Minister David Cameron took wife Samantha to Spain. The few day break didn't cost an arm and leg, leaving many to wonder why more politicians can't take holidays like this. The break was to celebrate Samantha's
by Dave Humphries April 12th, 2011