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Hotels sign on to London green scheme
The London Development Agency has launched a new scheme in an attempt to encourage hotels and attractions in the English capital to implement more green solutions to their businesses. So far,over 30 local attractions and hotels have signed on, such as ...
by Dave Bess March 14th, 2008
‘Open skies’ sees AA move to Heathrow
The open skies agreement between the United States and the European Union comes into effect on March 30th, and to ready itself for the new, freer flight routes, American Airlines plans to move three of its flights currently utilizing London ...
by Dave Bess March 14th, 2008
British Airways joins airlines in CAA bashing
British Airways has joined in with four other major UK carriers that make regular use of London’s Heathrow and Gatwick International airports in raising their voice against both the Civil Aviation Authority and BAA. British Airways’ general manager Paul Ellis said, ...
by Dave Bess March 12th, 2008
Airlines call for regulatory overhaul
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority announcement that says price rises at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick international airports are on the way has prompted four of the largest airlines operating in the UK to take action. RyanAir, easyJet, bmi and Virgin Atlantic have spoken as one voice to call for a
by Dave Bess March 12th, 2008
UK considers a move to European time zone
The current UK government has been accused by many in the tourism industry for not taking the industry seriously enough and causing more harm than god with its proposed budget cuts. The cries of neglect have not gone unheard, and the current administration is considering the situation, and even going
by Dave Bess March 12th, 2008
Is Britain’s tourism industry at risk?
It was reported last week that many in Britain’s tourism industry fear for the country’s future as a tourist destination, as the government chose to cut funding to the national tourist body, VisitBritain, when they’ve made it clear that in ...
by Dave Bess March 10th, 2008
The debate over Britain’s roads
Like many European nations, the countries in the United Kingdom use roads that have been made as far back as the Roman occupation. Of course today’s roads that follow the same routes as the Roman trails are suitable for cars, though some still prove hazardous for motor vehicles, due to
by Dave Bess March 10th, 2008
Another UK link for Ryanair
Ireland’s low-cost airline Ryanair has been busy expanding its network all over Europe for the last few years, and its latest addition is going to be a twice-daily flight between the southern city of Bournemouth to the Scottish capital of ...
by Dave Bess March 4th, 2008
Much of London’s lodgings ‘off the books’
England has two recognized schemes to grade hotels and other forms of accommodation in the country: VisitBritain or the AA. A recent audit of properties in the nation’s capital reveal that on 39 percent of London’s properties are registered and ...
by Dave Bess March 4th, 2008
Big pressure for Heathrow’s T5
London’s Heathrow International Airport has come under much fire these past couple of years, both for its inefficiency and its incredible congestion. With the opening of Heathrow Terminal 5 just around the corner, a lot is riding on this new ...
by Dave Bess March 4th, 2008
Online booking incentive from Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic has launched an incentive program to passengers looking to book flights leaving from Manchester International Airport, London Gatwick or Heathrow International Airports. Boking the flight online will get you a £6 discount as well as a £30 voucher ...
by Dave Bess February 29th, 2008
New chief executive for BAA
Stephen Nelson, chief executive for BAA since 2006 will step down and make way for a new chief executive, Colin Matthews, who until now has acted as chief executive of Trent Severn plc as well as performing duties as British Airways’ director of technical operations. In comments about the changeover, Stephen
by Dave Bess February 28th, 2008