Pound casts a shadow on summer vacations
For those of you planning to head away in the near future for a bit of foreign sun, the latest news on the pound could do something to diminish your mood. On Monday, it fell to a 10-month low as it dipped below the $1.50 mark. When you consider that
by Paul Fenrich March 3rd, 2010
Arriva is offering free rides to passengers willing to participate in new study
If you are looking for a new mode of travel to get from home to work each day you might want to consider taking a glance at Arriva Midlands. They are currently conduction a cost comparison study and are offering participants free travel on Arriva buses. This is an attempt
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 18th, 2008
EasyJet already feeling the pressures of less traffic
EasyJet has maintained that its projected profits will remain accurate. They are expecting to see only a small drop in percentage of airline travel during the winter. EasyJet has noted that they were relying on increased travel during the summer months to help offset the decline in travel this winter. A
by Bobby V-Jones September 18th, 2008
Salons in Scotland receive several British Beauty and Spa Awards this year
Last week Scottish salons were given seven out of seventeen of the British Beauty and Spa Awards. Scotland received the awards for Best Destination Spa, Best Destination Salon, and Best Facial Therapist in the UK. Jayne Lewis-Orr with the Health & Beauty Salon magazine that sponsored the awards said "The Scottish
by Bobby V-Jones September 16th, 2008
Hotels and airlines offering customers incentives to maintain business
Frequent fliers are suddenly finding themselves with extra perks. Because the airline industry is currently struggling to survive, many airlines are offering their business class passengers extra incentives to continue flying with them. But the trend does not stop with the airlines. Hotels are offering incentives for guests as well. Malmaison
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 16th, 2008
CEO of TUI Travel predicts more airlines will collapse
The chief executive officer of TUI Travel, Peter Long, said he thought more airlines in Europe would collapse. This follows news that the third largest travel operator in Britain, XL, collapsed under pressures caused by the rising cost of fuel. ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 15th, 2008
Wizz Air will no longer be flying out of Bournemouth Airport
Wizz Air will no longer be flying out of Bournemouth Airport The budget airline known as Wizz has decided to no longer fly into Bournemouth Airport because of lack of demand. Its final flight was supposed to leave from the airport over the weekend but it was cancelled at the last
by Andrew Mayer September 15th, 2008
Tour operator K & S enters into administration
Shortly after tour operator XL announced that it would no longer be able to continue with its operations another tour operator has gone into administration. This time the victim is K & S Travel which is also known as Travel ...
by Bobby V-Jones September 14th, 2008
Alitalia on the verge of collapse
As fuel costs skyrocket many airlines in the industry are collapsing because of the strain. Italian airline Alitalia is the latest to be affected by the rising cost of fuel. Starting on Monday the airline will be likely to ground ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 13th, 2008
XL Leisure Group enters into administration
The third largest tour operator in the UK has gone into administration. As of September 12, 2009 all flights by XL Leisure Group are grounded. XL currently employs around 1,700 people at locations around the world. It is estimated that nearly 90,000 customers of XL will be left stranded abroad.
by Andrew Mayer September 12th, 2008
Holiday package provider Seguro enters into administration
The travel industry continues to take a beating as holiday package provider Seguro enters into administration. The collapse of the company is thought to have left around 2,500 customers stranded abroad. To make matters worse for those that are stranded available flights seem to be sparse. Barrhead Travel in Scotland owned
by Dave Bess September 12th, 2008
STA Travel partners with Wandrian to improve online booking
The UK portion of STA Travel has partnered with Wandrian, Inc. This new partnership will incorporate online travel solutions offered by Wandrian which well him make booking reservations with STA Travel much easier for customers. Bret Gordon, the chief executive officer ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 5th, 2008