Weird Air Passenger Requests Revealed
According to cabin crew, flyers on planes request some out-of-the-ordinary things while they are in the air. Some expect massage parlors, McDonald's restaurants, engine noise to be turned down and don't understand why they can't open a window. These bizarre requests and 'misunderstandings' were revealed after 3,000 cabin crew members at
by Neill Zerk February 3rd, 2011
Choice survey unveils best and worst airlines
Most Australian travellers like Singapore Airlines and believe that their own flag carrier can do more. This was the result of a recently concluded survey which the Singaporean airline topped. The survey was undertaken by Australia’s advocacy body, Choice, to determine the airline that provides the best travel service and
by Dave Bess March 31st, 2010
Virgin Atlantic Exec Says Airline Ticket Prices Will Rise
British Airways and American Airlines customers could be paying more for tickets shortly if the European Union okays a tie-up between the two. Chief executive at Virgin Atlantic stated that the move would give BA a distinct advantage in a ...
by Dave Humphries March 9th, 2010
Rubbish fuels British Airways plane
Following several successful biofuel-powered flights around the world, British Airways (BA) has disclosed its plan to utilize low carbon fuel on some of its aircrafts starting 2014. The UK national airline, together with Solena, is projecting to build at the UK capital the first sustainable fuel facility in Europe. As part
by Charlotte Fellows February 25th, 2010
Virgin Atlantic Teams Up with Two Charities
Virgin Atlantic announced a new programme in which they will partner with Free The Children and the Travel Foundation for scheduled long-term running charity ventures. For the scheme the airline has proposed a fund-raising programme which will be garnered ...
by Andrew Mayer January 19th, 2010
Stricter safety measures delay UK flights to US
UK travellers experienced flight delays after airport security was increased following the unsuccessful terrorist attack in the US. Passengers of Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester flights going to the US saw their schedules delayed for at least three hours. In Scotland, where lesser airlines fly to the US, delays were reported as
by Jennifer Jones December 30th, 2009
BA Christmas strike boosts business of rival airlines
The planned strike of British Airways (BA) cabin crew will benefit rival airlines that are going to accommodate affected BA passengers. The sudden strike of airline staff is due to the deficit of workers’ pension by 76 per cent to £3.7 billion over the previous three years. Rival airline Virgin Atlantic
by ASAP December 16th, 2009
Heathrow Express offers automated flight check-in at Paddington Station
Heathrow Express has launched today an automated check-in service for air passengers using Paddington’s railway station in London. The new facility offers better comfort to air travellers by cutting the procedure time needed during check-in. Moreover, the automated machines at the railway station can be used by passengers even before boarding
by Dave Humphries December 2nd, 2009
Brits rank Ryanair as worst family brand
The result of the recent FamilyBrands poll named Ryanair as Britain’s worst family brand. The no-frills, low cost airline is seen as doing little on promoting family values, and is perceived as less caring on its customers, the poll elaborated. The ...
by Neill Zerk November 26th, 2009
Virgin Atlantic and Taxi2 launch shared taxi scheme
Virgin Atlantic has launched a unique scheme that will help its guests to find other travellers who want to use shared taxi in going to city centres, resulting to travel cost savings while reducing carbon footprint. With the help of Taxi2’s website, passengers who are either on the same flight
by Katy Davies November 13th, 2009
Manchester Airport awarded best airport of the year
The best airport of the year award for the second year running was awarded to Manchester Airport. This award was bestowed at The British Travel Awards ceremony which was held in London over the weekend. Travel professionals and consumers alike voted for the best airport in terms of use of
by Emily Welch November 10th, 2009
Virgin Atlantic urges conservative leaders to scrap further APD increases
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s foremost long-haul airlines, has called upon David Cameron and other members of the Conservative Party to commit to doing away with the proposed further increases in Air Passenger Duty, if they win the elections in 2010. Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive, Steve Ridgeway has said in
by Neill Zerk November 3rd, 2009