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by Karen Bryan on October 16, 2008
The manufacturers of the Jetsleeper claim that their specially designed travel pillow which attaches to your seat in the plane, will make it much easier to sleep, even in economy class. The adjustable...
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by Karen Bryan on October 7, 2008
Virgin Atlantic airlines is touting itself as James Bond's favourite airline, as 007, played by the actor Daniel Craig, flies Virgin Upper Class on a transatlantic flight in the new Bond movie, Qu...
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by Karen Bryan on October 3, 2008
Ryanair, the Irish low cost carrier is considering breaking into the transatlantic market starting with flights from London, Glasgow Prestwick and Birmingham to New York. Ryanair has been talking abou...
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by Karen Bryan on September 17, 2008
Air Asia is adamant that it's well placed not just to survive but to prosper in the the current difficult environment for airlines. Their secret weapon is said to be a large order for new energy e...
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by Karen Bryan on September 11, 2008
The global flight search website dohop.com now makes it even easier for you to find the best way to fly from A to B with it's creative flight combinations. The best way will be different for diffe...
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by Karen Bryan on September 10, 2008
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n the wake of recent airline collapses such as Zoom and Silverjet I'd advise UK residents to pay for their flight tickets by credit card. if they are booking their flights independently. At lea...
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by Karen Bryan on July 18, 2008
You can now use your Apple iPhone 3G to book your british airways flights. British Airways is blazing the way for iPhone users to make bookings, access real time information about flight arrival and d...
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by Karen Bryan on May 27, 2008
If you are looking for a humourous read to pass the time hanging around at the airport waiting to board your flight then Ruinair could be the book to make the hours fly by.
The book is based on Kild...
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by Karen Bryan on April 3, 2008
I received an email from Jet2.com this morning with details of their cheap fares on their" April offers from £4.99". I had a look at their site and there only saw 4 flights at £4.99, Leeds B...
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by Karen Bryan on March 31, 2008
It's been a terrible week for British airlines. The Terminal 5 saga has been a nightmare from British Airways. A far cry from the much touted pleasurable experience that the new Heathrow terminal ...
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by Karen Bryan on March 22, 2008
by europealacarteIf you're sitting looking out at snow showers being driven along by gale force winds you may feel the urge to plan a trip to sunnier climes.
Ryanair have £10 one way flights, inc...
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by Melissa Petri on December 28, 2007
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December 24, 2007 was indeed a hectic day for the tourism industry. MaxJet announced their Chapter 11 Banruptcy, then Travelscope Holiday Limited's services were cancelled, and I just read ...
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by Melissa Petri on December 21, 2007
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When traveling in Europe, one no longer has to wait until the plane lands to be able to check his or her calls or Sms. Passengers of air france A318 flying within Europe can now use their mobil...
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by Melissa Petri on November 11, 2007
If you're on the road constantly, it pays to invest in a luggage that would give you the utmost comfort.
Whenever I travel on business, I normally have a handbag, a laptop bag, a stack of magazi...
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by Melissa Petri on November 8, 2007
Heres a very funny pre-flight instructions.
"Seatbelts should be worn like J-Lo's pants, low and tied across the hips."
"If you dont like our service, we have 6 emergency ...
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by Melissa Petri on November 6, 2007
Here's a new way to meet people. If you're courageous enough to go speed dating on board a 737-700, then you might be interested in what Sky Europe has to offer. Sky Europe is hosting Sky Date...
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by Melissa Petri on October 18, 2007
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Good news to all budget travelers. According to the TravelMole, budget airline Ryanair will run 50 additional routes starting Summer 2008.
By next Summer, ryanair will be servicing a total ...
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by Melissa Petri on August 14, 2007
Have you ever wondered where some of the flight attendants on long-haul flights disappear to?
Here are a few pictures which are supposedly (I got these by email) the cabins for KLM's flight atte...
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by Melissa Petri on June 25, 2007
If you book your flights until TODAY (the offer started last Friday, June 22nd), and traveling between the 7th of July and the 27th of October 2007, then you can fly with ryan air for GBP 10 including...
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by Melissa Petri on June 5, 2007
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In the next 12 to 18 months, Virgin Atlantic will be starting it's business-only airline.
Virgin is set on staking a claim on the lucrative business-class-only flight services started by E...
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by Melissa Petri on May 29, 2007
If you're planning to travel within Europe this summer and would want to bring your kids along, then you better take advantage of Lufthansa's summer special.
German carrier Lufthansa is offe...
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by Melissa Petri on May 22, 2007
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In a response to increased demand for direct departures from regional airports, two direct flights from the UK Midlands to Montego Bay, Jamaica will soon be of service.
Two new flights operate...
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by Melissa Petri on May 19, 2007
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SkyScanner, Europe's most comprehensive, fastest and easy-to-use flight search engine launches the Multi-Hop Flight Search.
The newest innovation of SkyScanner simplifies flight searchin...
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by Melissa Petri on February 12, 2007
Excuse this post. It's only partly travel related but, I just can't let this news (okay, okay, more like gossip) about Ralph Fiennes go past without saying anything.
Apparently, Qantas Airway...
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by Melissa Petri on January 26, 2007
It was a unanimous decision. British Airways' Cabin Crew will go on strike over pay, sick leave and pension benefits.
British Airways (LON:BAY) did appeal to the Transport & General Workers&...
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by Melissa Petri on December 15, 2006
Just like in everything else, we should also observe proprieties of conduct -- whether traveling on economy, business or first class -- while onboard an airplane.
Want to find out how (based on other...
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by Melissa Petri on September 29, 2006
Are you interested in taking the ultimate travel adventure? Do you have US$200,000 to spare?
If you answered yes to both and you do not suffer from motion sickness, you may want to consider booking ...
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by Melissa Petri on September 15, 2006
GREAT DEAL ON BRITISH AIRWAYS: Great fares for travel purchased, ticketed, started and finished in the UK are still available. You can choose from the available routes (and their corresponding travel ...
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by Melissa Petri on August 14, 2006
As reported by BBC, the UK terror threat level has been downgraded from "critical" to "severe". It means that a terrorist attack is "highly likely" but not "imminent...
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by Sabrina Dent on June 16, 2006
Ryanair is having a summer sale, with 500,000 seats going for free or 99p, depending on route. Departure airports seem to include all the UK airports served by Ryanair (from Stansted to Humberside) an...
