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easyJet Meets its Rival!
If you’re a loyal easyJet flyer then you may be interested to know about their new rival airline FastJet!
It appears that easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who still owns 38% of the airline, has decided to add a new competitor to the market, FastJet.
Stuck in the Airport with a Delayed Flight?
Most of us have had to endure it and those that have not, will no doubt
have to at some point of their lives. Yes I’m talking about the dreaded
terminal time caused by a flight delay or even worse, cancellation!
According to flightstats.com July 2011 saw 123,075
flight delays and 3,442 cancellations in Europe alone! Looking at global statistics
the delays were a staggering 523,307 and 26,870 in cancellations.
The Travel Industry and Social Media
17 Aug 2011
Categories: Air Travel Tags: BA, BritishAirways, Facebook, SocialMedia, Travel, TravelIndustry, Twitter, YouTube
Categories: Air Travel Tags: BA, BritishAirways, Facebook, SocialMedia, Travel, TravelIndustry, Twitter, YouTube
Most of us have been touched by social media in one way or another; needless to say it has been integrated into our lives seamlessly.
Many of us use Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to name just a few, however many people were surprised when aviation's big player British Airways announced recently it was turning to YouTube to recruit new pilots!It is a bold and positive move.
Travel Accessories & Over-Packing
10 Aug 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Luxury, Over-Packing, Kenya, Holiday, Travel, Travel Accessories
Categories: Travel News Tags: Luxury, Over-Packing, Kenya, Holiday, Travel, Travel Accessories
With
the UK tourism industry reaching approximately £105 billion in revenue
each year, it’s no surprise that travel accessories have become
extremely popular in recent years.
What's
more, a recent study by ‘Co-operative Insurance’ revealed that female
travellers over-pack by almost double for their annual holiday. Needless
to say travel accessories may add to us over-packing.
Cirque Du Soleil
Zarkana, Cirque Du Soleil is a breathtaking show currently playing at Radio City in New York.
The music, costumes, scenery and special effects of Zarkana are stunning and the acts will take your breath away. I was truly amazed by this spectacular show and it is by far the best show I have seen in recent years. The acts are powerful, colourful and make you gasp at the sheer brilliance. I would go again!
Are hotel card keys history?
30 Mar 2011
Categories: Hotels Tags: Mobile Technology, Travel, Hotel, Travellers, Starwood, Business
Categories: Hotels Tags: Mobile Technology, Travel, Hotel, Travellers, Starwood, Business
Starwood is going all digital and is giving business travellers the ability to check in and enter their rooms using their mobile phone. This will replace the good old key card. A barcode will be downloaded on to the guest’s phone, which in turn will give them access to their room. Let’s hope it works smoothly and you don’t get anyone wondering into your room at an awkward moment!
London Underground Disruption
Our man on the ground has told us that commuters are facing major disruption at the moment as two Oxford Street Underground stations are having major refurbishment work carried out. From April, the Northern line will not be stopping at Tottenham Court Road for 8 months, making it impossible for people to change to or from the Central Line.
Tips for Good Hotel Service
Are you often confused as to what you should tip the Bellman for getting your luggage out of the taxi, the Doorman who hails you a cab or whether you should tip the housekeeper who cleans your hotel room?
No More Snow This Winter Please
31 Jan 2011
Categories: Travel News Tags: Business, Heathrow, New York, London, Travel, Snow, Flying, Airports
Categories: Travel News Tags: Business, Heathrow, New York, London, Travel, Snow, Flying, Airports
I read last week that New Englanders and New Yorkers are ready for spring. It is not surprising given all the snow they have had this winter. Why is it that some countries seem to be able to cope with snow and others can’t?
UK Government to possibly introduce regional airport tax
Passengers flying out of UK’s London airports are to possibly face higher taxes in new government proposals to deter people from using Britain’s busiest Terminals. The government is talking about an overhaul of air taxes to help regional airports flourish more and relieve overcrowding in the South East of England.
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge in New York is having a $500 million facelift which will be completed by 2014. The entire bridge will be painted and access ramps will be improved.
The bridge, which spans the East River was first opened on May 24 1883 and cost $15 million to build.
