Author Archives: johnbarringtoncarver

The budget … a traveller’s perspective

Posted on March 22, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

It’s a pretty odd boast by the Chancellor this week to claim that the UK is “open for business” Continue reading →

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APD: last-minute airline industry approach ahead of Budget 2012

Posted on March 20, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Removing Air Passenger Duty would result in the creation of an additional 91,000 British jobs Continue reading →

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APD is behind better UK cruise passenger stats

Posted on March 12, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Rising air fares are fuelling the popularity of cruises with the Mediterranean and Northern Europe favoured destinations Continue reading →

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Heathrow Airport third runway – BAA ups the ante

Posted on March 5, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Heathrow is no longer fit for purpose as a main European hub and as a gateway to future UK economic expansion Continue reading →

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There’s no crystal ball but air fares look likely to increase

Posted on March 1, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

While passenger growth rates have slowed, international passenger traffic and the all-important US economy are improving Continue reading →

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First steps in potential trade war with the EU?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Joint declaration of the Moscow meeting opposes inclusion of international civil aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Continue reading →

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Trade war looming because of ETS?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

More than 20 countries have been invited to discuss potential retaliatory measures against the EU Continue reading →

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It’s all smiles in Seattle thanks to Lion Air mega order

Posted on February 20, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Might it be the case that Lion Air has bought from Boeing, a US manufacturer, rather than Airbus because of the Emissions Trading Scheme? Continue reading →

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ATOL consumer protection increased from 30 April

Posted on February 9, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

“Flight-Plus” holidays will be included in the ATOL scheme from 30 April meaning that a further six million getaways will be covered. Continue reading →

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Poking a wasp’s nest – ETS stirs angry reaction

Posted on February 8, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Opposition is growing as 43 countries have already publicly objected to the EU plans. Continue reading →

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