Category Archives: International

May Day traditions around the world

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Cheapflights Media

The first day of May is celebrated in different ways around the world Continue reading →

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Easter treats from around the world

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cheapflights Media

In the UK, we all enjoy a chocolate egg or two. But what kind of Easter treats can be found in other countries around the world? Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Airport installs free PS3 machines

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

While British gateways are busy rolling out full-body scanners that effectively see you naked, Hong Kong Airport has begun installing something altogether more enjoyable.The Asian hub has furnished both of its terminals with 14 Playstation 3 consoles – part of an effort to keep travellers entertained while milling around in their boarding gate. Continue reading →

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Irish airport strike hits Ryanair and Aer Lingus

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Passengers are bracing for delays and cancellations at airports across Ireland today as the country’s air traffic controllers prepare to stage a walkout.Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport will all be affected by the industrial action, which is due to get underway at 2pm and will last until 6pm. Continue reading →

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‘Goodbye kiss’ caused Newark Airport scare

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

The security scare that shut New Jersey’s Newark Airport for several hours on Sunday was caused by a man slipping past security to give a woman a goodbye kiss, it has emerged.

Jittery airport authorities evacuated Newark’s Terminal C after they spotted video footage of someone sneaking past an unmanned security post and disappearing into a restricted area. Continue reading →

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