Archive for 2007/08


El Al adds new Monday morning flight

El Al is to add a Monday morning flight to its timetable between London Heathrow Airport and Tel Aviv, complementing the existing twice-a-day service. The new flight will begin in October and operate throughout the winter months until March next…


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Ryanair announces new ski routes

Book by Thursday, September 6: Ryanair has today (Thursday, August 30) announced three new ski routes. The flights are £10 all-in, including taxes and charges, and are from Liverpool to Friedrichshafen (Germany), Stockholm to Grenoble and Bournemouth to Milan Bergamo….


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Air France to reduce fuel surcharge

Air France has announced a reduction in its fuel surcharge after a fall in the price of oil. The airline has said that due to the price of a barrel of oil being less than $75 for 30 consecutive days,…


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Tories consider restrictions on short-haul flights

The Conservative Party is considering plans to halt airport expansion and increase taxes on air travel. Due to be published in a report next month, before the party’s conference in Blackpool, the proposals include the introduction of VAT on fuel…


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Autumn offers to the sun from GB Airways

Book by Tuesday, September 25: GB Airways, a franchise partner of British Airways, has launched an autumn sale with some flights discounted by 85 per cent. The special ticket deals include flights from Gatwick to Tunis from £79 one-way. Other…


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Second terminal approved for Dublin Airport

© Dublin Airport Planning permission has been granted for a second terminal and a new runway at Dublin Airport, it was announced last night (Wednesday, August 29). Known as T2, the second terminal will cover 75,000 square metres and will…


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Norwegian to purchase 42 next-generation planes

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has placed an order with Boeing for 42 next-generation aircraft. The new 737-800 aeroplanes are considerably more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than the planes which make up the carrier’s existing air-fleet. Boeing 737-800s consume 33 per…


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easyJet extends summer sale, from £14.99 one-way

© easyJet easyJet has extended the travel period of its late summer deals until October 27. Fares start from £14.99 one-way, including taxes and are subject to availability. Included in the offer are popular city-break destinations such as Edinburgh, Paris,…


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Europe proves top holiday road tripping destination - Easier


GMTV
Europe proves top holiday road tripping destination
Easier, UK - Aug 30, 2007
Over 17.5 million Britons have taken a holiday road trip in the last 12 months. Indeed, from epic trips down Route 66 to caravan holidays in Skegness,
Brits drive billions of miles on holidays Finance News Online
Road-trip Brits go the distance The Press Association
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Car hire drives European rental - Travel Daily News International

Car hire drives European rental
Travel Daily News International, Greece - 51 minutes ago
CarDelMar also compared the popularity of European holiday destinations and it was Spanish resorts that came top across the board.

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