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Important: Ryanair Website Closed Friday to Sunday, May 18-20 If you’re planning to travel soon on Ryanair and have not yet printed out your boarding pass, you should do so as soon as possible because the website will be down for “upgrade maintenance” this weekend. This means passengers..
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Jet2.com to introduce 8 new routes from East Midlands Jet2.com will launch 8 new routes from East Midlands Airport in the coming twelve months, including flights to Chambery and Geneva for the ski season, as well as services to Dubrovnik, Menorca, Nice, Ibiza, Larnaca and Gran Canaria in time for next summer. The..
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It’s Goodbye bmibaby but Monarch and Ryanair step in to service routes Timeshare owners thinking of booking British Midlands carrier bmibaby for a holiday this autumn should be aware that there will be no more bmibaby flights from September 20 following the decision by its new owner IAG to ground it, affecting almost 500..
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Ryanair to debit “Spain” passengers over airport fee increases Ireland’s no-frills airline has emailed passengers due to fly from Spanish airports to say that they could face an extra charge to cover the cost of an increase in Spain’s airport fees. The increase was proposed in Spain’s..
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New Dreamliner 787 makes its UK Debut this Week The much-anticipated Boeing 787 Dreamliner is touring major UK airports this week to showcase the aircraft to industry executives and plane spotters. Thomson Airways is the first UK customer to take delivery of the Dreamliner next year and..
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Interval International and Ethihad to offer new member benefits Interval International and Etihad Airways have announced a new partnership to reward Interval members who live in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia or New Zealand. Interval Gold or Platinum members will now be entitled to extra benefits..
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Flying? Now you can choose who to sit next to Who hasn’t been stuck next to “bore of the year” on a trans-Atlantic flight? It’s a familiar scenario which can be even more annoying if you often fly alone. Now KLM is taking some of the mystery out of who you..
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More Flights to Malta this summer Air Malta is resuming its charter flights from the UK to Malta this summer, with weekly services from May 1st until October 30th. It will fly from six regional airports in the UK, in addition to the airline’s regular scheduled services from Malta..
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Southend Airport gets a £100m makeover Some of Essex’s best-known celebrities turned out at a star-studded event at Southend Airport recently to celebrate the airport's £100 million makeover and official re-launch. Southend airport in Essex used to be one of..
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UK Passengers predict “The Planes of the Future” A flight comparison site in the UK has revealed what Britons predict flying in the future might be like in less than ten years’ time. Those taking part were asked “What new features do you believe passenger planes will have on board by 2020?” The..
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Shhh… You’re in Virgin Atlantic’s New Upper Class Dream Suite Timeshare owners jetting off to New York on Virgin Atlantic will be assured a very sound night’s sleep when the carrier’s London-New York morning service launches this spring. Crew are being taught how to speak softly courtesy of a professional..
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Iberia Strike Action on Wednesday 29 February National Spanish airline Iberia will be cancelling well over a third of its flights (38%) this Wednesday following a decision by its pilots to take part in another strike. 131 flights won’t take off as scheduled and routes hit..
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4,000 Passengers Stranded as Air Australia Collapses Qantas and Virgin Australia have both stepped in to help fly over 4,000 stranded passengers to their destinations after Air Australia grounded its five jets suddenly, after running out of money to refuel its aircraft. The Brisbane-based airline..
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Travel Disruption Unlikely for the Big Half Term Getaway Although more snowfall and continued sub zero temperatures may possibly affect travel plans this weekend, it looks like roads may be the worst hit as most airports in the UK are operating according to schedule. Ice and freezing rain have caused..
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Travel Disruption as the Big Freeze Sets In With many of the UK’s airport closed at times over the weekend and further delays expected at Heathrow today because of the weekend’s flight cancellations, Europe’s big freeze is playing havoc with travel plans. So far over..
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EasyJet and Ryanair step into help stranded Spanair passengers About 22,000 passengers with bookings on some 220 flights have been left stranded after Spanish airline Spanair folded. The last few years have not been easy for the airline. A Spanair jet crashed on take off in Madrid in 2008, the worst disaster..
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EasyJet’s New Booking Fees are Good News for Group Travel EasyJet has introduced a new flat rate £9 admin fee, which came into effect on January 12th. The new fee will be applied to all bookings and is displayed as part of the final fare on the first stage of the booking process, as well as in..
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Flying home for Christmas Tis the season for staying home, but it’s also one of the busiest times for airports and this year will be no exception. easyJet says it will be flying over a million passengers home for Christmas this week, with 5 per cent more passengers flying..
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Ryanair New Routes 2012 – and a new base in Majorca? Numerous new routes due to commence in 2012 are on Ryanair’s website already, and it seems the airline has plans to expand significantly in the Balearic Islands. More Ryanair Flights will be whisking Europeans to Palma, Majorca and Ibiza..
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American Airlines Files Bankruptcy But Keeps Flying AMR Corporation has made a voluntary filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganisation, although the airline is expected to continue flying. American serves 260 cities through a network that expands to 50 countries. The company said it will honour..
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Virgin Atlantic Launches Flight Tweets Virgin Atlantic passengers can now “tweet” their flight number and departure date to @VAAInfo and will receive up-to-date information on their flight. The new service is available at www.twitter.com/VAAInfo – passengers just tweet..
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Ryanair, EasyJet, Virgin and BA call for Air Passenger Duty to be scrapped Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary and Willie Walsh, Chief Executive of British Airways, are in London today to put pressure on the UK government to scrap Air Passenger Duty. Virgin and EasyJet also want the tax to go, arguing that the knock..
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Travel Warning November 17 – General Strike in Italy Planes, trains and local transportation personnel will be taking part in a general strike in Italy for 24 hours which ends tonight. Planes, trains, ferries and some shipping schedules will all be affected. EasyJet is warning passengers that the strike..
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EasyJet to test-drive reserved seating Starting next spring, EasyJet will be trialling a new seat reservation option on certain flights, where passengers can pre-book their seats and avoid the “open seating” system. Currently, EasyJet does offer speedy boarding and priority..
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New Flights: Luton to Crete, Gatwick to Barcelona EasyJet and Monarch have launched two new flights to Crete and Barcelona respectively, servicing the two popular timeshare destinations. Both new routes are bookable online as of this week. Luton to Heraklion once a week EasyJet will..
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Airlines against 'Heathwick' rail plan A proposal for a high-speed rail link between Heathrow and Gatwick which in theory will combine the airports into a single hub christened Heathwick has been slammed by airlines. It’s one of a series of ideas the government is considering implementing..
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Spain’s Vueling wins most innovative low cost airline at the Budgie Awards Spain’s popular low-cost airline Vueling, which offers 550 national and international routes through its hub at Barcelona, has scooped a Budgie Award. Vueling won an award for its website, vuelingcom, for its ease of use and easy ticket..
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Aer Lingus Announces 10 New Routes This Winter Aer Lingus will launch 10 new routes as part of its winter schedule for 2011/2012, including an escape-to-the-sun service from Cork to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria. The Gran Canaria flights start Sunday 30th October 2011 flying once weekly. Aer..
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Monarch Airlines Cancels Dreamliner Order Monarch Airlines’ parent company The Monarch Group has cancelled its order for the much anticipated Boeing Dreamliners. It had ordered six but after a number of rumours circulating recently, it has confirmed it won’t be buying them. Monarch..
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For Sale: Stansted Airport Major airports operator BAA is accepting bids for Stansted airport along with either Edinburgh or Glasgow, one of which will be sold along with the popular London airport next year. Following a ruling by the Competition Commission, BAA have been..
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Ryanair woos passengers with new flexible bookings Until now, once you’ve checked in online and printed your own boarding pass, it has been difficult to make changes, but Ryanair has just announced a new policy that allows for changes online or via its telephone reservations for €15 per passenger,..
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British Airways Launches Sale for UK Departures to 80 Destinations BA has launched its latest sale for flights departing the UK, and passengers can save up to 33 per cent in economy, 45 per cent in Club World and 55 per cent in First, on over 80 worldwide destinations, including top winter sun timeshare destinations..
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5 Ways To Beat Excess Baggage Charges If you haven’t jetted off to your timeshare resort yet, or are planning a winter sun escape later, here are five ways to avoid getting hit by excess baggage charges which can cost almost as much as the “cheap” flight itself. 1. ..
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More Ways To Get To Barcelona, and Jet2 Announces Glasgow-Rome Route Ryanair starts its twice daily flights from London Stansted to Barcelona El Prat airport on December 1st, switching its Barcelona airport from Girona to El Prat. The airline is “downgrading” its base at Girona airport (which Ryanair calls..
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Booked Your Flotel Room for the London Olympics? The organisers of the London Olympics are considering floating hotels, dubbed “flotels”, to accommodate visitors to the capital who would be up for staying somewhere a bit different. The idea is for three or more cruise liners with onboard..
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BMI tempts passengers with inflight treats Drizzle is forecast for the holidays – but it’s good news. Holidaymakers heading to their timeshare getaways will notice lemon drizzle cake, Victoria sponge and carrot cake making the cabin rounds on bmi flights in..
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Flyme, says Flybe, as it steps in to save Cornwall route Flybe is saving the day for holidaymakers and commuters on the Cornwall to Manchester route. With the closure of Plymouth Airport announced for the end of the year, Air Southwest, who had been servicing the Cornwall-Manchester route, will stop..
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New Flights to Agadir, Nice and Barcelona Spain with Bmi and Monarch Monarch Airlines will offer 11 flights per week between London Gatwick and Barcelona this winter, in competition with EasyJet’s existing itinerary. The daily flights will increase to eleven times weekly from October 20th. EasyJet..
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26 New Routes and a New UK Base for Ryanair 26 New Routes and a New UK Base for Ryanair Ryanair is to use Manchester airport as its next UK base, the airline has announced. Two aircraft will be initially based at the new hub from October 2011, and by next summer it plans to increase..
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New Monarch flights to the Red Sea this winter Monarch will now be flying to Egypt’s most popular Red Sea resort, Sharm el Sheikh, this winter. The new flights will operate three times weekly, departing Gatwick and Manchester on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3 November 2011,..
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Good News - Virgin Strike Called Off The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) confirmed this morning that Virgin Atlantic pilots will NOT strike over the summer holidays. It declined to give details of the new offer in advance of informing its members. But..
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Virgin Atlantic Strike Hangs in the Balance BAPLA (The British Airline Pilots Association) finished talks this week with Virgin Atlantic to “discuss the way forward” but the delay in resolving the dispute over pilots’ pay – or announcing an official strike –..
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Sorry, baby, but you can’t fly first class! Malaysian Airlines has caused controversy by announcing that tiny tots are officially banned from flying in first class cabins on its new Airbus A380 super jumbos. The ban was already in place on their Boeing 747s and now covers the new aircraft. Airline..
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Virgin Pilots’ Strike Threatens Holiday Plans Virgin pilots voted yesterday to go on strike and the first walkout could happen as soon as early July. BAPLA, the British Airline Pilots Association, says 94% turned out to vote in the ballot, and the result was an overwhelming..
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Virgin Atlantic braced for pilot strike Virgin Atlantic is bracing itself for the first ever walk out by pilots in a dispute which could hit peak summer flights. The planned strike over pay by up to 750 pilots will hit key transatlantic routes and other long-haul destinations. The..
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EasyJet to fly from Southend Airport, Essex, from next April As of next spring, EasyJet will fly to ten European destinations, including Barcelona, Faro and Ibiza, from its new UK hub, London’s Southend Airport, located in Essex. The airport currently operates short-haul flights to Ireland..
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Airbus’s amazing see-through “Concept Cabin” of the future Does the idea of a see-through plane with panoramic windows, powered by the heat of passengers’ bodies sound too far-fetched? The almost sci-fi style planes might not be far off, as Airbus revealed this week when it unveiled plans for its..
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Breaking news - AER LINGUS Strike Is Called Off The threatened strike by Aer Lingus pilots is officially off, according to the airline which has announced in a statement: The airline said in a statement: "Following extensive engagement between Aer Lingus and pilot trade..
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BmiBaby to pull out of Manchester and Cardiff airports New routes to start winter 2011 onwards Go Timeshare The no-frills airline bmibaby will no longer operate from Manchester and Cardiff airports as of later this year. The carrier has announced it will focus on expansion plans at other UK regional airports..
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Spanish Air Strike: easyJet and Ryanair Issue Advisories All passengers must check flight status before leaving for the airport if Spanish air strike goes ahead UPDATE: The planned strike has been averted. See this article on GoTimeshare.org for more information: easyJet is warning passengers..
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General Strike in France Tuesday October 12: Flight Disruption Advisory Strike will disrupt flights over French airspace, Ryanair and easyJet offering free booking changes or refunds The French national general strike which will affect flights over the country’s airspace will definitely go ahead on Tuesday..
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BA will not strike over Christmas and NY But strikes may hit in January Union leaders at Unite have rejected British Airways’ offer to settle the ongoing dispute between the two parties, but apparently workers will not take strike action during the busiest winter periods Christmas..
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Breaking News - BA Union Won’t Strike Over Easter/Royal Wedding Unite and BA agree a 28-day extension Go Timeshare A 28-day extension to the original deadline by which cabin crew union Unite must announce industrial action will come as a relief to passengers planning to travel on British Airways flights during..
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Virgin Atlantic Plans Sky-High Royal Wedding Celebration Trans-Atlantic passengers in for a treat on William and Kate’s big day Go Timeshare While many of us - over two billion viewers around the world - will be glued to our TV sets, passengers on flights from the UK to US or Caribbean will..
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Bumped air passengers to get better compensation New US rules come into effect in August Go Timeshare US transport secretary Ray LaHood has announced new rules designed to make flying a more passenger-friendly experience. One of the main changes will be an increase in compensation amounts for passengers..
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More ways to get away next summer BMIBaby Launches Seven New Routes for 2012 Passengers flying from East Midlands and Birmingham airports next summer will have even more sun-drenched places to escape to, thanks to new routes just announced by Bmibaby. Flights..
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Possible Aer Lingus Strike Threat Next Week All flights may be cancelled if new talks bring no joy Aer Lingus has said it may have to cancel all flights from next Tuesday (7 June) after pilots have voted for industrial action which may disrupt flights throughout the summer. Members..
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BA First UK Airline To Take Delivery Of New Boeing 777-300ER New plane will take in-flight entertainment to new heights British Airways has become the first UK airline to take delivery of a brand spanking new twin-jet Boeing 777-300ER. The airline plans to add two more by the end of..
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Top Ten Airlines: With the great holiday getaway now on, which airline will get yours off to a flyin Irish rivals ranked almost first and last in latest Which? Holiday airline satisfaction survey . . . Aer Lingus scores high, Ryanair lags If you’ve ever had a great, or awful, flight, this month’s Which? Magazine airline..
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EasyJet Pioneers Ash Cloud Detector Airlines hopeful new technology will spell the end of widespread ash chaos With so many European flights grounded recently because of ash cloud problems, EasyJet has announced it will trial an ash radar appropriately named AVOID..
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Spanish Air Strike: easyJet and Ryanair Issue Advisories All passengers must check flight status before leaving for the airport if Spanish air strike goes ahead UPDATE: The planned strike has been averted. See this article on GoTimeshare.org for more information: easyJet is warning passengers..
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Spanish Air Strike Update: August 2010 Air traffic controllers vote to go ahead with 3-day strike starting August 18th but talks continue to try and avert union action UPDATE! The planned strike has been averted. See this article on GoTimeshare.org for more information: Ryanair..
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Top Ten Airlines: With the great holiday getaway now on, which airline will get yours off to a flyin Irish rivals ranked almost first and last in latest Which? Holiday airline satisfaction survey . . . Aer Lingus scores high, Ryanair lags If you’ve ever had a great, or awful, flight, this month’s Which? Magazine airline..
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New London to French Alps Route Opens in time for Ski Season British Airways route starts December 18th and will fly four times a week British Airways will soon be flying four times weekly from London City Airport to Chambery, the gateway to the French Alps, starting December 18th. The route will..
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European Air and Train Travel Update - Friday 3 December Heathrow still open, Gatwick Airport reopens, Gatwick Express suspended, Eurostar on reduced service and Swiss airports reopen after very heavy snow Switzerland’s main airports have reopened after closures due to heavy snowfall, flights..
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General Strike in France Tuesday October 12: Flight Disruption Advisory Strike will disrupt flights over French airspace, Ryanair and easyJet offering free booking changes or refunds The French national general strike which will affect flights over the country’s airspace will definitely go ahead on Tuesday..
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Aer Lingus Dramatically Cuts Losses by 80% in first half of 2010 Airline expects to break even by end of the year Aer Lingus has posted an operating loss of €19 million in the six months to the end of June, that’s a reduction of 80% on its operating losses during the first half of 2009. The..
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Travel by rail – a better option? How many times have you been stuck in a traffic jam or have taken the wrong turning in a country where your grasp of the language is poor and wondered whether you might have been better off taking the train? With a high speed rail network throughout..
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