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Heathrow’s new terminal will not be ready for 2012 Olympics
Heathrow’s flagship new terminal, hailed as the gateway to the 2012 London Olympics, will not be ready for the event. BAA, Heathrow’s operators, have admitted that at best only part of Heathrow East – which will replace Terminals 1 and 2 – will be open for business when competitors and...
British Airways to have far fewer seats for Christmas
Those looking to go on a Christmas holiday later this year had best book their tickets early in order to both secure a seat and avoid the highest prices, as the United Kingdom’s largest airlines have indicated that they would cut capacity by significant margins. In fact, there will be around 60 million...
Pakistan good destination for aviation business: British Airways
Pakistan is a good destination for aviation business with great opportunities in cargo services, said Chris Phipps, British Airways Manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Talking to the newsmen, here, he appreciated the cooperation of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authorities and other agencies extending to...
Burst oxgyen tank caused Qantas fuselage hole
Accident investigators have confirmed that a burst oxygen tank was the cause of the rupture on board the Qantas Boeing 747 that was forced to make an emergency landing last week. Julian Walsh, director of aviation safety at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, said: “The ATSB can confirm that...
Spa in Bangkok – an Ultimate Delight
Bangkok, the beautiful capital city of Thailand, is just like a slice of heaven. Bangkok is a retreat for respite, rejuvenation, renewal, and revival. It is the best refuge for those who come here seeking relaxation in the calm, serene, and soothing environment. The ancient knowledge of healing and therapy...
Travel Blog: Grand Canyon SkyWalk
Located at Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the new Grand Canyon Skywalk opened to the public on March 28th, 2007. The structure, consisting of a U-shaped cantilevered glass bridge jutting 70 feet past the rim of the Grand Canyon, was dreamt up by Las Vegas businessman David Jin...
Airline News : Power outage causes flight delays in airport
Power outage at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) on Tuesday affected communication at the control towers, leading to flight delays. Reports Says that the outage lasted for over an hour, causing flight delays before power eventually returned. The outage, which came few minutes before 5 p.m. lasted till...
Travel News : Direct China-Taiwan flights begin
The first regular, direct flight from mainland China to Taiwan for nearly 60 years has landed at Taipei’s airport. China’s top official on Taiwan affairs, Wang Yi, said it signalled “a new start” in exchanges. The two sides have been ruled by separate governments since 1949,...
British Airways adds fuel charges to first and business class seats
British Airways has introduced increases of up to 26 per cent in fuel surcharges for its highest paying passengers, its second rise for premium flyers in just over a fortnight. Business class and first-class passengers on longer flights will pay a surcharge of up to £266 for a return ticket — up from...
Singapore Airlines : More super jumbo flights to London Heathrow
London Heathrow airport is to get an added number of flights with the recently launched Airbus A380 aircraft. This is great news for passengers who would like to take flights from London Heathrow, as they would have more options to take the flights. Singapore Airlines has said that its fleet of super-jumbos...
Google founder to become space tourist
One of the cofounders of search engine Google, Sergey Brin, has booked a flight to space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for 2011. Virginia-based Space Adventures, which arranges space flights for ultrawealthy clients, plans to buy a private Soyuz flight in 2011, and 34-year-old Brin is a new investor...
Airline News : Etihad appoints new Australian GM
SYDNEY: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Lindsay White as its new Australian GM. White replaces Cramer Ball who has been promoted to regional GM Asia Pacific South and Australasia. White has 26 years of industry experience, having started his career with...
Hotel News : Marriot to open 18 new Chinese hotels
Marriott International is expanding its China portfolio with 18 new hotels planned for completion by 2012. When all 18 hotels are opened, the Marriott International Chinese portfolio will encompass 59 hotels providing a total 22.489 rooms, spanning six lodging brands – JW Marriott in the luxury...
Emirates seals 100th e-deal
Emirates has concluded its 100th interline e-ticketing agreement and has been 100% e-ticket enabled across all of its online destinations since the end of April, weeks ahead of IATA’s 1st June deadline. In addition, Emirates e-tickets are being issued by 10 global distribution systems (GDS) and travel...
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