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Record year for London City Airport

London City Airport has announced that it handled a record number of passengers in 2008.

The London hub saw some 3.3 million passengers last year, an increase of 12 per cent on 2007 that was topped off by a ...

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Posted by Clare at 18:03, 6 January 2009

Virgin Atlantic to celebrate 25th year

Virgin Atlantic will celebrate its 25th birthday this year and is set to launch an advertising campaign and a number of special events to mark the occasion.

The £6 million promotional drive is designed to "beat off the credit crunch ...

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Posted by Carrie at 15:32, 6 January 2009

Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Dublin

City breaks in Dublin will prove a popular option in March as the Irish capital hosts its traditional St Patrick's Day celebrations.

A five-day festival to pay tribute to the patron saint of Ireland will get underway on ...

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Posted by Paul at 14:02, 6 January 2009

Long haul trips 'offer best value this year'

Long-haul destinations will be the most affordable options for British travellers this year, according to the latest holiday costs report from the Post Office.

The organisation's research found that better exchange rates, lower living costs and discounts on flights and ...

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Posted by Penny at 13:58, 6 January 2009

Budget travellers offered holiday guide

The Daily Telegraph has published a guide to the best travel destinations for people planning a budget holiday this year.

Turkey is just about the best option for Mediterranean sunshine in 2009, according to the paper, as it boasts the ...

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Posted by Carrie at 15:31, 5 January 2009

Record passenger growth for Etihad in 2008

Etihad Airways announced that it topped off an "impressive year" in 2008 with a record rate of passenger growth.

The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates transported more than six million passengers last year – 34 per cent ...

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Posted by Teddie at 14:50, 5 January 2009

Hotel offers to boost Dubai Shopping Festival tourism

A number of special offers and promotions will be launched at hotels in Dubai over the coming weeks to boost tourism during the emirate's Shopping Festival.

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) announced that ...

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Posted by Andrew at 13:12, 5 January 2009

KLM to turn 90 this year

The year 2009 will be significant for the Dutch airline KLM as it will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding in October.

According to KLM, its 90 years in business make it the oldest airline in the world still ...

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Posted by Clare at 15:15, 2 January 2009

Spain top for Scots in 2009

BAA Scotland has released figures showing that Spain was the most popular overseas travel destination with Scots in 2008.

The Spanish destinations of Alicante, Malaga, Tenerife and Palma were among the top ten flight locations from ...

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Posted by Carrie at 15:06, 2 January 2009

Abta expresses concern over insurance

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has expressed concern that fewer travel companies will sell travel insurance this year, meaning that more holidaymakers could go abroad without proper cover.

On January 1st, new government regulations came into effect meaning that ...

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Posted by Paul at 15:01, 2 January 2009

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