Travel, airline and airport news from APH http://www.aph.com/news/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:49:32 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:49:32 +0000 airport parking through APH at Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport and at Durham Tees Valley Airport. The new parking deal will enable holiday makers and business travellers alike to enjoy all the benefits of airport parking services – at both airport sites. Sharon Kenny, APH’s marketing head, said: “The addition of these two airports to our portfolio means we can now offer great savings for independent travellers at every major holiday airport across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing the right product for each and every customer, and this deal goes a long way to ensure we are doing just that.” The two airports are owned by Peel Airports Group. The deal was forged with Peel to sell their parking space at Doncaster and Durham after the success of APH’s existing agreement with them spanning seven years of airport parking at Liverpool Airport’s Long Stay car park. The car parks include the Robin Hood Long Stay Car Park at Doncaster and the Durham Tees Valley Park & Stay Car Park. Doncaster’s Robin Hood Airport is the UK’s newest airport. It has now handled 2.85 million passengers since opening in April...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_parking/aph_brings_airport_parking_pre-booking_convenience_to_the_no_37950685.htm General Travel Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_parking/aph_brings_airport_parking_pre-booking_convenience_to_the_no_37950685.htm Stansted Airport in Essex, UK has been given the green light to expand.  Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon made the announcement in a written statement to Parliament. Permission to expand the site was orginally refused in 2006, on grounds of noise and environmental concerns, but a public enquiry was held, in which airport owners BAA said it would put measures in place to control, manage and minimise predicted impacts on the local environment. BAA wants to increase passenger numbers from 25 million to 35 million a year, and up the number of flights leaving the airport from 241,000 to 264,000 a year. Unions say the move will bring more jobs, but objectors still feel the expansion will decrease their quality of life. Stansted boss, Stewart Wingate, said the decision was "great news" for passengers. Members of the Stop Stansted Expansion (SSE) campaign group have held a long-running campaign against the plans. BAA...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_parking/airport_expansion_gets_go-ahead_19669751.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_parking/airport_expansion_gets_go-ahead_19669751.htm Heathrow T5 Sofitel could answer your dreams. The £180 million Sofitel London Heathrow is set to become one of Europe’s largest airport hotels when it opens in June 2008. It will connect directly to T5 by a link bridge and Albert Roux is in charge of its menus at Brasserie Roux. The hotel has been designed with five towering steel and glass atriums and its interior design includes work by the company that decked out the Burj Al Arab, Dubai, and Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong - KCA International Designers. Each of the 608 bedrooms is individually styled and has triple glazed windows - to help make sure of a good night’s sleep. If you fancy a bit of grandeur then the Imperial Suite offers 165 square metres of space. There will be a spa area with 24-hour gym, treatment rooms, sauna and steam room, and there’s a 117-seat tiered theatre complete with cinema projection....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_hotels/t5_hotel_promises_luxury_12877716.htm Heathrow Hotels Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_hotels/t5_hotel_promises_luxury_12877716.htm Heathrow, you might like to salve your environmental concerns by opting to stay at the Park Inn Heathrow. That's because this 881 room property is the first hotel at the UK's busiest airport to receive a silver award for environmental practice from the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), which operates a sustainable tourism certification scheme across Britain. Park Inn's responsible business programme aims to reduce negative environmental impacts, as well as outlining responsibility for employee and guest health and safety, and wider social and ethical issues. The GTBS grades businesses on energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and other green factors.
 
 ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_hotels/go_green_at_heathrow_with_park_inn_42137997.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_hotels/go_green_at_heathrow_with_park_inn_42137997.htm Heathrow with one of the 'SkyTeam' Alliance of airlines, you'll soon be able to take advantage of what sounds like a plush new SkyTeam alliance lounge. As SkyTeam carriers relocate to Terminal 4 at Heathrow, they are also planning an impressive new lounge. The airlines in the Alliance are Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air and Northwest Airlines. Spokesman Giorgio Callegari said: "SkyTeam understands that airport lounges are more than just waiting rooms for frequent travellers. They serve as a home-away-from-home for passengers awaiting departure - a place to work, relax, dine or catch up on reading. In planning the new lounge space, SkyTeam is focusing on offering customers a superior experience that meets their individual needs." Opening in autumn 2008, the multi-level co-branded lounge will occupy a space of 1,500 square meters and have around 325 seats. The space will be completed and the second floor open in spring 2009, in conjunction with the relocation of the remaining alliance carriers. And if you're travelling with a SkyTeam airline before this new...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/skyteam_opens_co-branded_lounge_at_heathrow_13853383.htm Heathrow Lounges Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/skyteam_opens_co-branded_lounge_at_heathrow_13853383.htm Heathrow Terminal 1 can now make use of the alliance’s largest lounge. The facility is for first and business class passengers, invited guests and Star Alliance Gold Card holders travelling on any member carrier from Terminal 1.
 
“The opening of a Star Alliance lounge in a major hub airport such as Heathrow is a major benefit to our member carriers and their customers,” said Lee Hock Lye, Vice-President, Products & Services, Star Alliance. “Rather than own separate lounges and incur duplicate construction and operating costs, Star Alliance lounges save the airlines money, and give customers a high-quality experience in a comfortable environment that is much larger and with more amenities than the carriers could provide on their own.”
 
The lounge provides 1,650 square metres of space and is located in the international departures area near the flight connection desks in Pier 3. It features more than 300 seats in separate first class and business class sections, food service areas, two business centres with computers, printers, faxes and Wi-Fi Internet access, shower facilities and a special area for...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/star_(alliance)_studded_lounge_now_at_heathrow_64427131.htm Heathrow Airport Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/star_(alliance)_studded_lounge_now_at_heathrow_64427131.htm Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, as well as Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle.

There is also a new Diners Club presence at the four main Scottish airports - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.

The lounges, operated by Servisair, also give Diners Clunb cardholders the chance to watch television and access phone, fax and internet services. The card provider now has a network of 123 lounges worldwide.
...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/card_holders_offered_the_chance_to_lounge_38200492.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/card_holders_offered_the_chance_to_lounge_38200492.htm http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/more_space_to_lounge_at_london_city_airport_31112752.htm London City Airport Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/more_space_to_lounge_at_london_city_airport_31112752.htm Heathrow, many travelers are currently struggling to get through the new Terminal 5, opened by the Queen recently. British Airways claims the delays are due to baggage handling problems, but this did nothing to mollify the mounting angst of hundreds of waiting passengers. Passengers departing and arriving were affected, with baggage problems causing delays, cancellations and misery. One fifth of flights to Europe from the troubled terminal were scrapped on Saturday March 29 - 67 out of the 330 scheduled. A further 37 flights were cancelled on Sunday. Check-in was suspended for an hour on Saturday morning as airport workers attempted to deal with the backlog. The airline retracted its £100 limit for delayed passengers' accommodation, saying it would look at all reasonable claims for costs. BBC News reported that airport operator BAA confirmed that a "small percentage" of lifts at the terminal were not working on Saturday, but added they were either not in passenger areas or would not interfere with passenger flow. BA said it apologised to its customers for disruption and its operational staff were...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/terminal_5_problems_-_latest_30570994.htm Heathrow Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/terminal_5_problems_-_latest_30570994.htm http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/sunny_outlook_for_norwich_43017060.htm Norwich Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/sunny_outlook_for_norwich_43017060.htm Heathrow, for instance, has a number of beauty counters, hair salons and spa centres. They include the newly-opened Cocoon Beauty Sanctuary in Terminal 1. In the same terminal is Urban Retreat, which offers 15-minute “prepare to fly” facials and hair dos for just £15. In Terminal 4 is the HairPOD, a freestanding beauty capsule where stylists offer a pre-flight haircut before you board. And the launch of Terminal 5 will see new spa suites managed by Elemis in executive lounges for British Airways passengers. An Elemis spokesman said: “Customers will be able to enjoy a 15-minute well being treatment on a state-of-the-art intelligent massage chair. The departure offering will aid sleep and relaxation, calming customers, so their on-board experience is enhanced.” Other airports including Gatwick, Glasgow and Leeds Bradford all have beauty zones and nail bars....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/pampering_for_passengers_15255256.htm Heathrow Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/pampering_for_passengers_15255256.htm East Midlands Airport for the first time. The route is proving so popular that 99 per cent of the first month’s seats were taken soon after route launch. Goa, on the west coast of India, is the first destination in the Indian Ocean area for East Midlands Airport. Airport director of marketing and communications, Caroline Plant, said: "Goa is a genuine jewel in the Indian Ocean and an incredible place in which to enjoy a holiday. The new service is incredibly popular.” Flights are provided by First Choice Holidays which will offer a weekly service to Goa from East Midlands Airport until 17 April, offering 7 and 14 night breaks. Then there will be a full winter programme for 2008 to 2009, starting on 4th November 2008....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/ready_steady_goa_for_east_midlands_71445343.htm East Midlands Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/ready_steady_goa_for_east_midlands_71445343.htm Edinburgh currently takes the crown as Scotland’s number one airport in terms of numbers flying out - but Glasgow is hoping to overhaul its counterpart later this year. Glasgow has seen a recent drop in passenger numbers with February witnessing a 16.3% fall in charter traffic. But long-haul flights to America, Canada and the United Arab Emirates recorded a 7% increase. Glasgow Airport spokesman Donald Morrison said: "We are not remotely despondent. We're working hard to get new routes and continue to invest in a new terminal extension, which will open in October and make Glasgow Airport much more attractive to passengers." Morrison admits that Edinburgh is likely to remain Scotland's favourite airport for the next few months, before Glasgow aims to win back the number one spot at the start of the busy summer season. He said: "With more than 40 new services, mainly international, set for take off this year, the number of direct flights from Scotland has never been greater. That is good news for Scotland's business community, as well as for...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/scottish_airports_battle_for_passengers_20245848.htm Edinburgh Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/scottish_airports_battle_for_passengers_20245848.htm Belfast International Airport. Thomas Cook is launching a trial service for 2008 for passengers who want to visit the hotels, casinos and theatres of the legendary showbiz city. If Northern Ireland travellers take up seats in big enough numbers then there could be further flights planned from 2009. A weekly service will be offered from 29th June to 20th July - after an initial flight which went across on March 12. At present Thomas Cook Airlines already runs flights to Vegas from Manchester and Glasgow....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/viva_las_vegas_for_belfast_flyers_60530747.htm Belfast Int`l Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/viva_las_vegas_for_belfast_flyers_60530747.htm Newcastle airport can now relax in an American style diner before they travel.  The airport is the first location outside London to see the opening of an Eagle Bar Diner – a move which marks the start of a progressive upgrade of the airport’s facilities.  The diner will be offering an international menu of food and drinks to travellers - whatever time of day they choose to dine. It has sleek American design influences and space for more than 200 travellers.  Owner Nicholas O’Dwyer opened the first Eagle Bar Diner in London’s Rathbone Place in 2002.  He said: “We are very excited to bring the Eagle Bar Diner brand to the north east. It’s the right product for the international airport environment. The menu caters for people from different time zones, whether it’s cocktails at 6am or breakfast at 6pm” “The opening of Eagle Bar Diner forms part of our wider plans to revamp and upgrade the restaurants, cafes, shops and other facilities we offer to customers in the terminal.” Airport commercial head Nicola Boulter said: “The diner’s excellent food, classy cocktails and swift...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/eagle_lands_in_newcastle_31650303.htm Newcastle Airport Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/eagle_lands_in_newcastle_31650303.htm Luton airport to increase security support personnel. With new flights taking off from Luton through the year it has employed an extra 22 security workers to help - as of Easter, when 120,000 travellers passed through the airport. They will be on hand to advise people what they can and cannot take through security checks. Passengers will be told of restrictions on liquids in hand baggage and that only one piece of hand baggage per passenger is permitted. General manager of airport security Yvonne Jakins said: “It’s vital that passengers are properly prepared to travel and are aware of the security requirements in order to pass through the checkpoints as quickly as possible. “Our security support staff will help to speed up this process and keep waiting times as short as possible.” A number of new services will be launched from Luton in 2008. They include flights to Wroclaw by Wizz Air and Jersey and Pisa by easyJet....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/luton_adds_security_10747606.htm Luton Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/luton_adds_security_10747606.htm Stansted Airport are being promised a better travelling experience - thanks to ongoing terminal extension which will offer extra space for travellers. The airport is spending £40 million on a project that will add nearly 6,000 square metres of floor space to the international arrivals area. Stansted’s investment is designed to help the airport cope with the increased numbers that will flow from new flights to and from the airport. Managing director Stewart Wingate said: “This will transform the terminal building and improve the customer service we provide to the tens of thousands of passengers who pass through Stansted every day. We’ve invested in the latest technology to improve the environmental performance of the terminal and limit the impact of our operations.”...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/stansted_eyes_the_future_20927761.htm Stansted Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/stansted_eyes_the_future_20927761.htm
That’s because the airport has installed 12 new self service check-in kiosks to help quicken the process. The kiosks will be open from early May and will enable passengers to check themselves onto flights with airlines including VLM, KLM and Swiss.

Melanie Burnley is general manager of customer services and security at the airport. She has overseen the installation of the system and said: “The majority of passengers at London City Airport are frequent fliers who will appreciate the time saving that this technology offers. By speeding-up the overall time spent at the airport, business travellers are able to commute with further ease to their final destination.

“We are keen to continue to offer the fastest and most efficient service that passengers using London City Airport have come to expect.”
 ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/check_on_to_fly_out_at_london_city_airport_17528762.htm London City Airport Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/check_on_to_fly_out_at_london_city_airport_17528762.htm Stansted then you may want to hop aboard a new bus service from the Suffolk town to the airport. The route opens on May 3 and offers a service every two hours throughout the day and night. Coaches will have WiFi and reclining leather seats. Stansted’s public transport development manager Steve Mills said: “Ipswich is a key town in the east of England. We already have more than 40 per cent of our passengers using public transport to get to and from Stansted and this new route will help us continue to build on our UK leading position. “The service will be the only direct public transport link between Stansted Airport and Ipswich and with a journey time of 1 hour and 15 minutes we are confident that people in the town will find it extremely convenient and an excellent alternative to their car.”...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/all_aboard_for_ipswich_flyers_21079743.htm Stansted Airport Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/all_aboard_for_ipswich_flyers_21079743.htm Heathrow? Well, it’s a lot closer than you might think. The airport site is home to such a diverse range of animals, flora and fauna that open days are being staged for visitors to marvel at the nature on show.  Bats, deer, birds and grass snakes abound in land around the airport - as well as plant life, spiders and beetles. A series of “discover Heathrow” educational walks and talks has now been scheduled.  The walks will take place across two separate sites: Oaks Road and Two Bridges Farm. The first walks have already been held in April but more will take place in June. If you’re interested in seeing more then email heathrowenvironment@baa.com for more information. And if you want to volunteer to help conduct nature surveys or manage the area, you can do that too. Walks last about an hour....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/welcome_to_heathrow_nature_reserve_55215537.htm Heathrow Airport Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/welcome_to_heathrow_nature_reserve_55215537.htm Luton Airport you’ll now be sitting on a more environmentally friendly vehicle. The airport has bought four new fuel efficient models to replace the gas guzzlers it was previously using - and plans to renew its whole fleet. Luton’s new COBUS 3000 vehicles feature lightweight aluminium bodies to cut down on fuel bills - and they also prolong vehicle life because aluminium doesn’t rust. Savings of five litres of diesel per hour - even at the low speeds travelled on airport tarmac - are predicted. The vehicles also boast wide doors on both sides and easier access for wheelchair users, the elderly and people with pushchairs. You may also notice the anti-slip flooring and temperature management as you travel from plane to terminal building on the buses....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/luton_airport_buses_go_green_45185223.htm Luton Airport Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/luton_airport_buses_go_green_45185223.htm Belfast Airport. That’s because new flights to Munich, Milan and Lanzarote will be on offer from next winter (2008 to 2009). It brings the total number of overseas destinations that you can fly to from the Northern Ireland airport to 34. More than six million people are set to fly from Belfast this year. And the new flights will help Northern Ireland’s business flyers, the airport believes. Airport managing director John Doran said the new flights are a boost for the whole Northern Ireland economy. He said: "At a time when there has arguably never been a greater need for companies here to exploit their export potential we are giving them access to Europe that has never been available before.”...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/belfast_flights_mean_business_71008400.htm Belfast Int`l Airport Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/belfast_flights_mean_business_71008400.htm http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/more_spanish_flights_from_norwich_39675545.htm Norwich Airport Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/more_spanish_flights_from_norwich_39675545.htm Leeds Bradford International Airport. The trips are being offered by Jet2holidays.com and include three nights’ hotel accommodation. Prices start at £699 per person and travellers can choose from three to five star hotels to stay in. All taxes and charges are included. If the flights prove popular the airport and operator both hope that more will follow. Leeds Bradford commercial and aviation development director Tony Hallwood said: “A transatlantic route has always been high on the agenda for us. “This announcement takes the airport and the region that step closer to securing a regular schedule service to New York.” Managing director Richard Bodin, of Jet2holidays.com, said: ““We are launching initially with four departures. “If these are successful and in high enough demand we will add more to the programme.”...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/new_york,_new_yorkshire!_13227570.htm Leeds Bradford Airport Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/new_york,_new_yorkshire!_13227570.htm Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport is adding to its increasing number of food and retail outlets. The most recent arrival, opened in May, is a Subway fast food emporium, offering sandwiches to hungry travellers. JLA property manger Andrew Nicholls said: “We are delighted that Subway has joined the growing list of retailers represented at JLA. “The unit is situated landside before security control and is already proving to be extremely popular as many passengers, visitors and employees sample the freshly prepared sandwiches.” Subway’s new outlet follows other recent retail openings at the airport which include GO Pizza, Bo Shoes and an Antler store. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/travel_to_the_mersey_eat_91568203.htm Liverpool Airport Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/travel_to_the_mersey_eat_91568203.htm Stansted airport. That's the day the NASA Space Shuttle touched down at the UK airport back in 1983. Now Stansted is holding a special exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the event. More than half-a-million people gathered on June 5, 1983, to watch the Space Shuttle as it landed piggy back on the back of a specially modified Boeing 747. The visit was part of a European tour that included stops in Germany, Italy and France. To commemorate the landing a one-day exhibition will be held at Stansted this Thursday, June 5. There will be film footage of the Shuttle landing, together with rare photos and memorabilia. Retired staff who were at the airport 25 years ago will be returning. Former head of public affairs and exhibition organiser Derek Winter said: "The Shuttle's visit was probably the most famous event in the history of the airport and I decided I couldn't just let the anniversary go by without doing something to mark the occasion. "I'm really looking forward to meeting up with some of my old colleagues who worked with me back in 1983, and also talking to newer staff who perhaps were a...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/stansted_remembers_shuttle_14145577.htm Stansted Airport Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/stansted_remembers_shuttle_14145577.htm Birmingham Airport. The survey looked at implications of a planned new £120 million runway extension. It claims that 20,000 new jobs would be created across the West Midlands as a result of the development with “subsequent benefits to health”. But critics say the airport is trying to put a gloss on negative results of a previous survey. A £50,000 study by experts at Liverpool University had warned of health implications for children at 31 local schools, elderly people and anyone with circulatory or respiratory conditions. But because the university wouldn’t produce an easy-to-read summary of its complicated 171 page findings the airport decided to commission its own new probe. Airport acting managing director Joe Kelly said he wanted a “second opinion” to make sure the university analysis was properly understood. He said: “We believe it has helped our understanding and we will use both reports to produce a health management plan. “The key message is that both reports conclude the runway...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airport_is_good_for_your_health_15877113.htm General Travel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airport_is_good_for_your_health_15877113.htm Exeter Airport has had a makeover. The Devon airport has put in new terminal signs, launched a new logo and there’s a new look website online. Inside the airport terminal atrium there is a new 3D logo fitted to the glass. The changes are designed to reflect a new direction after the airport’s recent change of ownership. Communications manager Stephen Ayres has been responsible for the installation of the signs and the new website at www.exeter-airport.co.uk. He said: “We are in a new era for the airport and have already received some very positive feedback. “Our passengers seem to like the new bright sign colours as they arrive at the airport and the website has been very well received.” The new logo features coloured silhouettes of travellers....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/new_image_for_exeter_airport_17785739.htm Exeter Airport Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/new_image_for_exeter_airport_17785739.htm Stansted. Every person who flies out of Norwich is charged an “airport development fee” which from September will be £5 for adults - up from the present price of £3. The £1 rate for children remains unchanged. The fee was introduced in April 2007 to help make improvements to the runway, check-in areas, shops, parking and customer services as part of a five-year £18 million investment plan. Norwich Airport was sold in 2003 to investment group Omniport for £11m by Norwich City Council and Norfolk County Council. But Flybe has warned the airport that customers will not appreciate the increase. A spokesman said: “"Flybe is concerned that this action will give passengers a further reason to choose to fly from Stansted rather than Norwich. "We call upon Omniport to...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airport_increases_fees_28692320.htm General Travel Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airport_increases_fees_28692320.htm Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. But traffic figures from the Scottish airports are mixed in other areas. At Aberdeen domestic flyers fell by 3.9 per cent - reflecting a UK-wide downward trend. But numbers leaving Aberdeen for foreign destinations rose by two per cent. Edinburgh was Scotland’s busiest airport in May with 800,000 passengers. BAA Scotland spokesman Donald Morrison said: “The bigger picture shows the market in Scotland remains resilient in the face of global pressures with international travel continuing to soar.”...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/scots_flying_away_69055676.htm General Travel Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/scots_flying_away_69055676.htm  ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/delay_in_london_city_airport_expansion_plan_-_mayor_18305246.htm London City Airport Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/delay_in_london_city_airport_expansion_plan_-_mayor_18305246.htm Gatwick Airport) are already photographed as they pass through airport security, but fingerprint scanning will add a higher level of identity verification and security....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/wash_your_hands_before_you_fly_13227574.htm General Travel Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/wash_your_hands_before_you_fly?_13227574.htm Heathrow airport. In a report commissioned by laptop maker Dell conducted by the Ponemon Institute, figures revealed that Heathrow tops the table in terms of misplaced, lost and stolen laptops – followed by Amsterdam and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports. Apparently, in the eight largest airports in the EMEA region more than 3,300 laptops are either lost or go missing EVERY week.  Of those laptops which end up in lost and found departments 57 per cent are never reclaimed. The research also revealed that 42 per cent of business travellers don't have back up for data on their laptops, while 55 per cent said they haven't taken steps to protect it. The report was commissioned to coincide with a number of new data protection services launched by Dell, but here at aph.com we would recommend a few simple steps to ensure if you do lose your laptop at an airport, you stand a good chance of getting it back – intact: - Back up important data – now. Online storage is a good idea if you are a frequent traveller, as then you...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airports_-_a_great_place_to_lose_a_laptop_17211825.htm General Travel Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airports_-_a_great_place_to_lose_a_laptop_17211825.htm Heathrow Airport's new area. And it seems if you're looking to start or finish a trip in style, this is the place to be. With a direct bridge link to Terminal 5, the five star rated Heathrow Sofitel hotel, owned by Arora International Hotels, has 605 guest rooms and suites, making it one of the largest of Europe’s airport hotels. Architect is Stephen Williams, who designed London Chelsea Harbour’s Conrad Hotel. The interiors are designed by Khuan Chew of KCA International, who worked on Dubai's seven-star fantasy hotel, the Burj Al Arab. Chef consultant to the hotel is French legend Albert Roux, while Executive chef Julian Jenkins will be in charge of the kitchen. The Sofitel also houses a tea salon, two bars, a spa, and 45 meeting rooms. Meanwhile, British Airways has launched a new integrated campaign to promote the airlines’ base at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, six months after its problematic opening.    The campaign uses the strapline ‘Terminal 5 is working’ - designed to communicate to us wary punters that...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/heathrow_terminal_5's_first_hotel_opens_10602901.htm Heathrow Airport Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/heathrow_terminal_5's_first_hotel_opens_10602901.htm Exeter International Airport, the fastest growing airport in England's south west, has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan. Airport bosses are touring the county of Devon to show local people their vision for the airport, which serves most European holiday destinations as well as Canada. The Department for Transport's White Paper, "The Future of Air Transport" sets out a strategic framework for the development of airport capacity in the UK. It states that Exeter, “has a distinctive role in serving the local catchment area and there is significant scope for development without major environmental impacts.” Exeter Airport's Masterplan details runway and terminal capacity constraints which include aircraft size, scheduling, environmental and safety issues. The exhibition shows the airport's development plans until 2030 - including trebling passenger numbers to 3.4 million a year, developing terminal facilities and extra parking. The airport hopes to become carbon neutral by 2015....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/big_plans_for_exeter_18233201.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/big_plans_for_exeter_18233201.htm   If you are using Heathrow's new Terminal 5 over the coming months, you'll probably be interested to hear that it is now the UK's biggest Wi-Fi hotspot, meaning that wherever you are in the terminal, you can use your laptop and connect to the internet at pretty high speeds. The wireless connectivity covers a space the size of 50 football pitches, and is provided by UK mobile phone operator, T-Mobile. If you are a T-Mobile customer, you get a free high speed connection, that's five times faster than the 8Mbps available to non-T-Mobile customers. Those not on the T-Mobile network are asked to pay £5 an hour or £10 for the whole day – worth it if you forgot to tell your neighbour to water the plants or feed the cat.
 
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You may have already seen the sacanners in action in the US, or during a recent trial period at London Heathrow's terminal four. The new machines are said to be far more effective than the traditionla 'pat down' security check performed by airport staff. If the machines are introduced, we will see them at UK airports by April 2010....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/uk_airports_to_get_virtual_body_scanners_by_2010_27707480.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/uk_airports_to_get_virtual_body_scanners_by_2010_27707480.htm And while that's good news for frequent flyers – meaning you can get through the airports a little quicker – it's bad news for the industry.
The airport firm handled some 12.4 million passengers in October 2008. This year, BAA´s UK airport traffic has declined by 1.9%, for the ten months to October, with a total number of passengers of 125.8 million.
European charter flights recorded the highest percentage drop (-15.7%) while North Atlantic, domestic, European scheduled and other long haul were down 7.1%, 6.3%, 5.1% and 4.3% respectively. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/slowing_air_passenger_numbers_across_uk_15595952.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/slowing_air_passenger_numbers_across_uk_15595952.htm Heathrow to north America could rise by more than 20 per cent on 2007 figures. That’s a result of the open skies agreement that allows full competition between airlines from Heathrow from March 30. Previously only four airlines - two from the UK and two from the USA - flew from the London airport: British Airways, Virgin, United Airlines and American Airlines. Now other airlines that include Continental, Delta, Northwest, US Airways and Air France-KLM will launch services. BA is moving its transatlantic operation to the newly opened Terminal 5 and launching a dedicated subsidiary called Open Skies. It will also offer business-class-only flights to New York from London's City airport. But Virgin is more cautious and is holding back from expanding its services - warning that the changes may not see reduced fares. Chief operating officer Lyell Strambi feels fares on the London to New York route will not fall significantly. He...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_choice_brings_premium_fares_down_12243620.htm Airfares Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_choice_brings_premium_fares_down_12243620.htm Heathrow. The airline is third overall at the airport, 20 places ahead of its rival British Airways and 22 places ahead of Virgin Atlantic. BMI regional commercial director, Peter Kenworthy, said: “Punctuality is a top priority for the business traveller and is something we constantly strive for. It is the cornerstone of our success. Our customers have come to know and expect timely departures and arrivals and reliability as standard. “Our staff across the network work hard in maintaining and...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/bmi_wins_punctuality_survey_20272992.htm BMI Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/bmi_wins_punctuality_survey_20272992.htm Euro legislation means that the DC-3 will soon be unable to make passenger flights.
The propeller driven aircraft is one of the all time classic flying machines and was an instant hit in the skies in its 1930s and 40s heyday.
And to mark the last days of the classic aircraft a farewell tour is offering passengers a chance to climb aboard. Airports across Britain are being used for the pleasure flights on a DC-3 operated by Air Atlantique.
Flights take off from Norwich, Coventry, Durham, Blackpool, Cardiff, Exeter, Newquay, Bournemouth and Belfast and will be operating until early July. The Euro laws come into effect on July 16.
Details of the farewell tour are on the www.classicflight.com website.
A spokesman said:
“The tour will see us bringing the Daks to airports throughout Britain. We'll be asking people to join us for a commemorative flight and to hear the thunder of those great Pratt and Whitney engines for what could be the last time.”  ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/farewell_tour_for_classic_aircraft_91697469.htm General Travel Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/farewell_tour_for_classic_aircraft_91697469.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/rising_oil_prices_fuels_flights_debate_13461475.htm General Travel Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/rising_oil_prices_fuels_flights_debate_13461475.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/klm_boss_predicts_some_airlines_could_go_bust_11287004.htm General Travel Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/klm_boss_predicts_some_airlines_could_go_bust_11287004.htm Heathrow, and Sydney-Auckland.  Emirates’ A380 interiors and onboard product, which have been kept under wraps so far, will be revealed for the first time when the airline receives its first A380 from Airbus’ Hamburg facility on 28th July.
 
The A380 can fly up to 12,000 kilometres on a full passenger load, and offer better fuel economy per passenger kilometre than most hybrid passenger cars. The A380 is also quieter, both inside and outside of the cabin, which means more comfort for passengers and a smaller noise footprint.
 
Emirates expects delivery of five A380s in its current financial year, all featuring its ultra long-haul configuration of 489 seats: 14 in First Class, 76 in Business and 399 in Economy; with 13 tonnes of...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/the_future_of_flight_82758575.htm General Travel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/the_future_of_flight_82758575.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/openskies_launches_18207906.htm General Travel Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/openskies_launches_18207906.htm Heathrow’s second-largest airline, has produced a series of cultural guides to conducting business in a number of its destination countries, including Ethiopia, Israel, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia.   The guides include insight into social etiquette and offer a lighthearted but informative insider’s view of the best ways to conduct business in these destinations.   The guides can be downloaded free of charge from the BMI website and offer an invaluable insight into conducting business outside of the UK.            The cultural guides to doing business will provide readers information on the general etiquette of each country, with specific business etiquette, general business information including working hours and religious holidays as well as key destination information....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/get_cultural_with_bmi_90519601.htm BMI Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/get_cultural_with_bmi_90519601.htm Heathrow from the UAE capital, as of October 2008. The new service brings the total number of flights to Heathrow each week from 17 to 21. Demand for flights between the UAE and UK has grown in the last year, with more than 306,000 passengers on the Heathrow service and 146,000 on the Manchester service. Heathrow is one of Etihad’s longest serving airports, having begun services in March 2004, only five months after the launch of the airline.  Travellers between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow do so for both business and holidays. Holiday makers can take advantage of Etihad’s long haul routes via Abu Dhabi, including Sydney, Singapore and Bangkok as well as those who visit the UAE capital in its own right for a short break....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/etihad_to_increase_london_heathrow_flights_18979774.htm Heathrow Airport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/etihad_to_increase_london_heathrow_flights_18979774.htm Heathrow’s second largest airline, is offering new members of its longstanding frequent flyer programme, diamond club, the opportunity to be credited with 3,000 free destinations miles when joining before 17 July 2008. The 3,000 destinations miles will get you well on your way to your first free flight as you only need to earn 9,000 miles for a free return flight to one of bmi’s European destinations. The offer is only available at flybmi.com. Diamond club destinations miles can be spent on flights with bmi, Star Alliance partner airlines, hotel accommodation and on a range of gifts and treats.  The more members fly, the more rewards they can benefit from such as exclusive lounge access and additional baggage allowance.   ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/a_diamond_deal_35155043.htm General Travel Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/a_diamond_deal_35155043.htm Gatwick airport, instead of having to fly chartered, or via Croatia. This bodes well for the country’s booming tourism industry. This small country sandwiched between Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovenia and Albania has a long coast line on the Mediterranean, and The World Travel and Tourism Council has predicted that it will become the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the world. More direct flights from the UK to Montenegro must surely take it a step closer to achieving this. This year, The Montenegrin Ministry of Tourism says tourism has grown six percent on the same period last year. According to estimates, there will be a 13 percent increase on the  1.15 million tourists that visited Montenegro last year, taking this years number of tourists up to 1.3 million.
 ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/montenegro_airlines_now_scheduled_from_gatwick_95107354.htm Gatwick Airport Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/montenegro_airlines_now_scheduled_from_gatwick_95107354.htm Gatwick and Heathrow to regional airports will be most at risk of the axe when BA announces its own first quarter results at the beginning of August. O'Leary said: "We believe our average fares for the year may fall by as much as five per cent if European air fares plunge this winter. Ryanair will lead this downward pricing at a time when most of our competitors are hoping to raise fares and fuel surcharges. We will continue to absorb higher oil costs, even if it means short-term losses." Rising oil prices, which averaged $117 a barrel in the first quarter of 2008 compared with $61 a barrel in the same period last year, is responsible for Ryanair's profits dropping to £16million. It faces losses of up to £47.3million this year compared with the record...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/low_budget_airline_price_war_56643267.htm General Travel Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/low_budget_airline_price_war_56643267.htm The Air Travel Insolvency Protection Advisory Committee (ATIPAC), which advises the Civil Aviation Authority, says more financial protection must be offered to protect passengers when airlines go bust.
  The committee said it had strong concerns over the lack of financial protection for air travellers booking directly with scheduled airlines.
  Highlighting the failure of UK business class carrier Silverjet, and US rivals MAXjet and Eos in the last seven months, in its eighth annual report, ATIPAC said these airline failures demonstrated the “significant financial” loss passengers can be exposed to in the event of an airline going out of business.
  Chairman, John Cox, said: "Airlines are not providing suitable protection and advice for their passengers. Information about financial protection is negligible and, in the event of an airline failing, passengers often have no choice but to pay their own repatriation costs. Those yet to travel often have to pay for replacement flights or face losing the value of any pre-paid element of their holiday.”
However, if you travel with an ATOL-protected tour operator, you face...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/no_passenger_protection_if_airlines_go_bust_35484506.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/no_passenger_protection_if_airlines_go_bust_35484506.htm Flying Premium economy class can make all the difference to a longer flight, and Skytrax –  the air transport research organisation, which specialises in global airline and airport customer surveys, has revealed passengers like you have ranked EVA Air’s Elite Class cabin to be the Best Premium Economy Class in its annual World Airline Survey 2008. The Skytrax survey took the opinions of 15.5 million global air travellers, who were questioned by phone, email and online regarding issues surrounding cabin comfort, including cleanliness and amenities, airport facilites and service levels. In the survey, passengers werealso quizzed about in-flight safety procedures and catering. The survey listed more than 170 airlines. EVA Air has been running a premium economy service since its first flight to North America in 1992. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/eva_air_leads_premium_economy_18210906.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/eva_air_leads_premium_economy_18210906.htm   You'd be wise to keep a close eye on budget airlines after the collapse of Zoom, the carrier which went bust last week leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Soaring oil prices, poor sales for Zoom – despite the company battling to keep transatlantic fares lower than the competition - and a weak economy has created a crisis for airlines, with more than 27 airlines filing for bankruptcy this year. So being wary is only prudent. If you've made sure you've got a great deal on airport parking with APH, you are probably the type of person who travels properly. It goes without saying that travel insurance is a must – but check that your policy covers problems with the airline. Many don't. Purchase tickets with a credit or debit card,and most reputable card providers will provide payment insurance, which means, should things go wrong, you will at least be able to claim your money back. Now European carrier Alitalia is seeking bankruptcy protection...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_gloom_post-zoom_89882143.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_gloom_post-zoom?_89882143.htm   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the global airline industry will lose US$5.2 billion in 2008. But the ongoing problems besetting the airline industry, should mean we – as customers – enjoy a winter of genuine bargains. Budget UK-based airline BMI is offering twice daily flights on its Heathrow to Moscow Domodedovo route. Economy fares start from £247, including charges and taxes. BMI has increased a deal with Russian carrier Transaero, which is also increasing its daily services between Moscow and London, with four flights a day in each direction. And the airline has also promised to slash its fares in a winter sale. Reduced rates are available on bookings made for travel before March 31 next year. Both business and economy fares have been cut on flights across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia and Africa. EasyJet is hoping its new daily flights from Gatwick to Istanbul will prove popular. Flights to the |Turkish city begin on December 12....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/airlines_battle_for_winter_business_20632161.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/airlines_battle_for_winter_business_20632161.htm    ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/winter_flight_bargains_13705361.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/winter_flight_bargains_13705361.htm Having announced record annual profits of $1.37 billion, it's good news that Dubai-based airline, Emirates, is cutting its seat prices by 20% on flights from the UK to destinations including Australia, South Africa, the Far East and the Indian Ocean. A spokesman said the price cuts were a result of the falling cost of a barrel of oil. The reduced fares are available until October 24 and are valid for travel until June 30, 2009. Meanwhile Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has set its sights on flying 25 million passengers a year by 2020, according to the airline’s chief executive, James Hogan, with plans to double the number of cities served from 50 to 100. Etihad also saw its busiest summer period in its four year history, flying more than 1.6 million passengers in June, July and August....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/mid-east_airlines_remain_bullish_18946845.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/mid-east_airlines_remain_bullish_18946845.htm
Majorca-based airline LTE International Airways has suspended flights, making it the next likely carrier to collapse, in a 12 month period which has seen 25 airlines go bust. On its website, a spokesman for the troubled carrier said it "was just not possible to avoid this situation, given world events lately." LTE only started weekly services in July 2008 from Norwich to Alicante, Barcelona and Palma. It ran seven 180-passenger Airbus A320s from its Palma, Canary Islands and Milan bases.Passengers on the Norwich services were left stranded at the weekend, but tour operator Cosmos which used LTE's services arranged an alternative flight to bring 300 tourists back from Tenerife.
A Norwich airport spokesman expressed deep disappointment at the news, but added that LTE has suggested its flight suspensions are only a temporary measure as the company is not in liquidation or bankruptcy.
...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/norwich_holiday_makers_affected_by_flight_suspensions_64975648.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/norwich_holiday_makers_affected_by_flight_suspensions_64975648.htm
If you’re excited by the idea of the new Airbus A380 mega-jumbo aircraft, then you’ll be thrilled to hear Qantas will be launching a service from London to Australia, via Singapore, on the super airliner in January next year.

The Australian carrier just launched its first A380 flights between Melbourne and the US west coast. It’s planned to make these flights daily by the end of 2009. And the first Sydney-Los Angeles flight on the 450-seat aircraft is due to take off on October 24 this year.

Qantas is taking delivery of three A380s by the end of the year, and aims to have eight in service by the end of 2009.
...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/oz_carrier_flies_first_trans-pacific_mega-jumbo_58414864.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/oz_carrier_flies_first_trans-pacific_mega-jumbo_58414864.htm The new deal applies to all flights booked from October 20th, and taken before the end of March next year. Jet2 runs services from Manchester, Newcastle, Blackpool, Edinburgh and Belfast International airports in addition to its Leeds Bradford airport hub. In practical terms, this means many of you should be able to take plenty of luggage for a short break, with enough room left for those all important souvenirs. We recommend you pack carefully, use a small bag and weigh it before arriving at the airport.
The carrier, which has operated out of the UK for 30 years and flown eight million passengers, claims its 22kg allowance is the best in its business sector. At the time of writing, rival carriers such as Monarch, bmibaby, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Flybe and Thomsonfly, offered a...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_baggage_and_more_destinations_for_jet2_14758965.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_baggage_and_more_destinations_for_jet2_14758965.htm Stansted airport to New York, Florida, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.

 ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/uk_to_us_for_£8_69399366.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/uk_to_us_for_£8?_69399366.htm here. We’ve listed all the major airlines – Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe, BMI, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Lufthansa, Qantas and KLM - operating out of every major UK airport. 2008 has seen a relaxation in the one bag only policy imposed in the wake of security scares. At the start of the year BAA airports, with the exception of Gatwick, lifted the previous restriction on one cabin bag only. And now, from April, Gatwick is also allowing passengers to take more than one piece of hand luggage through security. But it’s still worth looking up your airline’s policy - because some have kept to the one bag limit. A BAA spokesman said: “Some airlines operating at Gatwick have chosen to continue with a restriction of only one item of hand baggage. Passengers will be advised to check with their airline before travelling to the...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/aph_sorts_through_the_baggage_18444259.htm General Travel Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/aph_sorts_through_the_baggage_18444259.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/duty_free_to_your_door_12786214.htm General Travel Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/duty_free_to_your_door_12786214.htm
Under new rule, set to  come into play in November, the UK government claims its new tax plan will help cut emissions, by discouraging airlines to fly planes that are half empty.

Such a tax, while generating extra revenue, would breach international laws.

The UK Treasury has denied it is proposing any tax, but the US embassy has expressed its deep concern in a letter to the UK government.

The letter purportedly lists a number of international agreements it says would be breached by the new tax, and adds that it can see no evidence of any environmental benefit.

Airlines estimate that under the proposed tax change, the tax payable on a flight from the UK to the US could more than double to £100 per person....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/us_unhappy_with_uk_air_tax_plan_43146684.htm General Travel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/us_unhappy_with_uk_air_tax_plan_43146684.htm lowcost.com, whichbudget.com or oag.com. To compare prices for your chosen route, log on to Skyscanner or Dohop (Dohop is more comprehensive). The two largest no-frills operators – ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/which_advice_on_how_to_book_a_flight_online_54315493.htm General Travel Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/which?_advice_on_how_to_book_a_flight_online_54315493.htm www.malariahotspots.co.uk , every year around 2,000 British travellers return home with malaria, and the UK is one of the biggest importers of malaria among industrialised countries. It's a preventable and treatable condition, but in its most severe form, it can be fatal - an average of nine people die each year from malaria in the UK. Malaria is transmitted by an infected mosquito. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to contract malaria.  And with the onset of the UK winter, the lure of long-haul holidays to warmer climates and bargain flights is never stronger. So before you travel, health officials and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) recommend visiting your doctor or a travel clinic to check whether your destination is prone to malaria - South and Central America, Africa and Central Asia are particularly prone to outbreaks. Your health advisor will...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/don't_let_the_bugs_bite!_21167335.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/don't_let_the_bugs_bite!_21167335.htm