Travel, airline and airport news from APH http://www.aph.com/news/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:35:03 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:35:03 +0000 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 2005,...]]> 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 +0000 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 also wants to build a second runway at Stansted as part of long-term plans for the airport, but the anti-expansion campaign group Plane Stupid has suggested that 'escalating direct action is...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airport_parking/airport_expansion_gets_go-ahead_19669751.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 lounge...]]> 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 +0000 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 children.
...]]> 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 +0000 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 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/card_holders_offered_the_chance_to_lounge_38200492.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/relax_in_an_airport_lounge_37638225.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airport_lounges/relax_in_an_airport_lounge_37638225.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 +0000 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 working...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/terminal_5_problems_-_latest_30570994.htm Heathrow Airport Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 table service are sure to prove...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/eagle_lands_in_newcastle_31650303.htm Newcastle Airport Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 bit young...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/stansted_remembers_shuttle_14145577.htm Stansted Airport Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 extension...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airport_is_good_for_your_health_15877113.htm General Travel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 urgently review and...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/airport_increases_fees_28692320.htm General Travel Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 have a virtual back up available 24/7 without the need of carrying any heavy or easily lost external storage...]]> 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 +0000 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 the terminal has...]]> 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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.
On an individual airport level, Heathrow's passenger numbers were down 3.7%, although its North Atlantic traffic continued to do well (up 7.4%). Gatwick’s positive results on the Irish routes (up 27.3%) and European scheduled (up 3.5%) offset the 41.6% drop in North Atlantic traffic (mostly put down to the introduction of the ‘Open Skies’ agreement), the airport overall declined 10.3%. Stansted was down by 6.3%; Southampton by 7.4%.
Scottish airports...]]> 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 Gatwick to close Inter Terminal Transport System Gatwick airport will lose the highly popular monorail-based Inter Terminal Transit System at the end of this month. The popular system will be shut down on 28th September this year. A new system designed and implemented by Bombardier (at an estimated total cost of some £27 million, $42 million, 32 Euros) will not be ready until next summer, with the new system expected to be ready for travellers in May and July 2010. In the meantime there will be a replacement bus service, with buses scheduled to run every three minutes during the day time and every six minutes at night time between the Gatwick terminal buildings. It is estimated that travellers should allow for at least 20 minutes for the journey time. However, those wise enough to book airport parking at APH Gatwick will be able to enjoy the APH customer transfer system between the APH car park and both terminals as normal as the APH transfer service will be unaffected during the shut down of the Inter Terminal Transport System! Bombardier are, as is only to be expected, pleased to have the contract for this massive task. Colin...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/gatwick_to_close_inter_terminal_transport_system_10807783.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/gatwick_to_close_inter_terminal_transport_system_10807783.htm East Midlands Airport services saved The decision by EasyJet to pull out of services from the East Midlands Airport caused something of a flutter at the time. Rather coyly, EasyJet announced the closure of the service as: “network redeployments” and made only a glancing mention that there would be jobs lost to their employees based at East Midlands Airport and at Luton: “...easyJet has therefore opened a formal 90 day consultation with its crew at Luton and East Midlands” said their official statement. However, BMIBaby has stepped in and decided to take over the flight spaces left vacant by EasyJet's departure from East Midlands Airport. They have heralded the decision by announcing a “massive expansion plan from East Midlands Airport”. There will be three additional aircraft to be based at East Midlands Airport. And there will be eight new European routes from East Midlands Airport to Alghero (Sardinia), Barcelona, Bastia (Corsica), Cork, Dubrovnik (Croatia), Malta, Newquay and Venice. They also point out that, with the departure from East Midlands Airport of EasyJet, BMIBaby will be able to offer...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/east_midlands_airport_services_12224673.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/east_midlands_airport_services_12224673.htm Heathrow will cost a billion Pounds and from the look of artist's impressions, it will be a fantastic building with a bold and futuristic appearance. And it is designed to meet the latest rules and regulations for energy efficiency and carbon emissions. Terminal 2 will house Star Alliance airlines and it is expected that some 20 million passengers will use this spacious and modern airport facility each and every year.

Mike Brown, who is Heathrow Airport's Chief Operating Officer, is quoted as having said:
“These exciting plans will be a reality for millions of Heathrow's passengers, making every passenger journey a better one and underlining Heathrow's pre-eminent position at the heart of international travel and the global economy."
“The new Terminal 2 is part of a major programme of work already underway. Passengers travelling through Heathrow will be using new and extensively refurbished facilities which provide us with an excellent platform from which we can provide a better service to our customers than ever before.”

Terminal 2 is only one part of a very...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/terminal_2_changes_30069040.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/terminal_2_changes_30069040.htm Gatwick sold,” says BAA The British Airport Authority (BAA) has announced that it has come to an agreement to sell its 100% interest in Gatwick Airport Limited to an body controlled by Global Infrastructure Partners. The price agreed on is £1.51 billion. £55 million is conditional on future traffic performance and the future capital structure of the buyer. BAA has revealed that the proceeds of the sale will largely be used to repay part of BAA's existing debt. BAA originally announced its plans to sell Gatwick in September of last year, before the end of the Competition Commission's UK airports market investigation. Colin Matthews, BAA's Chief Executive, said: "Gatwick and its people have long been a central part of BAA and we are proud of the airport's development as one of the world's leading international airports". "BAA is changing and today's announcement marks a new beginning for both Gatwick and BAA. We wish Gatwick well for the future and are confident that the airport will flourish under new ownership. BAA will focus on improving Heathrow and our other airports." The sale is subject to a number of factors, including EU merger...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/gatwick_sold_41719495.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/gatwick_sold_41719495.htm Birmingham Airport will now be served by flights to the Northern Iraq towns of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.
The service is operated by Swedish travel operator Aer Olympic, and provides travellers with weekly departures on an alternate basis to the cities of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah via Stockholm. The new route provides the local Iraqi-Kurdish market with a direct link back to the region, without the need to fight motorway traffic to fly from airports outside the Midlands. Paul Kehoe, the CEO of Birmingham...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/from_brum_to_baghdad_94849755.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/uk_airports/from_brum_to_baghdad?_94849755.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 said: “"I think...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_choice_brings_premium_fares_down_12243620.htm Airfares Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 improving on...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/bmi_wins_punctuality_survey_20272992.htm BMI Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 bellyhold capacity for cargo. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/the_future_of_flight_82758575.htm General Travel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 none of these risks, and can...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/no_passenger_protection_if_airlines_go_bust_35484506.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 status (which Zoom couldn't get), and it seems certain that as demand for flights naturally declines over winter we will see more airlines get into difficulties. Inevitably, the price of flying will rise – so if a...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_gloom_post-zoom_89882143.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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. Fares start from £35.99 one way, including tax. Istanbul is the fifth new route to be added to the airline's Gatwick base this winter. EasyJet is also adding flights to Lyon,...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/airlines_battle_for_winter_business_20632161.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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.
And if holiday makers have booked an ATOL-protected package with tour operator Sunways Holidays, the tour operator is responsible for repatriation, or refunds for customers yet to travel, a statement from the airport said. ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/norwich_holiday_makers_affected_by_flight_suspensions_64975648.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 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 +0000 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 20kgh limit, while Ryanair allows passengers just 15kg.
“At Jet2.com we are committed to going that extra mile to give our customers an even...]]> 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.

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Thomson Airways report that all their flights are now covered under the ATOL scheme. This means that customers should be able to book their holiday flights in the knowledge that their money is safe.

Tim Williamson, customer director for the company pointed out: “Our recent annual results showed record profits and as Europe’s largest travel company, we are financially robust. However, customers are confused about financial protection. They don’t realise that when they book a flight direct with a scheduled or low cost airline, they take a gamble with their money. We want to send a clear message that they can choose to book with a company who will look after their money or they can book with a low cost carrier and keep their fingers crossed.”

Thomson and First Choice have unveiled a wide range of early booking offers and are launching a national advertising campaign for both brands. The message from the group is clear – book early to secure the lowest prices for...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/every_thompson_flight_for_2009_to_be_atol_protected_14511283.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/every_thompson_flight_for_2009_to_be_atol_protected_14511283.htm Manchester and London. Howeer, the changes will not take effect until the airline instigates its winter timetable. The thinking behind the changes to the timetable would be that the new schedules would be able to proide passengers using Manchester International Airport for onward linked flights to other Bmi flights from London Heathrow to important destinations within the Middle East (such as Tel Ai) and flights to the Far East, featuring Bmi's partners, Star Alliance. When the changes take effect in October, there will be seen flights per day, and this will include a new mid-morning flight between Manchester and London. From October, it will operate seen daily flights, including a new mid-morning serice from Manchester to Heathrow, departing 10.50 and arriing in the capital at midday. Passengers will be able to leae their cars at the APH facilities at Manchester, which you can check out at www.aph.com ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/manchester_travellers_benefit_wtih_new_bmi_flights_19805019.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/manchester_travellers_benefit_wtih_new_bmi_flights_19805019.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/use_your_mobile_over_the_atlantic_54234416.htm London City Airport Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/use_your_mobile_over_the_atlantic_54234416.htm Gatwick To Doha A Qatar Airways aircraft has completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from natural gas. The historic journey from London Gatwick to Doha took over six hours, using an Airbus A340-600 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 556 engines. Shell developed and produced the 50-50 blend of synthetic Gas to Liquids (GTL) kerosene and conventional oil-based kerosene fuel. Qatar State aims to become the world’s leading producer of GTL kerosene when it goes into commercial production from 2012. As an alternative to conventional oil-based kerosene, it will contribute to diversification of aviation fuel supplies. It burns with lower sulphur dioxide and particulate emissions than conventional oil-based kerosene, so it's attractive for improving air quality near busy airports. The blend of conventional kerosene and GTL kerosene will be known as GTL Jet Fuel. The flight was the latest step in over two years of scientific work undertaken by a consortium of Airbus, Qatar Airways, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Science & Technology Park, Rolls-Royce, Shell and WOQOD into the benefits of using GTL Jet Fuel to power...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/qatar_airways_makes_historic_journey_from_london_gatwick_15293406.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/qatar_airways_makes_historic_journey_from_london_gatwick_15293406.htm Edinburgh and Porto.. Ryanair believes the new routes should deliver over 200,000 passengers each year to Bordeaux, providing and sustaining 200 new jobs in the area.  Ryanair’s Ken O’Toole said: “Ryanair is delighted to join up with Bordeaux Airport to finally bring really low fares, competition and choice to consumers. These four new routes from Bologna, Brussels (Charleroi), Edinburgh and Porto will mean for the first time that the people of Bordeaux can now avail of Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares, with no fuel surcharges guaranteed, to travel all over Europe from December next." www.aph.com offers airport...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/ryanair_announces_4_new_routes_17304842.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/ryanair_announces_4_new_routes_17304842.htm www.jet2.com your skis will be carried absolutely free of charge! How does this work? All you have to do is enter the promotional code FREESKI when you book your flights and the price of your ski carriage will be deducted from your booking! The offer is valid on return flights up to and including the 17th April 2010 so you should take advantage of this fantastic deal and book your ski flights today with FREE ski carriage leaving you more spending money to enjoy the Après Ski! Fly to Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg from just £19.99 (One way inc. taxes) Book online today! (The offer is for 1 pair of skis per person.) www.aph.com offer airport parking at airports around the UK.     
   ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/free_ski_carriage_with_jet2_69343299.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/free_ski_carriage_with_jet2_69343299.htm Bristol (up one plane to five) and Liverpool (up two planes to a total of eight), from 28th March. Ryanair also plans to open ten new routes from Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow (Prestwick) and Liverpool John Lennon, Airports, from next February. This should, explained a spokesman, deliver 400,000 extra passengers per year, and add an additional 400 new jobs at these airports during the coming year.
 
All Ryanair’s new routes from Bristol to Faro, Gdansk, Palma de Mallorca, Venice (Treviso) and Valencia, from Edinburgh to Tampere, from Glasgow (Prestwick) to Carcassonne and from Liverpool to Lodz, Rimini and Trapani will be available for booking immediately at www.ryanair.com. Ryanair also is increase flight frequencies on two Bristol and four routes from Liverpool.
 
Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara is quoted as saying: “Ryanair is delighted to announce three new aircraft and ten new routes for Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow Prestwick and Liverpool airports which will deliver...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_air_craft_and_10_new_routes_68989275.htm Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_air_craft_and_10_new_routes_68989275.htm
Currently, if your flight is delayed the Denied Boarding Regulation will not enable you to be granted any compensation. But it's important to remember that the airline does have an obligation to offer you assistance if your delay is expected to go beyond a certain point. At present delayed passengers are entitled to: Two free phone calls, faxes or e-mails; and also free meals and refreshments which are 'appropriate to the delay.'
You would also expect to be given free hotel accommodation and hotel transfers if an overnight stay is required. If...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/recent_judgement_is_'great_news_for_air_passengers_13512581.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/recent_judgement_is_'great_news_for_air_passengers_13512581.htm
The MasterCard Prepaid card is reportedly much more widely available than Visa Electron and can be picked up from financial institutions/ card issuers throughout Europe (including Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands and Portugal) and online. Ryanair will accept both MasterCard Prepaid and Visa Electron as free forms of payment for all bookings during the month of December. The MasterCard Prepaid cards can also be used to withdraw money from ATMs and make retail purchases in shops and online, points out a spokesman for Ryanair. To promote its new free payment method Ryanair is releasing 250,000 Christmas seats for  €5 each for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in late December which must be booked on www.ryanair.com before midnight...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/payment_change_at_ryanair_ryanair_20539082.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/payment_change_at_ryanair_ryanair_20539082.htm
 Initial destinations announced are: Amsterdam from £24.99, Barcelona from £24.99, Faro from £26.99, Majorca (Palma) from £26.99 and Prague from £26.99.  Flights are on sale now and the flights will commence from the 19 April 2010. All prices quoted are single including tax.

 For details of on airport parking at Doncaster Airport, visit www.aph.com....]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_flights_from_yorkshire_10779445.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_flights_from_yorkshire_10779445.htm Birmingham, Exeter, Guernsey, Jersey, Manchester and Southampton. There will also be another new European route from London Gatwick. Incidentally, Flybe is the largest UK domestic carrier at London Gatwick. 

New destinations to be served will include those in regional France, and Verona in northern Italy. This means, points out Flybe, that travellers have an extensive selection of a total 3,738 Flybe summer flights a week from which to choose.  All Flybe’s previously announced  Summer 2010 routes, together with those of its franchise partner, Loganair,  are now available for booking through to October 30th, next year, 2010.  The complete 2010 summer schedule with tickets now on sale can be seen at www.flybe.com for travel from 28th March. Prices start at £22.99 one-way. This includes taxes and charges. 

The highlights of Flybe’s brand new summer routes include:...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/flybe_announces_16_additional_brand_20229289.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/flybe_announces_16_additional_brand_20229289.htm  ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_routes_for_ryanair_82678538.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/more_routes_for_ryanair_82678538.htm http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/default_title_17889642.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/default_title_17889642.htm
Now, courtesy of Thomas Cook Airlines, you can be! Firstly, you can plan ahead what seats you will be sitting in. And you can also luxuriate in extra leg room, should you wish. Of course, there are charges for these services. For example the seats together and Your Seat, Your Choice service starts at £12 per person, return. And a priority seat selection service costs £6 per passenger per flight. And, should you wish, you can really plan ahead and book this up to 98 days in advance! The extra legroom will cost £23.50, upwards.

And they have what is described as the UKs first internet check-in facility (you can still check in at the airport). Online check-in is currently available for flights from Gatwick, Stansted, Leeds/Bradford, Bristol, Belfast and Newcastle and  it will be rolled out to other airports in the near...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/travel_like_a_vip_10320753.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/travel_like_a_vip_10320753.htm East Midlands and Stansted Airports for this summer. Ryanair will serve Fez in Morocco, Figari in Corsica and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands from Stansted.
Flights for Fez and Figari are scheduled to commence from May 4. Whilst flights for Fuerteventura start the next day. Fares will start at £31.99 for a one way ticket. This is inclusive of taxes and charges. East Midlands Airport will see services start to Fuerteventura on May 2 and from Venice Treviso Airport on May 5 onwards. Fares are expected to start from £29.99. Again, this is for a one way journey and is also inclusive of taxes and charges.

Prospective travellers should take note that The above rates apply to bookings until midnight, February 11. Ryanair is expanding other services, too. There will also be flights from Cork, Ireland, Airport to to Alicante, Barcelona (Reus), Bordeaux, Faro, La Rochelle, Lanzarote and Malaga. These are planned for a June start. Luton also figures in these expansion plans. In April Luton will host flights to Bratislava from April. Knock is also not left out. It will boast a service to...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/route_boost_for_ryanair_18384908.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/route_boost_for_ryanair_18384908.htm Gatwick Airport whilst the airport’s shuttle service was subject to a very welcome £45m upgrade.

And now work has progressed to such an extent that the new carriages for the service have already been lifted into place. Two new more modern trains will be placed in to service to move passengers at Gatwick between the North and South Terminals.

If all goes to plan the service should be up and running within time for the July holiday rush. Project Manager, Ralph Abbott told the BBC: "This is a very delicate operation but the team we have here have lifted these cars all around the world.”

The system that they are replacing was installed in 1987, the new train carriages are built by Bombardier. Until July passengers are advised to allow at least an extra 20 minutes to their journey time between the terminals whilst passenger transfer is still being supplied by the replacement buses. Travellers smart enough to make use of the APH parking service for Gatwick Airport will be perfectly OK of course as APH Gatwick transfers customers from the car park to the terminal...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_gatwick_monorail_13078302.htm Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/airlines/new_gatwick_monorail_13078302.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 +0000 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 +0000 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 +0000 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 – Easyjet and ...]]> 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 +0000 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 recommend a course of...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/don't_let_the_bugs_bite!_21167335.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/don't_let_the_bugs_bite!_21167335.htm www.skyros.com for more information. Facilitators for 2009 sessions will include Julia Bell, Helen Drysdale Sophie King and Andrew Miller (who was shortlisted for a Booker prize) Helena Drysdale, Julia Bell and Sophie King. See For nearly two decades, Skyros Writers’ Lab has created a very good reputation for itself. Writers like Steven Berkoff, Margaret Drabble, Hanif Kureishi, Alison Lurie, Hilary Mantel, D M Thomas, Sue Townsend,...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/writing_holidays_20414528.htm General Travel Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/writing_holidays_20414528.htm Gatwick Airport on 2nd May 2009. (Price quoted is based on two adults and two children sharing. It includes all inclusive accommodation, flights, transfers and taxes and charges. Tim Williamson, First Choice’s customer director, said; “At First Choice, we understand families are feeling the pinch this year and that value for money and financial security are top of the list when it comes to booking their holiday. Research has shown that most families regard their annual holiday as a necessity rather than a luxury, and...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/new_money_saving_ideas_98512054.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/new_money_saving_ideas_98512054.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/abta_concerned_about_travel_insurance_17362373.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/abta_concerned_about_travel_insurance_17362373.htm The reports points out that destinations such as Egypt, Mexico and Turkey might expect to see a significant increase in visitors form Britain. This is because early figures indicate that British tourists are now tending to favour destinations that do not use the Euro. The ‘FCO & ABTA 2009 Travel Trends Report’ shows that the number of British holidaymakers who are travelling to Egypt increased by nearly 40% (actual figures 38%) over the last year alone and that the increase in British visitors to Turkey were up by 32%. But government officials at the FCO have expressed worries that too many British travellers might not be particularly familiar with these destinations. They are, therefore, concerned that this might mean there could be an increase in the number of Britons abroad who find themselves (perhaps inadvertently) in trouble with the local law...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/cultural_differences_in_new_holiday_hotspots_16621608.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/cultural_differences_in_new_holiday_hotspots_16621608.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/hotel_prices_fall_worldwide_20774460.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/hotel_prices_fall_worldwide_20774460.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/a_luxury_that_makes_sense_71607518.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/a_luxury_that_makes_sense_71607518.htm www.bridgeandwickers.co.uk). Travelling by sea, road and air, viewers can tag along for Billy's ride. Starting in Nova Scotia, he sets off on an incredible journey taking ten weeks. This involved crossing the Northwest Passage, a remarkable feat that has been the ruin of many an explorer or adventurer. The passage is well within the Arctic Circle, and is usually blocked with ice, so is passable for only a few weeks during the summer, when the passage is ice free. Other highlights include: whale spotting in Newfoundland, panning for gold in the Yukon and a trip out to see some bears in the the Cariboo Mountains with famed 'bear whisperer' Gary Zorn. Experts in Canadian holidays Bridges and Wickers can offer the intrigued viewer of the series a taste of the adventure enjoyed by Billy Connolly. You can enjoy the beauty of...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/follow_billy_connolly_11808700.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/follow_billy_connolly_11808700.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/want_an_adventurous_holiday_19899803.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/want_an_adventurous_holiday?_19899803.htm www.eurocamp.co.uk. Websites like www.laterooms.com/ and www.laterooms.com are also worth checking out for last minute bargain holidays. Don't forget to drop on to ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/the_great_british_summer_18363957.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/the_great_british_summer_18363957.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/disabled_travellers_get_a_chance_to_speak_out_and_to_learn_a_16680433.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/disabled_travellers_get_a_chance_to_speak_out_and_to_learn_a_16680433.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/snow_joke!_get_your_skis_on_47197301.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/snow_joke!_get_your_skis_on_47197301.htm
The special tags are created by CallUma (an...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/how_very_co-operative_of_them!_71970696.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/how_very_co-operative_of_them!_71970696.htm http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/sorry_katie_and_osama_-_the_seats_are_taken..._15252038.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/sorry_katie_and_osama_-_the_seats_are_taken..._15252038.htm  
Pierre & Vacances attribute this to the recent UK-wide snowfall, which, the company feels, has encouraged families to book holidays on the slopes. They have noticed that trips to the slopes, with self-catering accommodation for the February half term week are strongly in demand.
Business over the past two weeks has been especially good. And January trading is now comparable with last winter. And sales at the moment are showing bookings for holidays later in the season, when rates are, of course, lower.

Sales for the end of March are noticeably high, with ski trips booked for the week before Easter - commencing March 27 – especially popular.  This week is classed as ‘off peak’ in France, but is a school holiday in most of the UK. So, of course, British customers are taking advantage of the...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/snow_joke!_it’s_time_to_go..._15777605.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/snow_joke!_it’s_time_to_go..._15777605.htm It's also reported that another aircraft will be based at Manchester Airport, thus allowing for the introduction of new services to Mahon (Menorca). Sharm el Sheik and Zurich. Easyjet would then be a major player in the north of England, with its 20 planes in the region it would be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, airlines in the North of England. Plans for 2010 include 36 new routes to and from Europe.

Paul Simmons, Easyjet's regional manager is quoted as saying: “EasyJet is committed to expansion across the UK regions, tapping in to new catchment areas such as Yorkshire and Humberside and providing greater access to our famously low fares and convenient services from your local airport.”
 ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/boost_for_jobs_and_holidaymakers_97094351.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/general_travel_news/boost_for_jobs_and_holidaymakers_97094351.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/planning_ahead_18258409.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/planning_ahead_18258409.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/travel:_where_to_go_when_92346361.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/travel:_where_to_go_when_92346361.htm This book covers just about everything you will be likely to need to know. Breathtaking Mayan ruins in Honduras? Yes! Horse racing in Guatemala? That too! Volcanoes in Costa Rica? Yes! You will fine all these and much more in the The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget. This guide is jammed full of ideas for you, if you are planning to take a trip to the Central America region. And the main thrust of the book (the clue is in the title!) is how to enjoy the region for less than you might expect. Travel by chicken bus and you can find yourself experiencing and enjoying a wide variety of diverse cultures. Check out the gorgeous landscapes, the colourful festivals that make up this most enchanting and beautiful region. The books covers Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. The publishers claim: “This guide gives more than just the bog standard info on budget travel. The book is peppered with ‘Treat Yourself’ boxes including all-you-can-eat-and-drink champagne brunches or luxurious eco-resorts. “You’ll also find intriguing fact boxes on the culture, history and people of these fascinating countries; did you know...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/roughly_speaking_89186867.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/roughly_speaking_89186867.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/don't_risk_your_neck_to_save_a_penny_57450851.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/don't_risk_your_neck_to_save_a_penny_57450851.htm Maria Lawson rose to fame on The X Factor four years ago in 2005, but she had already enjoyed considerable success as a singer/songwriter before The X Factor. She3 had secured a recording and publishing contract through her own efforts and was determined to really break into the music industry. Life Starts Now follows Maria’s journey from the position of a hopeful unknown, through the auditions and all the through to her appearance on the programme itself. Maria takes the reader behind the scenes to find out what really happens as the show is put together. Her autobiography also documents her early life and reveals exactly why this ambitious young girl from a rather ordinary and somewhat humble background was able to fulfil her dream of TV stardom and recording industry success. It's an honest and rather heart-warming account and Maria explains how she...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/books_for_your_suitcase_13480952.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/books_for_your_suitcase_13480952.htm http://flyingwithoutfear.info which helps people who are phobic about flying to attempt to overcome their fear of flying. There are a number of locations throughout the UK where this Flying Without Fear service is offered, Including locations near Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport and Manchester Airport. The current...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/flying_in_to_fear_20655044.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/flying_in_to_fear?_20655044.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/swine_flu:_don't_let_it_ruin_your_holiday_19347699.htm Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/swine_flu:_don't_let_it_ruin_your_holiday_19347699.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/find_out_what's_happening_14353639.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/find_out_what's_happening_14353639.htm Birmingham, London Heathrow or Manchester, you do not leave your common-sense locked up with it. Government advice is to think before you jump: * be aware of the depth of the water - remember tides go in and out very quickly - it may start off deep enough but can quickly become shallower * be aware of hazards in the water - rocks, groynes or debris under the sea may not be visible through the surface * never jump from any object into the sea while under the influence of alcohol or peer pressure * consider the risk to others - young children may be easily influenced by the behaviour they witness
...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/make_sure_your_kids_are_safe_72915992.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/make_sure_your_kids_are_safe_72915992.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/don't_smuggle_food_28140474.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/don't_smuggle_food_28140474.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/plan_your_holiday_with_care_15124125.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/plan_your_holiday_with_care_15124125.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/make_it_a_holiday_to_interest!_19616805.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/make_it_a_holiday_to_interest!_19616805.htm The possibility that you will not be able to go on holiday because your travel firm has collapsed (or worse, that you become stranded hundreds or thousands of miles away from, home) is not a pleasant one. However, don't let that put you off booking your summer holiday. There are certain steps that you can take to try to ensure that, should things start to go wrong, that the situation is not as stressful as it could otherwise be. For example, always pay for your holiday with a credit card. Not a debit card. But a credit card. Why? Because you can claim your money back from the Credit Card Company. The recent collapse of Scottish travel firm, ScotTravel, has caused concerns. Rochelle Turner from Which? Holiday says: “With yet another tour operator collapsing and leaving holiday-makers stranded, it’s really important that people take steps to ensure they are protected should a similar incident occur in the future. “If you pay for your flight with a credit card or book it as part of a package holiday then you shouldn’t have any problems getting your money back. The same applies for people who book through an ATOL bonded travel agent or operator. You may even be covered by...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/how_to_ensure_your_holiday_will_not_be_spoilt_44654732.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/how_to_ensure_your_holiday_will_not_be_spoilt_44654732.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/tips_for_driving_overseas_14601258.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/tips_for_driving_overseas_14601258.htm ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/swine_flu_tips_18304792.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/swine_flu_tips_18304792.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/recession_honeymoons_67968407.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/recession_honeymoons_67968407.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/new_way_to_obtain_your_visa_17123590.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/new_way_to_obtain_your_visa_17123590.htm http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/cheap_calls_abroad_and_internet!_13431375.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/cheap_calls_abroad_and_internet!_13431375.htm Secondly, always make sure that you have more than enough time to get to the airport. Leave home earlier than you would normally do. In fact, as well as having your car parking arranged by APH, why not really take the strain out of your arrangements and ask APH to arrange a hotel and parking package? That way you will spend a relaxing night sleeping at an airport hotel, instead of having to wake up in the middle of the night in order to have a stressful and potentially hazardous drive through blizzards and having to negotiate an obstacle course of abandoned vehicles as the time for your flight becomes inexorably nearer. But there are some steps you can take to make sure your journey to the airport is as safe and as pleasant as it can be in snowy or icy weather:
  Ensure that your vehicle's anti-freeze is less than two years old Make certain your battery is in good condition, with no terminal corrosion Have...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/snow_time_16765309.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/snow_time_16765309.htm www.itunes.com/app/skiclubsnowreports.

 It will feature live snow report data from a staggering total of 250 resorts. Reports will include snow depths conditions on and off piste, plus webcams and the latest ski and snowboarding news. this service will be invaluable to iPhone users who are enjoy skiing or snow sports holidays

Anthony Bradbury, UK marketing director, of Land Rover said: “Land Rover, working in with the Ski Club of Great Britain, can offer snow sports enthusiasts up-to-the-minute ski and snow information, whatever their location.”
Land Rover is the Official Vehicle to the Ski Club of Great Britain and Chemmy Allcot, Britain’s Number 1 Female Skier, is a Land Rover Brand Ambassador.

For more information regarding Land Rover's ski sponsorship, log onto ...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/ski_resort_news_on_your_iphone_12626968.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/holiday_tips/ski_resort_news_on_your_iphone_12626968.htm You've done the beach. Again! And again... Maybe you have visited Disney West and East coast and Paris, too? (Exactly how many times can you see Mickey Mouse and his charming wife, Mini?) Perhaps you want something different, this year? Perhaps, dare we say it, Disney rodent free? Pumpkin Tours might just have the answer for you. They offer a wide range of less-than-usual holiday adventures. Nobody could describe Pumkin's offerings as run-of-the-mill! Pumpkin Tours offers a wonderfully bizarre and diverse range of holidays from driving a Soviet era tank or armed vehicle in Hungary to partying at Serbia's' EXIT festival. Pumpkin organises escorted adventure trips, visits to music festivals and also F1 Grand Prix and horse racing packages. Managing director Eugene Bari, is firm in his beliefs in what constitutes a good holiday: “Our message is simple, Life is for living – get away from the hum drum!” He went on to say: “We make exciting trips accessible to all to help broaden horizons. Whether it is going to see Lewis Hamilton’s last race at his home ground in Silverstone or firing a machine gun in Cambodia, it is all about...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/tanks_for_the_great_time!_45299293.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/tanks_for_the_great_time!_45299293.htm http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/and_now_for_something_completely_different_83654250.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/and_now_for_something_completely_different_83654250.htm http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/do_the_ghan_73764612.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/do_the_ghan_73764612.htm www.traveltheunknown.com, tel: 0845 053 0352) points out that it is the only travel operator that features tours to this as yet undiscovered corner of India. (So why not book now, before it does become discovered?) Highlights of the tours include driving high above the Himalayan clouds to Tawang to visit the largest Buddhist monastery outside of Tibet. Or you can join up with an elephant-back safari in the breathtaking Kaziranga National Park, which is the home to the world’s largest population of (sadly) endangered unicorn rhinos and the densest tiger population in a protected area. Or there is game walking and river rafting in the Nameri National Reserve. You can have the privilege of meeting up with the ancient Apatani tribes of...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/re-assessing_your_life_18750726.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/re-assessing_your_life?_18750726.htm http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/rock_and_roll_tourism_92977846.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/rock_and_roll_tourism_92977846.htm http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/singapore_botanic_gardens_31654564.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/singapore_botanic_gardens_31654564.htm www.icelandprotravel.co.uk) Whilst the majority of British tourists travel to Reykjavik, there’s more to Iceland than the admittedly fascinating capital city, and seeing by using a hire car is probably one of the best ways to do this. Iceland's main airline is boosting the number of flights from the UK to Iceland this September, with the flight time from London takes three hours. Flights to Reykjavik are also available from Manchester and other airports (including Glasgow) will be available later. Visit APH not only to book your airport parking, but also to see what great...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/self-drive_in_iceland_16484021.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/self-drive_in_iceland_16484021.htm
Have you considered inclusive destinations holidays? Now, before you start to see visions of Sid James, Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams in 'Carry on Abroad' and think back to package tour nightmares that you heard dating back to 20 to 30 years ago, things have moved on a great deal since then. All inclusive destinations are not package holidays!  And possibly saving money might not be your primary concern? Perhaps you just want someone else to handle all aspects of booking your holiday?  For example, if you fancy an inclusive holiday in Egypt, Barwell Travel offer some good deals. As part of their continued growth in the long haul luxury market, they are offering some very good all inclusive packages to Sharm El-Sheikh this summer. Actually, you can also save money with Barwell. Take advantage of their early booking incentives...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/go_on_holiday_and_save_money_16153515.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/go_on_holiday_and_save_money_16153515.htm
But someone made a mistake. Someone allowed Dad (or mum!) to read a magazine and get an Idea! Oh, no. That's never good...  “I read an article in a Sunday supplement! Apparently with the recessionary thingy-whatsit, the in thing this year is the Staycation! We'll book a cottage in the wilds! Oh, DO say yes! It'll be fun!” So rather than the trip to the airport the family car -which is still too traumatised to remember very much about the journey to the Staycation- is forced to drive 300 miles to a cottage in the middle of nowhere.  Did anyone think to have the car serviced? The battery checked? No. So the journey was enlivened by a rather kindly gent in...]]> http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/staycation_oh,_great..._12480062.htm Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.aph.com/news/travel_inspiration/staycation?_oh,_great..._12480062.htm
Visitors on World Expeditions’ 11-day Antarctic Explore cruise can see Antarctic wildlife, majestic landscapes and monstrously huge icebergs whilst enjoying a tour that is not only dedicated to providing guests with a high level of enjoyment, but to ensuring that the impact on the Antarctic environment is kept to a bare minimum.

You will have the opportunity to make trips ashore. In keeping with the ethos of World Expeditions, the groups are deliberately kept as small in number as possible. Guests will have the opportunity to relish truly memorable walks across unspoilt landscapes as they gaze upon unforgettable walks encircled by snow-capped peaks, giant icebergs and startling blue seas. There will be opportunities for unplanned wildlife encounters. Maybe you can see a whale? Or walk through through penguin rookeries? Look at seal colonies? You won't just be left to gaze and wonder, though, pleasant as this might be! You will be accompanied by leading...]]> http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/why_not_take_a_sea_green_cruise_99143502.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/why_not_take_a_sea_green_cruise?_99143502.htm Birmingham, or Heathrow. Trees are very good at consuming Carbon Dioxide and breathing out Oxygen. But how can you be certain that the tree has been planted...]]> http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/green_travel_49007119.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/green_travel_49007119.htm http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/california_green_dreaming_13369374.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/california_green_dreaming?_13369374.htm
It's well-known that what is described as the classic Mediterranean diet, which is redolent in locally-sourced fruits, vegetables and salads keeps the people of Spain living longer and more healthy lives. Holiday company Camino Holidays will provide a truly memorable five day long holiday (between October 12-18) for anyone wanting to learn about the vibrant world of Spanish organic food gardening. Just picture the olfactory delights and the visual wonders of Spanish fruits and vegetables as they ripen under the warming influence of the Spanish sun, with fruit trees laden with oranges and lemons just waiting to be plucked waiting to be picked. And then there are the gently fragrant Spanish herbs, just wiaitng to be crushed by hand...

What you can discover on this wonderful holiday are the secrets of how the Spanish grow their own food. And how you can have a go at growing traditional foods in your own garden back at home. You'll also have the fantastic opportunity to visit organic farms, smallholdings and plant nurseries.
...]]> http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/take_a_greener,_more_natural_break_in_spain_17987838.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/take_a_greener,_more_natural_break_in_spain_17987838.htm
Star Clippers’ owner and founder, Swede Mikael Krafft, is also a dedicated and somewhat fervent environmentalist. Mikael has appointed Italian Marine Biologist Dr. Mariano Peruzzo, as the resident marine expert on board Royal Clipper for its summer 2009 season of Mediterranean sailings. Royal Clipper will cross the Atlantic in October 2009 for the Caribbean season, where the project will continue.

For no extra charge, Dr Peruzzo, a graduate in biological sciences at Genoa's University, gives passengers daily talks on marine biology, which are always interesting and always relevant to the area in which the ship is sailing. Dr Peruzzo also offers entertaining and informative presentations on the history of oceanography, coral reefs, cetaceans (that's whales and dolphins), marine reptiles like turtles and the relevant geology. The lectures encompass a wide range of environmental matters like climate change, its causes and...]]> http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/environmental_research_and_educational_marine_programme_10374250.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/environmental_research_and_educational_marine_programme_10374250.htm http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/safari_company_shows_green_sustainable_travel_16020041.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/safari_company_shows_green_sustainable_travel_16020041.htm www.seeturtles.org) and Ecoteach (www.ecoteach.com) have something very special for you. You can visit some of Central America’s sea turtle and manatee conservation projects at Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure. This is described as a one-time-only 9-day exploration of Costa Rica and Panama is planned for September 26th to October 4th 2009. The holiday will be made even more interesting by the presence of trip leader sea turtle conservationist Brad Nahill. You can visit one of the country’s most successful conservation projects in Parismina, situated south of Tortuguero National Park. For far too long the region was a Mecca for poachers of turtle eggs, meat, and shells. Unfortunately local residents depended on these activities to survive. Save the Turtles of Parismina, which is a coalition of local villagers and reformed poachers, is working very hard to deal with this problem. They started out by building a turtle hatchery and the establishment of a programme of turtle conservation. Now that in excess of 20 local...]]> http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/see_turtles_mixes_conservation_and_fun_10473637.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/see_turtles_mixes_conservation_and_fun_10473637.htm http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/be_careful,_out_there!_18394815.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/be_careful,_out_there!_18394815.htm If you like to experience the unusual and don't mind the dark, aren't scared of bats, creepy-crawlies and the like: Why not make time to visit a cave?

There are many different caves in the world (some giant) that you are able to visit. These are only some of them, in alphabetical order)

Cango Caves in South Africa.
An extremely popular cave. It is nearly 30km from the town of Oudtshoorn. And it is situated at the head of the beautiful Cango Valley. It is described as “spectacular” and this does seem to be entirely justified. The cave is within a limestone ridge that runs alongside the Swartberg Mountains.

The caves are vast, with cathedral-sized chambers and rock formations that tower over one. Well worth a visit if you like caves and are visiting South Africa.

Nera Caves, Andalucía, Spain
These magnificent caves have been transformed in to a subterranean theatre, which is used to host a variety of concerts and ballets throughout the summer. There are wall paintings within the caves that experts have dated as far back as the Palaeolithic period. Archaeological discoveries show that the caves were inhabited right up to...]]> http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/go_gaving_14283985.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/go_gaving?_14283985.htm http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/default_title_47245845.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/default_title_47245845.htm Birmingham to head for adventure, and instead head for a beach in Spain? Not at all! But what you should do is to try to make sure, for your own peace of mind, that the people who will be responsible for your health and safety really are responsible. There are a number of travel firms that specialise...]]> http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/default_title_92837804.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.brightskies-airport-parking.co.uk/news/default_title_92837804.htm http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/car_scrappage_20166907.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/car_scrappage_20166907.htm Don't forget to have comprehensive health and...]]> http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/what_not_to_do_when_driving_in_europe_10246041.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/what_not_to_do_when_driving_in_europe_10246041.htm http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/yee-haw!_avoid_those_cowboy_garages!_26290860.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/yee-haw!_avoid_those_cowboy_garages!_26290860.htm http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/cop_that!_the_police_will_be_in_force_at_the_2009_classic..._17179266.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/cop_that!_the_police_will_be_in_force_at_the_2009_classic..._17179266.htm http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/buying_tyres_on_line_10341737.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/buying_tyres_on_line?_10341737.htm  
However, what you really should not do is to venture out on the roads without some form of breakdown recovery cover. Concerns such as Green Flag, RAC, Britannia Rescue are all worth looking at.
 
Let's suppose that your car has a burst tyre and you have pulled over on to the hard shoulder. If at this point you are thinking of getting out your jack and changing your own tyre, this might not be such a good idea. The problem is that to a lorry driver high up in his cab, your car might be nearly...]]> http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/what_to_do_if_you_break_down_on_a_motorway_48589240.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/what_to_do_if_you_break_down_on_a_motorway_48589240.htm
The podcasts are to be found on www.1stclassgarage.co.uk. They cover a wide variety of topics from common vehicle faults and problems and a variety of motoring-related tips and issues that mainly relate to Brighton.
“The podcasts are fairly new in our line of business and it’s a good way of engaging with both our customers and those who visit the website looking for mechanical tips,” said Steve, whose business is a member of the Good Garage Scheme.

“We are trying to keep up with the technology available and to appeal to people that way. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I think it’s more personal for people to be able a listen to something rather than just read data from a script on the screen.

“We have people...]]> http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/he's_a_motoring_hit_on_the_net!_20639401.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/he's_a_motoring_hit_on_the_net!_20639401.htm Glasgow CarSpa, the UK’s first eco-friendly luxury hand car wash, has opened in the south side of Glasgow. The new state-of-the-art hand car wash system is designed specially to protect cars from the damage sometimes experienced in conventional automated brush car wash systems, but also our valuable natural resources. CarSpa is reportedly the first semi-automated hand car wash of its kind in the UK, using the unique Safetveyr flat top conveyor system for safe and smooth vehicle washing. The custom designed and built wash centre has a wide features installed specifically to help recycle and retain the traffic film, acid rain and general dirt and grime pollutants which are a by-product from cleaning cars. Tommy Wallace, CarSpa managing director, said, “We’ve considered all of the known problems with legal and illegal hand car wash systems and addressed the environmental issues from day one. “At CarSpa, all the water used is filtered through a huge three stage interceptor where sediment, oils and contaminants washed from cars are gathered to be removed on a regular basis via a licensed removal firm. We do not...]]> http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/eco-friendly_luxury_hand_car_wash_79467576.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/news/eco-friendly_luxury_hand_car_wash_79467576.htm