Latest Travel News: April 2012
- Finnair and TAP Portugal to codeshare
Finnair and TAP Portugal have confirmed they will codeshare on flights between Portugal and Finland......................................................Read More
- Costa Cruises’ fleet expansion program continues
The Costa Fascinosa (114,500 gross tonnage and 3800 total Guests), the new flagship of the Italian passenger fleet...............................................Read More
- easyJet welcomes opening of Lisbon base
easyJet has continued to turn Europe orange with the opening of its 23rd network base, in Lisbon......................................................Read More
- Carnival cruise ship to return to Boston in 2013
Industry giant Carnival announced that it would operate another extended schedule of summer cruises out...............................................Read More
- Thomson Airways brings Dreamliner to UK
Thomson Airways – which is set to become the first UK airline to fly the 787 Dreamliner from May 2013 ......................................................Read More
- Royal and Celebrity offer agent incentive as part of summer push
Agents are being offered £20 shopping vouchers as part of a summer cruise push by Royal Caribbean ...............................................Read More
- Ryanair to launch Liverpool-Warsaw service
Ryanair is to launch a new route from Liverpool John Lennon airport to Warsaw from October......................................................Read More
- Explorer of the Seas set to cruise from New Jersey in 2013
Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas’ summer and autumn 2013 line-up will feature 30...............................................Read More
- Lufthansa strengthens presence in Libya with increase of daily flights
As of 22 April, Lufthansa German Airlines is increasing its capacity between Frankfurt and Tripoli to .....................................................Read More
- Cruise ship safety set to be tightened
A tightening of cruise ship safety standards is due to be outlined by the European Commission and the industry...............................................Read More
- IAG completes deal to buy Bmi
British Airways’ parent company IAGInternational Airlines Group - the parent company of British Airways and.....................................................Read More
- Royal Caribbean unveils Australia, New Zealand deployment
Royal Caribbean plans to send three of its 22 ships to Australia and New Zealand for the winter of 2013-14................................................Read More
- U.S. Travel and Tourism Tops Record $13 Billion in February
International visitors spent an estimated record $13.3 billion in February on travel and tourism-related .....................................................Read More
- New Norwegian Cruise Line ship to sail from Miami
The second of two new Norwegian Cruise Line ships currently under construction will sail year-round from...............................................Read More
- AirTran begins international service in Denver
AirTran Airways launched its first international flight from Denver International Airport on Monday with the start .....................................................Read More
- Crystal Launches “Begin a New Story” Brand Campaign
Crystal Cruises is launching a new brand campaign centered on the slogan “Begin a New Story.” The campaign...............................................Read More
- New routes ensure Gatwick growth continues
Gatwick has recorded its 15th consecutive month of growth, with passenger numbers up by 3.9% in March to 93,400.....................................................Read More
- Two Cruise Ships Mark Titanic Anniversary at Sinking Location
Two cruise ships chartered by a U.K. travel agency observed the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster on...............................................Read More
- South Africa Reports 3.3 Percent Increase in Arrivals in 2011
South Africa’s tourism arrivals grew 3.3 percent in 2011 from its record-breaking year of 2010, the year it....................................................Read More
- Irish Ferries launches free WiFi on the Irish Sea
Irish Ferries has extended WiFi services on ferries to Ireland, so that all travellers – not just those in Club Class...............................................Read More
- Heathrow hits record 70m passengers
8.6m passengers travelled through BAA’s airports in March, a rise of 4.0% on the previous year. This increase....................................................Read More
- Norwegian Cruise Line announces flash sale
Discounts of up to £400 are being offered in a four-day sale by Norwegian Cruise Line...............................................Read More
- Boeing and Transaero Airlines sign Dreamliner deal
Boeing and Transaero Airlines of Russia have signed an order for four 787-8 Dreamliners....................................................Read More
- MSC Cruises unveils maiden Red Sea itineraries
With the introduction of new Red Sea itineraries for 2012-2013, MSC Cruises has created a unique opportunity..............................................Read More
- British Airways owner eyes Tap as next target
British Airways’ parent firm has reaffirmed its interest in Portugal’s Tap airline if the country’s government ...................................................Read More
- Crystal moves over to all-inclusive cruise holiday ideas
After a year of planning, Crystal Cruises has now officially begun its transition to an all-inclusive brand..............................................Read More
- APD 'too high' say holidaymakers
Three out of four UK holidaymakers say Air Passenger Duty (APD) is too high following the increase in rates on ...................................................Read More
- Costa Bounces Back with Higher Bookings for Easter Cruises
Costa Cruises, beset with negative publicity after the Jan. 13 sinking of the Concordia, has seen some positive..............................................Read More
- DOT Reports 1.7 Percent Increase in U.S. Airline Passengers
The number of passengers on U.S. and foreign carriers serving the U.S. went up 1.7 percent in 2011 to 803.5 ...................................................Read More
- Royal Caribbean to Base Three More Ships in Europe in 2013
Royal Caribbean International announced that Liberty of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas and Serenade of the..............................................Read More
- EasyJet reveals winter cheap flights schedule
With snow back on the way to much of the UK this week, easyJet has taken the opportunity to release its winter...................................................Read More
- Celebrity Cruises promotes destinations over price
New brand advertising from premium brand Celebrity Cruises has been focused to accentuate destinations ..............................................Read More
- British Airways launch new London Gatwick to Nice flights
British Airways has launched a new service to the city of Nice in the south of France from London Gatwick...................................................Read More
- Oceania Cruises’ new ‘Riviera’ completes successful sea trials
Oceania Cruises’ 1,250-guest Riviera, scheduled to be christened in Barcelona on May 11, 2012, successfully ..............................................Read More
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