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British Airways strike to affect Christmas travel plans of a million passengers

15 December, 2009 in Airline

santa18Thousands of British Airways staff voted to strike from 22 Dec to 2 Jan, a move that will impact the travel plans of a million passengers. Its a no-brainer that this is one of the busiest time of the year for the travel industry, and this strike will lead to cancellations of most of the flights. This has been triggered by a dispute over changing working conditions including a cut in the number of staff on board each flight, a freeze on pay and new recruits getting less favourable contracts, something deemed essential for British Airways to overcome its reported annual losses.  Read more...

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easyJet demands legislation for cleaner aircraft

30 November, 2009 in Airline, Travel News

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easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, today became the first airline to call for tough, mandatory emission standards for aircraft that would lead to a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions from the next generation of aircraft.

Speaking at a press conference in London today, Andy Harrison, easyJet’s Chief Executive said:

“Aviation needs a global solution. Government’s first instinct is to tax, but this won’t deliver sustainable aviation as the industry’s growth is concentrated in China and India. Step change technology is in the pipeline, and we need tough legislation on emission standards for it to be delivered sooner.  Read more...

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Heathrow’s Terminal 2 closes as work on its £1 billion replacement gets underway

30 November, 2009 in Airline, Travel News

Passengers will check in at Heathrow’s Terminal 2 for the last time on Monday as, after 54 years of service, it is closing to make way for a stunning £1 billion replacement.

The airport’s first terminal opened in 1955 and fast became a backdrop to the gliterati as icons from the stage and screen passed through its doors. Stars and royalty including The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Princess Grace and Princess Margaret have all used Terminal 2.  Read more...

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bmi restructures mainline and bmi regional operations

27 November, 2009 in Uncategorized

25 November 2009
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- focus on core network serving key destinations
– frequencies and capacities that match market expectations

bmi has today announced the restructuring of its mainline and regional operations. The move takes place against a background where the airline industry is facing the challenges of a downturn in demand and the worst recession in the UK since records began. In addition to cost saving initiatives the programme also includes a wide range of revenue enhancement initiatives.

The restructuring plan will see bmi focus on the following key areas:  Read more...

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