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Eastern Airways, a UK based airline operating in the UK out of Norwich, has pushed for a reassessment of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) reporting practices by the UK Government. Eastern Airways chairman, Bryan Huxford, said, ‘The Emissions Trading Scheme, implemented by Brussels earlier this year is good in theory but, for Europe’s smaller carriers, is a disaster in practice’ says. ‘I find it unbelievable that the scheme results in the cost of administration equalling or exceeding the cost of compliance for smaller airlines. Eastern Airways, together with every other European airline takes very seriously the need to minimise the…
easyJet, the UK based airline, has announced a warning for its passengers flying to various destinations in Europe of a possible industrial action. The airline is expecting hundreds of flights being cancelled and rescheduled across Europe, in view of a Europe-wide general strike called on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. The strike has been called by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), and will take place at different times in different countries. The airline, in a statement, said, ‘easyJet has been advised of a General strike on 14th November organised by the European Trade Union Confederation with strikes and demonstrations across…
British Airways, the UK-based airline, will be using its previous Bmi slots at London Heathrow airport for long-distance flights to Asia and North America. In its new winter schedule, British Airways is continuing with its integration of British Midland International (bmi) airline with its main fleet, following completion of the merger procedures of the airlines earlier this year. The airline has acquired 56 extra slots at London Heathrow airport as a result of the merger. 14 of these slots will have to be transferred to other airlines, as part of a concession with European Commission’s competition authorities. The airline will…
Visit Birmingham, the official agency for promoting tourism in Birmingham, UK, is launching a Christmas campaign to promote tourism during the festive season, in a partnership with VisitEngland, the official travel promotional agency for England; Retail Birmingham and London Midland, operator of rail services in the UK. The new campaign, ‘Birmingham – Open for Christmas’, is promoting a festive break in Birmingham for Christmas and the New Year. The campaign is being run through regional advertising, door drops, and imaginative public relations, digital and social media marketing. Emma Gray, the director of marketing services at Marketing Birmingham, the company which…
A new app by Hot Hotels is expected to alleviate the problem of occupancy in UK hotels, and will be able to match the guests with available rooms for the same evening, for a lowered price. The new app is expected to help hotels fill in their vacant rooms at the last minute for increased revenue, at a decreased price. The Hot Hotels app, which was initially launched in Spain in March of 2012, has so far been fairly successful, with around 50,000 download. It can be downloaded complimentary on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry operating platforms. Conor O’Connor, the co-founder…
The caravan market in the UK is improving with the continued improvement of the caravan fleet, reports a recent survey of caravan resort owners. Around 25% of existing owners at Park Resorts, a UK-based company that offers caravan holidays and caravan ownership across the UK coastline, have upgraded their caravans to install double glazing and central heating. The survey, conducted in 2012, suggested that such amenities often fetch a better price or rental of caravans, than reasons such as layout, price or size. Sarah Vernon, the brand manager at Park Resorts, said, ‘The unfortunate fact of life in England is…
For the adventurous animal lover, travellers could certainly consider enjoying wildlife holidays in Bangladesh, which has a collection of pristine forests and natural reserves. Bangladesh can be a good place for animal lovers because besides its impressive and diverse species, the nation also offers great weather and a unique cultural experience. The most important wildlife attraction in Bangladesh is the Bengal tiger. Safaris have sprung up to cater to those hoping for a chance to spot one in its natural habitat. Travellers can also take a speedboat entry into the Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the world’s biggest…
Gama Aviation, a US-based company that provides business aviation services, will be expanding its services at Glasgow Airport in the UK. The airline, which has announced a GBP3.5 million expansion project for its Glasgow Airport services, will be constructing a dedicated aviation hangar. The 17,222 sq ft hangar will be housing its Scottish Air Ambulance King Air aircraft and the company’s Bombardier Challenger aircraft. The hangar will also offer a full base and line maintenance hangar facility that is on a par with the airline’s engineering facilities in London. The company will be also opening the Gama Glasgow Operations Centre…
First Great Western, a UK based railway company, has hailed the UK government’s decision to include the Western section of East West Rail (EWR) in a strategy for transport. The company managing director, Mark Hopwood, said, ‘Re-opening of the East West route provides some really exciting opportunities for First Great Western Customers. It opens up the potential to not just link Oxford and Milton Keynes but to develop other links from places like Bristol and Reading. We look forward to working with our partners to develop the line and the possible train service options. This is fantastic news for the…
Travelodge Hotels, a UK-based company that owns and operates hotel properties, has announced the opening of its newest hotel in London. The London Clapham Junction Travelodge hotel is offering 84 rooms and has been developed for an investment of GBP10 million. The company is planning to open another three hotels within the Wandsworth area of London soon. During the last 12 months, Travelodge hotels located in the South West district of London, including Fulham and Battersea, have experienced a new type of customer coming through their doors. As well as the hotels being popular with business travellers and tourists, local…