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Dutch airline KLM is working on a tool that will give passengers the chance to choose their seatmate by linking travellers Facebook and LinkedIn profiles to their check information. ‘Meet and Seat’ will allow travellers checking in to choose their neighbour through online networking sites. This idea allows passengers to pick people with similar interests to sit next to them. Passengers will also be able to use these networking sites to choose their neighbour based on looks and even job description. The matchmaking service, which is currently still in development is set to launch early next…
Debt hit UK tour operator Thomas Cook plans to expand it’s brand across the Middle East next year, bidding to be the second largest tour operator in the Middle East Al Futtaim Travel confirmed that they will launch Thomas Cook Holiday shops in Dubai as well as on line booking channels and expand the operation over the Arabian peninsular over the next three years. Samantha Watson, marketing and sales manager, Al-Futtaim Travel said Thomas Cook would become a serious contender in the market to Emirates Holidays – the tour operating arm of Emirates Airlines. The news comes as Thomas Cook…
Here is a wonderful funny list of places Father Christmas would go to and some of the thing he would do compiled by 4 year old kindergarten children! After Christmas, Santa Claus goes to the Statue of Liberty in America. He likes to jump on a trampoline and go running. After Christmas, Santa Claus goes to America. He eats noodles, and he sleeps until next Christmas. After Christmas, Santa Claus lives in an igloo in Russia. He likes to eat strawberries and grapes. After Christmas, Santa Claus makes an igloo in America. He is very tired, so he sleeps for…
Imagine you arrive at the airport, three hours before your flight with your bags packed and ready to go …. you look at the departure screen only to see the word ‘Delayed’ or worse ‘Cancelled’. This is a nightmare scenario some of us will have already encountered and the rest of us don’t want to ever encounter. There are many reasons, high winds, rain, sleet or snow, every year brings its batch of delays that can horribly disrupt your travel plans. What can we do? – Well quite a lot actually. When you are planning your holiday, check out the…
Thousands of people are set to hit the roads, trains and airports between now and the New Year as the festive seasons gets into full swing. Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster predicts up to 20,000 passengers passing through its doors during December to the 2nd of January. But, balancing Christmas shopping, packing and parties can be a struggle, so organising and preparing travel accessories and packing suitcases well in advance will help to avoid unnecessary stress. Essentials4Travel has been providing regular travellers with top quality luggage and travel accessories for 10 years. www.essentials4travel.com is perfect to kit you out…
Paris is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world, throughout all seasons and nonetheless at Christmas. Luxury designer stores make up much of Paris’ famous Champs Elysées, along with lavish restaurants and theatres. However, stop for more than a minute to admire a glamorous window display and you cannot fail to notice a homeless person, asking for money or simply displaying a sign saying ‘hungry’. This stark visual contrast highlights the very real issue of the disparity between the rich and poor. Campaigners have demanded action to change France’s dire housing situation but…
With just two weeks left of 2011, figures have shown the year to be the safest for air travel since records began. A study by the International Transport Association (IATA) has revealed the number of fatal air crashes fell from 23 in 2010 to 22 this year, as a result the number of deaths have dropped significantly. Last year 786 passengers and airline crew members were killed in air accidents, however the figure dropped to 486 this year. Gunther Matschnigg, senior vice president for the safety, operations and infrastructure at IATA said: “As of the end of…
The popularity of the BBC’s Frozen Planet nature series has created a boom in holidays to the Arctic and the Antarctic. Viewers have been so impressed by the program hosted by David Attenborough that holidays to icy destinations are on the up. Many tourists are now going in search of their own frozen adventure, booking trips to see penguins, seals and whales. Whilst it may be difficult for the average Brit to venture as far as the Frozen planet team went, there are many alternatives. Trips to nature hot spots and polar cruises have seen a massive increase in bookings…
The Foreign Secretary has paid tribute to courage and dedication of human rights activists campaigning for peaceful social and political change via the internet on social networking sites around the world.To mark the International Human Rights Day on 10 December, the Foreign Secretary said: “This year thousands of ordinary citizens across the Middle East took to the streets demanding political freedom and economic opportunity in their countries. Many found their voices using social media and blogs. “Today, on International Human Rights Day, I applaud their commitment and courage and renew Britain’s pledge to support the practical promotion of human rights…
Tourists planning to travel to Edinburgh to catch a glimpse of what the city has to offer could soon be paying extra for the experience – after the city announced they are considering introducing a controversial ‘tourist tax’. The city council this week have held discussions about bringing in the fee, which could bring in between £5 and £10million extra in revenue each year. On top of their accommodation cost guests in the city would pay an extra ‘bed tax’ charge of either £1 or £2 a night. Countries across the world, including Vancouver and Venice have…