Articles by Date : May 01 2008 - May 31 2008

Cruise Club 2008: six travel agents in search of cruise sales
Travel Weekly’s Cruise Club 2008 will follow six travel agents as they bid to boost their cruise sales. Jackie David reports more
(01 May 2008 08:00)

Cruise agent calls for support from cruiselines
Cruise agent calls for support from cruiselines for consumer show... more
(09 May 2008 10:00)

Travel Weekly Agent Excellence Awards: Midlands winners announced
The winners of the Midlands region Travel Weekly Agent Excellence Awards were revealed on Tuesday night at the Midland Travel Trade Ball. The.... more
(28 May 2008 14:00)

Making money from Web 2.0 'still a challenge' for travel industry
Making money out of social networking sites remains a challenge for the travel industry, industry bosses have admitted. more
(30 May 2008 11:00)

Oil price means BA can barely make a profit on flights
The record oil price means British Airways can barely make a profit on flights despite being poised to announce a record profit margin on its.... more
(15 May 2008 11:00)

Fares and failures to rise, warns BA
Fares and failures to rise, warns BA British Airways boss Willie Walsh says record oil prices will mean the end of budget fares. Travel prices.... more
(23 May 2008 09:15)

Comment | Failures and price hikes loom - but travel agents should not lose hope
"Increased prices and reduced capacity give agents a chance to focus on what they do best – offering quality, good value and customer service" more
(29 May 2008 01:00)

Silverjet shareholders to receive nothing
Silverjet shareholders can expect to see nothing from their investment following the airline’s collapse into administration. more
(30 May 2008 17:00)

Travel agency queries Silverjet model
Leading corporate-travel agency FCm Travel Solutions has questioned the business model of Silverjet, which ceased flying today more
(30 May 2008 16:40)

Rivals in fare fight for Silverjet passengers
British Airways has undercut rivals in the battle for passengers left ticket-less by the collapse of business-only airline Silverjet more
(30 May 2008 15:30)

Full refunds only for Silverjet seats booked through trade
Silverjet passengers who booked through a travel agency or travel management company can expect a full refund after the airline ceased flying this.... more
(30 May 2008 11:45)

Travelport GDS agents will not pay Lufthansa surcharges
Agents booking Lufthansa or Swiss flights from Germany via Travelport learned today they will not pay a booking charge. more
(30 May 2008 12:00)

Niche operators will "leapfrog" big two, says industry veteran
The trend towards big operators buying specialist travel companies is no threat to smaller independent players, delegates at the EyeforTravel.... more
(30 May 2008 11:22)

Short break sector can ride out the credit crunch | opinion by Ian Mounser
Short breaks are convenient, the average customer is older, and the pound is weak - so it can tough out the economic downturn, says Ian Mounser more
(29 May 2008 01:00)

Silverjet ceases flying
Business-only airline Silverjet has announced it has temporarily ceased flying as of today due to “unforeseen circumstances”. more
(30 May 2008 09:45)

Regent appoints new UK sales manager
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has appointed Anthony Daniels as its new UK sales manager. more
(30 May 2008 10:50)

Travel suppliers must play fair on price | opinion by Julia Lo Bue-Said
The ‘breaking the cost down’ trick too often leaves travel agents selling non-commissionable extras, says Advantage commercial director Julia Lo-Bue.... more
(29 May 2008 01:00)

Photos: Midlands Agent Excellence Award winners
The winners of the Midlands region Travel Weekly Agent Excellence Awards were revealed on Tuesday night at the Midland Travel Trade Ball more
(29 May 2008 05:00)

BA raises fuel surcharge on fares
British Airways will increase fares by up to £60 return on Tuesday by raising its fuel surcharge on prices. BA boss Willie Walsh warned last week.... more
(29 May 2008 13:00)

Demand for holidays at risk as oil price skyrockets
The price of holidays will increase and capacity fall after the oil price hit $135 a barrel last week, say airline bosses more
(29 May 2008 09:30)