Articles by Date : January 01 0103 - January 31 0103

Pirates attack Oceania Cruises ship
A cruise ship has successfully evaded an attack by pirates who opened fire on it in the Gulf of Aden. more
(01 December 2008 12:30)

Ryanair launches fresh bid for Aer Lingus
Ryanair has made a fresh takeover bid for Irish rival Aer Lingus, but at considerably less than the value of its bid two years ago. more
(01 December 2008 11:00)

Airlift planned as Bangkok airport blockade continues
Forty aircraft have flown empty from Bangkok's international airport following an agreement with protestors to allow tourists and business travellers.... more
(01 December 2008 11:30)

BAA begins Gatwick Airport auction
BAA will begin the process of selling Gatwick Airport this week when it issues information to potential bidders and announces a timetable for the.... more
(01 December 2008 11:00)

Duty free shopping allowance increased for first time in 15 years
UK residents travelling into the country from outside the European Union will be able to bring back an increased amount of duty free shopping from.... more
(01 December 2008 08:00)

Mumbai businesses reopen following terrorist attacks
Mumbai is beginning to return to business as India’s political establishment descends into chaos in the wake of the terrorist attacks which saw at.... more
(01 December 2008 10:00)

Two more travel agencies cease trading
Travel agencies Montystar and Whaley Bridge Travel have both ceased trading. more
(01 December 2008 10:00)

TUI Travel chief slams banks for economic crisis
TUI Travel chief executive Peter Long has hit out at the banks for their role in the current economic crisis. more
(02 December 2008 08:00)

Bangkok protests: Eyewitness report from Suvarnabhumi airport
Tourists are facing huge taxi bills and 'inept' management after protesters stormed Bangkok's international airport. Chris Coplans reports more
(27 November 2008 07:00)

TransIndus bosses delay AITO attendance in wake of Mumbai attacks
TransIndus bosses have postponed attending this year's Association of Independent Tour Operators conference in the wake of the terrorist attacks in.... more
(28 November 2008 16:00)

Peter Deilmann signs distribution deal with Thomas Cook
Peter Deilmann Cruises has signed a distribution agreement to sell through Thomas Cook for the first time. more
(24 November 2008 08:00)

Peter Deilmann Passau-Vienna fam: Agents' opinions and photos
Peter Deilmann Cruises recently hosted a fam trip from Passau to Vienna. Agents shared their photos and opinions with Travel Weekly more
(28 November 2008 17:00)

Climate change advisor denies he endorses third runway at Heathrow
The government's leading advisor on climate change has denied a report that he endorses the case for a third runway at Heathrow. Climate Change.... more
(28 November 2008 15:00)

BA promotes Andrew Crawley to board despite price-fixing charges
British Airways has promoted head of sales Andrew Crawley to its management board despite the charges of price-fixing hanging over him. Crawley.... more
(28 November 2008 15:00)

BMI warns staff it faces biggest-ever losses
BMI has warned staff it faces its biggest-ever losses and will remain loss-making in 2009 despite "aggressive action" to cut costs more
(28 November 2008 15:00)

Voting opens for the Globe Travel Awards 2009
It's time to make sure your favourite travel suppliers take home a prize at the Globe Travel Awards 2009. Here's how to vote, and how to reserve your.... more
(24 November 2008 06:00)

AITO members bullish over economic downturn
Association of Independent Tour Operators members remain mostly bullish that their businesses will survive the economic downturn forecast to last.... more
(28 November 2008 06:00)

Hostages released from Mumbai hotel
Close to 100 hostages have been released from the Oberoi Trident hotel in Mumbai after Indian security forces stormed the building. Indian.... more
(28 November 2008 11:00)

Fuel price is a bigger worry than demand, says TUI Travel chief
The biggest issues currently facing the trade are volatile fuel price and foreign currency markets, TUI Travel chief executive Peter Long has said. more
(28 November 2008 07:15)

Brits remain in Bangkok hotels during airport protests
British nationals stranded by the protests, which have closed Bangkok international airport, are staying at hotels in the capital. The Foreign.... more
(28 November 2008 10:30)