Big bags mean big bucks for the airlines
Karen - May 19, 2026
According to The LA Times, American carriers made more than $1 billion last year from additional fees on checked baggage. That…
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Airlines get wired up for additional revenue
Karen - May 19, 2026
According to The LA Times, airlines are bringing back wireless Internet service on planes, allowing business tech savvy travelers to…
Expect less flights and more passengers this summer season
Karen - May 19, 2026
According to AP, a trade group for U.S. airlines says that the number of passengers will drop 6.7 percent this…
Expect less flights and more passengers this summer season
Karen - May 19, 2026
According to AP, a trade group for U.S. airlines says that the number of passengers will drop 6.7 percent this…
TUI’s half-year losses worsen
Bev - May 19, 2026
TUI Group reported an underlying operating loss of £289m in the six months to March 31, higher than the loss…
Next year will be even tougher, warns Thomas Cook
Jeremy Skidmore - May 19, 2026
Thomas Cook chief executive Manny Fontenla-Novoa predicted 2010 will be tougher than this year as a result of rising unemployment…
Thomson and First Choice reps to get more power
Bev - May 19, 2026
Overseas reps for Thomson and First Choice are being given more power to deal with customer complaints. The operators hope…
Tour operators prepare their rain dances
Jeremy Skidmore - May 19, 2026
Comment by Jeremy Skidmore (www.jeremyskidmore.com) “Do you know, last August it rained every day in Cornwall, every single day,” said…
ECC predicts further growth for Europe cruise industry
Bev - May 19, 2026
Spending by cruise passengers at European ports has increased 69% in the last three years, according to the latest figures…
TUI supports McEwan’s bid for ABTA chair
Bev - May 19, 2026
TUI Travel UK has announced its support for John McEwan in his bid to become the next ABTA chairman. The…
Virgin submits evidence to DoT over proposed BA/AA tie-up
Bev - May 19, 2026
The proposed tie-up between British Airways and American Airlines would create a “monster monopolyâ€, according to rival Virgin Atlantic. Submitting…
Local and authentic travel the post-recession trend
Phil Davies - May 19, 2026
A shift towards more local and authentic travel following the global recession is being suggested by a new study.…
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