US Airways/America West merger ‘a step closer’
Phil Davies - Jul 26, 2026
The planned merger between US Airways and America West has won approval from the US Air Transportation Stabilization Board. Both…
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Industry in shock after Sharm bombings
Phil Davies - Jul 25, 2026
British holidaymakers were among those caught up a series of bombings which left 88 dead in the Egyptian Red Sea resort…
London bombings will “leave a mark” on hotels
Phil Davies - Jul 25, 2026
The performance of London hotels will "no doubt" be hit during the summer peak following the July 7 terrorist bombings. Hotel consultancy firm…
WTM confirms technology exhibitors
Phil Davies - Jul 25, 2026
World Travel Market's travel technology "show within a show" has attracted more than 20 exhibitors. In addition to show newcomer…
Insurance policy texts take off
Phil Davies - Jul 25, 2026
A company offering texts to customers confirming their travel insurance policy claims an early success with the concept. Insurance broker…
‘Bring back service with a smile’
Phil Davies - Jul 25, 2026
Hotels could increase profits by re-introducing 19th century approaches to training, Supranational Hotels claims. The hotel representation company’s managing director…
Thomas Cook Airlines starts Doncaster flights
Phil Davies - Jul 25, 2026
Monastir in Tunisia is being served with the first flights by Thomas Cook Airlines from Doncaster Robin Hood airport. The…
New ABTA website to help sell UK
Phil Davies - Jul 22, 2026
ABTA has developed a website to help travel agents sell domestic holidays. BookBritain.net has been set up by the association’s…
London and Turkey braced for hard times – TravelMole Comment by Jeremy Skidmore
Phil Davies - Jul 22, 2026
When the Queen boldly announced that the London bombers of July 7 “would not change our way of life” I…
New head for Co-op’s travel interests
Phil Davies - Jul 22, 2026
The newly promoted deputy chief executive of the Co-operative Group is to oversee the organisation's travel interests. Paul Hewitt is…
Increased online focus by BP Travel Marketing
Phil Davies - Jul 22, 2026
BP Travel Marketing Services is to further develop online services for the trade and consumer tourism markets with a new…
Merged America West/USAirways would make profit by ’07
Phil Davies - Jul 22, 2026
US Airways and America West will earn $316 million in 2007 if they are allowed to merge. The projection was…
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