Entries by Paul

Travel Managers Optimistic.

The following article highlights why companies need a proactive Travel Management Company…just like Global Travel Management. The UK’s travel managers are optimistic about the next 12 months, but are cracking down on unauthorised travel expenditure, the annual Airplus International survey has concluded. UK companies are moving heavily in the direction of a managed travel policy, […]

Come and see us at Office 13!

We are pleased to be exhibiting at Office 13 at Olympia, London on the 8th & 9th of October this year. The exhibition also coincides with National PA Day on October 8th. There will be many interesting speakers, among them, Katie Piper who will host a headline keynote at the show. So why not come and visit […]

Ryanair to increase hold bag charges.

The no-frills airline Ryanair, plans to continue increasing the fees it charges customers for placing luggage into the hold of its aircraft. Travellers on the budget airline currently pay anything from £25 to £160 for a hold bag on a one-way flight.  However, Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, intends to up the price of checked bags still further, saying he […]

Travelling to Heathrow on 3rd & 4th August.

The Prudential Ride London cycling event, which takes places this weekend, involves some road closures and restrictions throughtout parts of the capital and across Surrey. This may make getting to and from Heathrow Airport challenging if you are travelling by car. You can find more information on the route and road closures by clicking here.

BA A380 Flights Go On Sale.

British Airways has announced that customers can now book seats on their new Airbus A380 aircraft to Hong Kong, Johannesburg and Los Angeles. Seats are available now for Hong Kong services commencing 22nd October 2013, and for Johannesburg from 12th February 2014 and, lastly, for the double-daily service to Los Angeles from 10th April 2014. Seats to LAX […]

Lightning strike disrupts rail services.

Train services out of Manchester’s main railway station have suffered major disruption after a lightning strike hit the signalling system. Please check Virgin Train’s web site for further info.

India Visa Applications – Important Update.

For those of you who travel to India, be it for business or pleasure, please note that the photographs you have to provide (assuming you require a visa to enter the country) must be 50mm x 50mm in size. This is different to the passport sized photographs which United Kingdom citizens have to provide when applying for […]

Heathrow Airport – All Flights Currently Suspended.

Runways at London’s Heathrow airport have closed after an incident involving an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet. Heathrow Airport Ltd have confirmed that all arrivals and departures are currently suspended. Please check, via your airline’s web site, for the latest news relating to your flight.

British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flights On Sale Now.

Seats are now available to book on the latest addition to British Airways’ fleet of aircraft, namely the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Dreamliner will offer three cabins (World Traveller, World Traveller Plus & CLub World) and 214 seats on board. You can book now for travel from 1st September 2013, when the Dreamliner will commence […]

Delta completes purchase of Virgin Atlantic stake.

Delta Air Lines has completed its purchase of a 49 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic, after being given clearance by both the US and European regulators last week. The two airlines have also announced that they will begin selling each other’s flights across their networks from 29th June, as well as codesharing from 3rd […]