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The public says enough is enough to sky high aviation taxes

As the Treasury prepares to increase Air Passenger Duty (APD) by double the rate of inflation, an ABTA survey for the ‘A Fair Tax on Flying' campaign today reveals that 69% of the public think that they already pay too much tax when they fly from the UK.

New world class, eco-chic airport, a sign of Winnipeg's tourism high

Canada's newest airport is also the greenest. The James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, located in the central Canada capital of Winnipeg, officially welcomed its first passengers into a big, beautiful and bright terminal at the end of October.

Top gift ideas for travellers of all types

As holiday shopping kicks off along with the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, Cheapflights.co.uk, UK website for travel deals comparison, has scoured the travel-sphere for the world’s Top 10 Perfect Travel Gifts this Christmas.

Travel is still a priority for 83% of Brits

Cheapflights.co.uk, UK website for travel deals comparison, has surveyed 15,124 Brits and found that travel is still a priority despite the recession.

bmibaby announce new Mediterranean routes

bmibaby announce new Mediterranean routes

bmibaby has announced it will launch two new sunshine routes for summer 2012 and increase frequencies to some of its most popular summer 2012 destinations.

Ryanair announces new route from London Stansted to Turku

Ryanair has announced a new route from London Stansted to Turku in Finland from April 2012.

Jet2.com takes over 2000 pilgrims to the Hajj

Jet2.com, the leisure airline, increased its dedicated service for pilgrims taking part in this year’s annual Hajj, with specialist departures from Leeds Bradford International, Manchester, Birmingham and East Midlands airports.

Businesses flying high to success with flexible, affordable air travel

UK Businesses are flying high to greater productivity and profitability thanks to flexible and affordable air travel from aircraft lease and travel company MPS Aviation.

Bargain Christmas breaks in New York from Jet2.com

Cutting the cost of Christmas whilst soaking up some Yuletide spirit couldn’t be easier thanks to great value flights from East Midlands, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Leeds Bradford International Airports to the Big Apple from leading leisure airline Jet2.com.

Fly away for some seasonal shopping with Jet2.com

‘Tis the season to trawl the high street in desperate search of that perfect present but with leading leisure airline Jet2.com, savvy Christmas shoppers can peruse Europe’s most unique gifts at a more relaxed pace instead.

easyJet ups flight frequency to Gibraltar

easyJet ups flight frequency to Gibraltar

This week low-cost airline easyJet strengthened its commitment to Gibraltar by adding four extra weekly flights to its London Gatwick service. Scheduled to begin next summer, the airline will now operate 11 flights a week to this London airport.

Eastern Airways is named number one charter airline

Eastern Airways has been named the Best Passenger Charter Airline at a prestigious industry awards ceremony in London.

Monarch's new flights to Barcelona take to the skies

Monarch's new flights to Barcelona take to the skies

Scheduled leisure airline, Monarch's new flight to Barcelona takes to the sky tomorrow (21 October 2011), linking London with Spain's most cosmopolitan city. Flights start from £35 one way including all taxes and charges (£54 return), and are available to book via monarch.co.uk.

Frequent flyers should consider annual travel insurance policy

With half term around the corner, and many families planning an Autumn getaway, MoneySupermarket.com urges holiday makers to check they have the right level of travel insurance in place before they set off - otherwise their wallets will take the hit should anything happen while away.

Jet2.com launches special 10 per cent off winter flights promotion

Passengers certainly got a taste for the sunshine with the unprecedented early October heat wave and, although winter is now quickly closing in, they needn't pack away their summer gear just yet with Jet2.com’s special 10 per cent off winter flights promotion.