Travel/Tourism News Stories

Indonesian Eco-Resorts Go For Wildlife Wow Factor

February 7, 2010

While on honeymoon in Indonesia, Australian newlyweds Richard and Clair Webb decided to go somewhere truly exotic: not a luxury resort on an idyllic beach, but an eco-friendly lodge surrounded by wild orangutans.
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Caribbean Tourism Outlook Improves Despite Tax, Crime

January 29, 2010

After taking a flogging last year, the Caribbean tourism industry is looking toward an improvement in 2010 despite concerns about a British-imposed environmental tax and crime against tourists on some islands.
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Aer Lingus Extends Add-On Charges To Stem Losses

January 27, 2010

Loss-making Irish carrier Aer Lingus has taken a step closer to the no-frills model of rival and onetime suitor Ryanair with the extension of extra charging under a plan to boost revenue.
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Delta To Spend USD$1 Billion On Upgrades

January 26, 2010

Delta Air Lines said on Monday it plans to invest USD$1 billion over the next few years to upgrade its aircraft and enhance airport lounges.
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British Airways Cabin Crew Rule Out Easter Strike

January 21, 2010

Cabin crew at British Airways have ruled out striking over Easter even if next week's ballot supports industrial action.
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Irish Traffic Controller Dispute Likely To Escalate

January 21, 2010

A dispute that has forced the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Irish airports on Wednesday following the suspension of air traffic controllers is likely to escalate, aviation officials said.
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Britain Suspends Yemen Flights On Threat Fears

January 21, 2010

Britain has suspended direct flights from Yemen as part of a wave of measures to tighten up border security, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday, warning that militant cells were actively planning attacks.
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Air Traffic Controllers To Disrupt Irish Airports

January 20, 2010

Flights from Irish airports will be disrupted on Wednesday because of a dispute following the suspension of air traffic controllers for refusing to adopt new work practices, union and aviation officials said.
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Airline Premium Ticket Demand Still Sputtering

January 18, 2010

Demand for first and business class tickets, accounting for nearly one-third of most airlines' revenues, remains weak and an improvement in November was a blip, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
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United Airlines Boosts Bag Fees

January 13, 2010

United Airlines on Wednesday raised the fees it charges to check baggage, following fee increases by rivals Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines.
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