Posted on January 31, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Singapore Airlines has confirmed that its Airbus A380 mega jumbo is due to touchdown at London’s Heathrow for the first time on March 18th.Â
The double-deck four-engine airliner’s inaugural flight will also be its first commercial service to Europe.  March 18th ticket holders on board the 471 seat passenger aircraft will receive personalised certificates, recognising their [...]

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

From its wide-open frontiers to its fascinating history and diverse cultural mix, the United States offers excellent scope for car hire touring.  Make the most of your US car hire experience by checking out at least some of the following:
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1. The Ellis Island Museum (New York City)
The first entry point for immigrants from all over the [...]

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Heathrow Airport passengers will benefit from the first of what many hope to be a surge in transatlantic flights when Continental Airlines starts flights from London Heathrow and New York Newark and Houston from March 29 2008.
As a result of the recent US-EU Open Skies Agreement, New York flights will operate daily using 283-seat 777-200s, [...]

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Easter just got sweeter.  Wherever you plan to spend the festival, you’ll find Easter car hire provides you with infinitely more ways to celebrate.  Most people will be familiar with the traditions of the Easter Bunny, the decorating of Easter eggs and egg hunting, however, travelling through Europe with Argus Car Hire, you’ll discover a cracking range [...]

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

The British Airport Authority (BAA) is coming under fire from major international airline British Airways for stalling on targets designed to improve customer service.
At a hearing that is due to get underway today, British Airways will provide evidence to the Civil Aviation Authority relating to shortcomings at Heathrow that affect flight punctuality and contribute to [...]

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Budget carrier Ryanair is today defending its latest increase in check-in baggage fees.  The increase sees passengers pay £6 (€9) for checked –in baggage and £3 (€4) to check-in.  The charges will be effective on all new bookings made after January 24th 2008.
Commenting on the move, Ryanair’s Peter Sherrard said: “These will not be the [...]