In a further attempt to cut costs, a number of prominent airlines announced this week that they may be forced to scrap their in-flight entertainment options. It seems that most passengers are now opting to use their own devices and make use of USB ports to use their laptops on planes instead of watching the [...]

While many tourists may be put off by the idea of taking their summer holiday for fear of catching a disease such as swine flu, this week John McEwan, chairman of travel association Abta announced that Britons are advised to travel as usual. In a press statement Mr McEwan said: “It [swine flu] is a [...]

If you’ve been thinking of going to Australia this summer, now is the perfect time as Emirates have just introduced a new Visit Australia Pass, which offers overseas discounted travel to 22 destinations across Australia. From now until the end of March next year, Emirates passengers will be able to make savings on flights from [...]

Lovers of fine French food will soon be able to enjoy a new dining experience. This weekend master chef Jacques Pepin announced plans to open his own French bistro onboard the new marina of Oceania Cruises. Jacques Pepin is renowned throughout the world for his culinary mastery. The restaurant, which will be named Jacques, will [...]

For several years Skyscanner has been offering fliers an easy way to compare flight prices and book air travel. This week the company is proud to announce that they are adding car hire to their site, making it easy to find great deals on car rental. Frank Skivington, Skyscanner’s Commercial VP told the press recently [...]

As votes are cast to determine the new Seven Wonders of the World, two major Australian landmarks are being considered. Out of an original 441 nominations, the list was pared down to the top 28, with Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef proving to be popular choices. The New7Wonders committee and the United Nations have [...]

www.flyapa.com Troubled airline Asia Pacific continues to express concern over air traffic figures, which are steadily plummeting. In addition to the recent global recession, air travel is in decline due to fears over the Swine Flu virus and its spread. Recently, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reported a heavy fall in figures, announcing [...]

www.cathay.com Jet fuel prices have recently skyrocketed, increasing by an incredible 43%. While many airlines are scratching their heads wondering how to meet costs without a massive increase in the cost of tickets, some airlines see the price increase as the lifeline they have been looking for. Louis Wong who manages finances at Phillip Securities [...]

www.hongkongdisneyland.com Anyone who has taken the kids to Hong Kong Disneyland in recent years will have noticed that the park is significantly smaller than many other theme parks flying the Disney flag. However, that is soon to change as the Walt Disney Co have recently announced plans for a US$452 million expansion to Hong Kong [...]