http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/skiing/ski-news-so-far-so-good-for--this-seasons-snow-1824603.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/skiing/ski-news-so-far-so-good-for--this-seasons-snow-1824603.html <p>Anyone who mentions how good the autumn snow has been this year might be accused of jinxing the coming 2009-10 ski season. But the truth is that the pre-season to the coming winter has so far equalled, if not exceeded, the start of the snowy spectacular 2008-9 ski season.</p> Skiing Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-new-year-gettogether-in-england-1824893.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-new-year-gettogether-in-england-1824893.html <p>Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specified holiday. Today: a self-catering break over the new year. Prices are for seven nights' rental (commencing 28 December) for properties that sleep at least 10 guests.</p> News & Advice Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/open-jaw-dining-out-on-tales-of-the-pudding-shop-1824897.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/open-jaw-dining-out-on-tales-of-the-pudding-shop-1824897.html News & Advice Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-le243n-spain-lebanon-colombia-via-florida-answers-on-australia-1824894.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-le243n-spain-lebanon-colombia-via-florida-answers-on-australia-1824894.html News & Advice Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-kendal-mountain-festival-dean-street-townhouse-viceroy-snowmass-homecoming-scotland-1824899.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-kendal-mountain-festival-dean-street-townhouse-viceroy-snowmass-homecoming-scotland-1824899.html News & Advice Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-angela-griffin-actress-and-television-presenter-1824898.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-angela-griffin-actress-and-television-presenter-1824898.html ]]> <p>Angela Griffin has starred in <I>Emmerdale</I>, <I>Coronation Street</I>, <I>Cutting It </I>and <I>Waterloo Road</I>.</p> News & Advice Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/widows-tribute-to-hero-pc-swept-away-in-floods-1824671.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/widows-tribute-to-hero-pc-swept-away-in-floods-1824671.html <p> The widow of a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods paid a moving tribute to her husband today. </p> News & Advice Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/climate-change-survey-says-83-willing-to-make-sacrifices-1824663.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/climate-change-survey-says-83-willing-to-make-sacrifices-1824663.html <p> More than 80 per cent of people believe climate change is a serious threat and are willing to make sacrifices to combat it, a survey by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) showed today. </p> News & Advice Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/worlds-biggest-cruise-ship-goes-on-display-1824596.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/worlds-biggest-cruise-ship-goes-on-display-1824596.html ]]> <p> The world's biggest cruise ship - boasting its own open air park and amphitheatre - was officially unveiled today. </p> News & Advice Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:33 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/recession-increases-demand-for-solo-holidays-1823671.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/recession-increases-demand-for-solo-holidays-1823671.html <p> More people are choosing to travel alone as friends and family struggle to fund holidays, a new survey revealed this week. </p> News & Advice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:50:51 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/business-dip-hits-foreign-visitor-numbers-1823643.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/business-dip-hits-foreign-visitor-numbers-1823643.html <p> The UK's ability to attract overseas visitors is being hit by a dearth of foreign business travellers, it was revealed today. </p> News & Advice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:01:02 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/delayed-air-passengers-to-benefit-from-compensation-ruling-1823572.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/delayed-air-passengers-to-benefit-from-compensation-ruling-1823572.html ]]> <p> Airline passengers facing long delays should receive the same cash compensation as those whose flights are cancelled, European judges ruled today. </p> News & Advice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:09 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/the-firstclass-cabin-of-air-frances-a380-jets-showcases-privacy-1823344.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/the-firstclass-cabin-of-air-frances-a380-jets-showcases-privacy-1823344.html ]]> <p>Nine passengers will have the privilege of flying First Class on each Air France A380 flight starting November 23 when the airline begins commercial flights between Paris and New York. Refined and luxurious, Air France's First Class is staking its claim as the "most private cabin" of all the A380s in service.</p> News & Advice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-france-a380-set-for-first-transatlantic-flight-1824035.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-france-a380-set-for-first-transatlantic-flight-1824035.html ]]> <p>An Air France A380, the world's largest civilian airliner, sets off Friday on its first flight across the Atlantic despite production and delivery delays still plaguing its manufacturer Airbus.</p> News & Advice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/worldrsquos-largest-highspeed-rail-system-set-to-seduce-chinarsquos-commuters-1823551.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/worldrsquos-largest-highspeed-rail-system-set-to-seduce-chinarsquos-commuters-1823551.html ]]> <p>The Chinese Government's grand plans to link the entire nation by high-speed electric train are steaming ahead, with 2012 now set as the date when the system will overtake Europe's as the world largest.</p> News & Advice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/click-pack-and-go-our-pick-of-this-weeks-travel-deals-1822954.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/click-pack-and-go-our-pick-of-this-weeks-travel-deals-1822954.html ]]> <p> Late November into early December is traditionally the quietest period in the travelling calendar, which is why tour operators, hotels and transport providers often release some of their best deals around about now. </p> News & Advice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:37 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/dollar-boost-for-british-travellers-1822924.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/dollar-boost-for-british-travellers-1822924.html <p> British travellers are being boosted by the strengthening pound which is making dollar destinations much more attractive, it was revealed today. </p> News & Advice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:34:11 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/free-sky-deal-opens-way-to-multinational-airlines-1822616.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/free-sky-deal-opens-way-to-multinational-airlines-1822616.html ]]> <p>Nations representing 60 percent of global aviation endorsed Monday a plan to liberalize the flagging industry that will drive consolidation and could lead to the emergence of multinational airlines.</p> News & Advice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/lufthansa-heads-for-lowcost-model-1823008.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/lufthansa-heads-for-lowcost-model-1823008.html ]]> <p>Struggling German flag carrier Lufthansa is poised to adopt elements of the "low-cost" business model, especially on its European routes, deputy chief executive Christoph Franz said on Tuesday.</p> News & Advice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/football-plenty-of-hotels-but-some-long-drives-for-world-cup-fans-1823277.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/football-plenty-of-hotels-but-some-long-drives-for-world-cup-fans-1823277.html ]]> <p>With 450,000 visitors expected in South Africa for the World Cup, organisers are at pains to reassure that fans will find enough hotel rooms -- but not always in smaller host cities on match days.</p> News & Advice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/named-and-shamed-uks-worst-stations-1821928.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/named-and-shamed-uks-worst-stations-1821928.html ]]> <p> The 10 worst railway stations in the country were named and shamed in a report out today. </p> Home News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:42 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/profits-down-65-at-easyjet-1821907.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/profits-down-65-at-easyjet-1821907.html <p> Budget airline easyJet said today that profits were down 65 per cent on last year but added that it was one of the few carriers to make a surplus in the recession. </p> Business News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:37:22 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/extra-legroom-being-offered-by-more-airlines-sometimes-at-expense-of-others-1821887.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/extra-legroom-being-offered-by-more-airlines-sometimes-at-expense-of-others-1821887.html ]]> <p>On November 16 Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific airlines announced they will offer economy passengers the chance to purchase extra legroom for a fee in the latest trend of airline add-on charges.</p> News & Advice Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/formula-one-surtees-drives-through-channel-tunnel-1822530.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/formula-one-surtees-drives-through-channel-tunnel-1822530.html ]]> <p>Motor sport great John Surtees had to keep the speed down for his latest challenge as he became the first person to drive a sports car through the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday.</p> News & Advice Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/alternative-fuel-can-power-15-pct-of-flights-by-2020-airbus-1822276.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/alternative-fuel-can-power-15-pct-of-flights-by-2020-airbus-1822276.html ]]> <p>Alternative fuels could power 15 percent of global air traffic by 2020 and 30 percent by 2030, European aircraft-maker Airbus said at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday.</p> News & Advice Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-cabin-crew-begin-voting-on-strike-action-1821552.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-cabin-crew-begin-voting-on-strike-action-1821552.html ]]> <p> Thousands of British Airways cabin crew started voting today on whether to launch a pre-Christmas strike in protest at "far-reaching" changes to working practices. </p> News & Advice Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/singapore-airlines-opens-flights-to-tokyos-haneda-will-others-finally-follow-1821351.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/singapore-airlines-opens-flights-to-tokyos-haneda-will-others-finally-follow-1821351.html ]]> <p>On November 11 Singapore's flag carrier, Singapore Airlines, announced it will launch a twice-daily service to Haneda Airport, marking another step towards a second major international airport for Tokyo.</p> News & Advice Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/new-high-speed-rail-service-in-italy-takes-tourists-from-rome-to-milan-in-under-3-hours-1821707.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/new-high-speed-rail-service-in-italy-takes-tourists-from-rome-to-milan-in-under-3-hours-1821707.html ]]> <p>Train journey times in Italy will soon be sharply reduced thanks to the completion of the state-owned high-speed rail next month.</p> News & Advice Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/weekly-transport-agenda-maiden-voyages-1821375.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/weekly-transport-agenda-maiden-voyages-1821375.html ]]> <p>Luxury train travel is returning to India and most expensive cruise ship will make its four-night maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Labadee, Haiti.</p> News & Advice Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/katy-holland-a-painful-christmas-experience-1820797.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/katy-holland-a-painful-christmas-experience-1820797.html <p> So, you want to take the kids to visit Santa in Lapland? Painful experience has taught me that Christmas is a time for hibernating. But a few of you have dropped me e-mails insisting on learning your lesson the hard way. </p> News & Advice Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:54 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tis-the-season-for-christmas-markets-1820800.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tis-the-season-for-christmas-markets-1820800.html ]]> <p> <b>For family fun</b> </p> <p> <b>Get away: </b></p> <p> In the chic French resort of Le Touquet, made magical at this time of year with hundreds of twinkling lights, families can enjoy carriage rides, fairytales, skating, and an atmospheric snow garden. You can follow the ice trail through the enchanted forest to the house of Father Christmas and browse the traditional chalet market from 18 December to 3 January. </p> <p> When: 27 November to 3 January (letouquet.com/noeluk). </p> <p> Go with: SeaFrance (seafrance.com) offers a day return for car and five passengers from £19. </p> News & Advice Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:53 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tips-and-deals-151109-1820786.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tips-and-deals-151109-1820786.html <p> <b>The gallery</b> </p> <p> Magnum, the photo collective, is opening a second gallery in Paris on Friday. The opening exhibition, titled "demain/hier", will focus on Magnum's new generation of photographers, set against a backdrop of the founders. Go to magnumgallery.fr. </p> News & Advice Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-police-drop-bike-guide-after-mockery-1821107.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-police-drop-bike-guide-after-mockery-1821107.html ]]> <p>British police chiefs said Thursday they will not go ahead with a planned 93-page guide telling officers how to ride their bikes, after its simplistic advice was mocked and its expense criticised.</p> News & Advice Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airwaysiberia-merger-to-bring-world-closer-for-their-customers-1821189.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airwaysiberia-merger-to-bring-world-closer-for-their-customers-1821189.html ]]> <p>On November 12 London-based British Airways and Spanish giant Iberia announced they have agreed to merge, effective spring 2010.</p> News & Advice Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/us-airlines-expect-fewer-thanksgiving-travelers-1821243.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/us-airlines-expect-fewer-thanksgiving-travelers-1821243.html ]]> <p>Despite discounted air fares, fewer Americans are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday, traditionally the busiest US travel time, according to US airline industry forecasts.</p> News & Advice Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-by-numbers-christmas-markets-1820367.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-by-numbers-christmas-markets-1820367.html ]]> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-lapland-comes-to-kent-city-of-lights-fesival-kicks-off-ryanair-flights-from-birmingham-to-grenoble-1820358.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-lapland-comes-to-kent-city-of-lights-fesival-kicks-off-ryanair-flights-from-birmingham-to-grenoble-1820358.html News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/the-big-six-luxury-forest-retreats-1820359.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/the-big-six-luxury-forest-retreats-1820359.html ]]> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-winter-weekend-in-new-york-1820361.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-winter-weekend-in-new-york-1820361.html <p> Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specified holiday. Today: a long winter weekend in New York. Prices are for two people travelling together and include flights departing Heathrow on Thursday 3 December for New York JFK and three nights' room-only accommodation... </p> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/simon-calder-twenty-years-on--proof-in-the-pudding-shop-1820360.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/simon-calder-twenty-years-on--proof-in-the-pudding-shop-1820360.html <p>The Pudding Shop is a rare geo-cultural travel icon. Its location at the heart of Old Istanbul, together with the indulgent attitude of the staff towards long-haired, impecunious Western scruffs, helped it become the information exchange at the heart of the backpacker revolution.</p> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/how-will-the-deal-really-affect-the-operations-of-our-national-airline-1820554.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/how-will-the-deal-really-affect-the-operations-of-our-national-airline-1820554.html ]]> <p>The company letterhead will show an address in Spain – but in reality the whole outfit will be run from London, and you'll be the dominant player. It's a takeover rather than a merger, isn't it?</p> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-neil-oliver-author-broadcaster-and-archaeological-expert-1820368.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-neil-oliver-author-broadcaster-and-archaeological-expert-1820368.html <p> <b>Neil Oliver is an author, broadcaster and the archaeological expert on the BBC series Coast </b> </p> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-southeast-asia-baltimore-risks-in-turkey-american-train-rides-1820362.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-southeast-asia-baltimore-risks-in-turkey-american-train-rides-1820362.html News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/megacruiser-docks-in-us-amid-choppy-economic-waters-1820603.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/megacruiser-docks-in-us-amid-choppy-economic-waters-1820603.html ]]> <p>The largest and most expensive cruise ship in the world arrived in Florida Friday, where it faces a challenge to fill its multitude of berths as Americans struggle to keep their heads above water.</p> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/malaysias-mysterious-ship-city-causes-concern-1820865.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/malaysias-mysterious-ship-city-causes-concern-1820865.html ]]> <p>Hundreds of ships mysteriously left idle off the Malaysian coast during the economic downturn are posing environmental and safety hazards, port authorities and fishermen say.</p> News & Advice Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/iberia-losses-soar-as-economic-crisis-hits-air-travel-1820174.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/iberia-losses-soar-as-economic-crisis-hits-air-travel-1820174.html <p> British Airways' Spanish merger partner Iberia today said losses in the first nine months of the year more than tripled to €181.9m (£162.4m). </p> Business News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:49:16 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-and-iberia-finally-land-7bn-merger-agreement-1819875.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-and-iberia-finally-land-7bn-merger-agreement-1819875.html ]]> <p>British Airways last night confirmed that it will merge with the Spanish flag carrier Iberia in a $7bn (£4.2bn) deal, creating the world's third biggest airline. The announcement comes after a day when the boards of both companies were locked in separate meetings, combing through the fine details of the plans which have been under discussion for nearly 18 months.</p> News & Advice Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-france-draws-inspiration-from-lowcost-carriers-with-stripped-down-coach-class-1820297.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-france-draws-inspiration-from-lowcost-carriers-with-stripped-down-coach-class-1820297.html ]]> <p>Air France announced November 12 that it will reduce the quality of its coach-class service on European flights to better compete with budget carriers and high-speed trains.</p> News & Advice Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/qantas-frequent-flyers-get-microchip-cards-heralding-new-era-in-faster-travel-1820337.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/qantas-frequent-flyers-get-microchip-cards-heralding-new-era-in-faster-travel-1820337.html ]]> <p>In a world's first for the air industry, Australian flag carrier Qantas will permit their domestic frequent flyers to check in themselves and their bags with just the use of their membership card.</p> News & Advice Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-and-iberia-boards-meet-to-discuss-merger-deal-1819357.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-and-iberia-boards-meet-to-discuss-merger-deal-1819357.html <p> British Airways today looked to be on the brink of a merger with Spanish airline Iberia after the boards of both firms met to consider a deal. </p> News & Advice Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:10:56 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/mexicos-largest-airline-now-aboard-the-oneworld-alliance-1819487.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/mexicos-largest-airline-now-aboard-the-oneworld-alliance-1819487.html ]]> <p>Mexico's flag carrier, Mexicana airlines, joined the Oneworld alliance on November 10, extending the partnership's reach in the Americas.</p> News & Advice Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/head-east-for-christmas-shopping-bargains-says-survey-1818737.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/head-east-for-christmas-shopping-bargains-says-survey-1818737.html <p> Britons banking on pre-Christmas shopping bargains should head for the former Eastern Bloc countries, it was revealed today. </p> News & Advice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:37 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/click-pack-and-go-our-pick-of-this-weekrsquos-lastminute-travel-deals-1818671.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/click-pack-and-go-our-pick-of-this-weekrsquos-lastminute-travel-deals-1818671.html <p> British Airways’ cabin crew might not be the happiest of employees at the moment, but don’t they get to go to some interesting places? </p> News & Advice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:44:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/google-gifts-us-airports-with-free-wifi-1818388.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/google-gifts-us-airports-with-free-wifi-1818388.html ]]> <p>Google is giving the gift of free wireless Internet to travelers at a host of US airports this holiday season.</p> News & Advice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/dubai-airshow-rises-to-the-top-of-air-show-heap-1818468.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/dubai-airshow-rises-to-the-top-of-air-show-heap-1818468.html ]]> <p>The biennial Dubai Airshow will convene November 15-19 at the Dubai Airport Expo Center, drawing more than 50,000 people to witness the latest aircraft and stunning aeronautical displays.</p> News & Advice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/guests-of-londons-hotels-the-least-satisfied-in-europe-dresden-the-most-1818708.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/guests-of-londons-hotels-the-least-satisfied-in-europe-dresden-the-most-1818708.html <p> The highest satisfaction levels among customers of Europe's hotels were reported in Dresden, Germany, while London's hotels suffer from the worst perception among 50 cities, according to the Reputation Rankings released November 10 by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.trivago.co.uk/">international online travel agency Trivago. </a> </p> News & Advice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/bike-tree-eases-japans-parking-problems-1818604.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/bike-tree-eases-japans-parking-problems-1818604.html ]]> <p>Cities in Europe and around the world may be sprouting "bike trees" in the near future.</p> News & Advice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/thomas-cook-announces-it-will-charter-indias-new-luxury-tourist-train-1818890.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/thomas-cook-announces-it-will-charter-indias-new-luxury-tourist-train-1818890.html ]]> <p>On November 9 international travel firm Thomas Cook announced a long-term agreement to charter the new luxury Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey, the nation's first privately operated luxury tourist train, which will commence its maiden voyage November 18.</p> News & Advice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/pilot-arrested-on-drink-charge-1817717.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/pilot-arrested-on-drink-charge-1817717.html <p>After an hour of sitting on the runway, more than 100 United Airlines passengers were told to disembark yesterday because the pilot was "sick" – only later to find he had been arrested. </p> News & Advice Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/waiting-for-best-holiday-fares-backfiring-for-consumers-this-winter-1817795.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/waiting-for-best-holiday-fares-backfiring-for-consumers-this-winter-1817795.html ]]> <p>US airfares are increasing daily, and those who hold out in hopes of travel bargains this winter season are being punished, according to a report released November 9 by Bestfares.com.</p> News & Advice Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/thai-airport-moves-unlucky-demon-statues-1818087.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/thai-airport-moves-unlucky-demon-statues-1818087.html ]]> <p>Thailand's main airport is to relocate 12 giant "demon statues" to boost the morale of staff who thought the figures brought bad luck, local media and officials said Tuesday.</p> News & Advice Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/angolas-taag-opens-flights-to-havana-cape-town-1818044.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/angolas-taag-opens-flights-to-havana-cape-town-1818044.html ]]> <p>Angola's national carrier, banned from flying within the EU, has begun direct flights to Cape Town and plans a new service to Havana, state media said Tuesday.</p> News & Advice Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/slump-in-uk-air-travel-laid-bare-1817268.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/slump-in-uk-air-travel-laid-bare-1817268.html ]]> <p>On the day that the World Travel Market begins in London, the scale of the decline in air travel from Britain has been revealed, with Spain, New York and Scotland's Prestwick airport feeling acutely the effects of the slump in flying this year.</p> News & Advice Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-and-hotel-fares-to-rise-in-europe-and-asia-in-2010-1817777.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-and-hotel-fares-to-rise-in-europe-and-asia-in-2010-1817777.html ]]> <p>The huge slump in demand for hotels and air travel has not ended but both are predicted to increase their rates in most of the world in 2010, according to recently released reports.</p> News & Advice Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/hire-your-own-caribbean-island--for-pound200000-1817154.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/hire-your-own-caribbean-island--for-pound200000-1817154.html <p> Travellers are being tempted with the ultimate get-away-from-it-all trip, but privacy will come at a price. </p> News & Advice Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:50:36 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tips-and-deals-08112009-1816773.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tips-and-deals-08112009-1816773.html <p><b>The guide</b></p> News & Advice Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/snow-report-081109-1816776.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/snow-report-081109-1816776.html <p>When belief in climate change hit the media's "tipping point" two years ago, a couple of examples of evidence were cited. First, an international report which announced snow levels in the Alps were set to rise, with Kitzbühel, as a low ski area, the highest-profile victim. Second, the small French resort of Abondance, said it would not open for the 2008-2009 season, which the Associated Press seized on as proof it was a climate-change victim.</p> News & Advice Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/consumer-rights-holiday-insurers-small-print-left-my-sister-out-of-pocket-1816800.html http://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/consumer-rights-holiday-insurers-small-print-left-my-sister-out-of-pocket-1816800.html <p>Q. My sister paid £74.79 for travel insurance for a trip around Europe. After leaving Budapest, all her travel documents (InterRail ticket, passport, health card etc), as well as cards, money, and photo cards were stolen and she was stranded. Her travelling companion lent her money to get back to Budapest to get a report from the police and to go to the consulate about her passport. She stayed there until a new passport was issued. </p> Spend & Save Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/israeli-university-puts-professors-on-trains-1817147.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/israeli-university-puts-professors-on-trains-1817147.html ]]> <p>A morning commute seems like a good time to embark on an ambitious train of thought. At least, that was the idea from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which put a professor on a train on Wednesday to lecture commuters.</p> News & Advice Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cyprus-opens-new-airport-to-attract-tourism-trade-1817347.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cyprus-opens-new-airport-to-attract-tourism-trade-1817347.html ]]> <p>Cyprus opened an ultra-modern airport on Saturday that it hopes will boost flagging tourism and boost prospects of it becoming a regional transport hub.</p> News & Advice Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/expedias-phone-fee-drop-could-make-their-tickets-cheaper-than-airlines-1817225.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/expedias-phone-fee-drop-could-make-their-tickets-cheaper-than-airlines-1817225.html ]]> <p>On November 5 Expedia, the world's largest online travel agency, claimed to be the first major company to eliminate its booking surcharge for any travel reservation made by phone.</p> News & Advice Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-vinopolis-zambezi-queen-lumiere-festival-mandarin-oriental-1816176.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-vinopolis-zambezi-queen-lumiere-festival-mandarin-oriental-1816176.html <p> <b>Today: </b>For the Caribbean closer to home, make for Vinopolis in London, where the Caribbean Tourism Organisation is hosting a showcase with food, music, drinks and an appearance by Levi Roots (caribbean.co.uk). </p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/simon-calder-no-car-trouble-in-the-land-of-the-autobahn-1816177.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/simon-calder-no-car-trouble-in-the-land-of-the-autobahn-1816177.html <p>By Monday evening, you'll be fed up with people telling you where they were on 9 November 1989, the night the people of East Germany were finally allowed to travel to the West. So instead, let me tell you where I was on 10 November 1989: at the West German ambassador's residence in London's Belgrave Square. </p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-new-year-trip-to-malaysia-1816179.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-new-year-trip-to-malaysia-1816179.html <p>Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specified holiday. Today: a two-week holiday in Malaysia over New Year. Prices are for two people travelling together and include flights from Heathrow on Malaysia Airlines, transfers and 14 nights' accommodation.</p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-vinopolis-zambezi-queen-lumiere-festival-mandarin-oriental-1816629.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-agenda-vinopolis-zambezi-queen-lumiere-festival-mandarin-oriental-1816629.html <p>Today: For the Caribbean closer to home, make for Vinopolis in London, where the Caribbean Tourism Organisation is hosting a showcase with food, music, drinks and an appearance by Levi Roots (caribbean.co.uk).</p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-frank-gardner-1816181.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-frank-gardner-1816181.html <p> <b>Frank Gardner is the BBC's security correspondent and is speaking today at The Luxury Travel Fair at Kensington Olympia, London. Tickets from 15 (luxurytravelfair.com).</b> </p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-puerto-rico-qatar-for-football-fans-cheap-trains-in-scotland-wall-fall-in-london-1816180.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-puerto-rico-qatar-for-football-fans-cheap-trains-in-scotland-wall-fall-in-london-1816180.html News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/simon-calder-no-car-trouble-in-the-land-of-the-autobahn-1816631.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/simon-calder-no-car-trouble-in-the-land-of-the-autobahn-1816631.html <p>By Monday evening, you'll be fed up with people telling you where they were on 9 November 1989, the night the people of East Germany were finally allowed to travel to the West. So instead, let me tell you where I was on 10 November 1989: at the West German ambassador's residence in London's Belgrave Square. </p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-puerto-rico-qatar-for-football-fans-cheap-trains-in-scotland-wall-fall-in-london-1816637.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/something-to-declare-puerto-rico-qatar-for-football-fans-cheap-trains-in-scotland-wall-fall-in-london-1816637.html <p>Puerto Rico</p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-frank-gardner-1816638.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/my-life-in-travel-frank-gardner-1816638.html <p>Frank Gardner is the BBC's security correspondent and is speaking today at The Luxury Travel Fair at Kensington Olympia, London. Tickets from 15 (luxurytravelfair.com).</p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-new-year-trip-to-malaysia-1816633.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-a-new-year-trip-to-malaysia-1816633.html <p>Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specified holiday. Today: a two-week holiday in Malaysia over New Year. Prices are for two people travelling together and include flights from Heathrow on Malaysia Airlines, transfers and 14 nights' accommodation.</p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ukbased-flybe-much-closer-to-middle-east-thanks-to-etihad-airways-pact-1816710.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ukbased-flybe-much-closer-to-middle-east-thanks-to-etihad-airways-pact-1816710.html ]]> <p>On November 5 Dubai's Etihad Airways announced a new alliance with UK-based Flybe, the largest regional budget carrier in Europe.</p> News & Advice Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/the-worlds-top-ten-famous-walls-1815495.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/the-worlds-top-ten-famous-walls-1815495.html ]]> <p> The 9 November marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, an extraordinary event which unified Germany following more than 40 years of division. </p> News & Advice Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:16:58 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/1200-more-jobs-to-go-as-ba-unveils-losses-1816049.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/1200-more-jobs-to-go-as-ba-unveils-losses-1816049.html ]]> <p> British Airways is to cut an extra 1,200 jobs, taking the total reduction to 4,900 by next year, it was revealed today. </p> Business News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:34:02 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/emirates-adds-17-new-routes-to-asiapacific-region-1815968.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/emirates-adds-17-new-routes-to-asiapacific-region-1815968.html ]]> <p>On November 4 Dubai-based Emirates airlines announced a significant enlargement to the Asia/Pacific flight plan with the addition of 17 new flights.</p> News & Advice Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/weekly-transport-agenda-boat-show-and-air-show-in-uae-1816664.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/weekly-transport-agenda-boat-show-and-air-show-in-uae-1816664.html ]]> <p>The United Arab Emirates will host a major boat show as well as a premier air show in the coming weeks; also launching soon is the maiden voyage of the world's biggest cruise ship, the Oasis of the Seas.</p> News & Advice Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-crews-to-work-new-rotas-until-court-hearing-1815438.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-crews-to-work-new-rotas-until-court-hearing-1815438.html ]]> <p> British Airways cabin crew agreed "unwillingly" today to work the new schedules brought in by the airline until a full trial of the dispute next year. </p> News & Advice Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:54:43 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flyers-will-overwhelmingly-use-web-checkin-by-2010-just-added-by-wizz-air-1815127.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flyers-will-overwhelmingly-use-web-checkin-by-2010-just-added-by-wizz-air-1815127.html ]]> <p>Airports Council International (ACI) released a survey November 3 which revealed that passenger self-service will be the primary channel for passenger check-in by 2010.</p> News & Advice Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-lowcost-carrier-bmibaby-slashes-routes-1815151.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-lowcost-carrier-bmibaby-slashes-routes-1815151.html ]]> <p>Bmibaby, the low-cost carrier of Heathrow-based BMI, announced November 4 that it will dramatically cut routes, aircraft and personnel due to the prolonged recession in the air industry.</p> News & Advice Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/click-pack-and-go-our-pick-of-this-weekrsquos-lastminute-travel-deals-1814665.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/click-pack-and-go-our-pick-of-this-weekrsquos-lastminute-travel-deals-1814665.html <p> It's turned chilly outside, with the Caribbean looking appealing from our rain-lashed office. Luxury operator Hayes & Jarvis (<a href="http://hayesandjarvis.com" target="_blank">hayesandjarvis.com</a>) is offering a seven-night all inclusive stay at Almond Smugglers Cove on St Lucia from £699 per person, including flights from Gatwick on 22 November and transfers. </p> News & Advice Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:31:40 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/threat-to-158-jobs-in-bmibaby-shakeup-1814554.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/threat-to-158-jobs-in-bmibaby-shakeup-1814554.html <p> A total of 158 staff at low-fare airline bmibaby face losing their jobs under restructuring plans announced by the carrier today. </p> Business News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:11:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/piles-of-stolen-airport-bags-found-in-us-couples-house-1814520.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/piles-of-stolen-airport-bags-found-in-us-couples-house-1814520.html <p> Two people suspected of stealing up to 1000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix's airport have been arrested by police who found heaps of the stolen bags strewn throughout their home. </p> News & Advice Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:34:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/yours-for-1631000-a-caribbean-cruise-or-a-return-ticket-to-the-kyle-of-lochalsh-1814184.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/yours-for-1631000-a-caribbean-cruise-or-a-return-ticket-to-the-kyle-of-lochalsh-1814184.html ]]> <p>It is a sinking feeling familiar to thousands of rail passengers. Packed and ready to travel, their optimistic expectations of a trip on Britain's railways can be swiftly quashed by the eye-wateringly high fare prices demanded at the ticket office.</p> News & Advice Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/iberia-expands-first-class-continuing-quality-upgrades-1814026.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/iberia-expands-first-class-continuing-quality-upgrades-1814026.html ]]> <p>In its continuing efforts to reposition itself as a premier airline, Spanish carrier Iberia announced November 2 that it has begun expanding and upgrading its business-class sections.</p> News & Advice Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/holiday-air-travel-fees-double-in-us-absent-elsewhere-1814317.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/holiday-air-travel-fees-double-in-us-absent-elsewhere-1814317.html ]]> <p>In the past week most of the major US airlines have increased their surcharges for domestic flights during busy holidays to $20 (€14) each way, brazenly doubling the $10 (€7) fees which became widespread just last month.</p> News & Advice Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/space-hotel-to-open-in-2012-at-a-million-euros-a-night-1814435.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/space-hotel-to-open-in-2012-at-a-million-euros-a-night-1814435.html ]]> <p>The Barcelona-based company behind the Galactic Suite Space Resort announced November 2 that they are on track to launch their first guests to their orbiting hotel in 2012.</p> News & Advice Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/first-pound1000-rail-fare-revealed-1813896.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/first-pound1000-rail-fare-revealed-1813896.html ]]> <p> The rise in the cost of train tickets has led to the first £1,000 rail fare, it was revealed today. </p> News & Advice Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:55 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/green-fears-over-future-of-air-travel-1813892.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/green-fears-over-future-of-air-travel-1813892.html ]]> <p> An alarming vision of UK air travel in 2040, with airports closing and passengers reluctant to fly for fear of being "ungreen" was unveiled today. </p> News & Advice Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:36:58 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/london-among-worlds-most-affordable-destinations-1813880.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/london-among-worlds-most-affordable-destinations-1813880.html ]]> <p> The plunging pound has meant London has made it into the top 10 of the world's best-value destinations compiled by travel guide company Lonely Planet. </p> News & Advice Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:14:04 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/space-hotel-on-schedule-to-open-in-2012-1813871.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/space-hotel-on-schedule-to-open-in-2012-1813871.html ]]> <p> A company behind plans to open the first hotel in space says it is on target to accept its first paying guests in 2012 despite critics questioning the investment and time frame for the multi-billion dollar project. </p> News & Advice Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:53:02 +0000