Archive of articles from 2008
MSC Cruises launches Fantasia
Naples has played host the christening of MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC Fantasia.
Singapore Airlines adds destinations
Singapore Airlines will begin a four-times-weekly service to Kuwait from March 15th 2009.
New water park for Aruba
Kids of all ages can have a splashing time at Aruba's newest and wettest attraction, Morgan's Island Water Park – the largest of its kind in the Caribbean.
Flybe anger at BAA Southampton decision
Flybe has expressed dismay at the Competition Commission's (CC) provisional decision not to recommend the sale of Southampton Airport by BAA.
Man strikes wife, blames airline
In one of the more unusual cases likely to come before the courts this year, a man is suing an airline for providing him with so much alcohol he struck his wife.
BA and Qantas fail to agree merger terms
British Airways and Qantas have failed to reach agreement over the terms of a potential £4.1 billion merger deal.
Fog prevents 'unqualified' Flybe pilot landing
Fog prevents 'unqualified' Flybe pilot landing
BA and Virgin Atlantic cut fuel surcharges
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have both announced they are to cut the fuel surcharges on the price of tickets, following a sustained drop in the price of oil.
New Epic hotel opens
New Epic hotel opens
BAA to sell Gatwick and Stansted
BAA will be forced to sell London airports Gatwick and Stansted, as well as Edinburgh, as the regulator attempts to improve competition in the aviation industry.
Increase in winter sports insurance claims
Winter holidaymakers are being urged to make sure they have their European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) and comprehensive travel insurance before they hit the slopes.
Virgin Atlantic withholds BAA payment
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it is to withhold at £100,000 payment to BAA, following the closure of Gatwick Airport on Thursday December 11th.
clickair offers online booking to kids
clickair has become the first Spanish low fares airline to offer travel to unaccompanied minors between five and thirteen years-of-age.
Flybe announces Humberside/Jersey route
Regional airline Flybe has underlined its long-standing commitment to the Channel Islands by announcing another new summer route to Jersey.
Singapore Airline launches first Riyadh flight
Singapore Airlines launched its inaugural flight to Riyadh on Sunday, December 14th 2008.
St. Regis Bali Resort set to open
The St. Regis Bali Resort – located in the pristine complex of Nusa Dua – will be officially opening its doors on February 28th 2009.
Ski tower collapses in Whistler, Canada
More than 50 tourists were left hanging over the ski resort of Whistler earlier today after a tower supporting gondola cables partially collapsed.
Euro/sterling parity hurting holidaymakers
Winter holidaymakers saw spending power collapse last week as the value sterling plunged once more, hitting new record lows against the euro.
Ryanair makes formal offer for Aer Lingus
Budget airline Ryanair has offered Aer Lingus shareholders until January 5th to accept an offer for the airline.
Strike threat at TAP Airlines
Cabin crew at Portuguese TAP Airlines have threatened strike action over a pay dispute.
Strike disrupts travel across Hungary
Two strikes in Hungary have seen the nation's rail and air infrastructure grind to halt over the weekend.
New easyJet cheap flights from Gatwick
easyJet has confirmed it will be launching four new routes from Gatwick Airport, giving travellers a chance to head to Croatia, Cyprus, Italy and Greece.
New Seychelles flights from Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has introduced swift new connections in Doha for flights from the UK to the Seychelles in time for Christmas and New Year.
Best early snow for skiers in Europe
Heavy snow across Europe has meant resorts are enjoying some of the best early season snow for over ten years, according to the Ski Club.
Direct China, Taiwan flights begin
The first direct flights between China and Taiwan have begun, creating the first direct link between the two nations in almost 60-years.
