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Many people have been talking about a possible upcoming strike by the British Airways cabin crew, which would affect Christmas travelers. Well it has been reported that the Unite union, which represents about 14,000 British Airways cabin crew, said that they would be announcing the results of the strike ballot as of December 14th.
Due to employment law, this means that the first walkout could take place as of December 21st. The union would be free to continue the industrial strike over the course of 28 days, meaning that the strike would, not only affect Christmas, but New Year’s as well.
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New reports show that Ryanair is now thinking of easing back on its decade long expansion. This new change in growth strategy comes as the hotel chain aims to keep a lid on its operating costs and keep offering customers low fares.
Ryanair went on to report that it has had a 35 percent jump in its net profits for the three months to September 30th. This is thanks mostly to a 42 percent drop in oil prices when compared to last year. However, without the reduced fuel bill, the airline would not be able to mask its steep 17 percent [...]

The Global Sales Director of Cheapflights, which is one of the UK’s leading flight comparison websites, said that the Air Passenger Duty will do nothing but harm the tourism industry for cities all over the UK. The rise in Air Passenger Duty is something that many airlines and businesses in the tourism industry have been fighting for a long time.
He went on to point out that all kinds of associations are challenging this new tax, and with very good reasons. For many developing countries, tourism is a leading employer, and a majority of these will be hit by the increase [...]

As British Airways brace themselves for a second year of financial losses they are also preparing themselves for possible strike action in the lead up to Christmas. On December 14th the results of a strike ballot will be announced. This could lead to a mass walkout by around fourteen thousand British Airways cabin crew. Legally [...]

Michael O’Leary, the outspoken and highly quotable chief executive of Ryanair, has called into doubt the airline’s agreement with Boeing if the plane manufacturer does not play ball his way.
Ryanair is one of the few airlines to have substantial cash reserves and the recession, claims O’Leary, has played directly into their hands. The aggressive expansion and discounted ticket prices have placed Ryanair in a unique position of strength.
The latest announcements refer to a deal struck between Ryanair and Boeing which was for an order of 200 new aircraft over a four year period from 2013. However, recent hesitancy by Boeing [...]

A warning to all hire car users heading to Spain; make sure you have enough cash on you if you plan of breaking the law by speeding.
The Spanish police impounded a hire car being used by a UK couple after they did not have sufficient in-hand finances to cover an on the spot fine. The pair was left stranded in a roadside lay by as they watched the seized Citroen being towed away.
Chris and Susan Troughton were then forced to travel via rail and taxi to reclaim the rental vehicle, a round trip of some seven hours and 180 Euros.
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