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Rival airlines of the strike-hit UK flag carrier British Airways (BA) have been busy taking advantage of the situation by advertising their services as safe and strike-free.
Some of the recent advertisements publicised are from Bmi, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic (VA) - BA’s most bitter rival. VA recently posted on its website the slogan ‘Avoid the strikes this spring and fly Virgin Atlantic’. Also keeping up with the trend, Bmi advertised on a newspaper the quote ‘Flight cancelled? Need a lift?’. Meanwhile, Emirates said in one of its marketing shows, ‘You keep us flying’.
Nigel Turner from Carlson Wagonlit, a travel management firm, [...]

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has signed another major agreement with British tour operator TUI Travel. The new agreement aims to increase the arrivals of Brit tourists to Malta for the next three years.
The new deal also means that MTA has secured long-term travel agreements with specialist tour operator Saga Holidays and two of the UK’s major global travel agencies, TUI Travel and Thomas Cook.
Under the agreement, Malta will be extensively promoted in all of TUI’s communications channels, such as TV commercials, magazines and newspapers. In addition, advertisements about Malta will also be seen in over 500 popular shops across [...]

The latest Skytrax Airport Awards have been announced, with Singapore dominating the event, taking out several honours across a broad range of categories.
Opened in 2008, the island state’s airport is the world’s largest and most expensive terminal, reflecting the high quality of living standards and services that characterise the city. Airline industry analysts claim that the continued recognition will reinforce Singapore’s standing as a Southeast Asian regional travel hub – despite the rapidly rising competition from budget carrier Air Asia which is based in Kuala Lumpur.
Singapore’s Changi airport was voted Best Asian Airport, World’s Best Airport, Best Airport Leisure Facilities [...]

A car rental driver has lost his job and been issued with a fine after attacking a parking attendant. Joe McCann, a 44 year old employee at Hertz, was moving cars outside of his outlet in Picardy Place, when the parking attendant was giving two cars parked on double yellow lines tickets and taking photos [...]

With Easter holidays just around the corner, now is the time to be watchful for what you pay when renting a vehicle, as true bargains are unlikely to be found – particularly when it comes to excess cover insurance.
This Easter break is looming as a bumper period for rental car operators, with huge numbers of Britons anticipated to take advantage of a holiday opportunity that so many missed out on last year.
While car prices will be difficult to find on the cheap, appropriate insurance cover can also bring its fair share of hassle and headaches, not to mention expenses. Some [...]