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Virgin Atlantic has announced that passengers flying across the Atlantic from London to New York will soon be permitted to use their mobile phones to make calls while in-flight. However, because of limited bandwidth only six travellers at a time will b…

A recent survey of London transport users found that the majority are in favour of London bus workers receiving extra pay if they agree to go on duty during this summer’s Olympic Games. The Unite union questioned 3,000 travellers and found that 90 pe…

A recent computer glitch caused a Delta Air Lines’ booking system to charge frequent fliers different fares from regular customers. The Atlanta-based airline said in a statement released on Wednesday that Skymiles members that were logged into their …

Officials have said that several dozen new immigration officers would be recruited to work at Heathrow airport. The news came earlier in the week via immigration minister Damian Green, who said in a meeting with the House of Commons Home Affairs Commit…

Hertz has dominated this year’s Zagat Car Rental Survey. The New Jersey-based car hire firm said in a press release issued this week that it had taken top honours in 15 different categories, including the top prize of Best Overall Car Rental Company….

Most airlines flying in and out of European airports are complying with the EU’s rules on carbon emissions, according t the European Commission. March was the deadline for carriers to submit data to the EU on the amount of carbon dioxide they have be…

In an effort to ease the travel congestion expected when London hosts the summer Olympic Games, the government has outlined plans to allow civil servants to work from home. Ministers have defended the decision and said that it will not be used as an ex…

Singapore Airlines is to discontinue flights to the Greek capital in the autumn. Officials from the city-state’s flag carrier said that the move, which comes four decades of service to Athens after its initial launch in 1972, comes as a result of wea…

The cutting-edge Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft model will make its first commercial flight from a British airport in August. Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways confirmed today during a press conference in Dubai that it would use the ultra-lightweigh…

Australian unions have said that Qantas will announce hundreds of job losses in restructuring plans to be revealed this week. Officials from the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA) said that the cost-cutting efforts could entail …

Transport for London is attempting to encourage commuters to walk to work during the summer Olympic Games rather than try and get onto what is expected to be a very crowded Underground network. The launch of a new campaign yesterday coincided with trav…

Stewardesses flying with Singapore Airlines have been told they will be allowed to work for longer under new guidelines. The carrier has signed an agreement with the Singapore Airlines Staff Union which means that junior stewardesses will be permitted …