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Cut the cost of... communication
Business Traveller offers tried-and-tested tips on getting more for your money. This month: communication
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In the picture
Stats presented in illuminating ways. This month: BRIC flights from Europe
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Ten top global rail links
Tired of flying? Let the train take the strain. Alex McWhirter suggests ten trips linking major cities
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Iberia to launch Madrid-Glasgow route
19/07/11 | Comment
This seems to be excellent news and, hopefully, a toe-in-the-water to presage the development of routes to Madrid from other UK regions. Personally, I'd like to see every BA domestic station served with a choice of BA to Heathrow and IB to Madrid...
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Virgin stewardesses don red shoes
04/04/11 | Comment
All uniformed staff will be issued with the shoes over the next few months..... Really? I'm sure their Jeffs and Daves and Mikes and Pauls will look just dandy in them. It's something of a shame that this is the only thing that an...
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EXCLUSIVE: New onboard product next year for Virgin Atlantic
25/05/10 | Comment
In light of the general consolidation in the airline industry, would Virgin consider an alliance or merger with another airline? “If the playing field is so set up against us and against independent airlines, then ultimately we would have to...
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UPDATE: Air France confirms A380 to ply London-Paris route
13/05/10 | Comment
That's correct; AF are selling Economy, Premium Economy & Business on the flights - and they have a special promo page live now at http://bit.ly/cB2agx.
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Online rail ticketing is getting there
11/05/10 | Comment
Most interesting comments from Mr Wells, but not ones that appear to be generally held by many in the UK rail industry, I believe. Whilst the technology certainly exists to produce, distribute and validate self-printed and mobile ticketing,...
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UPDATE: Air France confirms A380 to ply London-Paris route
11/05/10 | Comment
What a super idea; pragmatic and hugely creative at the same time. At this rate, Heathrow will be awash with UglyBuses!
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Air New Zealand releases Skycouch tickets on London-Auckland route
08/05/10 | Comment
Interesting to see how the pricing has finally been set. I seem to remember that the suggestion made at the press launch was that the 'extra' centre seat would be sold at half the fare of an occupied seat. Technically and in gross terms,...
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Iraqi Airways relaunches London-Baghdad flights
26/04/10 | Comment
Roundtrip fares in Business Class are quoted at GBP1150. The Iraqi website includes basic information on their fleet, both current and 'old'. http://www.iraqiairways.co.uk/en/fleet.html Should you be particularly interested in charming...
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16/04/10 | Comment
According to ba.com, they're going to be: *BA174 From New York (JFK) - Arriving in Glasgow (GLA) *BA176 From New York (JFK) - Arriving in Prestwick (PIK) *BA182 From New York (JFK) - Arriving in Glasgow (GLA) *BA184 From New York (EWR) -...
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EXCLUSIVE New British Airways First
10/02/10 | Comment
Corporate-gal: British Airways have a fairly significant aircraft delivery programme over the coming years, and l'm aware that IFE upgrades are slated for those new aircraft. My understanding is that those upgrades wouldn't be possible with...
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