TCS Lands Huge Deal with Europcar
Posted on: February 8th, 2012 Posted by Michael Bond
New reports now show that a deal has been struck between Europcar and leading IT service firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). These same reports show that this is a multi-year deal that is worth millions. The IT subsidiary of Europe’s car rental leader, Europcar Information Services, chose TCS to manage the development of IT Services [...]
British Mother-of-two Found Dead in Antigua
Posted on: January 27th, 2012 Posted by Michael Bond
Local reports from Antigua now show that a British tourist has been found dead. Apparently, this woman and mother-of-two had been in the area to celebrate her father’s wedding. Local police believe that the woman may have drowned just hours after arriving. The tourist who was found dead was Nicola Raybone from Lythma, Lancashire. She [...]
Victoria Hotel Sees Several Young Adults Become Ill During Conference
Posted on: January 17th, 2012 Posted by Michael Bond
According to new reports, several dozen young adults have recently fallen ill while staying at a Victoria hotel. Apparently, this happened while the students were attending a journalism conference. The Victoria Island Health Authority says that they suspect this illness was caused by they Norovirus. The outbreak of illness occurred on Sunday. Apparently, 360 students [...]
Yemeni President Won’t be Traveling to United States
Posted on: January 5th, 2012 Posted by Michael Bond
According to the most-recent reports, the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh will not be traveling to the United States. This was what a senior aide said to the press on Wednesday of this week. This of course reverses a pledge by this President to visit the States. Saleh has been able to withstand nearly a [...]
Worshippers flock to Bethlehem for Xmas
Posted on: December 26th, 2011 Posted by Michael Bond
Thousands of Christians descended on the Bethlehem church believed to be the site of Jesus’s birth yesterday. There were also lots of faithful for midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at St Catherine’s Church on the holy city’s Manger Square. People dressed in their Sunday best and traditional religious outfits from various countries around the world [...]
Canada to Look Over Wi-Fi Rules
Posted on: December 23rd, 2011 Posted by Michael Bond
It now seems that Canada is going to do a little review of its in-flight wi-fi service. Currently, Canadian airlines are prohibited from using wi-fi over Canadian airspace. Pretty much, this has limited passengers to whatever entertainment they have brought with them. Many airlines feel that this is keeping them from being able to offer [...]
Office of Fair Trading Looks into Steep Insurance Rates
Posted on: December 15th, 2011 Posted by Michael Bond
It now seems the Office of Fair Trading says it is going to look into the claim that a big increase in personal injury claims has led to the cost of motor insurance rising. Currently, reports show that insurance premiums have risen as much as 40 percent. The Office of Fair Trading has already launched [...]
Airlines say Airport Tax is a Scam
Posted on: December 7th, 2011 Posted by Michael Bond
Most people know that airlines all over the world do not approve of the increase to Air Passenger Duty. Many airlines have even been very outspoken about it. However, it seems as if airline chiefs have gotten even bolder by calling the whole tax a scam and a waste of taxpayers’ money. This news has [...]
Brits Booking Cars Early According to eRentals.co.uk
Posted on: November 29th, 2011 Posted by Michael Bond
As most people already know, Christmas will be here before they know it. A lot of people are already planning their Christmas travel arrangements. In fact, a lot of people have been booking their car hire early this year. This news was provided by car hire company eRentals.co.uk. Apparently, the group says that Brits are [...]
Flybe obtains funding for new aircraft
Posted on: November 25th, 2011 Posted by Michael Bond
UK low cost carrier Flybe has agreed a finance deal that will enable it to buy 20 new aircraft. The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has agreed terms on a $US500 million (£323 million) loan which will provide Flybe with the funds to purchase the Brazilian Embraer jets. Flybe ordered 35 Embraer aircraft at the 2010 [...]

