Scotland Storms Continue to Cause Travel Problems
Posted on: December 14th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
Reports continue to come in from Scotland showing that strong winds and snow have really caused travel disruptions across much of Scotland. In some areas, gusts have been as high as 70 miles per hour. Forecasters have already warned that the area could get up to 10cm of snow. Of course, these strong winds and [...]
British Gas the Preferred Charging Point Provider by Toyota
Posted on: December 8th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
According to recent reports, British Gas has just recently been named the preferred supplier of charging points by Toyota. This is a huge step forward, not only for Toyota, but for British Gas as well. This news comes out just as Toyota is working on launching its first rechargeable electric car. During this time, British [...]
Transportation Security Administration to Ease up on Troop Screenings
Posted on: December 2nd, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
Apparently, the Transportation Security Administration is going to ease up on screening troops. This was announced after the United States House of Representatives gave a unanimous 404-0 vote to approve a bill that will permit military travelers on official duty special preference to pass through airport security checkpoints quicker. This is a bill that will [...]
Thomas Cook Undergoes Damage Control As Shares Drop
Posted on: November 24th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
It now seems that tour operator Thomas Cook is doing all it can to make investors feel at ease. Thomas Cook has taken to damage control after it was announced that they own nearly £1 billion to lenders. Not only that, but the company’s debt could actually top £1.5 billion by the end of the [...]
easyJet Does Away With Seating Free-for-all
Posted on: November 17th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
Sick of a seating free-for-all when boarding planes? Well then fly with easyJet. In fact, the company just recently announced a plan for allocated seating on its flights. No longer will passengers have to deal with the problem of trying to find seats once they board. This is an idea that easyJet is going to [...]
Travel Cuts Announced by US President
Posted on: November 11th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
The economy is really bad all over the world. This is why governments all over the world are looking for ways to save some extra money. The UK government is in the middle of reviewing all of its spending and seeing where it can save some extra money. Of course, the United States is no [...]
Southwest Passenger Tracks Down Her Stolen Computer
Posted on: November 7th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
Everyone likes to think, if they lose something on a plane, the airline is going to try and help them get it back. However, there are times when the airline is powerless to do anything. Sometimes the airline simply does not want to do anything. Whatever the case, some people just have to take matters [...]
Qantas Resumes Flying Due to Court Order
Posted on: November 1st, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
Right now, there are tons of people from all over the world stranded in Australia. Mostly, this was due to the decision by Qantas to ground its entire fleet. However, it seems that this grounding will not last long. In fact, due to a court order, Qantas is once again taking to the air. Apparently, [...]
easyJet Offering Military Discounts
Posted on: October 26th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
It now appears that military personnel are going to get a discount if they fly with easyJet. Just recently it was announced that this carrier was going to offer a substantial concession off excess baggage. However, to take advantage of this new travel deal, the passengers have to be in the military. easyJet, which is [...]
Qantas Says Strikes Are Putting Jobs at Risk
Posted on: October 20th, 2011 Posted by Lucy Williams
It now seems that the CEO of Qantas Alan Joyce, has made it very clear that these recent strikes are putting people’s jobs at risk. He went on to say that the airline may now be forced to sack some of its members, which does include pilots and cabin crew. Unfortunately, the airline may be [...]

