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Translink: Day trips in Northern Ireland
With the strong euro and prospect of a hot summer ahead, Translink and the
Northern Ireland Tourist Board are joining forces to put the traditional
family holiday to the test.
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Ryanair warns of temporary web closure
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Passengers due to travel with Ryanair tomorrow are being urged to check in
online early to avoid airport chaos — and possible surcharges.
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Ryanair passengers 'could put own luggage on plane'
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Ryanair is considering banning check-in luggage as part of a new system where
passengers would have to carry their bags all the way to the tarmac beside
the aircraft.
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Fall in holiday air passenger numbers
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
The recession is taking its toll on the number of people taking holiday
flights, official figures out today show.
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New flights from Belfast to Blackpool
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
A new twice daily air service between Belfast and Blackpool is being launched
next month for the benefit of business commuters, it was announced today.
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The 50 Best Travel Websites
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Bag the prime seat on your flight, find a local who’ll cook you dinner, save
cash on car hire... Rhiannon Batten sees the world the smart way
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Pound pushes through 1.60 dollar mark
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Travellers to the US were given a boost today as the pound pushed through the
1.60 dollar mark for the first time in seven months.
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Holidaymakers from Irish Republic up a quarter
Friday, 22 May 2009
The number of holidaymakers from the Republic of Ireland visiting Northern
Ireland increased by a quarter last year, it was revealed today.
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Bare necessities . . . found on Irish beaches
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
When you dream of the nicest beaches to lie scantily clad on absorbing some
rays, Ireland would probably not even feature.
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Ryanair plans online check-in charge
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Ryanair passengers face a £5 charge per flight to print out their tickets at
home as part of moves to abolish check-in desks and increase revenues.
Comments: 15
Aer Lingus suspends flights on five Belfast routes
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Aer Lingus today confirmed that it will be reducing its service from Belfast
International Airport this winter but said the suspended flights would
return for passengers within four months.
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Uninsured UK tourists lose £90m in mishaps
Monday, 11 May 2009
Britons travelling abroad without insurance lost almost £90 million through
holiday mishaps, a travel insurer warned.
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Dublin airport to charge for plastic security bags
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
For years now travellers have complained airlines are cleaning up with baggage
charges. But from today, passengers flying from Dublin Airport will have
additional cause to moan.
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Belfast to Egypt direct flights unveiled
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Egypt is being introduced as a winter sun destination direct from Northern
Ireland for the first time, despite the economic downturn.
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Cuban Zeal: Revolutionary art and artists
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
The 10th Havana Biennial has transformed the Caribbean city into a melting
pot of truly revolutionary art and artists. Alice Jones reports
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Now the UN joins city airport row
Friday, 1 May 2009
The United Nations has stepped into the long and bitter battle over expansion
plans for the George Best Belfast City Airport, the Telegraph can reveal
today.
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Flights cancelled as WHO warns swine flu can no longer be contained
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Britons were warned to avoid all but essential travel to Mexico today as world
health officials said the deadly swine flu virus can no longer be contained.
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Ryanair may charge a ‘fat tax’ for its overweight passengers
Thursday, 23 April 2009
First there was the ‘wee fee’, then the charge for the privilege of
checking-in, now it seems budget airline Ryanair has finally tipped the
scales by announcing it is considering a fat tax.
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48 Hours in Turin
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Sophisticated shopping, stylish cafés and a strong sense of history await
you in this fine northern Italian city, where you can also help to tackle
the nation's chocolate surplus. By Anthony Lambert
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Tour firm Freedom Direct Holidays collapses
Friday, 17 April 2009
Holiday chiefs were today working on plans to help thousands of British
tourists hit by the collapse of online tour operator and travel agent
Freedom Direct Holidays.
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48 hours in Rio de Janeiro
Saturday, 28 March 2009
The beach is best for the citizens of this fascinating Brazilian city.
Simon Calder enjoys a caipirinha or two
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Mobiles on planes
Airlines are to install technology that allows passengers to use mobiles during flights. Do you think this is a good idea?
Airlines are to install technology that allows passengers to use mobiles during flights. Do you think this is a good idea?
| Yes, this is great news. Can't wait! |
 18% |
| No, I don't want to be disturbed by people chatting on their phones! |
 82% |
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