A report by PhoCusWright says Expedia might soon lose its standing as the world's top online travel agency to fast-charging Priceline. The study says Priceline could knock Expedia out of the No. 1 slot by year-end.Priceline has picked up speed the past several years from its successful...
Infographic: The evolution of online travel
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When many of us think of online travel agencies , we associate it with the automation and convenience online booking systems that allows us to plan thousands of miles of journeys from the convenience of our laptops.We also imagine it...
Dubai International Airport affected by landing congestion
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More aircraft are having to circulate and burn fuel above Dubai International at peak times as slot congestion rises according to a report by the Business Traveller Magazine.Full report below: The practice - well known to passengers travelling...
Virgin Atlantic Increases Ghana Service
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Virgin Atlantic is to add two additional frequencies to its existing London Heathrow-Accra route from March 26.The carrier will move to a five times-weekly service, citing growth of over 50 per cent in premium economy and Upper Class bookings on the route over the last six months.The new...
Isthisyourluggage.com: Is this your Lost Luggage?
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So how has IsthisYourLuggage.com fared on three years after the launch? Not quite good. So far the website, has only a few luggage photos for unclaimed baggage. The website was founded in 2009 by Luna Laboo as a hobby to help passengers...
The Unclaimed Bagage Centre in Alabama, where some of your lost luggage end up in
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Unclaimed Baggage Centre(UCB): A retail shopping adventure in unclaimed baggage Ever wondered what happens to all your valuables in your baggage after making all the futile frantic calls and waiting for three months to no avail? The airline...
Lost or Delayed Baggage Compensation, how does your airline treat you?
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The issue of compensation for delayed baggage delivery or lost baggage is a hot issue for travelers and airlines. Many travelers often feel, deservedly so, that they should be paid compensation for an airline's mistakes that range from...
Travel: What happens to lost your luggage
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While some airlines will auction your unclaimed luggage for "charity causes", your luggage may in many cases end up in the hands of airline employees who will help themselves to the loot after a fruitless search.Your luggage could also end...
What happens to lost luggage at the airport?
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When traveling by air, passengers check in their luggage with the assurance that they will meet their luggage when they arrive at their destination. But for some passengers, this always ends in a lot of headaches where it takes days or even...
FastJet: Sir Stelios Plans West African Venture
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15 Jets to link six West African countries to Accra Ghana, future expansion into the rest of Africa to create an "African EasyJet"Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is planning to launch his new airline venture in west Africa in the coming months with...
Sky Team launches Go Africa Pass
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Global airline alliance SkyTeam has launched a new Go Africa Pass, providing cost savings and flexibility on flights operated by Kenya Airways within Africa. Kenya Airways flies to 45 destinations in 36 countries in Africa.The pass is available...
Moscow: 29 nations sign declaration against EU Emissions Trading System
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Several countries, including China and the US, have joined Russia in signing a joint declaration against the European Union’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) carbon tax on foreign carriers, which took effect Jan.1 this year.The declaration was signed at the Moscow international conference...
Velvet Sky Airlines Ready to Fly Again
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Velvet Sky Airlines confirmed today(Thursday Morning) that its flights were delayed due to disputes with service providers.The airline had not paid South African Airways Technical and other service providers including Shell service fees.On...
IATA: Africa sees growth in Business and First Class Travel
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Yet more positive news for the air travel market in Africa. In the year 2011, the growth in first class and business class air travel on intercontinental flights from Africa to Europe, the Far East and the Middle East dipped according to the...
South African Airports handled 30 million passengers in the last 10 months
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According to the latest figures from the Airports Company of South Africa(ACSA), airports in South Africa handled an estimated 30 million passengers between April 2011 and January 2012 indicating a healthy aviation market in South Africa in...
Tunisia: Syphax Airlines to launch flights in March
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According to information received from the authorities in the Tunisian Ministry of Transport, the country's newest airline, Syphax Airlines, will launch flights in mid-March, operating from Sfax-Thyna International Airport in Eastern...
South Africa: Five ACSA employees fired over luggage theft
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The Airports Company of South Africa(ACSA) has fired five employees in the last week over luggage theft at the OR Tambo International Airport. The employees were caught red-handed after a recent security upgrade at the airport.“ACSA is pulling...
TAAG Angola Airlines increases flights to Beijing
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TAAG Angola Airlines will increase frequencies on its Luanda-Beijing line.The Angolan airline will go from 1 to 2 flights per week to the Chinese capital as of March 26, 2012. The Flights will be operated by Boeing 777-200ER. The schedule for the route will be as follows:DT690 LAD0715 – 0415+1PEK...
Lonelier Planet: Solo-travel trend continues to rise
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Tour operators and hotels are noting a significant increase in solo travelers within their customer base and are taking steps to further accommodate this growing travel niche.There are plenty of reasons why one would want to travel alone....
The Hidden Cost of Africa's Air Traffic Boom
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The rush to take flight may be ignoring more democratic transportation infrastructure. Republished from the Atlantic Cities A thick man in a green military getup will not let me see the future. The trouble is, I can see it already. Just...
Picture: Kenya Airways Plane in Sky Team Livery!
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Isn't it cute? A Kenya Airways B737-700 aircraft will fly the Sky Team colours reflecting the Kenyan carrier's status as the only African representative of the global Airline Alliance.Kenya Airways aircraft in Sky Team LiveryBigger image hereEmail...
Dropped from the Skies: African Airlines that went under in the last decade
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Air AfriqueIn 1961, the ever united former French colonies banded together to form Air Afrique. But the airline collapsed in debt and lost all of its aircraft by the time its 11 member states decided to put the carrier to bankruptcy in 2002....
Former CEO: Nigerian Airways could have been salvaged
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Former Nigeria Airways(NAL) CEO Major General Olu Bajowa has stated that the airline could have survived its financial troubles in the last decade due its robust assets and bilateral service agreements.According to the former CEO, the airline...
DR Congo Suspends two airlines after Gulfstream IV N2SA Crash
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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended the licenses of two aviation companies operating in the country after one of their planes crashed last week killing a top adviser to President Kabila and four others. Minister...
Ethiopian Airlines to use the Dreamliner in the Johannesburg Route
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Ethiopian Airlines will deploy the B787 Dreamliner on the Johannesburg Route from June this year according to the Global Distribution System(GDS) timetable for the airline.Reports Airline Route ET’s Boeing 787 seats 270, including 24 Cloud...
Korongo Airlines: Brussels Airlines gets permits for the DR Congo Subsidiary
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Brussels Airlines has received the necessary documentation from the government authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to set up a local subsidiary in that country.According to information from Brussels Airlines, the new airline...
Air Cemac ends ties with South African Airways, looking for new strategic partner
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Air Cemac, a proposed airline for the Central African region has terminated its air services agreement with South African Airways and is now shopping for new partnerships within the next one month. The accord has ended suddenly as a result...
Protecting your data as you travel
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Our last post on cybersecurity at the airport and on board some aircraft that offer on board connectivity dealt with rogue Wi-Fi hotspots and the measures you can take to protect your laptop from hackers. This post will deal with a bigger problem...
The dangers of rogue Wi-Fi Hotspots in Airports
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Just when you thought your troubles were over after long immigration queues, a delayed flight, cancelled flights, congestion, long immigration queues,extra baggage fees, intrusive security screening there is just one more problem you might...
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