British Airways won a high court battle yeterday to prevent a 12 day strike being threatened by workers, Mrs Justice Cox ruled that the union had broken rules on balloting for industrial action, all BA flights are now expected to resume as normal over the christmas period and has saved BA millions of pounds.
The block on the proposed 12 day strike has been met with fierce criticism from union chiefs who claim it is a "disgracefull day for democracy". BA claimed a large number of people who voted for the strike had already taken redundancy and should not have been allowed to vote.
Unite the union for BA workers have said they wont stop at this and have already stated they intend to have a new ballot and another strike could be prposed for february. Flight tickets had rocketed with other airlines at the prospect of BA being out of the market over christmas and many people are now out of pocket.
Friday, 18 December 2009
Thursday, 17 December 2009
British airways strike rumbles on
Talks are ongoing today between British airways and Unite, the cabin crew union representitive, the proposed 12 day strike is being ruled by the High Court to check the legality of the strike
BA have applied to block the strike, which would see thousands of travellers stranded over the christmas period, Mrs Justice Cox will deliver her verdict later today.
BA is claiming that workers who had left the company took part in the ballot of 12,500 crew members voting for the strike.
Make sure you dont get caught short this christmas and pre book your airport parking early to secure a space.
BA have applied to block the strike, which would see thousands of travellers stranded over the christmas period, Mrs Justice Cox will deliver her verdict later today.
BA is claiming that workers who had left the company took part in the ballot of 12,500 crew members voting for the strike.
Make sure you dont get caught short this christmas and pre book your airport parking early to secure a space.
Friday, 11 December 2009
Building Commences on Flybes Training Academy
Flybe, the UKs Number One domestic airline, welcomed Aviation Minister Paul Clark MP to Exeter this week for an official turf cutting ceremony to mark the start of construction on the airline’s £24-million, Flybe Training Academy adjacent to Exeter International Airport.
The Flybe Training Academy is being designed and built by local firm, Rok, and is scheduled to open late next year. It will provide world-class training not only for its own staff but will also enhance the carrier’s growing reputation for providing an international training facility for the airline industry as a whole and for offering specialist training for companies involved across the travel-related spectrum.
Months prior to becoming the first UK airline out of 150 leading UK companies to sign the Government’s Skills Pledge in June 2007, Flybe had announced the intention to replace its outdated training facilities with a state of the art Training Academy to incorporate four flight simulators and an independently owned and operated 160-room hotel.
The Flybe Training Academy will be a showcase for future developments elsewhere. It will support delivery of appropriate vocational qualifications for Flybe staff and assist in growing its reputation as a world-class training centre. It will also enable the airline to take a lead in moving the Government’s Skills Agenda forward by delivering training and skills’ development to local companies in line with the RDA and the LSC agendas. This will include ‘over-training’ for companies involved in the full spectrum of the sector such as delivering the Skills Shop facility for Exeter International Airport.
Flybe is a British Airline headquartered at Exeter International Airport in Devon. It operates around 180 routes between 55 European airports. The airline's largest base is Southampton Airport and it has other large bases at Manchester Airport , Birmingham Airport and Belfast City Airport and 14 aircraft and crew bases across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Make sure you pre-book your Manchester airport parking to guarantee a space
The Flybe Training Academy is being designed and built by local firm, Rok, and is scheduled to open late next year. It will provide world-class training not only for its own staff but will also enhance the carrier’s growing reputation for providing an international training facility for the airline industry as a whole and for offering specialist training for companies involved across the travel-related spectrum.
Months prior to becoming the first UK airline out of 150 leading UK companies to sign the Government’s Skills Pledge in June 2007, Flybe had announced the intention to replace its outdated training facilities with a state of the art Training Academy to incorporate four flight simulators and an independently owned and operated 160-room hotel.
The Flybe Training Academy will be a showcase for future developments elsewhere. It will support delivery of appropriate vocational qualifications for Flybe staff and assist in growing its reputation as a world-class training centre. It will also enable the airline to take a lead in moving the Government’s Skills Agenda forward by delivering training and skills’ development to local companies in line with the RDA and the LSC agendas. This will include ‘over-training’ for companies involved in the full spectrum of the sector such as delivering the Skills Shop facility for Exeter International Airport.
Flybe is a British Airline headquartered at Exeter International Airport in Devon. It operates around 180 routes between 55 European airports. The airline's largest base is Southampton Airport and it has other large bases at Manchester Airport , Birmingham Airport and Belfast City Airport and 14 aircraft and crew bases across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Make sure you pre-book your Manchester airport parking to guarantee a space
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
New Flights to Canaries from Liverpool Airport
Travellers planning to enjoy some winter sun over the coming months can book new flights to the Canary Islands from Liverpool Airport flying with Easyjet.
The airline has based a brand new Airbus A320 (which is larger than the current Boeing 737 s) to operate three weekly flights to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
The new aircraft seats 180 passengers as opposed to 149 on the 737.
EasyJet first opened its Liverpool base in 1997 and now offers routes to 23 European destinations, with new flights to Dubrovnik Bordeaux and Naples being launched earlier this year.
It is reportedly the largest carrier in the north-west, having carried 2.4 million passengers from the region during the past 12 months.
The introduction of the bigger aircraft and new routes to the Canary Islands reflected continued commitment to the 22.5 million customers who flew with Easy jet last year.
The airline will be launching a total of 22 new routes during the winter season, including flights to Hamburg, Agadir and Porto from Gatwick Airport.
Robin Tudor, head of PR at Peel Airports Group, added: “EasyJet has been an important part of our success over recent years and will continue to be so in the future.
“The new aircraft highlights the continuing importance placed on the Liverpool operation and the confidence they have in us, despite the tough economic conditions.”
If flying to any of these new destinations be sure to book cheaper Liverpool airport parking or if travelling down to Gatwick for the new flights to Hamburg, Agadir and Porto and you are looking to stay overnight a Gatwick hotel parking package will be cheaper than booking your parking with one company and then your hotel.
The airline has based a brand new Airbus A320 (which is larger than the current Boeing 737 s) to operate three weekly flights to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
The new aircraft seats 180 passengers as opposed to 149 on the 737.
EasyJet first opened its Liverpool base in 1997 and now offers routes to 23 European destinations, with new flights to Dubrovnik Bordeaux and Naples being launched earlier this year.
It is reportedly the largest carrier in the north-west, having carried 2.4 million passengers from the region during the past 12 months.
The introduction of the bigger aircraft and new routes to the Canary Islands reflected continued commitment to the 22.5 million customers who flew with Easy jet last year.
The airline will be launching a total of 22 new routes during the winter season, including flights to Hamburg, Agadir and Porto from Gatwick Airport.
Robin Tudor, head of PR at Peel Airports Group, added: “EasyJet has been an important part of our success over recent years and will continue to be so in the future.
“The new aircraft highlights the continuing importance placed on the Liverpool operation and the confidence they have in us, despite the tough economic conditions.”
If flying to any of these new destinations be sure to book cheaper Liverpool airport parking or if travelling down to Gatwick for the new flights to Hamburg, Agadir and Porto and you are looking to stay overnight a Gatwick hotel parking package will be cheaper than booking your parking with one company and then your hotel.
Friday, 6 November 2009
Uk Tourism gets a boost as pound falls
The travel industry has never had so many obstacles to overcome with oil prices rising, bird and pig flu outbreaks and the worst recession in living memory. The pound has fallen to a record low compared to the euro and dollar and the majority financers believe the Bank of England is quite happy to see this happen, as this makes GB more competitive.
The fall in the pound has benefited British export traders, the UK domestic tourist industry and encourages people to choose a holiday at home. Furthermore, the Bank of England has taken a very even stance over this demise and has basically admitted this is not the worst thing that could happen.
Historically, as a percentage of population no other country sees so many travellers taking a foreign holiday and this has already damaged the profits typically seen in such countries as France, Spain, Turkey, America, Norway, Romania, Germany, Ireland, Croatia. Indeed it has been forcast that for 2009 over a million less Brits will venture to Spain and given Spain's high dependency on tourism income this will be a major blow to their economy at all levels, causing businesses to close and increase unemployment.
The main sector in the UK which will be damaged are those which work in foreign tourism such as travel agents, airlines, airport parking companies, airport hotels and the airports themselves who are all noticing decreasing turnover this year with the prospects even worse for 2010 because of the pound. Indeed the fall of the pound will probably have a worse impact than the recent credit crunch, with Brits opting to holiday at home. For those deciding to go abroad there is bound to be some superb discounts available for travellers using UK airports and in reality the cost of East Midlands airport parking or if you are planning on staying over before you fly your East Midlands hotel parking will be significantly cheaper
Another hazard to overcome is how to try and stay one step ahead of the currency markets, for example a foreign hotel might have to announce their prices now, without knowing which way the rates are going to go, but if the price is set in pounds and the pound continues to fall they could be in big trouble. Or conversely the travel company agrees the price in euros they could also be in danger
The fall in the pound has benefited British export traders, the UK domestic tourist industry and encourages people to choose a holiday at home. Furthermore, the Bank of England has taken a very even stance over this demise and has basically admitted this is not the worst thing that could happen.
Historically, as a percentage of population no other country sees so many travellers taking a foreign holiday and this has already damaged the profits typically seen in such countries as France, Spain, Turkey, America, Norway, Romania, Germany, Ireland, Croatia. Indeed it has been forcast that for 2009 over a million less Brits will venture to Spain and given Spain's high dependency on tourism income this will be a major blow to their economy at all levels, causing businesses to close and increase unemployment.
The main sector in the UK which will be damaged are those which work in foreign tourism such as travel agents, airlines, airport parking companies, airport hotels and the airports themselves who are all noticing decreasing turnover this year with the prospects even worse for 2010 because of the pound. Indeed the fall of the pound will probably have a worse impact than the recent credit crunch, with Brits opting to holiday at home. For those deciding to go abroad there is bound to be some superb discounts available for travellers using UK airports and in reality the cost of East Midlands airport parking or if you are planning on staying over before you fly your East Midlands hotel parking will be significantly cheaper
Another hazard to overcome is how to try and stay one step ahead of the currency markets, for example a foreign hotel might have to announce their prices now, without knowing which way the rates are going to go, but if the price is set in pounds and the pound continues to fall they could be in big trouble. Or conversely the travel company agrees the price in euros they could also be in danger
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Cheaper holidays and parking need to be planned
Trawling through the internet looking for a budget vacation is time well spent but most people having once selected their location or area to stay are more than happy to spend many hours searching for accommodation. Prior to this is done and depending upon your timescale, just as much time should be spent in choosing locations where the temperature is to your liking but not in the main holiday season.
If you are travelling from a UK airport to Cyprus for example, fine sunny days last well into October and the cost of Gatwick airport parking and your flight is considerably less expensive than travelling in earlier in the year when the heat is unbearable. Car park owners, flight providers and suppliers of accommodation all look to maximise their business in peak times and will have built up over best dates and in the case of airlines even the time of day and the day of the week.
In the children's main summer holiday it might consider using a different airport and save on the price of East midlands airport parking for instance. The bank holidays and school holiday and weeks such as Easter, Christmas and New Year should be avoided at all costs. The hike in prices Christmas and New year is astronomical. Outside of peak season hotels in this country and abroad still have the same fixed costs to meet and this is when there are lots of deals to be had. If you require a stop over before you fly it is cheaper to book for example East Midlands hotel parking instead of purchase your car parking and hotel independently.
Whilst flight providers will withdraw a few and routes in the winter a core of staff will remain and will have fleet costs to meet and will tempt holidaymakers with cut price deals.
If you are travelling from a UK airport to Cyprus for example, fine sunny days last well into October and the cost of Gatwick airport parking and your flight is considerably less expensive than travelling in earlier in the year when the heat is unbearable. Car park owners, flight providers and suppliers of accommodation all look to maximise their business in peak times and will have built up over best dates and in the case of airlines even the time of day and the day of the week.
In the children's main summer holiday it might consider using a different airport and save on the price of East midlands airport parking for instance. The bank holidays and school holiday and weeks such as Easter, Christmas and New Year should be avoided at all costs. The hike in prices Christmas and New year is astronomical. Outside of peak season hotels in this country and abroad still have the same fixed costs to meet and this is when there are lots of deals to be had. If you require a stop over before you fly it is cheaper to book for example East Midlands hotel parking instead of purchase your car parking and hotel independently.
Whilst flight providers will withdraw a few and routes in the winter a core of staff will remain and will have fleet costs to meet and will tempt holidaymakers with cut price deals.
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Criticism for new body scanner at Manchester airport
Officials at Manchester Airport have defended its controversial new scanner which produces naked images of passengers, saying it will speed up security. The airport’s head of customer service Sarah Barrett added that passengers would find the scanner preferable to a traditional body search.
The scanner, which was introduced this week, will show up breast enlargements, body piercings and show outlines of passengers’ genitals. The introduction of the machine, which cost £80,000, means that passengers will not have to go through the rigmarole of removing their coats, shoes or belts.
A spokesman stated that most passengers do not like the ‘pat down’ service, and that the scanner completely takes away the need for passengers to remove items of clothing.
She added that the images would be seen by one officer in a remote location, were not pornographic and could not be stored or captured. Passengers do have the right to refuse to be scanned by the new machine, at Manchester’s Terminal 2.
The Department of Transport will monitor the scheme for a year before deciding whether to install similar scanners on a permanent basis. The scanners are being initiated at Heathrow initially and are gradually being rolled out across the USA.
When flying from Manchester airport book your Manchester airport parking to avoid dissapointment
The scanner, which was introduced this week, will show up breast enlargements, body piercings and show outlines of passengers’ genitals. The introduction of the machine, which cost £80,000, means that passengers will not have to go through the rigmarole of removing their coats, shoes or belts.
A spokesman stated that most passengers do not like the ‘pat down’ service, and that the scanner completely takes away the need for passengers to remove items of clothing.
She added that the images would be seen by one officer in a remote location, were not pornographic and could not be stored or captured. Passengers do have the right to refuse to be scanned by the new machine, at Manchester’s Terminal 2.
The Department of Transport will monitor the scheme for a year before deciding whether to install similar scanners on a permanent basis. The scanners are being initiated at Heathrow initially and are gradually being rolled out across the USA.
When flying from Manchester airport book your Manchester airport parking to avoid dissapointment
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Airport hotel parking becoming increasingly more popular
The majority of travellers going abroad simply arrived at the airport and paid the airport car parking charge which due to lack of competition was astronomical. Since then off airport car parks have set up to give the customer a cheaper option and over the last few years hotel airport parking has become ever more popular and the reasons for this are quite compelling.
Travelling on any carriageway is a lottery with accidents and maintenance meaning long delays that inthe worst instances can mean you miss your flight. Such delays can be very stressful.
More customers are now arranging their own trips rather than taking packaged holidays and staying at a hotel is seen as part of the holiday.Over the last few years there has been an increase to destinations to the Americas, Australia, Far East, China and the Eastern bloc countries. These destinations are usually centred on the airports of Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester in the UK requiring customers to travel greater distances that makes the chance of a significant delay.
Uk weather can change so quickly causing chaos on the roads and to avoid this customers are opting for staying overnight.
The on airport cost for airport parking heathrow, parking at Gatwick airport and Manchester airport parking are excessively high, especially in high season with space always exceeding demand and when compared to say a Gatwick hotel with parking package the difference is far outweighed by the benefits. If the journey to the airport is a significant and especially if you are travelling to Heathrow or Gatwick taking an Airport hotel parking package is worth considering.
Travelling on any carriageway is a lottery with accidents and maintenance meaning long delays that inthe worst instances can mean you miss your flight. Such delays can be very stressful.
More customers are now arranging their own trips rather than taking packaged holidays and staying at a hotel is seen as part of the holiday.Over the last few years there has been an increase to destinations to the Americas, Australia, Far East, China and the Eastern bloc countries. These destinations are usually centred on the airports of Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester in the UK requiring customers to travel greater distances that makes the chance of a significant delay.
Uk weather can change so quickly causing chaos on the roads and to avoid this customers are opting for staying overnight.
The on airport cost for airport parking heathrow, parking at Gatwick airport and Manchester airport parking are excessively high, especially in high season with space always exceeding demand and when compared to say a Gatwick hotel with parking package the difference is far outweighed by the benefits. If the journey to the airport is a significant and especially if you are travelling to Heathrow or Gatwick taking an Airport hotel parking package is worth considering.
Brits look abroad after terrible English summer
The fall of the pound against the euro, the increasing cost of a holiday abroad, more security at the airport, recession and concerns over employment and the promise of a good summer led to many holidaymakers declaring their intention to holiday in this country in an attempt to cut down on costs. Greece and Spain were predicted to be hit the worst by the stay at home Brit.
Sounds fantastic and the UK travel industry recorded record numbers holidaying in this country with hotels fully booked, camp sites busy and the roads full of holidaymakers making their journey to the seaside destinations throughout the country. Everything in the Uk travel industry seemed to be booming with the Brits swapping sangria and paella for Cornish pasties, beer and cider.
Sadly for the tourist board, hotels, seaside businesses and holiday camps the weather hasn't been kind with the wettest summer on record. Many holidays have been totally desolated by the continuous downpours seen on an almost a daily basis. The stay at home Brits had made the this decision to cutkeep down costs but for most this has turned out to be a false economy having to spend more than originally intended trying to entertain the family.
Bad weather drives stay at home Brits to look for cheap holidays abroad as bad weather looks set to continue. Late bookings for August have increased considerabaly as Brits seek guaranteed sun. There are still many cheap holidays around and notwithstanding the economic conditions travellers aren't prepared to risk a holiday wash out. With so many late bookings travellers looking to travel to the airport by car need to book Gatwick airport car parking, Heathrow airport hotels and Manchester airport car parking as quickly as possible because as space becomes booked the price at all car parks and hotels will rise.
Sounds fantastic and the UK travel industry recorded record numbers holidaying in this country with hotels fully booked, camp sites busy and the roads full of holidaymakers making their journey to the seaside destinations throughout the country. Everything in the Uk travel industry seemed to be booming with the Brits swapping sangria and paella for Cornish pasties, beer and cider.
Sadly for the tourist board, hotels, seaside businesses and holiday camps the weather hasn't been kind with the wettest summer on record. Many holidays have been totally desolated by the continuous downpours seen on an almost a daily basis. The stay at home Brits had made the this decision to cutkeep down costs but for most this has turned out to be a false economy having to spend more than originally intended trying to entertain the family.
Bad weather drives stay at home Brits to look for cheap holidays abroad as bad weather looks set to continue. Late bookings for August have increased considerabaly as Brits seek guaranteed sun. There are still many cheap holidays around and notwithstanding the economic conditions travellers aren't prepared to risk a holiday wash out. With so many late bookings travellers looking to travel to the airport by car need to book Gatwick airport car parking, Heathrow airport hotels and Manchester airport car parking as quickly as possible because as space becomes booked the price at all car parks and hotels will rise.
Passengers frustrated by baggage allowance
Most holidaymakers have moaned angrily about the additional baggage charges that are being applied, that in some circumstances can cost more than the flight itself. Budget airlines especially are applying these non negotiable charges to the letter and excess luggage can cost anything from £9 to £15 per kilo over the standard limit. Before travelling, you should visit the website of the airine so you are aware how the charges are made.
No wonder travellers are puzzled by the weight allowances that are being forced by the airlines. In the old days you had a weight allowance for your suitcase and were permitted to take a small bag on the aircraft and ladies their handbag. A thing of the times, as this has all now changed with overall amounts, single item limits and in some cases different charges levied for first, second and third bags. A number of airlines only authorise one on board bag and handbags or duty free bags, which used to be exempt, are now taken into account and these must all fit into one bag and be able to fit into an airside cage before being permitted on board. Any excess will be charged at airside, which is another displeasing development.
In addition to this they will apply additional charges for leisure equipment, sound equipment, cots, bicycles, surfboards and practically anything that is extra to either check in luggage or hand luggage. Once again some airlines will charge a total weight allowance and single item limits. In general the schedule airlines have higher baggage allowoances and are more generous with the available breakdown. With regard to sporting equipment it is important to note that some car parks or airport hotels won't transport over sized items, and before to securing your East Midlands airport parking or East Midlands hotel parking for example make sure the airport car park is willing to transfer such items as surfboards and bicycles etc.
No wonder travellers are puzzled by the weight allowances that are being forced by the airlines. In the old days you had a weight allowance for your suitcase and were permitted to take a small bag on the aircraft and ladies their handbag. A thing of the times, as this has all now changed with overall amounts, single item limits and in some cases different charges levied for first, second and third bags. A number of airlines only authorise one on board bag and handbags or duty free bags, which used to be exempt, are now taken into account and these must all fit into one bag and be able to fit into an airside cage before being permitted on board. Any excess will be charged at airside, which is another displeasing development.
In addition to this they will apply additional charges for leisure equipment, sound equipment, cots, bicycles, surfboards and practically anything that is extra to either check in luggage or hand luggage. Once again some airlines will charge a total weight allowance and single item limits. In general the schedule airlines have higher baggage allowoances and are more generous with the available breakdown. With regard to sporting equipment it is important to note that some car parks or airport hotels won't transport over sized items, and before to securing your East Midlands airport parking or East Midlands hotel parking for example make sure the airport car park is willing to transfer such items as surfboards and bicycles etc.
Off airport car parks take the hassle away from driving to the airport
One of the main things about going on holiday, is the thought of going away, as you sit at the office and let your mind roam to the thought of the breaking sea on a beautiful white sandy beach, a meal of anti-pasta accompanied by chilled wine. This relaxing image is being tarnished with the notion of commuting to Manchester airport along the M62 for instance. On a daily basis this motorway is primed to delays from carriageways being shut due to accidents or repairs leaving you the to wait for hours in the jam or as many of other drivers, seek an different route putting miles on your journey.
Upon arriving at the airport the next thing you have to do is to find the correct car park for your terminal. You may think this would be easy but with lots of like minded people struggling to get in the proper lane or managing a roundabout even more so if it is dark can be a traumatic experience. Looking at a map of the airport on paper is completely different at ground level. To avoid this I now always use the services of an off airport car park, airport parking Manchester for example, whereby I can simply arrive up at their car park and they will take me directly to the terminal and it costs less. But the best way to steer clear from all this aggravation if you have the time is to travel down the day before and book a Luton airport hotel parking package for instance. This certainly tends to get the holiday off to a more relaxed mood.
As soon as I am inside the airport, I always feel more content, with only the queue for tickets and security standing between you and your sun kissed dream of relaxing days by the beach and cold beer.
Upon arriving at the airport the next thing you have to do is to find the correct car park for your terminal. You may think this would be easy but with lots of like minded people struggling to get in the proper lane or managing a roundabout even more so if it is dark can be a traumatic experience. Looking at a map of the airport on paper is completely different at ground level. To avoid this I now always use the services of an off airport car park, airport parking Manchester for example, whereby I can simply arrive up at their car park and they will take me directly to the terminal and it costs less. But the best way to steer clear from all this aggravation if you have the time is to travel down the day before and book a Luton airport hotel parking package for instance. This certainly tends to get the holiday off to a more relaxed mood.
As soon as I am inside the airport, I always feel more content, with only the queue for tickets and security standing between you and your sun kissed dream of relaxing days by the beach and cold beer.
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