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Fog causes flight disruption – Update

16 Mar 2011 by Catherine Hope     
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Once again this morning, adverse weather conditions  in the UK are causing some disruption to flights. Leeds Bradford Airport and London City Airport are advising passengers travelling this morning to contact their airline or tour operator to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport. As the adverse weather will affect road travel also, [...]

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New hybrid vehicle takes to the air

4 Jan 2011 by David Jackson     
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A revolutionary new flying machine has taken to the air for a successful test flight. The concept which looks similar in appearance to an airship can stay in the air for up to three weeks and has the ability to land without a runway and on any surface. Take a look at the video…

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Eurostar Hit By Major Delays

20 Dec 2010 by Mike Osolinski     
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As freezing temperatures return, bring many parts of Britain’s transport infrastructure to a standstill, St Pancras Eurostar terminal has found itself overwhelmed with passengers trying to reach their destinations and the station is struggling to cope. Huge numbers where lining up today in the hope of getting on a train and queues of over 2km [...]

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Sixt Wins Outstanding Customer Service Award

9 Dec 2010 by Mike Osolinski     
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It has been quite a year for Sixt when it comes to awards. Having recently won the award for worlds leading marketing innovators and a World Travel Market award for best stand personnel We are delighted to round off the year winning a BT Visit London award for outstanding customer service. Sixt UK were given [...]

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Manchester Airport Notes Passenger Increase

30 Nov 2010 by Mike Osolinski     
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It has been revealed that after almost two and a half years Manchester Airport is seeing a rise in its passenger numbers. With a number of popular routes to Singapore, the USA, and the Middle East boosting traveller numbers, October saw an increase of 1.81per cent in passengers, the first rise since May 2008.

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