Archives for 2012

In his autumn statement this month, Chancellor George Osborne revealed more information about how forthcoming changes to Air Passenger Duty (APD) will affect private jet travellers. This follows the announcement in 2011’s budget that APD would be…

Guest blogger Tom Barber, co-founder of tailor-made holiday specialists Original Travel, profiles 2013’s top hotspots for tailor-made holidays. Free from fixed dates and times, predetermined accommodations, and specified activities, tailor-made holidays are exactly what you…

Interesting to read today that the one of Europe’s largest aircraft management companies, Hangar8, has taken over Farnborough-based International JetClub. Both have limited ad hoc charter capacity, having focussed on longer-term management contracts for aircraft…

Big news today that manufacturer Bombardier has just signed its biggest ever order: 56 new jets and options for a further 86 – for charter operator VistaJet.  And big news too in terms of cabin…

The BBC’s annual charity extravaganza Children in Need is taking place this week, with many different fundraising events taking place all over the country. It culminates in the main TV appeal show on Friday evening…

The Europe-wide general strike beginning on Wednesday 14th November will have a significant impact on airline travel, as it will include airport workers such as Air Traffic Control staff. Many European airline flights have already…