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Airlines losing millions of bags a year

More travellers than ever are arriving on holiday without their luggage, with up to 10 air passengers losing their bags on every flight, figures showed last night.

telegraph.co.uk

Labels: airlines, lost luggage

posted by iTravelnet news  # 7:31 AM

New airlines soar on business class

A new wave of carriers is offering a luxury service at a bargain price. But can they all survive?

business.timesonline.co.uk

Labels: airlines, business-class

posted by iTravelnet news  # 12:07 PM

Two Indonesian flights make emergency landings

Two planes belonging to separate Indonesian carriers have been forced to make emergency landings after developing technical problems in midair.

theage.com.au

Labels: airlines, emergency landing, Indonesian

posted by iTravelnet news  # 1:33 PM

Airlines cancel Sri Lanka flights

Three major airlines have cancelled or changed their flights to Sri Lanka after an air raid on the capital, Columbo, by Tamil Tiger rebels.

theage.com.au

Labels: airlines, Columbo, Tamil Tigers

posted by iTravelnet news  # 2:38 PM

Indonesia plans 10-year age limit on airliners

Indonesia has announced plans to ban its airlines from flying jetliners more than 10 years old following a spate of accidents involving local carriers.

iht.com

Labels: accidents, airlines, Indonesia

posted by iTravelnet news  # 9:44 PM

Low-cost airlines flock to Spain

Spain is set to become the new battleground for budget airfares, with six low-cost carriers moving in to a market which has previously been dominated by Spanish flag-carrier, Iberia.

travel.timesonline.co.uk (page not found)

Labels: airlines, low cost, Spain

posted by iTravelnet news  # 9:43 PM