Samoan Islands Stricken By Deadly Tsunami
Posted on: September 30th, 2009 Posted by Sharon Miller
An area popular with foreign tourists on Samoan island has been leveled by a devastating tsunami that swept across the Pacific island nation, killing hundreds and ruining lives in the process.
The country’s deputy Prime Minister, Misa Telefoni, told reporters that Island residents and visitors had almost no time to brace for the impact of the [...]
Heathrow Terminal 2 Refurbishment Begins
Posted on: September 30th, 2009 Posted by Robert Jones
Demolition of the rest of Terminal 2 will begin in January 2010
In London, the demolition Heathrow Airport’s oldest building has started to make place for a £1bn refurbishment.
The 54 year old Queen’s Building at Heathrow’s Terminal 2 will be completely leveled by January 2010 when demolition of the remaining parts of the terminal will start.
Every [...]
Europcar Announces the Launch Of New Mobile Phone Service
Posted on: September 30th, 2009 Posted by Abi Bray
Now that more than 8 million adults in the UK are getting on the internet by way of mobile phone, it only seems natural that Europcar, which is one of Europe’s leading car hire companies, has launched a brand new car booking on the go service for mobile phones. This new service can now be [...]
UK plan promotes greener transit via cycling and trains
Posted on: September 29th, 2009 Posted by Sharon Miller
Andrew Adonis, the UK Government’s Transport Secretary, has launched a £14m package which will transform facilities on offer for cyclists at train stations and promote healthier, greener transit.
During the next two years, the package will see that a series of measures, including ‘Cycle Hubs’ to be featured at 10 major UK rail stations as well [...]
British Travellers among the most adventurous
Posted on: September 29th, 2009 Posted by Helen Young
Many British vacationers develop a taste for risky adventures and daredevil stunts while on holiday, according to the leading price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
A study carried out by the company found that over one in three (37%) British vacationers have participated in an extreme sport impulsively while abroad. According to the survey, Londoners make for the [...]
BA offers business class only flights to NY
Posted on: September 29th, 2009 Posted by Tiffany Phillips
British Airways is launching a new upscale service even as it has faced huge losses in the last months.
The airline is proposing 2 daily flights linking London and New York all in business class.
In the recent past, 3 different airlines offering business class-only London to New York service have collapsed, namely Silverjet, Maxjet, Eos. Their [...]