2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — General practitioners (GPs) in the UK will be able to assess the fitness of pilots applying for the new pan-European Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL). The licence, which comes into effect on 17 September 2012 as part of major reforms to pilot licensing across the EU, will only be valid if the… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Regulations
Trial of GST Visitor Refund Scheme to boost retail and travel industries
2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A GST Visitor Refund Scheme is being introduced for a twelve-month trial period, with the aim of stimulating sales in the retail and travel industries. Refunds will be available for visitors to Jersey who buy items costing more than £300 from a participating retailer. They will also need to meet certain conditions,… Read the full news article
Six in Ten Conservative MPs believe reduction in APD should be considered
Half of all MPs believe APD is damaging the UK Economy ABTA calls on Government to take action now it is back from recess 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Six in Ten (61%) Conservative MPs believe a reduction in Air Passenger Duty (APD) should be considered to stimulate growth according to a new survey published today by… Read the full news article
Message to hunters concerning the transport of cartridges
Autumn is the traditional hunting season in Finland. Finavia advises hunters to familiarise themselves with official instructions for weapons and cartridges in case your plan is to fly to the hunting ground. 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish Transport Safety Agency says that five kilograms per person is the limit for cartridge transport by air when… Read the full news article
UNIQUE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL HAND-LUGGAGE POLICY
Unique hand-luggage only policy created by EssentialTravel.co.uk in response to 233% increase in Brits travelling light to save money. 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading travel add-on provider, EssentialTravel.co.uk, will now be offering a 10% discount to passengers opting to travel with hand-luggage only. EssentialTravel.co.uk spokesperson Stuart Bensusan explains:”The average claim cost for hand-luggage is lower than for a hold bag… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport response to the announcement of an independent commission to review aviation capacity
2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Commenting on the creation of an independent commission to review aviation capacity, Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer of Bristol Airport, said: “It is important that the independent commission looks beyond London when considering how to make best use of existing runway capacity. The UK’s regional airports handled 86 million passengers in 2011… Read the full news article
VisitEngland’s response to the Cabinet Reshuffle
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jeremy Hunt’s support for tourism led to delivery of the biggest ever domestic tourism marketing campaign in the build-up to the unprecedented events of this year. He worked hard to engage with our industry to better understand their ambitions and challenges and to ensure a lasting legacy for domestic tourism. As Minister… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains welcomes Transport Select Committee hearing on West Coast franchise competition
* Virgin’s bid offers better services to passengers and more secure deal for taxpayers * £800m guaranteed investment to deliver new trains, routes and onboard services 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains today (4 September 2012) backed the decision by the Transport Select Committee to hold a hearing into the West Coast rail franchise competition…. Read the full news article
ABTA Comments on Government Reshuffle
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Responding to the Ministerial changes announced by the Prime Minister today, Luke Pollard, Head of Public Affairs at ABTA – The Travel Association said: “It is all change for Ministers with travel and tourism portfolios. It is too early to read too much into a change of personnel at the top so… Read the full news article
RYANAIR CALLS FOR DEEP COST CUTS AT STANSTED TO REVERSE BAA’S TRAFFIC COLLAPSE
Prospective bidders should ignore BAA’s inflated £1.3billion RAB 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Stansted’s largest airline, today (4th Sept) called on airport regulator, the CAA, to confirm for prospective investors in Stansted what it intends to do about (a) Stansted’s 5 years of traffic declines, (b) Stansted’s grossly inflated £1.3bn RAB, (c) how it will reduce Stansted’s… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains responds to FirstGroup’s proposals for West Coast
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains has responded to FirstGroup’s proposals for improvements on the West Coast Main Line which were outlined to Parliament today, 3 September 2012. Normally, under franchise process, the successful bidder sets out a range of ‘franchise obligations’ – legally binding commitments – but none has been published by FirstGroup or the… Read the full news article
Virgin Trains: Concerns were expressed on West Coast Bid process over three years
2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite the Department for Transport(DfT) and Transport Minister, Justine Greening claiming that Virgin only started challenging the process once they had lost the Bid for the West Coast rail franchise, records show this not to be the case, Tony Collins, Chief Executive Officer for Virgin Rail Group said today: “There must be… Read the full news article
Sir Richard Branson letter to Financial Times
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following letter from Sir Richard Branson appeared in the Financial Times on 1 September 2012 Dear Sir, Your assertion that Virgin is seeking to re-write the competition rules for the West Coast train franchise (‘No Second Act for Virgin Trains – August 29, 2012) is wrong. On the contrary, we have… Read the full news article
Financial Times story on Saturday 1 September 2012 on West Coast franchise issue
Branson denies contract loss led to concerns By Rose Jacobs and Jim Pickard 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sir Richard Branson has denied the assertion that he only raised concerns about the UK rail franchising process after losing the lucrative contract to run the West Coast main line. In a letter to the FT, Sir Richard said… Read the full news article
FirstGroup’s criticism of West Coast Performance
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tim O’Toole, CEO of FirstGroup, has publicly criticised Virgin Trains’ performance citing the Public Performance Measure (PPM), which measures the number of trains arriving on time, as evidence to support his claims that FirstGroup would operate West Coast better. He has also commented on the number of complaint letters received by the… Read the full news article
Statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise Award
2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — We understand that Virgin Rail Ltd a subsidiary of Virgin Rail Group, the joint venture between Virgin Group and Stagecoach Group plc, has brought a legal challenge against the Department for Transport in relation to the recent award of the InterCity West Coast rail franchise to FirstGroup. We have every confidence in… Read the full news article
Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Potential
Dakar, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work together to make aviation an even more integral part of African economic development and integration. Safety, regional cooperation and global standards for infrastructure funding were highlighted… Read the full news article
CAA ensures NATS regulation is fit for the future
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published for consultation a review of its regulation of the en route part of NATS’ air traffic control business, NERL. 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The review examines what the CAA needs to achieve from its regulation of NERL in light of likely future changes in the market context… Read the full news article
NEW POLICY GOOD NEWS FOR THE SOUTH ISLAND
2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today’s new International Air Transport Policy Statement is being described by Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) as a significant change in thinking. One aspect of the new policy gives favourable consideration to airlines offering new services to and from Christchurch, to assist with the region’s recovery from the earthquakes. “That aspect alone… Read the full news article
CAA publishes prosecutions data for 2011 /12
2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its log of prosecutions for the year 2011/12, including details of the offences prosecuted, pleas and penalties imposed by the courts. In total during the year, the CAA undertook 16 prosecutions, resulting in fines totally in £20,050. The most common types of offences… Read the full news article
RYANAIR INTENDS TO RE-BID FOR AER LINGUS IF THE EC GRANTS PHASE II APPROVAL
2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following today’s (29 Aug) decision of the European Commission to refer the acquisition of Aer Lingus to Phase II, Ryanair’s Offer lapses, in accordance with the Takeover Rules, with immediate effect, and all acceptances of the Offer to date are void. Ryanair intends to re-bid for Aer Lingus if the European Commission… Read the full news article
Concern mounts over transfer of West Coast rail franchise as 100,000 people ask for review
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — As more than 100,000 people sign the petition set up by passenger Ross McKillop to force a debate in Parliament on the decision to strip Virgin Trains of the prestigious West Coast rail franchise, celebrities are offering their support. Sir Richard Branson said: ‘In less than a week one hundred thousand of you… Read the full news article
Notting Hill Carnival Highlights Cost of Tax to Fly to and from the Caribbean
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — London is hosting the biggest Carnival in Europe this weekend which celebrates the UK’s rich Caribbean cultural heritage and generations of shared history. However, these ties are under pressure, with thousands being priced out of trips to and from the Caribbean by the UK’s sky high rates of aviation tax which have… Read the full news article
Los residentes en Baleares, Canarias, Ceuta y Melilla deberán mostrar su certificado de residente en los aeropuertos
Cuando viajen con billetes a los que se ha aplicado el descuento de residente De acuerdo con la ley 2/2012 del 29 de junio, de los Presupuestos Generales del Estado Para poder volar, deberán mostrar en el aeropuerto el certificado de residencia expedido por el Ayuntamiento, junto con el DNI. Madrid, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia recuerda que,… Read the full news article
Groups of Travellers Can Now Submit Multiple ESTA Applications
2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that the Electronic System for Travel Authorization web application has been updated to allow for multiple applications to be submitted and paid for in one transaction. The new online application will be available Wednesday, August 15. Applicants must enter biographic data and an email address… Read the full news article
Celebrities back ‘Keep Virgin Trains’ e-petition as it passes 36,000 signature mark
As of 15:15 on August 22 total signatures reaches 50,000 London UK, 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — 22 August 2012: High profile celebrities have given their backing to the independently-set up Government-run e-petition to force a debate in Parliament on the decision to strip Virgin Trains of the prestigious West Coast rail franchise. Earlier today the number of… Read the full news article
Dragonair Welcomes Further Streamlining of Entry Arrangements for Taiwan Residents
Hong Kong, 2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong SAR government that it will implement the online Pre-arrivalRegistration for Taiwan Residents from 1 September 2012. Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Patrick Yeung said: “Taiwan is an important market for Dragonair and we now operate three flights to… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific welcomes further streamlining entry arrangements for Taiwan residents
2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement of the implementation arrangements for the online Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents by the Immigration Department which will further streamline the immigration arrangements for Taiwan residents to visit Hong Kong with effect from 1 September. Cathay Pacific Director Sales and Marketing Rupert Hogg said:… Read the full news article
Precautionary Health Advisory at the JW Marriott Chicago
2012-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has alerted the JW Marriott Chicago that three previous guests of the hotel have been diagnosed with a type of a pneumonia referred to as Legionnaires’ disease. The hotel responded immediately with an investigation in cooperation with the CDPH. On their advice, the hotel drained… Read the full news article
Gatwick welcomes BAA’s decision on the sale of Stansted
Gatwick calls on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to now remove the unnecessary burden of economic regulation which has been in force for over 25 years Healthy competition amongst airports is good news for passengers and airlines Independent Gatwick gives a ‘foretaste of the benefits competition can bring’ 2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick welcomes BAA’s decision… Read the full news article