Air Travel News Page 2
Over half of Canadian Air travellers have never received an upgrade
Of the 1000 Canadian travellers polled, 52.8% said that they have never actually received an upgrade. 37.3% lucky travellers reported a bump up to first class, 6.1% considered roomier seats the best upgrade they have ever received and 3.8% cited free drinks.
Long haul destinations fight back
A catalogue of woes may have hit the long haul holiday market this year but destinations are fighting back hard to overcome the negatives, according to its latest review of the sector by Hayes & Jarvis
Air traffic improving after worst year on record
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA), which represents 65 intra-European airlines, has recorded a decrease in passenger demand of 4.2% for 2009.
Tim Jeans and Peter Patterson join debate on Air Travel
Tim Jeans, managing director of Monarch Airlines and Peter Patterson, head of transport & energy of the Institute of Directors, are the final speakers to join CIMTIG’s Air Travel: Expand or Consolidate debate on 28 September 2009.