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Can the "Superjet" rescue regional flights?
A new Russian-designed jet could be delivered as early as mid-2010, according to reports from Moscow, providing a boost to struggling regional services.
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LU condemns Tube staff strikes
Friday, 29 January 2010
Hundreds of London Underground maintenance workers are to stage a series of 24-hour strikes in a row over new rosters and outsourcing, it was announced today.
Obama seeks to get America on track
Friday, 29 January 2010
US President Obama has promised to improve the experience of America's rail users by pumping eight billion dollars (€5.72 billion) of investment into the system.
Weekly transport and tourism agenda: February maiden voyages
Friday, 29 January 2010
The Singapore Air Show promises high-flying displays and high-value purchases, from February 2. Two cruise liners are set to make their maiden voyages in February, the AIDAblu hoping to appeal to a young generation of cruise-goers with single cabins.
Learn Spanish with The Independent
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Cactus’ Language Minis is a Spanish podcast series, developed to offer easy learning on the go. It consists of seven levels, each with 10 downloadable podcast lessons and PDF workbooks, which take you from beginner through to advanced level.
Airlines suffered record drop in traffic in 2009: IATA
Thursday, 28 January 2010
World airlines suffered their biggest traffic decline since 1945 last year, making 2009 the "worst year the industry has ever seen," and can expect only a slow recovery in 2010, the International Air Transport Association said Wednesday.
Five "anti-romance" Valentine's Day getaways
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Bed and breakfast reservation site bedandbreakfast.com is offering five packages for US-based singles to get away from the romance this Valentine's Day, February 14.
Cruise ship debuts on-board water coaster
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Cartoon-themed cruise line Disney Cruise Company revealed more details January 26 of its upcoming liner, which is set to include an onboard "water coaster."
Passengers to pay €41 billion in airline fees in 2010
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Consumers will pay $58 billion (€41 billion) in so-called "ancillary charges" this year, according to predictions from an airline industry analyst released last week.
Click, pack and go: our pick of the week’s travel deals
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Given the number of Valentine’s deals that are pouring into the travel desk inbox this week, love is most definitely in the air.
AirAsia to fly to five major Indian cities this year
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Budget carrier AirAsia said Tuesday it will launch flights from Malaysia to five major Indian cities in 2010, with plans to carry two million passengers a year.
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