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BA extends early check-in for hold bags at Gatwick

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00 |

British Airways passengers flying from Gatwick Airport now have the option to check in hold bags on all flights the day before departure.

Previously customers were able to check in bags if their flight departed before 3.15pm the next day.

From the start of the winter schedule on Sunday (October 25), this service will be extended to allow passengers to check in luggage between 4pm and 10pm for all British Airways flights scheduled to depart the following day. Customers checking in bags for the following day should drop their bags at the appropriate Fast Bag Drop desk in Zone D.

The extension of the bag drop hours will be welcomed by passengers who can now turn up at the airport on the day of departure and go straight to the departure lounge.

Big upgrade for Walt Disney World, Florida

Monday, 14 September 2009 00:00 |

Walt Disney Parks have announced a major Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World in Florida and a make-over for their Star Tours attraction in both California and Florida.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo announced this weekend that a new 3-D version of the tremendously-popular Star Tours attraction will debut at the Disneyland Resort and Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2011. Based on the Lucasfilm "Star Wars" films, the attraction will include immersive new elements that will take guests to many familiar places in the Star Wars galaxy.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 September 2009 20:48 )

Thomson launch excursions & extras website

Thursday, 10 September 2009 00:00 |

Thomson Holidays have launched a holiday extras website, thomsonexcursions.co.uk featuring bookable services and activities worldwide.

Open to everyone, whether they've booked a Thomson holiday or not, the website currently features some 631 excursions and experiences across 55 destinations. Activities range from swimming with dolphins and beach horse riding, to hot air balloon rides and a safari on the Masai Mara.

Dubai's new metro opens

Wednesday, 09 September 2009 00:00 |

The £4.5b state-of-the-art Dubai Metro opens to the public tomorrow, after an official VIP opening today.

This first phase comprises ten* 'Red Line' stations with a further 19 to open by next February. If all goes to plan, the Red Line will be joined by a Green Line and a Purple line in June 2010 and 2012 respectively creating the world's longest driverless train system with 43 miles of magnetic track.

*(Nakheel Harbour & Tower - Mall of the Emirates - Financial Centre - Al Jafiliya - Khalid Bin Al Waleed - Union Square - Al Rigga - Deira City Centre - Airport T3 - Rashidiya Terminal. Promo video)

Ryanair hold luggage penalty rises by up to 250%

Saturday, 05 September 2009 00:00 |

Ryanair has announced a steep rise in the charges for hold luggage from 1st October.

Passengers wanting to check in a single bag online will be charged a minimum fee of £15 (up from £10). If they check it in at the airport the minimum charge jumps from £20 to £30.

The fee for a second bag, currently charged at £20, will leap to £35 online and £70 if done at the airport - a 250% increase.

It's the airline's subtle way to encourage passengers to fly with only a carry-on bag.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 September 2009 20:27 )