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Icelandic airline WOW and UK economy carrier easyJet are to launch new flight paths to Iceland in 2012.The pair will collectively offer up to six new weekly flights to the country that is commonly regarded

Work colleagues are an unlikely yet popular companion when holidaying abroad, a poll has found.According to research of more than 1,000 holidaymakers, one in ten workmates have holidayed together in the

Travellers with Iceland Express (IEX) may benefit from brand new aircraft leased from CSA Holidays, a subsidiary of Czech Airlines.Flight Directors reports the deal means IEX can now offer passengers the

Four major airlines are urging the government to scrap Air Passenger Duty, BBC News reports.Easyjet, British Airways, Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic believe that the tax puts British holiday makers at a financial

A survey has revealed that 33 per cent of British people have booked a holiday next summer specifically 'to get away from the Olympic Games', according to Breaking Travel News.Research undertaken by an

British Airways has relaunched its Airmiles reward scheme, introducing the rebranded 'Avios' today, BBC News reports.Following BA's merger with Spanish operator, Iberia, the loyalty scheme has been overhauled

EasyJet has announced it is to launch thrice-weekly flights to Iceland from Luton, reports The Independent.The low-cost airline confirmed the flights will commence on March 27th 201; flying on Tuesdays,

International tourist arrivals grew by a massive 4.5 per cent in the first eight months of 2011, reports ftnnews.com.Europe specifically showed the most growth (six per cent) amid continuing economic uncertainty.The

Egypt has declared itself 'open for business' with the launch of a new tourism campaign at the World Travel Market (WTM), reports the Mail Online.In a bid to encourage holiday makers to book a luxury Nile

An exhibition of photographs has opened in London, showcasing Venice at its best.The Real Venice exhibition, at Somerset House until December 11th, displays the work of fourteen artists who were asked