www.alamo.co.uk
In conjunction with the UK release of Public Enemies, Johnny Depp’s latest film, Alamo car rental has put together a list of routes through locations seen in the film. The move is designed to encourage British travelers to visit the US Midwest.
The movie was shot along the famed Route 66 and features some of the most scenic locales in the Midwestern United States. The region is the perfect place for a holiday car rental, particularly in the fall. (more…)
More than 300 passengers had to be evacuated from a British Airways flight at Phoenix Airport because and smoke was starting to fill the cabin.
The evacuation took place prior to takeoff, as the jet was leaving the departure gate. All passengers were safely evacuated and only minor injuries were reported.
The incident took place at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport at approximately 8:00 p.m. local time. As soon as reports of smoke in the cabin surfaced, the alert crew made the decision to deploy the evacuation slides at all emergency exits. The 298 passengers escaped out of the plane in a matter of minutes. Following the incident, passengers reported only a few minor bumps and bruises with the exception of one passenger who asked to be taken to the hospital because of shoulder pain.
“The plane was being pushed back from the stand when there were reports of smoke. A decision was taken to evacuate the aircraft following the usual procedures,” stated a British Airways representative.
Fire crews immediately arrived at the scene and encountered smoke in the cabin as reported, but did not discover any fire. The cause of the smoke has not yet been determined as engineers continue to investigate
Thanks to www.bbc.co.uk for the above quotes, for more information on this story please visit their website.
www.stanleyhouse.co.uk
In the face of the worst economic downturn in ages, Stanley House, a boutique hotel in East Lancashire is planning a £15 million expansion. The huge remodeling project involves a makeover of all existing rooms, construction of 40 new guest rooms, and the construction of a top end fitness center to complement the facility. (more…)
The number of travelers losing luggage while on holiday is expected to increase by as much as 60% over the next 10 years according to research conducted by the Post Office. The number of lost luggage claims could reach as high as 50,000 bags a month.
The Post Office recently conducted a survey regarding holidaymakers’ use of travel insurance. The survey revealed that more than 25% of travelers do not even consider purchasing travel insurance when planning a trip. The cost of the insurance seems to be the biggest factor in consumers’ decision to decline the insurance.
Lost luggage is the number-one reason for travel insurance claims. Medical treatment follows in second position. Such statistics should be alarming to UK travelers who pass up the insurance. In the end it could wind up costing them much more. Nevertheless, many travelers continue the trend of traveling uninsured.
Last year alone, uninsured UK holidaymakers suffered losses totaling more £90 million as a result of lost luggage, unexpected medical treatment, and canceled flights. All of these claims could have been recovered had holidaymakers only purchased travel insurance prior to their planned departures.
Travel insurance is available through the Post Office and policies are very reasonably priced starting at £5.50 per person, an insignificant amount when compared to the cost of losing your bags.
Thanks to www.postoffice.co.uk for the above statistics. For more information about this article visit their web site.
www.timesonline.co.uk
Over 150 Britons have admitted to being duped by a bogus website offering deals on holiday villas in Spain. It’s estimated that would-be travelers have lost over £1 million. The scam was being run by a phony website that has since evaporated into cyberspace. Spanish police are on the hunt for the culprits but their apprehension is unlikely. (more…)
