Posts Tagged ‘uk travel’

BA Strike In June Impacts BAA Passenger Numbers

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

The number of passengers using BAA airports fell dramatically throughout late June and early July, with the British Airway strikes in June apparantly causing the drop in numbers. According to BAA, passenger numbers dropped by 1.7% in its airports over the last month (compared to the same period last year).

Although BA denies the strikes are completely to blame, BAA have suggested that it would have expected passenger numbers to be the same as last year if it wasn’t for the impact of the BA strike. (more…)

London For The First Time Visitor

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Any time is a great time to visit London, as there is so much happening there that you will always find something, or more likely several things, to attract your interest. Before you arrive there, it is worth making a list of the what you want to see and do, so that you don’t miss out on any of the highlights.

The Tower of London, the Houses Of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey are all not to be missed. (more…)

Things To Do In Bristol, England

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Bristol, the premier city for the South West of England, serves as the entrance to some of the UK’s most beautiful locations, including Cornwall, Devon and Wales. Boasting the fifth largest population in England, as well as a rich and eventful history, it has recently transformed into a modern, vibrant city packed with attractions to suit every kind of visitor .

The original town was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 1051 as a trading port and its maritime heritage is highlighted by the achievements of Kingdom Brunel, the great Victorian inventor who was born there. (more…)