Passengers flying from British airports have been encouraged to pack less luggage by the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF).This is to ensure that baggage handlers reduce their risk of sustaining injury, with luggage by air currently exempt from health and safety weight limits that are a part of other industries.The ETF, alongside the International Transport Workers' Federation, want to see a maximum limit of 23kg per item in addition to a phased reduction of 15kg.They are also call... Read Full Story

Japan Airlines passengers departing from London's Heathrow Airport will soon be able to make use of British Airways' (BA) Galleries First and Galleries Club lounges.Those flying from Terminal 3 will be able to use the lounges, which are located near the departure gates and shopping area, from December 14th.Passengers eligible to use the lounges can make use of their shower rooms, business centre and wireless internet facilities.The service is being offered to passengers thanks to Japan Airlin... Read Full Story

Slovakian airline Danube Wings will launch new flights to Poprad-Tatry Luton Airport, Manchester and Dublin next month.From December 6th, the carrier will accommodate winter holidaymakers and skiers heading to the Tatry Mountains, an area fast becoming popular among ski enthusiasts.Poprad-Tatry International Airport is just 15 minutes' drive from the mountains and 50 minutes from Jasna, Slovakia's largest ski resort.This season, Jasna is home to the new, eight passenger Grand Brhliska gondola... Read Full Story

Travellers planning to celebrate New Year's Eve in Dublin might want to hang around after the celebrations have ended and the debris of dozens of parties has been swept up to enjoy some musical entertainment.On January 2nd and 3rd, Dublin's National Concert Hall will host four performances of The Wizard of Oz.All of the classic songs from the original movie feature in this stage adaptation, including Somewhere Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard.The show also includes the film's ... Read Full Story

Passengers from Liverpool Airport will now have easier access to the island of Malta, after easyJet extended its flights to the destination. The airline will now run twice-weekly routes to Malta as part of next year's summer schedule, starting on June 13th. Robin Tudor, head of public relations for Peel Airports, which runs the hub, said that the news is "great" as it gives passengers from the area more choice and good, low fares to the island. Trevor Spinks, easyJet's marketing man... Read Full Story

The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) has introduced a new campaign to boost awareness of the region in the UK.Unveiled at the World Travel Market in London earlier this month, the initiative is being launched in partnership with companies including Iberia.It will see a total of 122 branded taxis driving around the streets of London until March 2010.The CATA is also running a similar campaign in Madrid and Barcelona, with buses being used to carry the promotional messages in some of the c... Read Full Story

Sydney Wildlife World will boost its appeal to visitors next month with the opening of a new exhibit.The Last Living Dinosaur, a multi-million dollar interactive display, will be launched on December 22nd.It will house what Sydney Wildlife World describes as "the world's deadliest predator" - the giant saltwater crocodile.Weighing as much as 700kg and growing to around five metres in length, the saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile.The Kakadu National Park gorge in Aust... Read Full Story

People looking for the ideal winter break this year can head to Alberta in Canada, which has a great festive feel to it at this time of year, according to the province's tourist board. The area comes alive in December, when Christmas grottos are put up and festive lights are hung around the streets. Travel Alberta promises that the skiing in the area will also live up to expectations, adding: "We have enough ski hills for almost every day of the week. "Whether you are skiing for the... Read Full Story

Aircraft should have to meet tough emission standards to reduce CO2 output by 40 per cent in the next generation, according to easyJet. The budget airline has called for changes to be made in the industry, saying that the government's current plans to tax the industry are not sustainable. Andy Harrison, easyJet's chief executive, said: "Aviation needs a global solution. Government's first instinct is to tax, but this won't deliver sustainable aviation as the industry's growth is concentr... Read Full Story

People flying with Finnair will now be able to pre-order their items from the airline's shopping magazine on almost all of its flights in Europe. The company has expanded the pre-order service, previously only offering it on routes to Helsinki from 23 cities. Changes mean that now 11 new pre-order stations have been created, including on flights to Berlin, Copenhagen, Kiev and Oslo. Passengers with Finnair can shop online for the items up to three days before their flight, getting a ten per c... Read Full Story