Birmingham airport could become a temporary mortuary for up to 12,000 bodies following talks on a worst-case scenario amid the coronavirus outbreak. The airport is next to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), which has already been mooted as a possible location for a temporary field hospital. It is understood that any airport facility could initially … Read more
Having a good memory for faces could land you a flight upgrade. That’s because travel expert and frequent flier Gilbert Ott, who runs the flight tips site God Save The Points, is giving away his first and business class seats to anyone who recognises him at an airport. If you spot him all you need … Read more
An airport lounge in Ecuador with panoramic views and a fine wine cellar has been named as the best in the world in a global awards. The Sala VIP Internacional lounge at Quito International Airport claimed the top prize in the Global Airport Lounge of the Year Awards, which rates business facilities, comfort, service from … Read more
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Revealed: Heathrow had its busiest year ever in 2019 with a record 80.9million passengers using the airport Heathrow says passenger growth was down to availability of larger planes The airport also had its busiest ever December welcoming 6.7million passengers UK services saw the biggest surge last month followed by flights to Middle East By Jennifer … Read more
Two people shouting Islamist slogans are arrested after smashing a car into Barcelona Airport Vehicle drove into Barcelona airport’s terminal one on Friday morning Two car occupants, both Albanian, shouted Islamist slogans, said police chief Police bomb squad confirmed there were no explosives in the vehicle By Luke Andrews For Mailonline Published: 09:46 GMT, 20 … Read more
Two people shouting Islamist slogans are arrested after smashing a car into Barcelona Airport Vehicle drove into Barcelona airport’s terminal one on Friday morning Two car occupants, both Albanian, shouted Islamist slogans, said police chief Police bomb squad confirmed there were no explosives in the vehicle By Luke Andrews For Mailonline Published: 09:46 GMT, 20 … Read more
Airport employs a pack of therapy dogs to help soothe nervous flyers and passengers with hidden disabilities The dogs, called the Canine Crew, will be stationed at Southampton Airport They will patrol the arrival and departure halls with their volunteer handlers The dogs are ‘fully temperament tested and highly experienced in their trade’ By Jennifer … Read more
Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: Why travelling by ferry can be less expensive and a lot more fun Fans say the ships can be less stressful, less expensive and a lot more fun Packing is easy as you can take as much kit as your car can carry Many ferries have cruise … Read more
The chief executives and chairs of Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports and the Airport Operators Association (AOA) have warned that the coronavirus crisis may result in airports grinding to a halt within weeks without government support. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the directors say that ‘traffic has fallen dramatically and is going down … Read more