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BA Holidays Stops Package Deals in COVID-19 Muckup

2021-01-09 by Argophilia Travel News

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British Airways Holidays has now canceled trips for the coming weeks after an effort to sell package deals despite the national lockdown. Some clients were apparently taking advantage of business flights to take leisure trips. According to the reports, BA Holidays has already removed deals for sale, and the airline is letting booked customers know […]

Tags: BA Holidays, BBC, British Airways, business travel, COVID flights, flight cancellations, package travel, pandemic travel, UK travelers

British Residents of Spain Banned From Boarding British Airways Flight

2021-01-04 by Argophilia Travel News

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British residents of Spain were allegedly denied boarding by British Airways staff at Heathrow on their return home. Passengers claim even negative COVID proof and required documents did not sway flight personnel.

Tags: airline news, airlines, British Airways, British citizens, British fliers, Spain, Spain travelers

British Airways Adds Kos Flights for Summer 2019

2018-09-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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British Airways has announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to the popular Greek island of Kos for summer 2019, with flights set to begin in May.

Tags: Adam Carson, Athens, British Airways, Kalamata, Kefallonia, kos, Kos flights, Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Skiathos, Thessaloniki, World Traveller, Zakynthos

British Airways enters value Crete flights arena

2014-11-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A BA cabin crew member welcomes fliers

British Airways has just announced an all new Gatwick to Heraklion route for Summer 2015. What was a destination dominated by Aegean Air, has already seen budget carrier Ryanair encroach with flights to Chania. No it appears Brits will have even more choice where airfares and departures are concerned.

Tags: Aegean Air, British Airways, Crete flights, Heraklion flights

EU Sanctions On Russia Provoke Airline Economics War

2014-08-06 by Phil Butler

Vladimir Putin at State Council Presidium meeting on developing social protection system for senior citizens. - Via The Kremlin

This morning business daily Vedomosti has reported, Russia may begin restricting European airlines from flying over Siberia on Asian routes. The move, if enacted, would imposed crippling costs on some European carriers. To make matters worse, the underlying business infrastructure of all countries will certainly be negatively affected.

Tags: airline costs, airlines, Asia flights, British Airways, EU sanctions, Lufthansa, Russia sanctions, Vladimir Putn

British Airways Tags Forward3D for Global Paid Search

2014-04-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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British Airways has selected Forward3D as their paid search partner after the latter won a marketing pitch.

Tags: airlines, British Airways, Forward3D, paid search, ppc, search

British Airways Flight Lands Safely in Close Call

2013-05-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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London’s Heatrow closed both runways earlier today when a plan in route from Oslo had to make an emergency landing.

Tags: airline emergency, airline mishaps, British Airways, Heathrow, London travel

easyJet + British Airways Secure London to Moscow Flights

2012-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

easyJet and British Airways have just landed the right to operate flights to Russian capital Moscow, at the expense of Virgin Atlantic whose bid to secure what is one of Europe’s most flight routes was rejected.

Tags: BA, bmi, British Airways, EasyJet, London to Moscow, Moscow flights, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways Introduces TripSeeker, Flight Search Tool

2011-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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British Airways has released the latest version of TripSeeker (formerly WorldExplorer), its new flight search tool.  With it travelers can search for the best flights and destinations all from ba.com. The new tool is completely Flash-based (sorry iPad users), and has an interactive interface allowing you to click anywhere on the world map where BA […]

Tags: activities, air fares, British Airways, destination guide, flight search tool, Google Maps, travel class, TripSeeker, WorldExplorer

US Airways Sabre Deal Calms Travel War Waters

2011-03-01 by Phil Butler

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In airline travel news, US Airways just announced the signing of a multi year contract for full content distribution and merchandising with Sabre Travel Network. This latest news, pertinent to the ongoing wars between the various online agents and service providers, is at least a positive sign for global distribution players.

Tags: add ons, Air New Zealand, airline tickets, airline travel, Amadeus, ancillary services, BIng, British Airways, Delta-Northwest, GDS, Google Travel, Greg Webb, Microsoft, online travel, OTA's, Porter Airlines, Qantas, Sabre GDS, Sabre holdings, United Airlines, US Airways, Virgin America, WestJet, world airlines

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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