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Southampton Airport employs a pack of therapy dogs to help soothe nervous flyers

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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

London Heathrow had its busiest year ever in 2019 with 80.9million passengers using the airport

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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

Frequent flier Gilbert Ott is giving away upgrades to anyone that recognises him at an airport

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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

Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: From P&O to Stena, travelling by ferry can cost less

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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

Outrage as work begins on new ‘Machu Picchu’ airport in Peru

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Outrage as work begins on new ‘Machu Picchu’ airport that historians and environmentalists say will cause ‘irreparable damage’ to landscapes rich in Inca history Bulldozers are currently clearing land for the new airport in Inca town Chinchero Town is regarded as the gateway to the Sacred Valley and close to Machu Picchu  7,000 people have … Read more

You don’t need to fly first class to get access to airport lounges. Here’s our pick of the best

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Air travel can be hell. But there’s a way to ease your pain. If you don’t mind spending £30 or so, you can relax pre-flight at a private airport lounge and enjoy unlimited food and drink as part of the deal. There’s free wi-fi, charging stations and sometimes showers. In most cases, you can take … Read more

New York’s LaGuardia is the U.S airport most prone to cancellations – and Salt Lake City the least 

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38. Kansas International, Missouri  39. Dallas Love Field, Texas 40. San Francisco International, California 41. Southwest Florida International, Florida 42. Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma 43.Louis Armstrong New Orleans International 44. Ted Stevens Anchorage International, Alaska 45. Metropolitan Oakland International, California 46. Tampa International, Florida 47. Orlando International, Florida 48. Miami International, Florida 49. Minneapolis-St … Read more

An airport lounge in Ecuador is named as the best in the world

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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

The best and worst pay-as-you-go UK airport lounges revealed

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The lounge at Southend Airport has been ranked the worst out of 21 pay-as-you-go airport lounges in the UK for the second consecutive year. Inspectors from consumer group Which? say they found barely-there facilities at the Skylife Lounge with no runway view, no hot food and no sparkling wine – earning it just one star … Read more