...In 1919, as Europe emerged from the First World War, travel moved into the forefront of peoples minds. Buoyed up on the new technologies of the day, the forerunner of BA, Aircraft Transport and travel (AT&T), launched the world's first daily international scheduled air service. It offered a service from London to Paris and ushered in the modern age of air travel.

Within 5 years there were already a handful of start-up airlines offering their services in Britain. In March 1924, the four best known of these: Handley Page, Instone, AT&T, and British Air Marine Navigation merged into one larger company called Imperial Airways and offered flights around the Brit...more

Last Minute travel Deals

...ing anywhere that you want to go provided that you keep a good eye out for airline travel deals, and are at ease with last minute travel every now and again.

There are discount getaway packages offering savings of up to 70% on flight and hotel packages. These last minute travel deals can include anything from airfare, hotel, rental car (when needed) and often additional add-ons such as event tickets, maybe even an exploratory hike or outdoor activity (depending on the destination) or pre-paid meals. Many destinations will drop their prices as much as 50% if you are there at a less popular time. By being prepared to take off at a moments notice (or at least a couple of days) you will be able to travel to amazing destinations and enjoy fabulous holidays for a fraction of what it costs those...more

Save Big on Airfare: 8 Top Tips to Reduce the Cost of Your Airline Tickets

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Airfare prices may be set to increase in 2006, as airlines struggle with rising fuel costs and not enough passengers. The hardest hit are the smaller, budget airlines, such as Independence Air, which closed its doors in the first week of January.

From that shutdown alone, airfare experts say fares in many of the 30 cities previously served by Independence Air could double or even triple.

"We're going to learn the true meaning of 'sky high,' "said airline consumer expert Tom Parsons, CEO of Bestfares.com in a USA Today report.

But there is good news for travelers -- with a little know-how, you can save big on airfares. Top Eight Money-Saving Airfare Tips

1. Use an ethnic travel agent if flying internationally.
travel agents in ethnic neighborhoods tend to cater to t...more

The Internet Advantage for Local Travel Agents

...t to rest by an independent travel agent offering personal service. Someone who books an expensive vacation is going to want confirmation on reservations, reassurance on bookings and details on the destination site. An independent agent can provide those things; perhaps most importantly an independent travel agent can have the same voice provide additional information every time a customer calls.

The net result, so to speak, is a travel site that provides the sizzle of online advertising, the convenience of online contact and the reassurance of personal customer support. An independent agent doesn't necessarily have to compete with the "online specials" and other gimmicks found on major travel sites. The security provided by personal service will make the price worthwhile. An independent travel agent can make the internet an extension of the traditional personal service, rather than a replacement for it.<...more

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