As if it wasn’t already all over the news, and a simple Internet check couldn’t confirm it; it’s official – airfare prices have gone up. American Express Business Travel has released new data revealing that airfare prices did indeed rise in the second quarter of 2008. The group tracked average fare paid for one-way travel in a variety of fare types including first class and economy, unrestricted and discount fares across hundreds of domestic and international routes.
Their survey found international airfare reached its highest price in nearly a decade. They reported an 11 percent increase from fare prices from the same time period in 2007. Data also showed that the most popular type of tickets are not business class, but other service classes (economy!)
American Expresses’ best advice is to book in advance. Don’t forget to shop around, sign-up for airline e-newsletters and if you have a difficult itinerary, consult with a travel agent.
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...makes you render and look at 12 individual pages. I really hate that. And, oh yes, it automatically advances to the next page like a slideshow. So, if you get a phone call while reading it, you will miss the whole list. Sigh. So, here’s the list below to save our collective sanity. Of course, you should click the link above so Forbes doesn’t get too angry at me :-)
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As leading physiotherapist, Diane Hunter MSc BSc (Hons) MCSP, identifies new condition, laptop shoulder, research from Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts reveals sixty-three per cent of laptop users suffer from severe pain and discomfort while travelling on business.
Almost two thirds of business travellers are putting their long-term health at risk according to Hunter who has teamed up with Crowne Plaza to provide a guide to help laptop users beat the condition.
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Why Travel to France recommends L’As du Fallafel (Falafel Ace). Apparently, they have the best falafels in Paris.Â
What is a Falafel? It’s a Middle-Eastern fried ball or patty of spiced fava beans or chickpeas. It is a highly popular form of fast food in the Arab East. It is traditionally served as a filling ingredient in a pita bread wrap
Falafels are not only delicious, it’s filling AND cheap, too!Â
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Hapag-Lloyd Express is offering tons of cheap tickets to several German football v enues for as little as  £0.01.
I just checked and there are still several flights available. Hurry up , though. Soon enough, those tickets will be sold out.
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It’s the 8th of May and you still have yet to book a hostel for your stay during the World Cup. Let me just take this chance to say… “what were you thinking?!” Â
If you have no friends who you can beg to stay with, camping may be the only chance you have now.
If your game venue is in Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen and Cologne, worldcup-camp.com has several camp sites with good facilities. Rates are relatively cheap. You can even rent a tent, if you do not have o... more
The Stockholm Card is, in my opinion, one of the most extensive city cards Europe has to offer.
Priced at 260, 390 and 540 SEK for 24/48/72h, respectively, you get: free entry to 75 museums and attractions, free unlimited travel by public transport (metro, bus and commuter train), free sightseeing by boat and free parking. Â
The card is stamped with date and time only upon your first use.
A great option, imo, for those who do have the time to check what Stockholm has to o... more
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