TRIBUTES TO HUSSEIN
The Jordan Tourism Board in Amman has paid tribute to the late King Hussein, who founded the organisation in 1997.Director Marwan Khoury said: “We cannot stress enough how important King Hussein’s contribution was in making Jordan accessible to the world.”
BA TESTS NEW SYSTEM
British Airways is testing a new booking system with households in Wales which allows customers to book flights and holidays through digital TV sets.
AMERICAN DISRUPTION
American Airlines passengers face disruption to flights this week following the cancellation of Heathrow services. American has grounded 10 UK flights since Monday after pilots went sick in protest at delays in agreeing new deals before the Reno Air merger.
FSS IN WEB PLANNING
FSS has set up a department dedicated to creating and developing Web sites for its clients.
RYANAIR EXPANSION
Ryanair is to unveil major European route expansion today including the expected launch of its first German services from Stansted.
AIRTOURS SEEKS TALKS
Airtours is seeking urgent talks with the Government to change the Air Navigation Order so foreign police can arrest passengers, when unruly behaviour takes place on UK aircraft. Currently, customers come under the law of an airline’s country. The move follows the latest air-rage incident in which a Jamaica-bound jet was diverted to the US after 12 passengers disrupted the flight.