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Laker Airways
The first UK budget airline, Laker Airways was a wholly private, British independent airline founded by Sir Freddie Laker in 1966. It originally was a charter airline flying passengers and cargo worldwide. Laker airways produced the (metaphorical) blueprints for all upcoming budget airlines. -
Development of Tourism Act
An Act to provide for the establishment of a British Tourist Authority and Tourist Boards for England, Scotland and Wales with responsibility for promoting the development of tourism to and within Great Britain; to provide for the giving of financial assistance out of public funds for the provision of new hotels and the extension, alteration and improvement of existing hotels -
Health and Safety at Work
An Act to provide for the establishment of a British Tourist Authority and Tourist Boards for England, Scotland and Wales with responsibility for promoting the development of tourism to and within Great Britain; to provide for the giving of financial assistance out of public funds for the provision of new hotels and the extension, alteration and improvement of existing hotels. The act ensures that all workers are protected whilst at work and preventing any injuries or safety risks. -
Ryan Air Introduction
Since its establishment in 1985, Ryanair has grown from a small airline into one of Europe's largest carriers. After the rapidly growing airline went public in 1997, the money raised was used to expand the airline into a pan-European carrier. Revenues have risen from €231 million in 1998, to €1,843 million in 2003 and €3,013 million in 2010. Ryan Air still provides the cheapest flights worldwide, making the business very popular. -
Disability Discrimination Act
An Act to make it unlawful to discriminate against disabled persons in connection with employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services or the disposal or management of premises; to make provision about the employment of disabled persons; and to establish a National Disability Council. Due to the act, many accommodation providers and attractions have easy access for wheelchair users. -
EasyJet Launch
The airline was established in 1995 as part of the EasyGroup conglomerate. It was launched by Greek Cypriot businessman Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou with two wet leased Boeing 737-200 aircraft, initially operating two routes: London Luton to Glasgow and Edinburgh. In April 1996, the first wholly owned aircraft was delivered to EasyJet, enabling its first international route, to Amsterdam. -
Expedia Was Launched
In 1996, a small division within Microsoft launched the first online travel booking site Expedia.com, giving consumers a revolutionary new way to research and book travel. Since that time, Expedia, Inc. has evolved into the world’s leading online travel company, with a portfolio that includes approximately a dozen of the world’s most notable travel brands. -
Biometric Passport Introduction
The biometric details in British passports. The chip inside the passport contains information about the holder's face – such as the distances between eyes, nose, mouth and ears. These details are taken from the passport photograph that you supply in order to ensure safety and prvent possible terrorist attacks. -
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the second member of the super-efficient, passenger-pleasing 787 family. Both the 787-8 and 787-9 bring the economics of large jets to the middle of the market, with 20 percent less fuel use and 20 percent fewer emissions than the airplanes they replace. At 20 feet (6 meters) longer than the 787-8, the 787-9 extends the family in capacity and range, flying more passengers and more cargo farther. -
Predicted Popular Destination ~ Spain
Spain has long been a favourite of British holidaymakers, and it remains the UK’s number one holiday destination. In particular, the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca are perennial big-hitters, along with Canary Islands such as Tenerife and the beautiful lesser-known La Gomeraand La Palma. Other great beach destinations on the mainland include the Costa de la Luz and Catalonia.
