XL Ceases Operations

Ash W · #1 13th September 2008, 05:53 AM

Another airline (of sorts) has pulled up stumps. This time it is tour operator and charter airline XL of the UK. Main reason high fuel price.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7611639.stm

Nigel C · #2 15th September 2008, 08:41 AM

Apart from being a good gesture, there's nothing like a bit of publicity to help boost concert ticket and album sales

http://www.news.com.au/travel/story/...014090,00.html

NickN · #3 15th September 2008, 05:01 PM

Apart from being a Rock Star and a pilot, he also represented his country in fencing. Seems to be a bit of a jack of all trades! Good to see he chipped in and helped out.