AIRLINES including Ryanair have been accused of imposing inexplicably high administrative fees to deter passengers who cancel their flights from reclaiming airport taxes and other charges.

A Portuguese airliner dived sharply to avoid a mid-air collision with a smaller aircraft near the Azores Islands today, injuring 23 passengers and two crew.

AER Lingus is in play. Whether the Government likes it or not the ‘for sale’ sign has been firmly hoisted.

The recent signing of a reseller, services and support agreement between global technology solutions provider Datalex and EDS has paid early dividends with the announcement of the first major contract win under this agreement with Loyalty Gate (formerly known as Qualiflyer Loyalty).