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• Competition

to the new look TD Travel Group Newsletter. We hope you find it both helpful and informative. In this issue, we round up what's new with the airlines and spend a little time updating you on what is happening within the various departments of the group. We also have a great competition courtesy of our friends at Emirates.

Take Control Of Your Travel Spend.

TD's new and exclusive online travel management information tool, TDMI online, will be launched very soon. This new product allows travel administrators to identify travel spend patterns, display fare saving information, create various custom reports showing top travellers / suppliers and much, much more.

Any company wishing to trial this new and unique Management Information System, should contact Sam on 0161 488 3500 or Samantha@tdtravelgroup.com for more info.
 

Visa info

Indian visas are currently taking 5 working days.
 

KLM & Air France

KLM have increased capacity to various destinations including Europe, North America and Asia, as always TD have got fantastic fares with KLM, speak to your team for specific details.

Air France and KLM offer via the TD Travel Group combinable airfares, which will offer our clients a greater choice of flights and destinations with a choice of transferring via two of Europe's major airports. From the 6th of June the airlines will also launch their new joint frequent flyer program - Flying Blue.

KLM now offers passengers travelling with an Electronic Ticket the facility to Check-In for flights online. This service is available from 30 hours upto 1 hour before departure.

Emirates

Fly First or Business class with Emirates and enjoy up to three complimentary nights at a choice of Jumeirah International luxury hotels in Dubai .

Travel between 10th May to 30th June and 15th August to 15th September 2005. Terms and conditions apply. To book, contact your team at TD.

BMI

Washington Aircraft change.

As of the 14th of May, BMI have changed the aircraft type to a Boeing 757 on the Manchester to Washington route. As a result, Premium Economy is no longer available on this service.

BMI's first ever longhaul flights out of London Heathrow started on the 14th May with the Airbus A330 going to Mumbai.  This service compliments the existing 6-longhaul routes from Manchester.

50% mileage bonus.

Diamond club members can earn 50% more destinations miles when using self check-in machines during June 2005.

British Airways

Make your next flight with British Airways even smoother. Their self-service facilities mean you spend less time in airports and more time on business.

Take the easier route at the airport by using a Self-Service Check-in kiosk to check in for your flight, choose the best seat available from the interactive seating plan and print your boarding pass.

Arrive at your departure gate more quickly by depositing your baggage at a Fast Bag Drop.
 

TD Specials

Below are just a sample of some of the special fares we currently have on offer:

• Virgin Atlantic - London to Shanghai - prices start from £325.00 return plus tax
• American Airlines - Manchester and London to Boston - prices from £295.00 return plus tax
• Turkish Airlines - Manchester to Istanbul - prices from £176.00 return plus tax
• Air Baltic - Manchester to Riga - prices from £130.00 return
• BMI - Manchester to Barbados/Antigua and St Lucia - premium economy from £790.00 return plus tax
• BMI - Manchester to Edinburgh - prices from £32.00 return
• Air France - Manchester (and various departure airports) to Paris - from £88.00 return

New Routes Round-up

• Manchester to Tallinn with Estonia Air
• Monarch Airlines have introduced daily services from Manchester to Naples and Madrid.
• Jet 2 have introduced some new destinations from Manchester to Nice, Faro, Valencia and Venice.
• SkyEurope are now flying direct from Manchester into Krakow.

As always, TD have access to excellent prices on the above and all other routes, speak to your team for more info.
 

Fabulous Florida!  

There's never been a better time to visit Florida . With a strong pound your money goes a long way! Hotels in Clearwater from £24, St Petersburg £22, Naples from £19 and Key West from £19. Car Hire in Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Fort Meyers and Naples from just £16 per day.

3 Bedroom Villa from £495 per week with a pool, just £83.00 per person per week!

UK Break

5* London Marriott Hotel County Hall. River View room and take a flight on the London Eye from £99.50 per person. Relaxing Spa break - Dinner bed and breakfast with skin specific facial and deep tissue muscle massage. 4* Hanover International near Chester from £130 per person.

Already used you airline miles to book your flights? Looking for help with your ground arrangements? Or need additional flights please give us a call on 0161 488 3504 or email leisure@tdtravelgroup.com

TD Sport & Travel is a specialist division of the TD Travel Group - leaders in the field of sports related travel & hospitality.

Our dedicated team, led by Gavin Wightman, are able to assist your organisation by providing bespoke hospitality packages and tailor made breaks to an array of major sporting events both in the UK and overseas.

In addition to being the first choice Travel Supplier to many of the UK's leading sports professionals, TD Sport & Travel are also proud to be the Appointed Travel Supplier to the Saddleworth Rangers Amateur Rugby Tour of Perth, Western Australia this summer.

The tour will be headed by former Great Britain rugby player - Terry Flanagan who has strong links with the Saddleworth Rangers club and is sure to be a trip of a lifetime for all concerned.

For information on various sporting events and corporate hospitality please visit our website www.tdsport.co.uk or call us 01430 471 861.

This summer why not enjoy a weekend shopping spree in Manchester. One of the UK's most vibrant cities has plenty to offer the discerning shopper including Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and many more designer outlets to melt your plastic!

Why not relax in one of Manchester's top hotels, the new Arora on Princess Street. The 4 star deluxe property has 141 beautifully furnished rooms including Superior rooms - arranged as either Queen-size or excellent Double Twins, Premier King-size rooms or for extra luxury the spacious Executive Rooms.

All bedrooms feature 'Cloud 9' beds, air-conditioning, power showers, broadband connections and thoughtful extra touches such as irons, mini fridges, personal safes, bathroom speakers and heated mirrors.

This includes the ultra trendy and critically acclaimed Obsidian Bar where you can unwind with a cocktail or two!

TD RoomFinder is pleased to announce a special exclusive rate to our clients of £99 per room for a deluxe double.

Please call 0161 488 3501 for more details on the above offer and for all your UK and Worldwide accomodation needs.
 

Welcome on board to Samantha Frankish and Chris Veal who recently joined our team at our East Yorkshire offices. Also a warm welcome to Peter Browne who recently joined TD as our Internet Manager.

TD are also delighted to welcome on board Ian White as our Group Commercial Director. Ian was previously Managing Director of Corporate Travel International (CTI).

A big warm welcome to all our new clients and a special thank you for the continued support of our long standing ones.

For your chance to win a case of Wine courtesy of Emirates, simply answer the following question?