Finnair has been crowned the ‘World’s Safest Airline’ by the European Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (JACDEC) following its most recent report.

The Finnish airline was closely followed by Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, which landed second and third respectively in JACDEC’s official Safety Index, for which results are compiled based on the ratio of serious airline incidents to the revenue passenger kilometres they have flown in a 30-year period, as well as other safety considerations.

According to the Safety Index, the world’s top ten safest airlines are:

1) Finnair
2) Air New Zealand
3) Cathay Pacific
4) Emirates
5) Etihad
6) Eva Air
7) Tap Portugal
8) Hainan Airlines
9) Virgin Australia
10) British Airways

Tourist board official advises holidaymakers on safe travel to Thailand

Despite playing down recent events in which a British man was gunned down on New Year’s Day, the Thai tourist board has issued some unofficial safety advice to protect UK visitors.

Tourism Thailand’s UK based PR manager Joanna Cooke is urging travellers to read her ‘How to enjoy your holiday and travel safely in Thailand’ blog which reassures first time visitors on the merits of choosing the destination and proffers tips on how to stay safe.

It follows a report by The Phuket Gazette which highlighted a number of incidents brought to Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut’s attention, as well as a shortage of police officers.

New York passenger ferry crashes into Lower Manhattan dock injuring 50

A New York ferry has crashed injuring up to 50 people after it hit the dock during rush hour in Lower Manhattan.

More than 12 of the 340 passengers received dockside medical attention but no one was fatally injured.

First Choice throws down the gauntlet for water slide tester

First Choice is offering one lucky person a six-month dream job testing water slides in its all inclusive SplashWorld resorts – culminating in a seven-night holiday for two at the end of it.

The tour operator is encouraging video-based applications and will invite five finalists to take part in a series of wet and wild challenges before choosing the successful applicant.

The right candidate will land a six-month contract worth £10,000 to test flumes at First Choice’s resorts in the likes of Majorca and Egypt before enjoying an all-expenses-paid holiday.

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An ongoing investigation by the Irish Aviation Authority has revealed that a Ryanair flight from Manchester Airport could have crashed when its pilots tried to make up lost time.

The Authority is looking into findings by German air safety officials who claim that pilots tried a new manoeuvre in a bid to regain time and only just managed to pull the jet up at one point around 150m from the ground with 141 passengers on board.

Although the airline strongly denies the claims, the investigation continues.

Scotrail staff to cause festive travel misery by striking on Christmas Eve

Rail passengers in Scotland are being warned to expect major disruption on the tracks this festive period as Scotrail staff prepare to strike on December 22 and Christmas Eve.

Scotrail has slammed the RMT union responsible, citing the dates chosen as “cynical in the extreme” and “a clear attack on the travelling public across Scotland at Christmas”.

It’s thought that the action is in support of former Scotrail employee Scott Lewis, who was sacked earlier this year after reportedly reducing a customer to tears.

Freezing fog halts flights at Heathrow and London City

More than 60 flights have been halted at Heathrow because of freezing fog and ice.

London City Airport is also affected by adverse weather and further delays are expected after the Met Office issued a yellow fog warning this morning (Friday, 14 December).

Travellers are being advised to check with individual airlines before confirming travel plans.

Up to 340 struck down with Norovirus on notorious ‘sick’ ship

Around 340 passengers are thought to have fallen ill with a winter vomiting bug on a pre-Christmas cruise aboard the P&O-owned Oriana.

It’s reported that they have contracted the same Norovirus which, this year, has closed primary schools and hospital wards until they were deep cleaned and given the all-clear.

Passengers are expected to land substantial compensation after a similar outbreak struck P&O cruisers on board the same ship last November.

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