At least five people were killed and 65 injured Friday when a jet owned by Central America's TACA airlines crashed while trying to land at the Tegucigalpa airport, rescue personnel said.

UK event and exhibition planners will soon have direct access to San Diego when Zoom Airlines’ new direct flights from London Gatwick to San Diego take-off in June. The San Diego Convention Centre (SDCC) is one of the largest convention centers in North America with award winning facilities and services attracting some of the largest events and exhibitors from all over world.

Ryanair announced the launch of Ryanairvillas.com, which will give property owners the chance to advertise holiday rentals on Europe’s largest travel site.

With new tour operator support, cruise ship interest, improved air access, and natural and cultural assets which are arguably among the most authentic and well preserved in the region, Dominica is emerging as ‘one to watch’ in the Caribbean.

BAA and British Airways confirmed that the first phase of the move of additional flights into Heathrow Terminal 5 will take place in June. Services to and from eight long-haul destinations will be switched from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5 on June 5.

AVIAREPS has been appointed by Caribbean Airlines as their General Sales Agent (GSA) in Venezuela.