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A United Airlines’ Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777 departing the high altitude Denver Airport on Saturday afternoon (20 February) lost an engine and made a successful emergency landing at the same airport.
There were no reported casual…
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Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic and the first Israeli to head an international airline, in conversation with former BBC business reporter, Nick Cosgrove. 12 noon live (GMT) Wednesday 24 February. CHECK-IN HERE
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BTN will be updating this story soon after the PM's words. Here is the timetable for Monday 22 February. (All times GMT)
14:30 House of Commons in Session on BBC Parliament channel 15:00 approx Prime Minister's statement A Press Confer…
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Ahead of the PM's announcement later today (Monday 22 February) ABTA, in partnership with the Save Future Travel Coalition has written to Boris Johnson calling for the Government to collaborate with the industry on a roadmap to recovery and provide tailored fi…
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With its Virtual Conference & AGM just a couple of weeks away (Thursday 4 March) the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) has published the agenda for the full event. Click here for details.
The Conference will take …
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Over the last year Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has been effectively the spokesman for the British air travel industry. He needs no introduction. With the prime minister about to explain his plans for the way forward, here Holland-Kaye makes a cl…
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Luton Airport, which has remained open throughout the pandemic, has seen the return of easyJet.
The airline, whose headquarters are at the site, will this week offer single rotations for today (Monday 22 February) to Belfast International, E…
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Henry Ford died in 1947 and Bruce McLaren was killed at Goodwood on 2 June 1970 but their names live on. Both would have been proud of new announcements last week that carry their names.
The McLaren Artura was unveiled at the Woking (UK) comp…
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The UK’s Future Flight Challenge has a new supporter in Heathrow Airport who has successfully pitched two forward-thinking innovative ideas. (Also see Future Flight Challenge in this week's BTN)
The win gives the airport the opportunity to re…
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Over 40 new innovative projects across the UK will receive a share of £33.5m in funding from the Future Flight Challenge, part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, delivered by UK Research and Innovation. (Also see Heathrow innovation move in this…
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Situated on a walkway from Heathrow T4 the Heathrow Hilton has taken the opportunity during the lockdown for a £3m refurbishment which will make the most of its large open lobby and natural light, to create a nature-inspired experience.
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BTN reported on 1 February this year the likelihood that the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 might be coming to the end of its production life. This has been followed up by a statement from owner Longview Aviation Capital. Longview also owns Viking Aircr…
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In spite of the enormous difficulties imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic Airbus managed to deliver 566 commercial aircraft last year. This compares to 863 in 2019, a drop of 34%.
Airbus clocked 268 net commercial orders, down from 768 in 2019, …
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The Scottish carrier, which marks its 60th anniversary next year, has become the UK’s largest regional operator after taking over routes from Flybe and also BMI Regional which ceased flying in February 2019. Currently Loganair has a fleet of 42 air…
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Interviewed by Chairman Karl Brünjes at a very well-attended Aviation Club Webinair last Wednesday, Loganair CEO Jonathan Hinkles made the point that in his view business travel – crucial for regional airlines – “isn’t going back t…
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The European Union’s (EU) second highest court last week rejected Ryanair’s legal challenge to state aid given to rival airlines during the pandemic. The Dublin-based airline said that it will appeal. “Now is the time for the European C…
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Gloria Guevara, president & CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), has sent UK prime minister Boris Johnson a strong letter urging him to provide evidence of a clear exit strategy to save the besieged UK Travel & Tourism sector.
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With the future still uncertain regarding overseas air travel Business Travel News looks at Britain’s regional coastlines with the help of the National Coastal Tourism Academy. There are some extraordinary outdoor places to see and explore.
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The Testing Labs Locator, powered by TrustAssure, is for many SkyTeam member airlines the future for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, in the battle to check for Covid-19.
This new app highlights the growing number of testing locations servici…
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London rail users can now benefit from a fine new app that clicks to the individual stations and gives live train departure times.
Users can then check the ongoing schedule, and if they want to know the arrival time, typically Gatwick, that is just…
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The ‘Discover Your Singapore Airlines’ initiative comprises three offerings — Restaurant A380 @Changi, Inside Singapore Airlines and SIA@Home
by Sanchita Nambiar at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:41:28 +0000
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Passengers using UK rail remain well below pre-Covid levels and there appears to be no recovery in sight
by Alex McWhirter at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:24:27 +0000
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The new tourism policy is expected to create over 10 lakh jobs and also aims to attract ₹5,000 crore investments in the sector by 2025
by Business Traveller India at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:07:03 +0000
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Marriott International's loyalty programme has partnered with the Mumbai Indians for exclusive experiences with the latter
by Akanksha Maker at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:02:22 +0000
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The new engine is specially designed to identify subjects wearing face masks
by Nisha Shroff at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:58:35 +0000
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The online travel company has curated a list of Indian destinations for professionals who wish to log in from elsewhere for their next work-related meeting
by Business Traveller India at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:46:57 +0000
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The first-of-its-kind loyalty programme for a destination, Maldives Border Miles will give members access to rewards and benefits
by Akanksha Maker at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:21:06 +0000
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The extension means members will hold their existing tier status for an additional year
by Seher Asaf at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:39:09 +0000
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The 18th UK property for IHG’s boutique brand is housed within a Grade I listed Georgian terrace
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:00:32 +0000
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The carrier recently reached the milestone of 100 of its aircraft being fitted with high-speed wifi connectivity
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:00:25 +0000
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The new flights to Iași and Craiova in Romania bring the carrier’s network at Birmingham airport to ten routes
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:00:13 +0000
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One of the key highlights is Brunch Del Matto, offering an unconventional Italian dining experience with a modern twist
by Business Traveller India at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:40:10 +0000
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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has signed a management agreement with Tulsi Palace Resorts Group to launch the former brand in Jaipur
by Akanksha Maker at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:50:02 +0000
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A ruling has found the ride-sharing firm to be "fit and proper" to hold a London private hire vehicle operator’s licence
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:02:50 +0000
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Air India Express will connect India with Singapore, Dubai and Oman under phase 7 of the repatriation drive
by Business Traveller India at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:02 +0000
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The carrier says it will serve “almost all” of its winter network destinations by the end of the year, albeit with reduced frequencies
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:30:55 +0000
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A feasibility study will be carried out to explore a Hyperloop connection from Bengaluru airport to the city centre in ten minutes
by Akanksha Maker at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:28:42 +0000
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The Swissotel Doha Corniche Park Towers Hotel and Residences will occupy two mixed-use towers in Doha’s West Bay
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:59:33 +0000
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Prices start from just £62 in London and $89 in New York
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:02:42 +0000
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This decision to shift terminal is due to the surge in traffic at Delhi airport
by Nisha Shroff at Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:15:56 +0000
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