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Very much the leader of her country during the pandemic New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a major package of reforms, which include an early opening of the border and a simplification of immigration settings, to address the imm…
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For the month of April Heathrow reported 5m passengers travelled through its terminals, with outbound leisure travellers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers driving the recovery in passenger demand which is expected to last throughout the summer.
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Perhaps the last link with de Havilland and Hatfield, Falko Regional Aircraft, has been sold to Chorus Aviation Inc, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Essentially an aircraft leasing company when manufacturing finally ceased at Hatfield and the subseq…
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It is not a known airline in the UK, but Enter Air has been around since 2010 and is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since its IPO on 14 December 2015.
The Polish-based airline provides seats for UK operators such as Sunvil Holidays and Mark W…
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The writer makes a very good point. Courts ought to get down to Heathrow.
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With the last Farnborough International Airshow but a distant memory from 2018, the 2022 event looms up. Registrations have now opened for the most important aerospace and defence event in four years.
The first powered flight in Britain was at Fa…
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P&O Ferries is again operating out of Dover on the short sea crossing to Calais with Spirit of Britain taking cars and passengers. The ship has been back in operation for less than a week carrying freight traffic, after it was cleared to sail by safety i…
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Twelve stunning debuts start capital’s must-attend exclusive motoring event. London’s own Salon Privé, held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, also the home of the famous Flower Show, was a tremendous success, 16,000 peopl…
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Probably the worst hit of regional scheduled operations during the pandemic, Southend Airport has re-opened some of the easyJet holiday destinations.
From the start of May easyJet returned to flying to Southend Airport from Malaga six times a week,…
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Newcastle is Ryanair’s latest UK base, where it has stationed a pair of 189-seat Boeing 737-800s.
Ryanair is now Newcastle’s second-largest airline with almost 1.1m seats for sale, up by 50% over 2019, the first time it has exceeded th…
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Following last Monday’s (2 May) announcement of non-stop flights from Sydney to both London and New York, Qantas has released more details.
See www.btnews.co.uk/article/19046
First will offer six enclosed cabins with a flat bed, Bu…
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Not a Formula One motor racing team since the early 1960s when Dan Gurney and Jo Bonnier were the drivers, Porsche is to make a comeback for the 2026 season and also possibly sister company Audi.
Porsche is expected to partner with Red Bull, while …
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Following a far-reaching recruitment drive, more than 1,600 people have applied for jobs at Manchester Airport in April and 500 new recruits are currently going through security training and vetting processes.
The airport says security waiting time…
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The well-publicised problems for P&O Ferries on the Dover to Calais cross-Channel route has meant a boom for Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.
The Channel Tunnel is the longest undersea tunnel in the world at 38km long.
Although the Channel Tu…
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The Telegraph last week published what it claims is a list of Britain’s best (and worst) airports in 2021. It’s not really a fair list as all airports were affected by the pandemic and Southend, highly rated as a small regional airport, only …
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The World Summit of Transport Ministers takes place from 18–20 May in Leipzig (Germany).
Ministers from the 63 member states of the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will…
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Air Lease Corporation (ALC), headed by the redoubtable Steven F. Udvar-Ház, has announced to the New York Stock Exchange it would write-off the value of 27 aircraft that are still remaining in Russia.
The US$802m trashing will be reflected i…
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London is again connected to the Isle of Man, and not just one airport but two.
The moves will significantly enhance the island’s post-pandemic air connectivity.
A new schedule of morning and evening flights each weekday to London …
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Courtyard by Marriott Sandy Park has opened.
It is sited by Junction 30 of the M5 and is about four miles from Exeter Airport.
The 250-guestroom hotel is set in a distinctive location in the vibrant city of Exeter, offering conven…
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Some will say “not before time”.
Last week the first fully refurbished Avanti West Coast Pendolino entered service following a multi-million-pound upgrade.
Avanti says that the total £117m investment will delive…
Global Travel News -
The 643 sqm facility is located next to gate 40 on level 7, and now offers an expanded seating capacity for 132 guests
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:37:29 +0000
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Airbus has signed a contract with the Indian Institute of Management in Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) to provide aviation education to professionals and empower them with industry-ready skills through Airbus Beyond programmes
by Anithya Balachandran at Wed, 06 Mar 20…
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The order is split between 85 Airbus A321neo aircraft, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10s, and 90 Embraer E175s
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:45:32 +0000
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Situated on Queen Street, the hotel will be a 10-minute walk to the Auckland waterfront
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:58:11 +0000
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The first Embraer E190-E2 is expected to enter the Singapore Airlines subsidiary’s fleet in April
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:40:01 +0000
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Accor’s record-breaking financial performance in 2023 showcases the resilience of the travel industry and its ability to achieve and surpass a pre-pandemic peak in 2024 and beyond
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:40:25 +0000
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Etihad Engineering, an industry-leading provider of aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions, has been named the “MRO Services Provider of the Year”
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:39:31 +0000
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Turkish Airlines has become the new principal partner of Melbourne Victory Football Club
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:25:42 +0000
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The low-cost carriers said that this "is the best path forward", with JetBlue paying Spirit US$69 million to terminate the agreement.
by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:00:18 +0000
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The new ba.com browser is currently in BETA testing, and will offer passengers the opportunity to make changes to their journey online rather than having to call a customer care centre.
by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:05:03 +0000
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The 130-keys hotel is strategically located at a comfortable driving distance from Indore airport and is close to the renowned ‘Mahakal Corridor
by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:52:06 +0000
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‘Hong Kong Flavours’ showcases some of the city's most beloved and iconic dishes
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:34:09 +0000
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The airline revealed various modernisation initiatives as part of its £7 billion transformation plan, including new short-haul seats and a First suite on the A380
by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:57 +0000
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Le Méridien is set to open a new resort in Zanzibar in 2025. The 75-room property will be located in Bwejuu, a tranquil spot on Zanzibar’s East Coast
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:40:53 +0000
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Doha’s Hamad International Airport will now have dedicated security lanes for families with children, speeding up security times
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:30:15 +0000
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FlyDubai was named “Airline of the Year” at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024. The Dubai-based carrier was also awarded for its “Outstanding Contribution to the Air Cargo Sector”
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:25:13 +0000
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Passengers on flights from Canada can upload their passport information and facial photo at home, allowing checks to be made by border control before they arrive at Schiphol
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:00:52 +0000
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Customers can save up to £500 on Club World flights, while holiday packages include four nights in New York from £1,699 per person
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:00:49 +0000
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The Association of International Retail said the move would would restore the £1.5 billion loss of spending by non EU visitors and create a new EU shopping-led tourism market worth £10 billion annually
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:56:20 +0000
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The carrier now expects to take delivery of just 40 of the planned 57 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by June
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:47:49 +0000
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