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Thanks for the reminder of Max Bygraves, a great entertainer. However surely his best song was a Lional Bart number 'Fings ain't what they used to be!' www.btnews.co.uk/article/18928
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In what it says is the group’s “most radical transformation to date”, Travelodge is set to roll out its new “budget-luxe” design across its UK portfolio.
The redesign includes a new “timeless classic style&…
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Travellers to and from Heathrow next weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 15/16/17/18 April) should be warned of restricted Underground services. Terminal 4 is still not open.
The Piccadilly line will be closed between Acton Town and …
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Genesis will be unveiling its first dedicated totally electric platform-based vehicle at Royal Hospital Chelsea, when the GV60 makes its European debut at Salon Privé London Thursday week (21 April), as a headline star of the three-day luxury car eve…
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The Russian news agency TASS reported that restrictions on flights from Russia to 52 countries would be cancelled from April 9. These restrictions were put in place, they say, to slow the spread of Covid and are being lifted on the advice of the operational he…
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With the Easter getaway rush already under way the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chief Executive, Richard Moriarty, has written to the airlines and airports warning late notice cancellations and "excessive" delays at airports were not only distressing for con…
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Just two years since 5 March 2020 when it filed for administration and ceased all operations Flybe is due to take to the air next Wednesday 13 April.
Flight BE 404, a 68-seat de Havilland Canada Q400 turboprop, will depart Birmingham Airport (BHX) …
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No return to profitability until 2023. That’s the word from Virgin Atlantic.
Shai Weiss, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Atlantic, paid tribute to the 'spirit' among the airline's staff.
Virgin last Wednesday (6 April) …
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In what is a complex situation plans to extend the capacity of Luton Airport (LTN) have been called in by Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove.
The airport is owned by Luton Council (London Luton Airport Ltd tr…
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Royal Automobile Club hosts Rolls-Royce.
For the Aviation Club of the United Kingdom April lunch Tuesday 26 April the guest of honour is one of the world’s leading experts when it comes to aircraft engine finance. It is also the Club&rs…
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Marriot has opened the doors to the Moxy Athens City. Situated in Stadiou Street, just by Omonia Square, with the Central Municipal Market and the Natural History Museum nearby, the position could not be better and current room rates attractive.
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With Easter at the end of the week both the major London airports are seeing a return to normality with reopening of most executive lounges. The airlines hosted in Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 4, still closed, have all made alternative arrangements.
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Cycas Hospitality has further cemented its presence in mainland Europe with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport hotels.
Marriott’s first French dual-brand…
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Karen Smart has resigned as Managing Director of Manchester Airport. She was appointed in 2020 and previously held the same position at East Midlands Airport, also owned by the Manchester Airports Group (MAG). MAG Chief Executive Charlie Cornish said: …
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With the Editor-in-Chief laid low by Covid, BTN was delighted when fellow Guild of Motoring Writers scribe, Yorkshireman George Loveridge, stepped in with a review of this clearly well received Renault. Written in his own style of course and self t…
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A new non-stop service between Boston Logan International Airport and both of London’s major airports has been announced by JetBlue.
JetBlue’s transatlantic service in Boston builds on the success of the airline’s flights between New Yo…
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The return of its annual overseas Travel Convention, the UK travel industry’s flagship event, has been announced by ABTA. Readers may recall that the 2021 event was successfully held at the less exotic East Wintergarden Canary Wharf, fulfilling …
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An estimated 1.3m passengers will travel through Stansted over the Easter holidays, making it the busiest period for travel since before the pandemic began.
With many people not having travelled in the last two years, the airport is encouragi…
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Malta welcomed the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) delegates to the vibrant and historic island of Malta 30-31 March for its first major event of the year, the Regional Airline Conference.
Delivering a unique blend of business networkin…
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Daily flights to Turkey.
Corendon Airlines (XC), based at Antalya Airport, Istanbul, is the latest holiday airline to choose Gatwick as its London base with its inaugural flight on 1 April. Connections can be made to Bodrum, Crete, Dalaman an…
Global Travel News -
The 96-key property is also the brand’s sixth IntercityHotel opening in the Middle East
by Varun Godinho at Thu, 15 Feb 2024 02:36:35 +0000
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The addition of these flights will see Vueling run ten flights per day from London to Barcelona, making it the market leader on this route
by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:58:55 +0000
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The incoming Airbus A321 will feature 68 all-business class seats
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:26:12 +0000
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The carrier is now only awaiting approval from the US competition authority.
by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:00:11 +0000
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It carried a total of 16.7 million passengers over the course of last year
by Varun Godinho at Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:44:07 +0000
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The route is expected to be operated by two-class A330-300 aircraft
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:28:19 +0000
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The boutique Kimpton Virgilio is situated in the capital’s Polanquito district, and features street-side restaurant Pepe: Mesa Espanola
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:00:46 +0000
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It has become the first carrier to serve the Penang and Langkawi airports with a daily service from Dubai
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:33:02 +0000
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A dedicated culinary studio for the airline will be established in Doha
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:03:08 +0000
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This year saw Qantas win Gold medals in a total of nine categories including Best Business Class White, Best First Class Red, Best First Class Sparkling and Best Overall Cellar
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:49:32 +0000
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The 187-room property is the group’s first property in the Republic of Ireland outside of Dublin
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:55:31 +0000
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It has been named after the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
by Varun Godinho at Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:15:28 +0000
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The figure represents an increase of nine million passengers compared to last year
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:00:51 +0000
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It is is the first of its kind agreement signed between Saudi and any tourism board
by Varun Godinho at Mon, 12 Feb 2024 01:35:51 +0000
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The carrier said that the use of artificial intelligence will save 111,000 kg of inflight meals from being wasted each year
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 11 Feb 2024 02:00:44 +0000
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The 61-studio guesthouse features garden space, a yoga pavilion and “large communal spaces exquisitely crafted to emulate a guest's personal living space”
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 11 Feb 2024 02:00:13 +0000
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The move follows a similar agreement for Hilton to install 20,000 Tesla EV chargers at 2,000 US hotels
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:00:29 +0000
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Passengers can speak into the SmartMic devices in their native tongue, which will then translate what has been said into staff members’ first language
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:00:08 +0000
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At "The Kashmiri Rhapsody," guests are invited to immerse themselves in the flavours and aromas of the Kashmir Valley
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:16:22 +0000
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The promotion is valid for bookings made by 18 February, with loyalty members receiving between 2,000 and 10,000 bonus points depending on the cabin flown
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:44:23 +0000
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