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The highly visible and personable Robert Courts is no longer UK Minister of Aviation and follows Grant Shapps out of the Department for Transport (DfT) as new Prime Minister Lizz Truss sweeps away the old guard.
Following the appointment of Anne-Ma…
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A famous one-time British Transport Hotel, and a Grade II listed building, has re-opened featuring as the Radisson Blu Hotel Perth (Scotland).
The hotel features 75 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, lobby bar, garden bar, fitness gym, treatmen…
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The use of private jets continues to boom and is now well above the pre-pandemic figures according to Wingx Global Market Tracker in a report.
In the first 18 days of September there were 279,105 business jet and prop sectors operated globally, 5…
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Lufthansa has been returned to the private sector following the sale of a stake taken during the pandemic by the German government. Germany’s Economic Stabilisation Fund has sold its remaining 6.2% stake in the airline, ahead of an agreed deadline of O…
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Just to avoid confusion Hahn Air is not an airline, as such, and has no connection with the new British carrier Hans Airways. See BTN 5 September ON TOUR: Hans Airways gets ready.
Established in 1999 Hahn Air is essentially a charter broker …
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Heathrow will see a further expansion of Flybe de Havilland Dash 8 Heathrow services this winter with the introduction of flights to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and the Isle of Man (IOM) from 30 October.
The same aircraft will also be us…
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With a new innovative scheme Premium Economy and Economy passengers on EVA Air will soon be able to enjoy the same meals as those travelling in Business Class.
The meals, created by chefs Huang Ching Biao and Joe Huang, are standard for Business Cl…
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One of the oldest names in aviation still building aircraft, de Havilland (albeit the Canadian version) has announced plans to establish a brand-new assembly and support operation in Western Canada.
The new facility’s home will …
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After a four-year break the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) is returning to the aviation calendar.
Taking place 9-11 November at Sakhir Airbase the sixth show celebrates a decade of distinction with an exciting programme of new features, indus…
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The Israeli-designed Alice electric aircraft has made its maiden nose-up hop.
First unveiled at the Paris Air Show in 2019, Alice, the electric commuter aircraft, is designed to carry up to 2,500 lbs (1,134kg) of payload for a range of up to 440nm…
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The shortage of aircrew continues worldwide.
PLAY, the new Iceland budget airline, is advertising positions for 150 flight attendants and 55 pilots for the airline’s growth next summer. PLAY is welcoming applications from experienced as well …
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ABTA has revealed the full agenda for the 2022 Travel Convention, the UK travel industry’s leading event, which will take place in Marrakech from 10-12 October.
Driven by this year’s theme, Travel’s New Landscape, an i…
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As Malcolm plans to use next week's newsletter to look back on his 50 years in travel, I wanted to use this slot this week to explain what will happen when Head for Points takes over Business Travel News from Monday 10 October writes Rob Burgess.
T…
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With the curtailment of the Air New Zealand flights from London to Auckland via Las Angeles abandoned before the pandemic the airline is now suggesting connecting via the United States using Star Alliance partners and alternative airlines.
Air New …
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With Christmas quickly coming up a new hotel is to open close by the Westfield Shopping complex and Shepherd’s Bush Market.
Called The Hoxton Shepherd’s Bush, the target date is Monday 12 December.
London’s fourth Hoxt…
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Lufthansa has concluded a deal with its pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), which includes a “peace obligation” not to hold any strikes for more than nine months.
Lufthansa said this agreement with VC had now been concluded. I…
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The King's Flight. Some interesting comments. www.btnews.co.uk/article/19609
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Ryanair cancelled 420 flights, easyJet cut 76, British Airways cancelled 22, while Air France ran only 45% of its short-haul flights.
Neal McMahon, Operations Director, Ryanair, said that it was "inexplicable" that thousands of European citizens an…
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Head for Points (HfP), soon to become the owner of Business Travel News (BTN), has published a very comprehensive suite guide.
BA launched its new Business Class seat in 2019 with the arrival of its first Airbus A350 aircraft.
Called Clu…
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Richard Cawthorne was Editor of Business Travel News from 2015 until February 2020. Previously he had held the same post with the then ABTN (Air & Business Travel News), appointed by new owners when the founding Editor/Publisher, John Pointer, sold out.<…
Global Travel News -
The raised studs, which have been designed to warn passengers of the platform edge, have been installed across 11 stations managed by LNER. by Hannah Brandler at Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:00:23 +0000
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Setting a new standard for healthy living, Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina integrates wellness-centric infrastructure and amenities into its design ethos by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:35:21 +0000
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The Star Alliance carrier will fly larger Boeing aircraft to Taipei, Tokyo and Singapore this summer by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:53:13 +0000
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Outletcity Metzingen offers more than just shopping; it's a family-friendly destination committed to ensuring an unforgettable experience for esteemed clients and their families by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:22:06 +0000
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The carrier said that research showed that 75 per cent of its customers prefer pillows with different materials on each side by Mark Caswell at Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:22:01 +0000
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The aircraft will initially fly from Munich to Vancouver and Toronto, followed by Chicago and Montreal this summer by Mark Caswell at Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:07:35 +0000
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The £1.27 billion deal will see Edinburgh Airport join Belfast International and Gatwick as the third UK airport in VINCI’s network by Mark Caswell at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:31:39 +0000
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The service will operate from Gatwick on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 28 October by Mark Caswell at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:01:42 +0000
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The 23rd edition of the prestigious annual Business Traveller Middle East Awards will be held on 6 May 2024 in Dubai by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:03:55 +0000
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The Amex Stays promotion is valid with hotel brands including Cheval, Guoman, Hotel Du Vin, Malmaison and Thistle by Mark Caswell at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:19:56 +0000
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The nonstop flight will save around four hours of flight time by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:03:05 +0000
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Following recent travel disruptions due to the unprecedented severe weather experienced in the UAE, check-in at Dubai International (DXB) has now reopened for Emirates and flydubai flights operating out of Terminal 3. Passengers are still advised against visit…
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The agreement will see seven hotels rebrand to Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott across five tourist destinations in Japan by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:43:06 +0000
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Etihad Airways has launched flights to Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, increasing its total number of Saudi gateways to four by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:30:32 +0000
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Passengers can scan a QR code at their seat to access the latest information on their journey and connecting services, as well as order from the operator’s ‘Let’s Eat At Your Seat’ service by Mark Caswell at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:00:10 +0000
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Diriyah Company’s group CEO Jerry Inzerillo has been appointed a United Nations Tourism Ambassador, during the first ever UN Sustainability week in New York. The accolade recognises his achievements as a global visionary in the hospitality industry and as an i…
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The carrier has extended its Avios part payment service in line with a similar move for BA Holidays bookings last year by Mark Caswell at Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:02:53 +0000
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Hangzhou will become the eighth nonstop destination in mainland China to be served from Melbourne by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:52:19 +0000
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The 105-room hotel is housed within five Victorian townhouses close to Earl’s Court station by Mark Caswell at Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:50:43 +0000
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The Leela Palace New Delhi, Culinary Culture, and the culinary mastermind himself have come together to create an unparalleled partnership by Anithya Balachandran at Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:17:03 +0000
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