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One of Britain’s leading specialist transport publishers has just added a series of superb quality aviation publications to its portfolio.
Mortons Media Group has acquired the titles of aviation publisher Dalrymple & Verdun Publishing to …
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The airport slots review, published today (Monday 24 January) and put before Parliament will not satisfy all airlines.
It is a short-term measure to see out the summer 2022 season with an adjusted ratio of 70:30. Airlines will have to use t…
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After what can only be described as “unrest” in Kazakhstan, as viewed on TV around the globe, Air Astana has returned to what it calls “a full service”.
The national airline, 49% owned by BAe Systems Plc, based in the commer…
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The ongoing row between Airbus and Qatar Airways appears to be escalating with the British High Court getting very much involved.
In an unprecedented step the Toulouse-based aircraft manufacturer has cancelled a Qatar order for 50 Airbus A320neos.&…
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Better known up to now as Crossrail, and bypassing London City Airport, the Elizabeth Line is expected to open for passengers in the first half of 2022.
The initial services will run between Abbey Wood via Custom House (For ExCeL), Canary Wharf a…
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The daily air service to Scotland’s Highland capital Inverness from Heathrow has been suspended by British Airways.
The airline says it is on a temporary basis and should return by the end of February. In the meantime easyJet continues …
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Travellers from the UK vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer need a compelling reason to enter France or self-isolate when they arrive.
However, a negative Covid-19 test, taken 24 hours before leaving the UK, will be required, vaccinated or n…
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With the winner of the 2021 quiz announced it seemed appropriate to highlight this letter which can be viewed at the end of the answers. www.btnews.co.uk/article/18559
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EasyJet will resume services from Southend to Palma de Mallorca and Malaga for next summer.
EasyJet first came to Southend in 2012 but closed the base as a consequence of the pandemic.
Flights to Palma are scheduled to take-off from 1 Ma…
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Norse Atlantic, in many ways the successor to Norwegian’s long-haul routes, has been approved by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the operation of flights between Norway/The European Union and the United States. No mention…
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The electric trains being re-deployed to the Luton Airport Express (which runs between London St Pancras and Corby) are being internally refurbished. Part of the work involves removal of the First Class accommodation: trains will in future be standard class on…
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Recommendations by the House of Commons Transport Committee has forced a change of thinking on all-lane running (smart) motorways.
Without a continuous hard shoulder they have been criticised by both private and professional drivers and allegedly …
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Following a ten-week consultation that saw nearly 10,000 responses, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed permanent changes that they claim will help prevent car use from rising above pre-pandemic levels.
Evidence suggests traffic was bac…
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First reported by BTN 30 August 2021 Hans Airways has brought in the New Year with a Letter of Intent for its first Airbus A330-200.
The aircraft has been operating with a leading European airline since 2008, is configured with a two-cabin layout, …
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Aer Lingus has confirmed that tickets are now on sale for a range of franchised services operated by Emerald Airlines with bases at Dublin and Belfast airports.
Flights will commence on 17 March. They were not due to start until …
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Cheaper by charter or scheduled? A new app helps with the decision. Air Partner, the aviation services group, has launched a new mobile app for UK members of its JetCard programme to conveniently access their account details and begin …
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Stansted Airport has installed Videalert CCTV enforcement cameras to eliminate the incidence of the dangerous tailgating as drivers attempt to leave the drop-off zones and short-term car parks without paying.
The cameras have been installed …
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Virgin Hotels, with five active properties in the US at Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville and New Orleans, is planning its first overseas ventures with two opening in Scotland later this year.
Making headway is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, due to o…
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With the start of 2022 Radisson has announced the launch of its redesigned Radisson Collection flagship property at Berlin-Mitte in the heart of Germany’s capital.
This unveiling comes after an extensive 12-month renovation, which encompasse…
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Korean Air has launched a full-scale digitalization of travel documents by introducing an e-Document system (e-DOC), and claims to be the first airline in the world to implement such an approach.
Customers will be able to fill out 23 types of docum…
Global Travel News -
The carrier operated the demonstration flight from DXB with the fuel powering one of its four engines by Varun Godinho at Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:45:27 +0000
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Courtyard Berlin City Center is the first to take on the new ‘European Spirit’ design, with others set to follow in Switzerland, Armenia, France and Italy in the coming months by Mark Caswell at Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:50:35 +0000
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The beachfront resort will feature 450 rooms, suites and villas by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:26:59 +0000
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Holiday Inn and Suites Taif and Staybridge Suites Taif will both open in 2025 by Varun Godinho at Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:51:52 +0000
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Hainan Airlines' direct service linking Manchester and China's capital currently runs four times weekly, but will increase to daily service from June to September 2024. by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:00:12 +0000
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Travellers are free to use the bikes for two hours to explore attractions in the vicinity, including the Jurassic Mile and nearby beaches along Singapore’s East Coast. by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:00:10 +0000
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The first revenue service was from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:03:34 +0000
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The 220-room Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel is located in a contemporary building with a double-curved glass facade that reflects its surroundings by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:35:36 +0000
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Indulge in a culinary journey to the historical town of Murshidabad, nestled along the eastern banks of the Bhagirathi River in central West Bengal, northeastern India by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:32:21 +0000
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This is the first time British Airways Executive Club members have been able to earn tier points outside of flying by Tamsin Cocks at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:14:07 +0000
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The strategically located Tourism Facilitation Centre is anticipated to become a powerhouse for revenue generation in Uttar Pradesh by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:26:24 +0000
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The initiative will be introduced across 16 of the group's hotels within the country by Varun Godinho at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:33 +0000
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This culinary venture presents a distinctive and playful take on Indian cuisine, led by Executive Chef Manav Tuli and supported by the culinary expertise of the JIA Group by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:18:55 +0000
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Developer One United Properties has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ennismore to develop a Mondrian property in downtown Bucharest by Mark Caswell at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:00:49 +0000
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The station’s busiest entrance on 7th Avenue and 32 Street is now 50 per cent wider, and features a new glass canopy and additional escalators and lifts by Mark Caswell at Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:00:44 +0000
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First and business class customers now benefit from a complimentary chauffeur drive for both departures and arrivals within an 80km radius of Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International by Mark Caswell at Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:28:03 +0000
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There will also be no Piccadilly line service between Acton Town and Uxbridge, and Paddington rail station will be closed on Sunday 26 November by Mark Caswell at Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:23:12 +0000
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The 737-700’s final commercial service operated from Stockholm to Oslo, taking time to “draw” 700 in the air with its flight path by Mark Caswell at Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:15:00 +0000
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The group’s first Malaysian hotel will be located in the capital’s central business district, and will feature a rooftop pool and bar by Mark Caswell at Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:24:05 +0000
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It marks the carrier’s 13th point within the US and takes its global network up to 345 destinations by Varun Godinho at Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:04:49 +0000
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