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Never been to Brooklands? Next Sunday (12 September) might be the perfect day to visit the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit and help celebrate the life of renowned and much loved Sir Stirling Moss, the first President of the Brookla…
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Thursday 23 September will see South African Airways and Comair return to scheduled passenger flying after one year’s grounding due to financial difficulties not helped by Covid.
Interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo says: “After months of diligen…
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With so many exotic cars at last week’s Blenheim Palace Salon Privé annual concours, the really big news was most unexpected.
In 2022 the event will be joined at a unique London destination, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, t…
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In a presentation last week to announce the Ryanair expanded London winter UK programme CEO Michael O’Leary was at pain to tell the assembled media how well the airline had treated its workers over the pandemic. “Pilots and cabin staff are no…
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If you want any Economy class (Euro Traveller) cabin service on British Airways short-haul flights it needs to be pre-booked via an app in the airline’s latest cost cutting move.
The only nutrition now available is a complimentary bottle of …
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The Pan Pacific London has finally opened, a stunning 5-star property.
First detailed in BTN January 2020 its completion has been delayed by the pandemic.
Actually in the City of London (The Bank of England is a 5min walk) the property …
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European services resume.
Following the recent lift on international travel restrictions between Europe and Brazil, the LATAM group will advance the return of several direct services between October and December in 2021.
As a direct res…
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Airbus has confirmed an initial order by Leeds Bradford Airport based Jet2.com for (with options) 36 A321neos. The airline currently operates 80 Boeing 737 series.
The aircraft will be configured for 232 seats with an Airspace cabin featuring…
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A Manchester arrival and Toulouse departure.
Emirates’ iconic A380 has resumed services to Manchester Airport today (6 September), with the wide-body, double-decker aircraft being reintroduced in response to growing passenger demand. Th…
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The Romanian capital of Bucharest has a new 5-star property, The Marmorosch Bucharest, part of Radisson Autograph Collection.
The 217-guestroom hotel is located in the heart of Bucharest Old Town and is situated in the former palatial headquarters …
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British Airways has opened its Concorde Room (specifically for those flying in First) at New York JFK and Heathrow.
This follows the reopening of its flagship Galleries lounge at the New York’s airport Terminal 7 as reported in BTN 2 August. …
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A new ‘British’ airline has arrived – Aer Lingus (UK).
With the IATA code EG it received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on 9 August, but has since deferred the launch from 30 Septemb…
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Stewart Wingate has been CEO of Gatwick Airport since 2009 (at the time of the breakup of the old BAA, joining from Stansted Airport where he had been Managing Director. Whilst investor group Global Infrastructure Partners have remained as shareholders s…
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BTN’s Editor-at-Large, Jeff Mills, looks at JetClub as it eyes a sustainable future with Bye Aerospace’s ‘eFlyer 800’ electric aircraft. The advent of a proper commercial electric aircraft is still speculation rather than fact, but a se…
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Have you the right face mask? With Finnair CEO, Topi Manner, the Guest of Honour at the Aviation Club next week (see in this week’s BTN) a question bound to be raised is the use of face masks on his airline.
The Finnair web site is very clear…
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The first face-to-face gathering of the airline industry for 18 months will take place at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. on Thursday 16 September. Guest of honour is Topi Manner, CEO of Finnair, who joined the airline in January 2019.&nb…
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“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting to get a different result. This will be the fifth or sixth time BA has attempted this. It has never worked. Will BA ever set up a successful low-cost …
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Flying on behalf of Swiss International Air Lines, a Helvetic Airways Embraer E190-E2 made its first commercial flight into London City Airport (LCY) on Thursday 2 September.
The timing is interesting as it comes when BA at LCY is back at Zurich 1…
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See Celebrity and Crystal below and our cruise lines listing for cruises generally on sale in the UK.
This September issue of Business Travel News comes at a point in time when the UK cruising season winds down, although there will still be …
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Global Travel News -
The airline will offer 1-2-1 lie-flat business class seating on its flights to Western Australia
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:46:42 +0000
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Etihad customers will have one-stop access to 26 of TAP’s destinations including São Paulo, Malaga and Miami
by Varun Godinho at Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:12:45 +0000
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It covers an interline and codeshare arrangement as well as coordination on the loyalty programmes of both airlines
by Varun Godinho at Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:00:01 +0000
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The Tel Aviv route will be suspended until at least 28 March
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:52:57 +0000
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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the signing of a management agreement for a 140-room hotel in Ranka in Sikkim, marking the foray of the brand into Northeast India
by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:50:10 +0000
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Marriott has signed for a second W Hotel in the city state
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:41:21 +0000
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Rocco Forte said that the investment “will include an element of primary equity which will accelerate the brand’s expansion in both existing and new global markets”
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:00:32 +0000
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Initiatives include a signed version of the carrier’s onboard safety briefing, accessible via a link or QR code
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:00:21 +0000
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The London-Lima route started on 2 December and will operate five times weekly using a two-class Boeing 787 aircraft
by Hannah Brandler at Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:32:45 +0000
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Passengers will be handed farewell chocolates as they depart flights, while First customers travelling on 24 and 25 December will be gifted a bespoke glass Christmas tree bauble
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:45:31 +0000
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Located in Thonglor, the property offers 241 rooms and suites
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:38:47 +0000
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These additions mark Rosewood's entry into the Oceania region
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:16:49 +0000
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It has 178 rooms, a brand-new four-bedroom villa and 96 furnished private apartments
by Varun Godinho at Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:35:01 +0000
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Dishes include a turkey and cranberry 'sausage' roll, served with an orange, spiced carrot and pumpkin ketchup.
by Hannah Brandler at Sun, 03 Dec 2023 03:00:53 +0000
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Members will benefit from a wider range of milestone rewards, including the choice of next stay bonus points or a FIND experience credit after 20 Qualifying Nights / 35,000 Base Points
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 03 Dec 2023 02:00:14 +0000
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Submissions are open until 12 December, 2023, with the aircraft set to be delivered in November 2024.
by Hannah Brandler at Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:00:21 +0000
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The carrier already offers wifi on 900 mainline aircraft, but will extend the same high-speed connectivity to its regional aircraft over the next two years.
by Hannah Brandler at Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:00:00 +0000
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Customers can now opt to purchase fares including the full offsetting of flight-related CO2 emissions, on 12 long-haul routes including Zurich-LA and Frankfurt-Miami
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:00:55 +0000
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In Goa, Chef Pascarella will curate a delectable seven-course dinner for patrons
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:47:16 +0000
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Overlooking the 100-acre lake in the Eco Park, Taj Taal Kutir offers 75 luxurious rooms and suites with colonial touches
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:21:02 +0000
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