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This year’s event in Milan from 10-12 October comes about just one week after the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual Gen…
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More countries move into ‘green’ from today.
Contrary to persistent rumours in Whitehall last week Turkey, together with other countries, including Oman, Pakistan and the Philippines, stays in the England ‘red’ list. T…
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Busy week for letters. See also * in last week's BTN. Titus Johnson, one time Director North America, Qatar Airways, sums up JetBlue Transatlantic aspirations. www.btnews.co.uk/article/18032
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As a Senior Analyst for OAG and partner in MIDAS Aviation John Grant has been tracking the impact of Covid-19 across the industry with regular updates published on a Monday morning on the OAG media channels. A regular commentator on aviation issues across glob…
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Dublin-based Ryanair is ending operations at both of Belfast’s airports, blaming the UK Government’s “refusal to suspend or reduce” Air Passenger Duty (APD). The Irish carrier also cited a “lack of Covid recovery incentives”…
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The new Icelandic airline PLAY is seeking permission from the US authorities to operate services from Reykjavik in 2022.
The application comes just two months after the airline’s inaugural flight from Reykjavik to London Stansted …
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British Airways will resume flights between Heathrow and Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport today.
The route – which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year – is resuming after an 18-month suspension due to Covid-19, with a thre…
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The south London airport has announced plans to bring its existing northern runway into routine use – to secure its long-term growth, 18,400 new jobs and a boost to the local economy.
A 12-week public consultation will run from 9 Septe…
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Start-up carrier Flypop has published images of its first A330 aircraft painted in a distinctive livery featuring multi-coloured dots on the tailfin.
Last month Flypop confirmed that Stansted airport would be its initial UK base. The carrier is fin…
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Newcastle Airport is in focus as Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in passenger demand.
In the U…
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British start-up Hans Airways has entered into a partnership with Swiss company Resource Group, allowing the evolving airline to commence the recruitment process for the flight crews it needs to continue along the path towards gaining its UK Air Operator Certi…
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British Airways has confirmed that it is in talks with its trade unions to introduce a low-cost subsidiary at Gatwick Airport.
Last Friday (27 August) The Times published a statement from the airline confirming the discussions but also saying that …
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With the increase of both domestic and international travel Swissport’s Aspire lounges in the UK are steadily re-opening.
Latest on the list is Edinburgh, the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 winning lounge. It is conveniently l…
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Stephen Hester is to be the new Chairman of easyJet, arguably Britain’s largest airline.
The former boss of insurance group RSA Group, who was parachuted in to save Royal Bank of Scotland in 2008, succeeds John Barton on 1 December, and at th…
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Post Brexit the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) last week signed what is termed a Working Arrangement on the reciprocal acceptance of production and airworthiness approval.
The Working Arrange…
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For September the national airline is introducing the ‘Best of British Menus’ with first up a traditional British Roast dinner.
The airline’s roast, available in First and Club World, will provide customers flying across the globe…
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The existing Alitalia will cease to exist from 15 October.
A new airline has been created, ITA, owned by the Italian Finance Ministry, which has written off Alitalia's remaining debts and pumped in about €700m in start-up funding.
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Sky Team partners Air France and KLM have moved their Heathrow operations from T2 to T3.
Which begs the question whether they will ever return to their original home in T4, now closed? T3 has an easier transfer to both the London Underground …
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Following its success with sister company British Airways, Aer Lingus has introduced a similar travel support app powered by Sherpa.
Since Ireland’s lifting of the ban on non-essential travel on 19 July, Aer Lingus has noted a high volume of …
Global Travel News -
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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Fraser Suites Bangkok will have a sky bar with panoramic views of Bangkok's skyline and the Chao Praya river
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:06:54 +0000
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The first hotel signed under Dusit’s expanded ‘ASAI Tropical’ model
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:46:45 +0000
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A single metro ticket will increase from €2.10 to €4 for the period of 20 July until 8 September, a few days either side of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
by Hannah Brandler at Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:00:09 +0000
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The hotel forms part of the mixed use St James Quarter in Edinburgh’s East End, and features a striking spiral ribbon exterior, and a rooftop SUSHISAMBA restaurant
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:00:26 +0000
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It will consider the possibility of starting eVTOL operations in Riyadh and Jeddah by 2026
by Varun Godinho at Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:01:40 +0000
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The carrier’s new A321neo aircraft will operate daily flights on the route during December and January, with features including 12 business class seats offering a fully flat bed
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:35:13 +0000
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Zedwell Greenwich’s 96 rooms have been deliberately designed to be windowless “cocoons”
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:48:31 +0000
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Etihad Airways is delighted to announce it will start flying its A380 double-decker to New York JFK from April 22, 2024
by Anithya Balachandran at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:25:10 +0000
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The Star Alliance member will deploy its latest-technology Airbus A350-900 to Victoria
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:17:21 +0000
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Asiana Club members will see their frequent flyer status extended for another year
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:55:22 +0000
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Guangzhou is the 28th international destination now serviced directly from Brisbane airport
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:30:00 +0000
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Hong Kong’s home carrier is the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to feature Disney+ original titles
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:57:44 +0000
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Starting 22 April, 2024, the superjumbo will operate from Abu Dhabi as one of the airline's two daily flights on that route
by Varun Godinho at Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:48:28 +0000
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Tamsin Cocks won Features Journalist of the Year - Air for her report on developments in airline cabin climates, while Hannah Brandler won Meetings & Events Journalist of the Year for her feature on Iceland’s sustainable MICE offerings
by BusinessTrave…
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Belgrade, Barcelona and Miami will also see frequency increases during December and January
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:44:23 +0000
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Members will qualify for a “variety of rewards” by completing steps including purchasing biofuel, donating EuroBonus points to charity and opting out of inflight meals
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:37:40 +0000
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