International & Aviation News -
The closure of the Russian airspace has significantly impacted Finnair’s Asia-bound flights.
The airline is to cut all five of its Far East long-haul routes from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) this winter.
With overflying Russia banned fo…
-
The news concerning BTN’s future was published last week but is recapped here for readers who may have missed the announcement. The new owner/Editor Rob Burgess will explain details in the issue of Monday 3 October.
Head for Poi…
-
The latest consumer card spending data from Barclaycard has revealed the negative impact of the cost of living crisis on international travel.
The report, which looks at consumer spending from July 23 – August 19, found that the domestic trav…
-
Rainfall in Europe has calmed the nerves of river cruise lines that have been hindered by low water levels.
Water levels along the Danube and Rhine were so low at points that some river cruise lines began altering itineraries and cancelling cruises…
-
It is not often one sits in a car and says “This is for me”.
The new Lexus NX 350 F Sport mini SUV is one of those.
Maybe it is the high driving position, perhaps the very comfortable seats, or possibly the ease …
-
Get one city and gain two more for free!
Poland comes with a special offer, says our regular contributor, photographer of The Travel Trunk.
This grouping of three metropolises on the Baltic coast offers a historical centre, a beachside …
-
Based at Atlanta Georgia, which vies with Chicago O’Hare as the world’s busiest airport, Delta Air Lines is expanding its South African services, adding a new, seasonal “triangular” route from the hub to Johannesburg and Cape Town &ndas…
-
-
-
Qatar has dropped its red travel list and mask mandate as it announced visitor numbers rose to a record-breaking 151,000 visitors in July.
The country, which is due to host the FIFA World Cup this winter, now requires visitors to present a PCR test…
-
Book a FLEXIfare with easyJet and you will now be able to take advantage of pre-departure access to the airline’s Gateway Lounge at Gatwick airport. The offer, which is being trialled from now until 30 November, is also available to any FLEXIfare p…
-
Ryanair plans to close its base in Athens for the winter, blaming what it calls a ‘dysfunctional’ charging regime by the airport operator, under which it refuses to offer incentives to stimulate traffic in the winter season.
In a statem…
-
-
A cross-party group of parliamentarians has called on the administration of the new Prime Minister Liz Truss to back UK aviation, travel and tourism as it continues its recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.
A letter from the All-Party Parliamentar…
-
Low-fare airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air rose up the global rankings for passenger traffic last year in spite of the impact of Covid travel restrictions, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
British Airways suffered an 80% plunge in passenger…
-
Romanian low-cost carrier Blue Air has been forced to suspend all flights from Romania after the government froze its bank accounts.
Blue Air said that aircraft would then be grounded until at least today (Monday 12 September).
The carr…
-
The brand, which is operated by Emerald Airlines, will offer both routes from 30 October. Dublin to Southampton will be daily, with Aberdeen flights up to three times a day. One-way fares are from €37.99.
Flights will allow connections w…
-
Loganair has re-introduced flights between Aberdeen and Oslo in what the carrier hopes will encourage both business travellers in the energy sector and people booking city breaks in either city. The carrier has scheduled six flights a week, with one-way far…
-
Hyatt has opened its first property under its Hyatt Place brand in Nanchong, a city located in the northeast of China’s Sichuan province. The 276-room Hyatt Place Nanchong Gaoping is located on the 29th to 43rd floors of the Chuanbei Financial Center by…
-
The new layout has gone down very well and shall remain until Travel News Update by BTN comes along in November
Global Travel News -
The promotion runs until 20 March, for travel until 30 June, 2024 by Mark Caswell at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:00:28 +0000
-
The new premium economy service will include improved meal and beverage options and a new amenity kit, and will launch on 31 March, 2024. by Tamsin Cocks at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:00:11 +0000
-
Alstom and SLC Rail want to operate a new service under the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway brand by Mark Caswell at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:42:39 +0000
-
Entry level members of the carrier’s loyalty programme will now board ahead of other customers travelling in Economy Classic and Economy Light by Mark Caswell at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:04:37 +0000
-
The APAC region is poised to see the most rapid growth in passenger traffic globally over the long term by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:38:27 +0000
-
The airline says the Haneda route has seen “excellent results in terms of load factor” since it was inaugurated at the end of 2022 by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:19:40 +0000
-
Lagardère Travel Retail has teamed up with acclaimed French pastry chef Christophe Adam to bring his L’Éclair de Genie café, famed for their fine pastries, to Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3. by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:32:45 +0000
-
Four Points by Sheraton Al Ain has just opened with a refreshed and operationally upgraded property that has taken over and rebranded the previous Hili Rayhaan by Rotana by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:30:05 +0000
-
Miral Destinations, which manages Saadiyat Island and Yas Island Abu Dhabi, has partnered with Sprinklr to incorporate AI-powered chatbots into their customer service offerings. by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:28:53 +0000
-
The hotel group wants to encourage owners to install electric vehicle chargers across its portfolio of 4,100 properties in the US and Canada by Mark Caswell at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:00:45 +0000
-
The Aria Suite will debut on the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, and features a sliding door and 24-inch 4K IFE screen by Mark Caswell at Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:15:09 +0000
-
A total of 18 existing Travelodge Bar Cafes have been upgraded with the new concept, which features a statement bar and distinct zones for dining, socialising and working by Mark Caswell at Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:10:03 +0000
-
Aman Resorts, renowned for their unique approach towards relaxation and tranquility, will be making their debut in the UAE with the launch of Aman Dubai. by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:54:19 +0000
-
The Taiwanese flag carrier will deploy its A350-900 aircraft to the Pacific Northwest by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:27:42 +0000
-
Visitors to Red Sea Global’s luxury destinations will be able to pay for their travels using Amazon Payment Services by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:20:56 +0000
-
'The Fly Up' is a full English breakfast, cooked with oil that is then cleaned and recycled into renewable biofuels. by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:52:31 +0000
-
The rail platform's initiative 'Project 30%' aims to build a campaigning coalition of tech, rail, policy makers, NGOs and community groups to inspire more people to choose rail. by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:35 +0000
-
The SkyTeam carrier will fly to the Bavarian capital from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:46:25 +0000
-
Passengers will be rebooked, or can choose to receive a refund, or credit by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:28:56 +0000
-
Together with design agency Stickman Tribe, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina has transformed its rooms and suites after three years of extensive renovation by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:32:13 +0000
|