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It was promoted as a National Day of Action, and certainly was last Wednesday (23 June). And the next day the Government listened. From Aberdeen to Southend workers involved in the travel industry turned out in their droves making their point to …
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Majorca has a new airline with brand new Airbus A350. World2fly, a start-up airline recently founded by the Spanish hotel company Iberostar, has taken delivery of the first of two A350-900s on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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Geir Karlsen has been appointed new CEO of Norwegian Air succeeding Jacob Schram. The appointment is effective immediately.
"I am pleased to announce that Geir Karlsen on request of the Board has accepted the job as CEO of Norwegian. Karlsen has su…
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New national flexible rail tickets, matching modern working habits and saving passengers hundreds of pounds, go on sale today (28 June).
The launch of flexible season tickets is the first step in the reform of the railways, as part of the recently …
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The pandemic is not stopping innovation by some airlines. Finnair last week introduced a totally new Business Light ticket with what it calls “the personalisation of the travel experience!
Customers can choose a ticket for their needs f…
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Next Tuesday (29 June) sees the Dover – Calais crossing getting even more competitive with the arrival of Irish Ferries and its ferry Isles of Inishmore.
This will be the first UK – France operation by the Dublin-based operator establis…
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Schiphol Airport has completed a major renovation project in Departure Hall 1 with a new connecting walkway. As part of the revamp, the airport has made several additions including a mezzanine floor to offer more space at security, check-in and waiting areas.…
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An Open Letter to the First Minister from the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association.
Dear First Minister,
In case you hadn’t noticed – and to be frank we think you either haven’t noticed or you don’t care;<…
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In a statement to PA Media, British Airways says that a large number of its staff have been put on furlough without giving specific numbers.
The IAG-owned British flag carrier called on the Government to reopen international travel “a…
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Yesterday (Sunday 20 June) The Sunday Times published (Magazine page 32) the most comprehensive interview of BA boss Sean Doyle since his appointment in October 2020. John Arlidge met him at T5.
The whole interview is 2,500 words and is …
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Much as BTN wants to promote overseas travel sadly for this year our indecisive government has left the country traumatised. Do we. Don’t we (Stay in the UK).
During the summer the plan is to run a series of ON TOURs concentrating on the Brit…
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Our regular reporter Alison Chambers returned from St Maarten via Paris CDG yesterday (Sunday 20 June) but got caught in a 2hr 30min queue at Heathrow T2 immigration after an otherwise smooth, yet busy flight and efficient transit.
She was returni…
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This week's Letter of the Week comes from Tony Tyler, a former Director of IATA, very supportive of Willie Walsh who now holds the post. See here to read IATA's Walsh slams 'Atlantic Charter'.
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In a significant move Warwick Brady, President & CEO, Swissport, has put into place a new commercial structure.
Brady, whose position was announced earlier in the year has appointed new regional managers for Switzerland, Germany and Austria, Co…
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes has delivered the first of 180 737 MAX ordered by Ryanair in a 9hr non-stop journey from Seattle to Dublin.
“We are delighted to take delivery of our first new technology 'gamechanger' aircraft,” Michael O'Leary…
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This could be one of the most crucial weeks in the history of the British travel trade, not at all helped by Downing Street’s prevarication, and downright antagonism by the Scottish government. No date yet for a High Court hearing on the Manchester Airp…
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Mark Tanzer has been Chief Executive of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) since September 2005 working tirelessly during the pandemic to ensure that the travel industry’s voice is heard in these traumatic times.
This week could…
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A proposal first put forward by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and Ryanair as a legal test for the Government's traffic-light decision-making, has garnered support from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. They are going to the High Court. Next Thursda…
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With British Airways Cityflyer (BACF) adding flights to a specific number of destinations London City Airport is beginning to come alive with the terminal open all day weekdays, Saturday morning and from 11:00 Sunday.
The private jet centre is oper…
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The words of Sir Howard Davies, whose Airports Commission recommended the airport expansion with its report published in 2015.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a collapse in passenger numbers travelling for business or leisure.
Sir Howar…
Global Travel News -
This will be the airline’s fourth destination in China
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:52:38 +0000
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The SIA protégé will debut the first nonstop route between India and Bali
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:24:47 +0000
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Emirates customers can access five domestic Malaysian cities and three regional South East Asia points operated by Batik Air via Kuala Lumpur
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:55:56 +0000
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Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the chief operating officer of Hamad International airport, will take charge of the national carrier
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:27:23 +0000
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New cabin features include exterior tail and belly cameras, Bluetooth-enabled seatback monitors and high-speed wifi.
by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:00:21 +0000
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The carrier has announced plans to focus on key domestic services and international routes to Southeast Asia, with its widebody Boeing 787 aircraft leaving the fleet
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:00:29 +0000
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The Committee has written to the Rail Minister Huw Merriman voicing concerns about the proposals’ impact on disabled travellers and travellers with access needs
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:00:05 +0000
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Power-to-Liquid is considered the next generation of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:30:05 +0000
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Los Angeles International airport welcomed 111,017 passengers on 9 October, despite available seats still only being at 88 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:11:16 +0000
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The Star Alliance member will offer double daily flights to Frankfurt and Heathrow
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:26:58 +0000
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Passengers scan their debit or credit card when they enter the store, with camera technology and weight-sensor-enabled shelving detecting what has been bought and charging accordingly
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:17:15 +0000
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The upcoming property in Türkiye will feature 245 rooms and have a stretch of private beach access too
by Varun Godinho at Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:43:24 +0000
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The overhead bins allow for the vertical loading of carry-on roller bags, resulting in a 60 per cent increase in capacity
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:08:59 +0000
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The existing Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda will joins Hilton’s luxury portfolio in 2026, following a multimillion Euro renovation project
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 22 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000
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The £50 million project is expected to open in June 2024, and will feature new CT scanning equipment and a solar-panel clad roof
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:00:56 +0000
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The carrier said that trials of the “window, middle, aisle” policy had been shown to save up to two minutes on the time taken to board passengers
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:00:12 +0000
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Emirates on October 19, 2023 celebrated the upcoming launch of its Premium Economy offering in India
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:56:00 +0000
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British Airways Executive Club Members booking flights from October 18, 2023 will collect Avios based on the cost of their ticket
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:45:57 +0000
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The carrier said that more than 600 meal preorders are made by business class customers each day
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:51:57 +0000
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Daily flights will resume from London Heathrow on 20 April, 2024
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:36:19 +0000
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