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Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed new managing directors for both Stansted and East Midlands airports.
Gareth Powell takes up the helm at Stansted, replacing Steve Griffiths who will take up the equivalent role at East Midlands followin…
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A new codeshare agreement announced by Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo aims to add more destinations in India accessible from London.
Passengers flying with Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow to Delhi and Mumbai will be able to connect to and from seven addi…
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The energy price shock and recession will delay a post-Covid recovery this winter and through next year, Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary, has warned. But in spite of this Ryanair will “steam ahead in what is a favourable market for…
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Loganair has suspended all operations at Newquay Airport in Cornwall this winter and plans to scale back flights from the airport in 2023.
The airline’s route from Newquay to Teesside and onwards to Inverness will not return next year and Log…
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Accor has opened a flagship hotel under its budget Ibis Styles brand in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. The 264-room Ibis Styles Bangkok Silom is located in the city’s business and entertainment district, close to the Silom MRT subway station, and S…
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Low-cost airline Wizz Air is resuming flights from London’s Luton airport to Athens this autumn. The daily service will operate from 30 October.
Earlier this summer the carrier announced plans for nine new routes from Gatwick and Luton airpor…
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Japan is lifting its requirement for negative Covid-19 tests for fully vaccinated travellers.
From this week (7 September), fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure to enter the…
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Alison Chambers previews Britain's newest airline. Our regular contributor Alison Chambers tells the tale of Hans Airways, Britain’s newest airline. It has been a long but steady journey which Business Travel News has covered extensively over the…
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Italy has chosen Delta Air Lines and Air France/KLM as the preferred bid to take over national carrier ITA Airways. The airlines will enter exclusive talks for the takeover, with lead investor, Certares.
It was chosen ahead of MSC Group, partnering…
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We start with some negative news that Fred Olsen has withdrawn Bolette from service until a Norway Christmas cruise due to a lack of demand for the vessel’s winter voyages.
On a positive front, MSC has jumped in with an all-year-round program…
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The Department for Transport (DfT) last Friday appointed Mike Pearson, a seasoned General Aviation (GA) professional, as the new GA advocate to represent the needs and ambitions of the GA sector.
The role calls for him to support the GA industry an…
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Lufthansa has received its first B787 Dreamliner, named after the German capital.
The German flag carrier’s maiden B787 arrived at Frankfurt airport last week, following a flight from Boeing’s facilities in Paine Field, Everett, Washing…
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Dubai-based Emirates said that it has carried over 10m passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer.
It increased operations on several routes, reinstating daily services to Stansted, and also put on extra flights to 33 citie…
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Southend airport’s ambition to be seen as London’s sixth airport has been dealt another blow after its main cargo freighter services, operated by Amazon, were withdrawn, according to a report in The Times last week.
Southend, which is o…
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China Airlines has announced plans to purchase 16 Boeing 787-9 aircraft to prepare for a “post-pandemic boom”. Deliveries are expected to start in 2025, with the aircraft set to replace its ageing fleet of A330-300s.
The order includes …
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What it claims is the world’s first Star Alliance livery has been unveiled by Air New Zealand. The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a jet black Star Alliance livery.
The carrier’s Chief Transf…
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The Airbus chief is the latest addition to the Aviation Club autumn programme.
Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, has accepted an invitation to address members and guests at London’s Aviation Club on Wednesday 12 October at the RAC, Pall Mall.&n…
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In the second leader for this issue BTN’s new owner Rob Burgess has alluded to a publication called BTN Europe, an offspring of the New York based Northstar Travel Group which is now the owner of The Business Travel Show.
BTN supported the Bu…
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Rob Burgess is the founder and Editor of the UK business travel and frequent flyer website headforpoints.com.
The website that I edit – is acquiring BTN from 10 October. Malcom Ginsberg is moving into a well-deserved retirement as he r…
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Following confirmation that Eurostar is not going to stop at Ashford and Ebbsfleet stations in Kent ‘in the immediate future’ the popular family trips direct to the Paris Disneyland are to be culled from 23 June 2023 with no resumption date mention…
Global Travel News -
The brand started life in 1984 as Hampton Inn, and was acquired by Hilton in 1999
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:00:01 +0000
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San Francisco International has expressed “serious concerns" over news that Oakland International is considering changing its name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:10:09 +0000
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The news comes as the group reported annual revenues of more than £1 billion for the first time
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:41:53 +0000
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In recognition of its efforts towards making travel more inclusive and accessible to neurodiverse customers, Emirates has been awarded a Certified Autism Center™ Designation for all of its Dubai-based check-in facilities
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Tue, 02 Apr 2024 …
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Etihad Airways has officially launched its first flights from the UAE capital to Boston, making the East Coast city the airline’s fourth destination in the US
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:14:37 +0000
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Japan Airlines’ inaugural flight linking Doha’s Hamad International airport with Tokyo Haneda airport was launched this week, in a historic moment marking the first-ever flight to the Middle East by a Japanese airline
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:…
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The hotel group will open new properties in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and South Korea
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:44:18 +0000
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The “Guan Xin” or Welcome China programme will involve eight Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection hotels including Radisson Collection Grand Place, Brussels
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:00:14 +0000
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The ambience at Mayouchi is a symphony of elegance and sophistication
by Anithya Balachandran at Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:39:25 +0000
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The inaugural excavation for Sharaan, a groundbreaking upcoming resort in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, took place this week, marking a significant milestone for The Royal Commission for AlUla
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:06:42 +0000
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The 196-room hotel includes Hoxton's largest event space, plus a French-meets-NYC bistro, Cuban-inspired rooftop bar and a basement cocktail bar
by Hannah Brandler at Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:00:20 +0000
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The new service includes a ‘push for more Dough Balls’ button at each carriage table
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:01:52 +0000
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The new bins will be available on 50 aircraft by the end of 2024, capable of accommodating up to 29 more bags per flight.
by Hannah Brandler at Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:00:22 +0000
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The group has signed a strategic joint venture with the Joyful Journey Group which will see the addition of almost 90 new airport lounges in mainland China
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:00:11 +0000
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The 207-room hotel will be housed within former car parking space below the Grade II listed Brunswick Centre
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 30 Mar 2024 02:00:33 +0000
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The 315-room JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi is the country’s tallest hotel, and features a swimming pool, a spa and five dining options
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 30 Mar 2024 02:00:30 +0000
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Dubai-based carrier flydubai has added two flights to its roster for Saudi Arabia, with the launch of twice-weekly flights to Al Jouf and Red Sea International
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:54:50 +0000
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Vivanta Chitwan, Bharatpur, featuring 45 keys celebrates individuality with style and spirit
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:24:00 +0000
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With the British Airways brand turning 50 this weekend, Business Traveller rounds up some of the travel sector companies celebrating landmark anniversaries this year
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:11:59 +0000
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Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning global travel programme by Marriott International, has partnered with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, to launch two new co-branded credit cards in the UAE in …
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