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The travel embargo The Prime Minister’s words on Friday evening concerning inbound travellers to the United Kingdom were devastating but not unexpected. For once the travel industry was more or less in agreement even if not in detail.
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The European Commission has approved a further €73.02m in Italian state support for Alitalia declaring it to be in line with EU state aid rules. The funding, which takes the form of a direct grant, is aimed at compensating the carrier for damages suffere…
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Arriving at Business Travel News as ‘editor at large' is Jeff Mills who will be contributing on a regular basis starting with an ON TOUR highlighting Berlin in this issue.
Jeff has been reporting on the business and leisure travel and …
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A new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will gradually replace existing European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) the Government has announced.
Under Britain’s new agreement with the EU, UK residents’ rights to emergency and medically n…
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Following the lifting of the embargo by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar Airways has been quick to reintroduce flights.
Last Monday (11 January) the airline resumed flights to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia wi…
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The low-cost airline, Norwegian, has announced that it will be focusing on Europe with its new business plan. With no long-haul out of Gatwick this will open up possibilities for other operators.
“Our short-haul network has always bee…
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EasyJet cabin crew are to be fast-tracked to support the NHS vaccination programme. Following it's recent offer of help to the UK Government, easyJet cabin crew are being recruited and fast-tracked to support the NHS as part of the vital nationwide effort to d…
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Following its roll-out and delivery flight into New York JFK Airport jetBlue has revealed an up-market interior.
See JetBlue takes first A220 BTN 11 January.
“With the A220 we’ve taken a state-of-the-art aircraft and added …
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A spokesperson said: “Due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to extend the suspension of flights and holidays up to and including 25th March 2021.”
The Leeds-…
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Berlin – New airport – New life With overseas holidays effectively cancelled until we don’t know when BTN has been pragmatic and engaged one of the country’s leading travel journalists, Jeff Mills (see in this week's BTN), to temp…
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“We must work hand in hand with government regardless,” says airlines’ chief. Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the trade body for UK-registered air carriers, is the collective spokesman for the British airlines. For him i…
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A Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 (PK-CLC) crashed in the sea shortly after take-off Saturday (9 January) with the loss of all 62 people on board. At the time of writing the cause is not known but the "black box" has been recovered.
Sriwijaya Ai…
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All international passengers will soon have to test negative for Covid-19 before travelling to the UK, transport minster Grant Shapps has announced. No firm date has been set at this time in order to allow those abroad to return back to Britain in good t…
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British Airways is to partner celebrated Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, who has designed a number of gourmet food items, which include signature pies and sandwiches, to pre-purchase for the airline’s Euro Traveller (short-haul Economy) customers. &…
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Business Travel News has a new supporter, Aspire Airport Executive Lounges.
Each month we will be publishing 'Travel News Update', available on-line and in printed form at their UK airport lounges. This is a bold marketing step by owner Swiss…
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Clarkson is rubbish.
As Lotus Cars PR manager I once loaned out press cars to journalists writes BTN editor-in-chief Malcolm Ginsberg.
During the holiday period I spent time reading a Christmas gift. ‘Clarkson – Really…
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Hong Kong will complete an e-booking system for Covid-19 vaccine inoculations this month and is in talks with other countries to allow the records to be used for travel, local media has reported.
The electronic-registration system will record when …
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New traffic rights between the United Kingdom and EU began on 1 January.
Under the new arrangements UK airlines can fly anywhere from this country to the EU and vice-versa with no limits on traffic, capacity, frequency, routing or otherwise. …
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The UK Government has published amended regulations that explicitly reference retail travel agents as businesses that are required to legally close in Tier 4 areas within England.
ABTA says that this confirmation from Government is a welcome step i…
Global Travel News -
The airlines significantly expand their collaboration, increasing codeshare opportunities and loyalty benefits
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:53:15 +0000
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The Qantas and Virgin Australia competitor continues its fleet and network growth
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:38:13 +0000
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The oneworld carrier will increase its A350 frequency on Hong Kong-Perth
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:22:10 +0000
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It represents a 24.4 per cent growth over the corresponding period in 2022
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:02:35 +0000
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The Biltmore Sufouh Residences is set to open in 2025 and located in a 44-floor development
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:33:14 +0000
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Green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince wants to retrofit aircraft with hydrogen-electric engines, but will initially launch the Ecojet brand using conventionally fuelled planes
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:59 +0000
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A total of 17 properties including the Bellagio Resort and Casino will be marketed under the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy brand
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:30 +0000
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Eurostar has officially launched its SmartCheck biometric gates for Business Premier and Carte Blanche customers at London's St Pancras International Station
by Tamsin Cocks at Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:05:21 +0000
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The carrier said that Keys would “unlock availability to the award flights and upgrades of your choice”
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:30:46 +0000
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The airline group recently launched flights between Beijing, Macau and Kota Kinabalu
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:12:24 +0000
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The business class lounge is located in Brussels airport’s T-zone, for use by passengers travelling to Sub-Saharan Africa
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:29:12 +0000
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The Thai flag carrier is deploying its A320s to more destinations, including Yangon and Dhaka
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:17:00 +0000
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Until the end of August customers flying from Geneva or Zurich can request a free collection and transfer to the airport of their luggage
by Mark Caswell at Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:33:20 +0000
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Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District is a new-build 138-key property
by Varun Godinho at Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:54:42 +0000
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Services include Liverpool to Lyon, Southend to Geneva, and Glasgow to Hurghada
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 16 Jul 2023 01:00:39 +0000
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The hotel now features the brand’s Open Lobby concept, as well as 23 new premium rooms
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 16 Jul 2023 01:00:01 +0000
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Members can now put their Virgin Points towards the purchase of UK rail tickets, starting from 200 points for a £1 discount
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:00:51 +0000
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The rosé wine bar is located within the carrier’s lounge near the terminal’s B gates
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:00:04 +0000
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The property is situated just at a five-minute walking distance from the sacred Harmandir Sahib, better known as the Golden Temple
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:55:08 +0000
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Nearly a thousand ground handling, baggage handling, ramp agent, dispatchers and check in staff will walk out in late July and early August
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:29:28 +0000
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