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From last Saturday (7 November) the UK Government introduced the most draconian restrictions yet denying entry for visitors from Denmark. British Nationals, visa holders and permanent residents who have travelled to Denmark in the last 14 days will have to s…
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Europe’s largest airline carried only 17m passengers in the six months to the end of September, down from 86m last year.
With these numbers the airline has reported a €197m first-half loss and expects the second half of the year to be ev…
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Retail giant Amazon has confirmed the launch of air cargo operations in Europe after months of speculation. But a jump into passenger services looks unlikely.
Termed an ‘e-tailer’, and with a large US-based aircraft fleet, the one…
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Today’s Airport Operators Association (AOA) Annual Conference would normally be the opportunity for the industry to express its views to government on all matters affecting airports. Whilst keynote speaker Grant Shapps, Transport Minister, is of co…
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The British Airways franchise operation Danish airline Sun Air has cancelled all services until August 2021.
It does make clear on its website that if the European countries can agree on more harmonious travel restrictions and if more regular dema…
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Bookings soar on air travel bubble.
Research undertaken by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics company, reveals that the announcement, on 15 October, that Hong Kong and Singapore have reached an in-principle agreement to establish a bilateral Air Tra…
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Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel group, will open the INNSiDE Newcastle on 14 December. The timing could not be better hopefully with the lockdown out of the way.
The 161-room property, complete with five meeting…
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One of London’s major 5-star hotels is to remain open during the Government lockdown.
ME London, at the junction of The Strand and Aldwych, has closed all its restaurants and bars but is open for overnight stays for essential workers and busi…
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Training for professional pilots – two views.
The Department for Transport has issued a strong recommendation that private pilots should not undertake any sport or leisure flying, in line with the requirement to stay at home without reasonab…
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First announced back in 2016 new airline Flypop says it is going to fly next Spring supported by the UK Government’s Future Fund. (See BTN 13 June 2016.)
The CAA has no knowledge of the carrier. It will cater for the UK’s Indian/South As…
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In a bid to recoup some of the horrendous losses over the last few months many of the UK’s major airports are introducing or raising their drop-off fees. All except Heathrow. Gatwick recently announced plans to charge next year. (See BTN 12…
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As of 21 November, air travellers whose final destination is Canada will be required to submit their information electronically through ArriveCAN before they board their flight.
This includes travel and contact information, quarantine plan and Cov…
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And a reminder that Richard Forson, President and CEO, Cargolux Airlines International, is a guest of the Aviation Club for a webinar Thursday 12 November at noon (see below).
Whilst its passenger business is more or less non-existent with virtually…
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The Government has announced that tax-free airport shopping is to be scrapped from January 2021. And no longer will VAT be able to be recouped by overseas visitors to popular tourist retail sales attractions across the country.
The unexpected move…
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With the closing of other international call centres, it may surprise readers to learn that American Airlines’ (AA) biggest operation outside the US is at Liverpool. No comments about accents please.
AA is currently operating out…
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President and Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic, Martin Gauss, has successfully completed his Airbus A220-300 type rating training course, enabling him to perform captain’s duties on the aircraft and becoming the first airline CEO in the world to have…
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The specialist airline analytical publication anna.aero has reported on a new Irish regional carrier which is believed to be setting up to challenge Stobart Air for the Aer Lingus Regional franchise, which expires in late 2022. (See BTN 21 September Stobart A…
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This morning, Monday 9 November, sees the AOA Annual Conference likely to be the shortest on record but also one of the most interesting. But you need to be tuned in early to hear keynote speaker Secretary of State for Transport Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP.&n…
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Beset by problems and up to ten years late Berlin’s new airport opened with a damp squib last Saturday (31 October).
Instead of landings on parallel runways by easyJet and Lufthansa to officially inaugurate Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Br…
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Not one to normally shout about, or even be seen, Jet2 boss Steve Heapy, burst onto a virtual tourism conference in Majorca with an astonishing outpouring.
Asked about the latest government travel restrictions he was emphatic: "People want certaint…
Global Travel News -
Customers scan at-seat or in-station QR codes to receive information relevant to their journey
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:00:32 +0000
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The 188-room five-star property will be housed within the 340-metre-high Uptown Tower
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:00:15 +0000
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Operator daa said that 95 per cent of equipment had been replaced, with more tracking sensors and cameras to enable the early-spotting and removal of bag jams
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:00:34 +0000
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The twice-weekly service will launch on September 22, and run until January before taking a break and then resuming in March 2024
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:00:09 +0000
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Spread across 9.3 acres, the expansive 165-key resort will feature 105 Palace Rooms and 60 Villas
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:33:50 +0000
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The airline's new 787 Dreamliner has 1-2-1 flatbed seating in the business class cabin
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:28:06 +0000
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The 318-key Pattaya hotel will open in late 2024 following conversion
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:52:57 +0000
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ENVI Al Nakheel will open next year and will feature 25 eco-lodging pods
by Varun Godinho at Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:57:22 +0000
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Customers travelling through Dubai International in the coming weeks will be able to visit one of six ice cream carts in the airport’s departure areas
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:13:04 +0000
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A new self-service tool enables customers to rebook, track bags and request meal and hotel vouchers
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:00:58 +0000
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The union said that thousands of members across 14 train operating companies are set to walk out on July 20, 22 and 29.
by Hannah Brandler at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:36:52 +0000
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The Philippine flag carrier has finalised an order for Airbus’ largest new-technology aircraft, the A350-1000
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:36:44 +0000
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The Taiwanese SkyTeam member converts six Dreamliner orders to the higher-capacity 787-10 variant
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:18:41 +0000
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The thrice-weekly flights will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays
by Varun Godinho at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:39:14 +0000
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The deal also includes spares and a service agreement for the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet
by Varun Godinho at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:38:35 +0000
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Dive into the lively ambience of Miami and experience Outletcity in the look of the inspiring Florida summer destination
by Anithya Balachandran at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:20:41 +0000
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The French capital is set to be the first European city to offer the VoloCity, an eVTOL with two seats, a 35km range and speeds of up to 110km/h
by Hannah Brandler at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:00:40 +0000
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The as-yet-unnamed property will be located on Middle Abbey Street and will feature 257 rooms and a rooftop bar
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:00:48 +0000
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The long-awaited luxury hotel is situated on the site of a former 1960s office block overlooking Hyde Park Corner
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:00:32 +0000
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Six Senses Kanuhura is now open for bookings for stays from September 1, 2023 onwards
by Anithya Balachandran at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:09:17 +0000
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