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In what is effectively the first aircraft programme to collapse due to the Covid-19 epidemic Mitsubishi (MHI) has suspended its Spacejet programme, once called MRJ.
The aircraft was officially launched at the Paris Air Show in 2008 as a 70-80 seat …
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In an astonishing admittance Heathrow has highlighted that Paris is now Europe’s top airport, at least for September. A pointer to Government!
“Britain is falling behind because we’ve been too slow to embrace passenger testi…
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Wizz Air has announced ten new fuel saving initiatives as part of its continued commitment to cut carbon emissions by a further 33% by 2030.
The airline says it has already implemented 25 programmes over the past few years, and is now focusi…
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The airline industry trade association IATA ran a media briefing last week designed to keep travellers and the aviation world up to date with its activities and efforts to keep people flying.
Director General Alexandre de Juniac fronted a virtual …
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Following last week’s preliminary third-quarter results and update IAG has quickly followed with what might be termed ‘actual’ figures. (See IAG results in last week's BTN.)
“Talking about my priorities, I think first of all…
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The Government of the Canary Islands has approved a decree-law of extraordinary measures designed to manage the health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic. The Canaries are on the UK travel corridor list.
It says it has taken this meas…
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BTN contributor Chris Tarry is amongst a diversified group teaming up to try and persuade government that it has got it wrong with regard to coronavirus airport testing. Caircraft is an international collaboration between high-level critical care physicians, …
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The doyen of British cruising, Douglas Ward, he of the Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships, has recently been to sea on MSC Grandiosa.
Grandiosa does not get a rating in the 2020 edition but Douglas was not going to let the problems of the p…
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The International Cruise Summit is taking place today (and yesterday) bringing together ‘virtually’ the cruise industry from around the globe with the big news that the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lifted its No-Sail order…
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Jason Holt (56) is the former Chief Executive of Swissport Western Europe, the UK & Ireland’s largest airport ground handling business. He has previously held senior leadership appointments at easyJet and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. The views expres…
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London’s Heathrow Airport is likely to be seen as the winner when United Airlines launches a three times weekly Covid-19 tested flight from New York Newark (EWR) to Heathrow (LHR) from 16 November, for a four-week run.
The test will be free o…
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Nothing seems to have changed with Thomas Cook, innovative when first created back in 1841 and now equally forward thinking, reborn as a web-based online holiday operator under the ownership of the Chinese Fosun Tourism Group.
Looking at ways to ke…
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Following the conclusion of a deal between Bombardier Group and Spirit AeroSystems, the one-time home of Short Brothers & Harland at Belfast changed hands last Friday 30 October.
This follows a long-term plan by Bombardier to withdraw from pass…
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Always claimed to be the world’s largest travel trade gathering, ITB has been cancelled for 2021.
This is the second ITB not taking place. This is setting shockwaves for the global travel and tourism industry. It will be replaced …
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Tunnelling work to modernise and expand Bank Underground station has been completed, marking a major milestone in the project.
It will eventually be good news for London City Airport as one of the major connections to the East London airport is fin…
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Following two very successful virtual lunches the Aviation Club of the United Kingdom members and their guests are invited to join Club Chairman, Karl Brünjes and guest speaker Richard Forson, President and CEO, Cargolux Airlines International, to a webin…
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The Sun has reported that British Airways is to drop Marks & Spencer as its on-board supplier of purchasable catering for its Euro Traveller cabin.
At the same time BTN is receiving complaints regarding the offerings in Club Europe, said to be …
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An airport once the base for the Royal Air Force “Red Arrows” legendary demonstration team is to become the permanent home for a former British Airways 747 as a major visitor attraction.
The Boeing 747, registration G-CIVB, will be perm…
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Travellers staying overnight at the Sofitel London Heathrow, which is directly connected to Terminal 5, can now book a self-administered saliva-based PCR Covid-19 test kit.
Called Arora’s ‘Test and Rest’ programme, the package is …
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The Collinson, Swissport and Heathrow Airport consortium have issued a statement explaining the background to Covid-19 testing. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is the most sensitive test that is currently available, able to detect active infection some…
Global Travel News -
The 70-room property will be housed within the city’s former headquarters of the Italian Communist Party
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:00:05 +0000
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The low-cost carrier operated its inaugural flight between Oslo and New York JFK on June 14, 2022
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:10:57 +0000
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The Hong Kong carrier hopes to boost staff morale with better pay and career development opportunities
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:29:07 +0000
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The 200-room hotel joins Moxy Bristol as the brand’s second property in South West England
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:49:22 +0000
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Emirates announced that its Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 30 October, 2023
by Anithya Balachandran at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:55:57 +0000
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The special menu curated by Chef Luigi Stinga will be available from dinner on Friday June 16, 2023 to dinner on Sunday June 18, 2023 at Vetro
by Anithya Balachandran at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:48:35 +0000
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The newly opened hotel hopes to attract guests looking to visit the nearby Osaka and Kobe regions
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:32:21 +0000
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The new downtown property is just steps away from popular My Khe Beach
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:11:56 +0000
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The Middle East, Europe and Africa region represents 10 per cent of Hyatt’s global pipeline
by Varun Godinho at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:25:06 +0000
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From October, it will available on a daily nonstop flight from Dubai on the carrier’s newly-retrofitted A380 aircraft
by Varun Godinho at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:36:49 +0000
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The sign-up bonus is applicable to applications made and approved by August 8, 2023.
by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:00:38 +0000
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The service, which is currently only available in Paris, will see guests' baggage transported between Accor hotels and Paris CDG airport.
by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:00:37 +0000
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The low-cost carrier currently has 11 aircraft stationed at its base in London Luton, three of which are A321 neo.
by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:54:29 +0000
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The island will join Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria as the fourth Canary Island served by BA Euroflyer.
by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:23:58 +0000
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Saudi Tourism Authority is accelerating efforts to make it easier for visitors from across the world to travel to Saudi
by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:11:49 +0000
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The Star Alliance member will also increase flights to destinations including Singapore and Dalian
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:24:03 +0000
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The city check-in service will allow travellers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass at a location near them
by Business Traveller Middle East at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:27:12 +0000
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Emirates passengers can fly to 28 destinations on the Kenya Airways network using Nairobi as the hub
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:17:40 +0000
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The visa can be used for tourism purposes, attending events, exhibitions and conferences as well as for performing Umrah throughout the year, except during Al Hajj season
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:33:55 +0000
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Dalata Hotel Group has purchased the property for £53.4 million, and will rebrand it as the Clayton Hotel London Wall
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:00:50 +0000
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