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‘Bee My Guest’ experience at Hilton London Heathrow Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 24, 2024

Juergen T Steinmetz May 10, 2022

London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality - 5 million passengers traveled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travelers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers driving the…

London Heathrow & trade

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 20, 2020

Over 860,000 passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, down 88% on the previous year the airport has revealed. This reflects a slight uplift in passenger traffic, since the start of…

Accor returns to West London with ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East

Tian Tolentino Nov 28, 2019

Accor has announced that the newly built ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East, conceived in partnership with Splendid Hospitality Group, will open by the end of December.

Air

British Airways to add more flights on Mumbai-London Heathrow route

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

British Airways is set to add four additional frequencies on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route from March 2020 to its existing double daily schedule. This will increase the weekly flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China moves direct flight service to London Heathrow

Tian Tolentino Mar 12, 2019

China’s largest air carrier to the UK, Air China, will move its direct service between Chengdu and Beijing from London Gatwick to London Heathrow.

Global

New arrivals lounges planned for London Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

A new wave of luxury lounges is set to open at London Heathrow Airport thanks to an expansion by Plaza Premium Group. Plans have been announced for two new lounges to be opened by the…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways and Heathrow partner with London Wildlife Trust to help protect Hillingdon’s wildlife

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2023

British Airways and Heathrow have announced a new partnership with London Wildlife Trust to help protect local wildlife and ensure Hillingdon residents are able to enjoy the abundance of…

Air

London’s Heathrow Airport imposes capacity cap of 100,000 passengers per day

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

London’s Heathrow airport is imposing a two-month cap on daily passenger traffic, a dramatic response by the country’s busiest airport to the flight chaos that has gripped Europe for weeks

Air

New Heathrow and London City flights enhance Isle of Man’s connectivity

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has reconnected the Isle of Man with London Heathrow, and increase its services from the Isle of Man to London City

Business travellers cancelling over Omicron, says London’s Heathrow

Megha Paul Dec 13, 2021

London's Heathrow Airport said it was seeing high levels of business travellers cancelling over concerns they could be trapped overseas by travel restrictions triggered by the new Omicron…

Reopening updates

IATA Travel Pass successfully trials on first international flight in London’s Heathrow Airport

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2021

IATA announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials

Eturbo News

Joe Cusmano Aug 25, 2022

British Airways has announced yet another wave of cancellations, this time cancelling 10,000 flights to and from Heathrow until the end of March next year to react to the ongoing…

Airports

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022

Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.

Air

Heathrow airport traffic plummets below 2020 levels

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2022

Heathrow airport has said Covid-19 continues to pose significant challenges for the travel industry as the airport reports results for 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward to run COVID test facility at event venue

Megha Paul Oct 27, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a COVID testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do so without having to leave the venue

WTM London 2021 unveils Saudi as Premier Partner

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia has been announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2021 as the country ramps up its global drive to reach 100 million visitors a year by 2030

10 haunted tourist attractions in UK, including Heathrow Airport

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2021

Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, has rounded up a list of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions that double as some of the most haunted sites in the whole country.

Air

Etihad to resume flights to London and Manchester

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights to London and Manchester from Abu Dhabi from 8 August following the United Arab Emirates being added to the UK ‘Amber’ List

Reopening updates

Heathrow Airport reopens terminal 3 for red list arrivals

Joe Cusmano Jun 10, 2021

London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened Terminal 3 as a dedicated facility for all arrivals from red list countries into the UK.

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Heathrow could dedicate an entire terminal for ‘red list’ arrival

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

Heathrow Airport is said to be in talks with the British government to transform an entire terminal into a specialist facility that will only handle passengers arriving from COVID-19…

Air

Air India’s London-Mumbai flights from 17 May

Megha Paul May 12, 2021

Air India has informed that it will operate flights from London Heathrow to Mumbai from 17 May, keeping in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation

Airports

Heathrow Airports adds USD12 departure fee per passenger

Joe Cusmano Feb 16, 2021

The pandemic seems no to spare anyone not even busy and rich airports. London Heathrow airport announced yesterday will charge passengers an extra GBP 8.90 (USD 12.37) a flight to keep…

Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2020

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021

Air

Loganair unveils daily service from Isle of Man to London

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2020

Loganair, in partnership with the Isle of Man government, will commence daily services between the island and London Heathrow, from 1 December

London City Airport reopens

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 23, 2020

British Airways reopened London City Airport last night with a flight from Douglas Isle of Man carrying just six passengers. But it was a start. When the pandemic started, back in March,…

JetBlue for London

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 16, 2020

Talking in a webinar sponsored by the World Aviation Festival last week Joanna Geraghty, COO and President of JetBlue, was very positive regarding a London start-up in 2021 writes Malcolm…

Heathrow cuts operations to two terminals

Megha Paul Apr 16, 2020

Heathrow Airport has temporarily closed two of its terminals as passenger demand falls in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In March, passenger numbers shrunk by 52% compared to the…

SAS unveils flights from London to Scandinavian Mountains Aiport

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has launched tickets to Sweden and Norway’s largest ski resorts, Sälen and Trysil, for winter 2020-21. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Scandinavian…

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL), has announced the launch of the first direct link connecting the Philippines to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, from the airline’s Manila hub.

Hotels

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 15, 2018

India’s largest hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), will open a Vivanta hotel at Heathrow Airport in London in partnership with Hayre Group Limited.

Airlines and Aviation

Jill Sayles May 5, 2017

Cologne Bonn Airport recently launched a direct service to London Southend with Stobart Air, operated by Flybe. The addition of Flybe’s six times weekly service means the German airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

China Southern Airlines will double the frequency of its flights to London this summer, with the launch of a second daily service direct from Guangzhou. Commencing on 1 June 2017, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow expansion UK’s ‘most critical infrastructure project’

Aaron Greenwood Mar 22, 2017

With the Prime Minister confirming this week she will trigger Article 50 negotiations on 29 March, MPs have reaffirmed their commitment to Heathrow expansion, viewing the plans more…

London airports team up to promote rail services to Scottish flyers

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express, Stansted Express and Luton Thameslink have launched their first ever joint sales team at Edinburgh airport for air passengers flying into London. …

Heathrow named best airport in Western Europe

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2017

Aaron Greenwood Feb 24, 2017

Heathrow Airport has revealed its full results for 2016, which show passenger numbers hit a record 75.7 million (up 1% year-on-year) while passenger charges fell 1%. The airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to take Heathrow A350 XWB service daily

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Finnair has confirmed its flagship long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB, will operate a daily service between London Heathrow and Helsinki replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight

Gemma Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana ramps up London services

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2017

Kazakhstan's national carrier will ramp up the frequency of its flights to London this summer. Air Astana has confirmed that, effective June 2017, it will launch a fifth weekly flight…

Airlines and Aviation

British public get behind Heathrow expansion

Gemma Greenwood Feb 13, 2017

A new ComRes poll has found more than two thirds of the UK public think building a third runway at Heathrow demonstrates that Britain remains ‘open for business’ after Brexit. Strong…

Airlines and Aviation

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2022

Due to high demand and staff shortages, British Airways has temporarily halted sales of short-haul flights out of London Heathrow Airport in response to the airport’s request to reduce…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Now Offers Premium Economy From Sydney

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2022

Emirates’ new Premium Economy service is now available on its A380 flights from Sydney.

10 bucket list travel adventures

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2022

With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.

Tourism

VisitPITTSBURGH unveils agent training programme

Megha Paul May 12, 2022

VisitPITTSBURGH has teamed up with Pittsburgh International Airport for its first-ever training programme for UK agents

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific resumes flights to Hong Kong and beyond

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2022

Cathay Pacific is welcoming passengers on board as flights between the UK and Hong Kong officially resume on 1st April.

Air

Is The COVID-19 Pandemic Over For The Airline Industry?

Joe Cusmano Mar 11, 2022

Has the COVID-19 pandemic ended? It’s as if Covid has vanished from the face of the earth due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Aeromexico restarts service to Mexico City

Megha Paul Feb 17, 2022

Aeromexico will resume operations to Mexico City as of April 1 with five weekly flights, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Global

Emirates resumes double daily services from Gatwick

Megha Paul Feb 15, 2022

Follows the quick restart of operations to Emirates’ hubs across the UK, Emirates expands its Gatwick service, offering double daily flights

71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2021

According to the Cirium report, international flights to and from the UK are down 71% compared to 2019 from January to December 2021

Emirates reopens over 20 dedicated airport lounges

Megha Paul Dec 22, 2021

Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Outlines Their Premium Economy Class Rollout

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2021

Emirates has announced that it will be introducing premium economy across the majority of its long-haul fleets.

Cheapest days to travel this festive season

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2021

Luxury travel operator Destination2 looked at the most popular destinations for UK travellers and found the cheapest (and most pricey) days to fly this festive season, revealing that there…

Tourists arrival in the U.S. face long lines

Joe Cusmano Nov 13, 2021

A wave of international travellers rushed into the United States Monday as the COVID-19 travel restriction ended, and citizens from dozens of nations started flooding in, more than 600 days…

Air

The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return

Joe Cusmano Oct 15, 2021

Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.

Singapore announces Vaccinated Travel Lane with the UK and welcomes back British visitors

Kristin Mariano Oct 12, 2021

The Government of Singapore has introduced a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for travellers from the UK, effective from 19 October 2021.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways operates first carbon neutral flight

Joe Cusmano Sep 24, 2021

For the first time, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was used on a British Airways passenger flight.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021

Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.

Airlines and Aviation

Megha Paul Apr 19, 2021

Emirates has commenced trials of the IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to bring Hong Kong residents home from the UK

Kristin Mariano Apr 7, 2021

Cathay Pacific stands ready to support the operation of special flights to bring Hong Kong residents home from the United Kingdom.

Air

The UK Bans Flights from The Dubai

Joe Cusmano Feb 1, 2021

The UK government has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prevent the spread of the new variant originally identified in South Africa…

Morocco to unveil new flights in February

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2020

Royal Air Maroc has announced that routes will be reinstated from London Gatwick to Marrakech four-times weekly; London Gatwick to Agadir three-times weekly; and Manchester to Agadir twice a…

No take off: Virgin Atlantic cancels launch of Delhi and Mumbai flights from Manchester

Megha Paul Dec 17, 2020

Virgin Atlantic, which announced the launch of services to Mumbai and Delhi from Manchester in October this year from 19 December and to Delhi on 5 January, announced that it is cancelling…

Hospitality cannot wait for Covid-19 vaccine rollout, says WTTC

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2020

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and major international industry bodies have joined forces to call for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes and…

Rwanda travel update: Free travel cover and no quarantine

Kristin Mariano Dec 1, 2020

On 19 November, it was announced that Rwanda is one of the first African countries to be granted a UK travel corridor whereby travellers returning to the UK from Rwanda no longer need to…

Ready to take off: SpiceJet first Indian low-cost airline to operate flights to UK from 4 December

Megha Paul Oct 6, 2020

Budget airline SpiceJet will launch non-stop flights connecting the key metros of Delhi and Mumbai with London’s Heathrow airport starting 4 December, thus becoming the first Indian low-cost…

Morocco reopens to international visitors

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2020

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) has confirmed that the country’s border regulations have been relaxed to international visitors, including passengers from the UK.

“Work from Waves” because work from home is too mainstream

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2020

With remote working looking increasingly likely to extend beyond the summer, Waves Hotel & Spa has the perfect solution for those looking to spread their wings a little and leave the…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic offers free COVID-19 global insurance cover for all bookings

Kristin Mariano Aug 25, 2020

Virgin Atlantic customers can book with confidence this year with the introduction of free COVID-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings.

Global

How British Airways bid farewell to first of its last 747 jumbo jets

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2020

British Airways has now retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services

Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2020

Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year

Cathay “Cares” from check-in to landing

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2020

Cathay Pacific introduces health and safety protocol - Cathay Care.

Ready When You Are! Equipped with WTTC Safe Travels Stamp, Dubai welcomes back British visitors

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2020

Dubai has now officially opened its borders to international travellers following lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates flight EK004 from London Heathrow carrying British…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights in North America and Asia in July

Kristin Mariano Jun 5, 2020

Virgin Atlantic will resume passenger flights in July, starting with five routes to North America and Asia.

Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2020

Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to cut jobs and close Gatwick base

Megha Paul May 7, 2020

Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to downsize it business in response to the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy. The London-based carrier said it expected a…

Middle East

Emirates launch new round of repatriation flights

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2020

Emirates have announced plans to run services to Frankfurt (25, 27, 29 April), Jakarta (26 April), Johannesburg (25 April), Lagos (26 April), London Heathrow (23, 24, 26, 28, 30 April),…

Etihad announces additional special passenger flights

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2020

Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…

British Airways flies vital medical supplies to Britain

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2020

A British Airways aircraft loaded with vital medical supplies from China came back to London Heathrow. The Boeing 777 was loaded with ventilators as well as personal protective equipment…

Emirates announces one way ‘outbound only’ service to Europe

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2020

Emirates has announced that, as of Monday 6 April, initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich, with four flights a week to London…

Air

Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

To provide greater flexibility for customers with upcoming travel plans, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new policy to waive the flight date change fee for tickets issued in March. The…

British Airways unveils Newquay route for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

British Airways is launching a summer route between London Heathrow and Newquay, creating the only direct route to Heathrow. This adds to the new routes the airline has already…

World’s most punctual airlines revealed

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020

The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP). Garuda Indonesia takes the…

Flight to success: British Airways’ 20 resolutions for 2020

Megha Paul Jan 1, 2020

After celebrating its momentous centenary year in 2019, British Airways is now looking to 2020, with 20 New Year resolutions that are every bit as exciting as the achievements of 2019.…

Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap

Megha Paul Dec 27, 2019

Already flying one of the youngest and eco-friendly fleets in the world, Royal Brunei Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a host of new eco measures throughout 2020 to ensure the…

Japan

Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year

Alastair Newport Nov 20, 2019

Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…

Gulf Airs new Dreamliner in 70th anniversary livery

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery which showcases the…

Singapore Airlines launches ‘inflight skills’ initiative

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

Ahead of the October half-term, Singapore Airlines is launching ‘inflight skills’ initiative to keep the whole family entertained during a long-haul flight. Customers will be able to…

Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…

Finland

Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2019

Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport. Available to buy now, the extra…

BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines

Alastair Newport Oct 2, 2019

British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today. The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia,…

LATAM introduces self-bag drop service

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019

LATAM Airlines Group has launched a self-bag drop service at London Heathrow airport to improve customer experience. This self-service process allows the airline’s passengers to dispatch…

Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…

SAS unveils direct flights to Scandinavian Mountains Airport from UK

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced the only direct flights between the UK, from London Heathrow, and the new Scandinavian Mountains Airport for this winter. It also announced…

7 most luxurious first class airport lounges

Kristin Mariano Aug 8, 2019

As a way of passing the time, airline passengers often find themselves in need of a comfortable and safe place to sit and relax.

Airlines and Aviation

Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2019

Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…

Air

Virgin Atlantic’s next generation Airbus is now on sale

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

Customers can now book flights on Virgin Atlantic’s brand new A350 aircraft, featuring an entirely redesigned upper-class cabin, as well as the airline’s unique social space - The Loft.…

Hotels

Hilton reinforces ‘airport hotel’ concept with two new openings

Tian Tolentino Jul 9, 2019

Hilton has announced two new flagship airport hotel openings, 60 years since Hilton first introduced the airport hotel concept in 1969.

Air

Etihad launches A380 service to Seoul

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

UAE’s Etihad Airways celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘super jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, Korea. The occasion was marked in style with a spectacular…

5 most family-friendly airports in UK

Kristin Mariano Apr 9, 2019

While travelling with kids can be a bit of a challenge, there are airports in the United Kingdom that ease the burden and stress for parents.

Global

Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2019

Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways unveils third ‘retrojet’ to celebrate 100 years

Tian Tolentino Mar 11, 2019

British Airways has welcomed the arrival of the third in its series of four heritage liveries – a Boeing 747 painted in the Landor design.

Air

Champagne and corn fritters: Agoda’s Timothy Hughes’ top 5 international airport lounges

Alastair Newport Dec 12, 2018

"Agoda’s VP of corporate development, Timothy Hughes, has seen the highs and lows of travel. From youth hostels in Morocco to “involuntary” first class upgrades to 1K; lost luggage and a…

Tourism

10 travel trends we may see in the US in 2019

Kristin Mariano Dec 11, 2018

The top travel trends that we will most likely see in 2019, according to Visit The USA.

What is the world’s most internationally connected airport?

Kristin Mariano Sep 24, 2018

Airport connectivity is the overall level to which the airport is connected to the rest of the world, either by direct flights or indirect connections via other airports.

Hotels

Jill Sayles Jun 23, 2017

Hayes and Jarvis has released its 2017-2018 Far East Destination Guide. The latest brochure has 156 pages of hotels, trips, excursions and adventure ideas including new luxury hotels…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines is AFL Europe official partner

Maria Airey Jun 22, 2017

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it is the Official Airline Partner of AFL Europe. The partnership will assist the ongoing development of Australian Football in Europe, while…

Airlines and Aviation

Maria Airey Mar 9, 2017

This month Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Department of Tourism London are to host a ‘Philippines Mega-fam’ for agents to key destinations throughout the archipelago. The week-long…

Cruise

Round-trip river cruise with Saga to discover Germany’s Lakes and Mountains

Maria Airey Mar 7, 2017

With flight options from London Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester and Norwich airports, Saga’s new ‘Germany’s Lakes and Mountains’ river cruise loops serene lakes and mountain scenery on…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair partners with Amadeus on new NDC capability

Aaron Greenwood Mar 2, 2017

Finnair has partnered with Amadeus to launch a new solution, Amadeus Altea NDC, which is based on IATA's NDC (New Distribution Capability) XML-based messaging standard. Finnair is…

Royal Jordanian woos Brits with new Aqaba service

Gemma Greenwood Mar 1, 2017

Royal Jordanian Airlines is launching a new same-day connecting flight route from London Heathrow to Aqaba via the capital city, Amman, in a bid to woo more British tourists. The service…

Guest Column

Oman’s eco efforts

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Compared to its bustling neighbour Dubai, Oman’s quiet, natural and fairly tourist-free — for now. “I’ve seen a growing request for travels to Oman,” says Simon Cameron, founder and…

Airlines and Aviation

Gemma Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

Oman Airports has reported record passenger growth at Muscat and Salalah International Airports in 2016. Passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport exceeded 12 million…

Most complained-about airlines, airports revealed

Gemma Greenwood Jan 13, 2017

Flight compensation company, EUclaim, has today released internal data revealing which airlines and airports they received the most complaints about in 2016. The data reveals that…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014

Etihad Airways has made Philippine Airlines its latest strategic partner. The partnership will initially include a codeshare with the PR and EY codes to be placed on flights between…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta is offering the largest selection of seasonal travel deals

Kanchan Nath Dec 3, 2024

Winter wanderlust is calling, and Delta, known for excellence in premium travel, reliability and its extensive global network—is making dream getaways easier with its Cyber Monday event

Global

British Airways unveils its brand-new First class

Kanchan Nath Nov 26, 2024

British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel.

Reports

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia set to boost capacity and connectivity within Q4-2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 13, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Garuda Indonesia announced that they will jointly boost flight frequencies between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada expands its intermodal strategy in Europe to Italy, Spain, Britain

Kanchan Nath Nov 12, 2024

Air Canada announced it is extending its intermodal strategy across Europe to include Italy, Spain, Britain as well as to Asia, with its first operator in South Korea.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to launch direct flights to Europe and the U.S. in 2025

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2024

Air Canada will add new seasonal services and increase capacity into popular destinations across Europe, the United States, and Asia to offer more exciting options for travellers in Summer…

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international destinations to their…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Where are Brits Flying for October Half Term 2024?

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

As the days get shorter, darker and colder, Brits are in need of a getaway during our imminent school half term.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic ends flights to The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

Kanchan Nath Aug 5, 2024

Virgin Atlantic will cease flying to The Bahamas as well as to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean “following a review of its network”.

TDM Guest Contributor

Regulatory Nod for Garuda-Singapore Airlines Joint Venture

Joe Cusmano Jul 11, 2024 0

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have received the approval of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their commercial joint venture agreement. This

Global

Garuda Indonesia, SIA joint venture approved

Marga Manlapig Jul 8, 2024

The approval enables the airlines to strengthen their existing partnership and delve into a wider range of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.

Air

ABM drives growth agenda with new head quarters and technical solutions lead

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

Facility and aviation services provider, ABM, has taken significant steps to strengthen and integrate its team.

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines strengthen commercial partnership

Kanchan Nath May 21, 2024

Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) committed to deepen their commercial partnership, with the aim of offering reciprocal benefits for their frequent flyer programme members,…

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Adjusts Asia Network: Suspends Sydney-Shanghai Flights Adds Brisbane-Manila

Joe Cusmano May 19, 2024 0

Qantas will suspend the Sydney-Shanghai service on 28 July and will introduce new routes from Brisbane to Manila beginning 28 October 2024, as well as extra flights to Singapore and India.

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair celebrates one year connecting remote communities with the UK’s largest airport

Kanchan Nath May 14, 2024

The UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair, has today marked one year operating “game-changer” routes from some of the UK’s most remote communities to Heathrow Airport, connecting customers…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Valencia, European Green Capital 2024, is the ultimate destination for a spring retreat

Kanchan Nath Apr 19, 2024

As Valencia’s Councilor for Large Projects, José Marí Olano, celebrates Spain’s Sustainability Day in London by participating in a panel discussion about biodiversity, we are reminded of the…

Features

Are you ready for your first ‘Surprise Honeymoon’?

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2024

With almost 1 million views on TikTok, ‘Surprise Honeymoons’ may be set to become one of 2024’s most popular travel trends.

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group expands its portfolio with Radisson RED Twickenham

Kanchan Nath Jan 11, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group announces the expansion of its presence in the UK with the creation of Radisson RED Twickenham. Situated at Twickenham Stadium.

Features

Is China driving Pacific Asia’s return to tourism?

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2023

According to recent research, travel from London's busiest airport to Pacific Asia saw a significant increase of over 50% last month compared to October 2022 with a total of 851,000…

Airports

Top 10 most family-friendly UK airports

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2023

New research from PayingTooMuch has revealed the best UK airports for holidaymakers travelling with kids.

Airports

Topmost expensive weekly airport parking rates across the world

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2023

The new report, conducted by Moneybarn, looked at the largest airports in every country by the number of commercial passengers to find out which has the most expensive weekly parking rate.

Airports

Top 10 “Airport Restaurants” around the world

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2023

New research conducted by travel experts at The Family Vacation Guide, has analysed data found within different rating platforms - such as Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp - to reveal which…

Airports

Top ten world’s most expensive weekly airport parking fees

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

The new report, conducted by Moneybarn, looked at the largest airports in every country by the number of commercial passengers to find out which has the most expensive weekly parking rate.

Airports

Top 20 airports for foodies

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

Singapore Changi Airport has been named the best airport for foodies, according to new analysis. The Airport Catering Index by online slots site Betway analysed some of the busiest airports.

Reports

Arrivals into German airports are projected to reach 75% of 2019 levels: Cirium

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023

Cirium have revealed data showing the number of scheduled flight arrivals into Germany this month and how they compare to pre-pandemic.

Eturbo News

IATA: Airline Industry is on the March to Net Zero

Harry Johnson Mar 8, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen Full article: IATA: Airline Industry…

Airports

Istanbul Airport Second World’s Most Connected

Joe Cusmano Jan 31, 2023

According to a statement released by the airport’s operator, IGA, last Thursday, Istanbul Airport has the “second greatest connectivity” of any airport in the world. The study by…

Hotels

Aimbridge EMEA sees UK RevPAR surpass pre-Covid levels

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Strong performance across airport properties and gateway cities has driven growth within Aimbridge EMEA’s growing UK portfolio, outpacing pre-pandemic levels.

Finance

Travelex completes successful turnaround with positive Q3 results

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Travelex, a market foreign exchange brand, announces results for the third quarter of 2022, with a positive EBITDA and strong revenue growth underlining the company’s successful turnaround…

Road

Uber reveals UK travel habits over the last 10 years

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2022

This year, Uber hit a momentous milestone celebrating ten years since its first trip was taken in London. To celebrate this new era, Uber is releasing data that brings the last ten years of…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus to fly to Cleveland from 19 May 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

Aer Lingus is to launch a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland in Ohio, with connections from nine UK airports.

Global

Save with September sale on British Airways

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.

Air

Emirates carries over 10 million passengers this summer

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2022

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer.

Air

Dubai’s Air Traffic Increase Indicates Strong Recovery

Joe Cusmano Aug 25, 2022

As pandemic restrictions were lifted, Dubai International Airport saw an increase in passengers during the first half of 2022. The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will increase traffic…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines Understaffing And War Push Airfares Up

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2022

As costs continue to rise, Australians pay hundreds of dollars more for their flights than before COVID-19.

KidsBURGH®: The best family-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2022

Nicknamed ‘KidsBURGH®’ due to its diverse and growing selection of attractions and experiences for children.

Qantas To Become Sustainable On Core Long Haul Route

Joe Cusmano Dec 17, 2021

Qantas is making significant changes to flights on one of its main routes in a first for Australian airlines.

Joe Cusmano Nov 10, 2020

For airlines, it could be a chance to lure back flyers on routes devastated by the pandemic.

WTTC stresses on implementation of testing on departure at airports across Europe

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2020

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the need for rapid and cost-effective testing on departure regime at airports

Facilitating reopening of borders: Digital ‘health passport’ trials under way from this week

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2020

The CommonPass system, backed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), is designed to create a common international standard for passengers to demonstrate they do not have coronavirus

World Aviation Festival cancelled

Malcolm Ginsberg Jul 7, 2020

ExCeL London has suffered the loss of the World Aviation Festival at the end of September but confirms that the British-Irish Expo goes ahead 5-6 October reports Business Travel News. World…

Barbados to reopen on July 12 for work, rest, and play

Kristin Mariano Jun 30, 2020

Starting July 12, the paradise island of Barbados will reopen to tourists.

Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May

Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…

Australia

Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction

Alastair Newport Mar 10, 2020

Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…

ABTA: The holiday season (in numbers)

Tian Tolentino Dec 19, 2019

This holiday season (from 18 December 2019 to 2 January 2020), ABTA estimates that five million UK passengers are heading abroad. Millions of people will be leaving the country through the…

Special Reports

Jill Sayles Jul 19, 2017

British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October. The new services will mean the airline will fly…

Travelodge launches new SuperRooms

Maria Airey May 18, 2017

Travelodge has launched its new ‘SuperRooms’, bringing the ‘premium economy’ concept familiar to airline users to the UK budget hotel market. Peter Gowers, Travelodge chief executive…

Airlines and Aviation

More than half of over-50s prefer to fly from regional airports

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2017

When booking a holiday flights from regional airports are the preferred option for the over 50s, according to new research by Saga Holidays. In a poll of more than 10,300 over 50s, 51%…

Focus Hotels acquires Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

Hospitality management firm Focus Hotels Management has acquired the freehold of the Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel in Hatfield, Hertfordshire from Aviva Investors. Focus has for the last seven…

Airlines and Aviation

BA plans new Milan routes from two UK airports

Aaron Greenwood Feb 16, 2017

British Airways will launch new year-round services to Milan, Italy from two London airports in April. The new routes to Milan’s Linate Airport will start from London City Airport on…

Gatwick appoints new planning chief

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

Tim Norwood – the man who secured planning consent for Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first new nuclear power station for a generation - is to become Gatwick’s new Chief Planning Officer, the…