New Route connecting Rimini’s Fellini Airport and London Heathrow from May 2025
UK passengers will be able to fly to Rimini’s Fellini Airport from London Heathrow on British Airways three times per week, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays.
Gulf Air celebrates the launch of daily flights to Singapore at London Heathrow
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the launch of its new daily flights to Singapore via Bahrain on Sunday 27 October 2024.
Vietnam Airlines resumes daily nonstop flights from London Heathrow
Vietnam flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines resumes daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Virgin Atlantic takes off with second daily flight from London Heathrow to Mumbai
Virgin Atlantic has officially launched its second daily direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
Air India to operate non-stop flights between Bengaluru and London Heathrow from 27 October
Air India has announced it will start daily, non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Heathrow from 27 October 2024, thus connecting London Heathrow to all three hubs of Air India in…
Hampton by Hilton to debut with 157 keys at London Heathrow
Hilton has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd,…
Sim Local expands Heathrow partnership with outbound strategy
eSIM and travel SIM provider Sim Local has launched a trial project with Heathrow, expanding its partnership with the UK’s busiest airport.
SITA signs 5-year network infrastructure deal with London Heathrow
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure.
Air India’s Game Changer: The A350-900’s Debut on the Delhi-Heathrow Route
Air India, India’s flag carrier, has announced a significant upgrade to its Delhi-Heathrow route. Starting from 1 September 2024, the airline will roster its flagship
Air India’s flagship A350 to fly twice daily on Delhi-London Heathrow route from 1 September
Air India is set to transform the on board experience for its guests on twice-daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow with the deployment of its brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Star Alliance commemorates 10 years at Heathrow Terminal 2
Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of excellence at Terminal 2 – its home at Heathrow.
Emirates Fuels Green Transition at Heathrow with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Emirates' first SAF upgrade in the UK, under the London Heathrow SAF Incentive Scheme Purchase Agreement with Shell Aviation, is the largest ever for the airline.
Emirates begins operating with SAF at London Heathrow Airport
This is the first time the airline will be using SAF to power some of its flights at London Heathrow and represents the largest volume of SAF it has purchased to date.
British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow with multi-million-pound investment
British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, as part of its commitment to reducing emissions both…
Hilton London Heathrow Airport puts sustainability at the heart of events
To mark Food Waste Action Week, Hilton London Heathrow Airport is putting sustainability at the heart of its conference and events offer.
Singapore Airlines’ Heathrow Silverkris Lounge to offer a refreshed customer experience in Summer 2024
Singapore Airlines is investing more than £3.5 million in refurbishing its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport to deliver a refreshed experience for customers, with up to 16 per…
Malaysia Airlines launches new year sale on flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has just launched its New Year Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 40 destinations across…
Malaysia Airlines launches cyber sale on flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Cyber Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across…
British Airways completes the refresh of its club lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5B
British Airways has completed the final phase of its lounge refresh, located at London Heathrow Terminal 5’s B gates, with a range of improvements for customers to enjoy ahead of their…
Big Turnout for Back Heathrow event
On one of the warmest evenings of the year over 200 local residents came together to support Back Heathrow – the community organisation that campaigns for a new runway.
Malaysia Airlines launches “Global Getaway Sale” on flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Global Getaway Sale on fares to Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Emirates to scale up London Heathrow flights
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will operate an additional five-a-week service to London Heathrow starting from 31 October 2023 until 30March 2024.
British Airways trials new digital wayfinding tool to support customers travelling through London Heathrow
British Airways is trialling a new digital wayfinding tool to help customers navigate through London Heathrow.
British Airways’ new Whispering Angel bar opens at Heathrow Terminal 5
British Airways’ highly anticipated Whispering Angel bar, located in the airline’s lounge in Terminal 5 at the B gates, has opened in time for the peak summer season.
British Airways and Heathrow partner with London Wildlife Trust to help protect Hillingdon’s wildlife
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…
Thomas Woldbye Appointed As New Heathrow Airport CEO
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After an extensive recruitment process, Thomas emerged as the standout candidate. He outshone a pool of exceptional contenders, both internally and from around the world.
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More US Flights From Heathrow Than Any EU Airport
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Heathrow currently has more daily flights than ever before between the UK and USA as airlines switch capacity to North Atlantic routes.
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British Airways announces exclusive new Whispering Angel lounge bar at Heathrow terminal 5
British Airways has announced plans for an exclusive Whispering Angel lounge bar, becoming the first airline to have a bespoke bar dedicated to the famed rosé wine.
New London Heathrow to Cincinnati Flight on British Airways
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Millions of Travelers in a Metropolitan Area Spanning Three States Now Have a New Choice for Nonstop Travel to London and Across the Globe.
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British Airways has launched flights between London Heathrow and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen has become the latest destination to join British Airways’ network, with the inaugural flight touching down on the Anatolian side of Istanbul on Thursday 1 June 2023.
Heathrow CEO: No Flight Cancellations During Upcoming Strikes
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Passengers will have a smooth half-term getaway with no flight cancellations during the next period of industrial action by security officers
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Loganair celebrates lift off for Heathrow routes
Loganair has celebrated a history-making week of “firsts” as the airline toasts the launch of its new Heathrow routes.
Loganair Lifts Off for Heathrow Routes
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Loganair and Heathrow celebrate a history-making week of “firsts” as they toast the launch of new Heathrow routes. As announced in April, Loganair, the UK’s largest regional…
Loganair increases regional connections with new Heathrow routes
Loganair has announced its intention to move the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services linking City of Derry and Dundee Airports and London into Heathrow with effect from 6 May 2023
Malaysia Airlines announces spring sale on Flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a Spring Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across Southeast…
Aer Lingus begins new Knock-Heathrow service & restarts direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut
Aer Lingus this weekend began a brand-new service connecting the West coast of Ireland to London Heathrow and recommenced direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin.
American Airlines reopens London Heathrow first class lounge
American Airlines reopened its First Class Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3, with the premium space having undergone a cosmetic refresh and the curation of a brand-new food…
Cooking oil is helping power Heathrow green revolution
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Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut…
American Airlines announces summer schedule at London Heathrow
American Airlines continues to expand its presence across the Atlantic, announcing its biggest-ever summer schedule to and from London Heathrow (LHR), operating 26 daily flights starting…
Heathrow: 2022 busiest Christmas getaway since 2019
Christmas and New Year reunions fueled passenger growth during December, with more than 5.9 million passengers traveling in the month – up 90% compared with the same time last year.…
British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence
British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic limit ticket sales to Heathrow
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will limit ticket sales for flights to London’s Heathrow Airport during planned strikes by border agents over Christmas and New Year’s Eve to reduce…
Heathrow prepares for Christmas getaway
5.6 million people travelled through Heathrow in November, down from 5.9 million in October. Over 55 million people have travelled through Heathrow already this year, which is nearly 70% of…
Heathrow enlists ‘Little Helpers’ for festive season
Heathrow has enlisted hundreds of ‘Little Helpers’ to kick off the festive season for passengers by giving away 10,000 Christmas gifts. The presents will be given out across all four…
Qatar Airways unveils new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4
The branding features a 9-metre long Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, placed above a 12-metre LED screen to highlight Qatar Airways’ products, services, destinations, and marketing…
Heathrow is ready for biggest Christmas in three years
Heathrow has served 5.9m passengers in October, 84% of 2019 levels. Year to date we have served 50m, passengers, 74% of 2019 levels. The leisure market has been buoyant thanks to the half…
London Heathrow To Lift Passenger Cap Late October
Heathrow Airport has announced that the daily passenger quota would be lifted by the end of October.
The restriction was implemented in July 2022 to deal with summer travel chaos. It…
Heathrow invites new businesses to join its supply chain
Heathrow has today invited the SME community to reconnect with its multi-billion-pound supply chain. These SMEs can be a part of the airport’s continued recovery, contributing to the local…
Heathrow & the Queen’s funeral
In conjunction with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic plus the airline community at Heathrow, there is an operational change of aircraft movements today (Monday, 19 September) in…
Heathrow Reduces Flights As Gatwick Increases Them
As the winter season approaches, mixed signals are emerging regarding travel in Europe. While Heathrow Airport in London is reducing its short-haul flight schedule by over 10,000 between…
British Airways Cuts 10,000 Flights From & To Heathrow
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…
Passenger Cap Easing Travel Chaos At Heathrow
According to the airport’s traffic report from July 2022, London Heathrow claims the passenger cap has helped the airport weather the travel turmoil.
According to the airport’s…
Heathrow sale?
Heathrow’s largest shareholder, Spanish multinational Ferrovial, is reportedly assessing options over a possible sale of its 25% stake in the airport.
The Madrid-based company is said…
Heathrow summer getaway: 1,000,000 passengers in 10 days
New York tops list of summer travel destinations in Heathrow’s busiest consecutive 10 days for departures since Christmas 2019
Heathrow summer getaway: 1,000,000 passengers in 10 days
Here to Help! London Heathrow team to enhance passenger journeys
The Here to Help programme is a long-standing initiative but has been bolstered this week in response to growing passenger numbers over the summer
Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap
Emirates has capped further sales on its flights out of Heathrow until mid-August to assist Heathrow in its resource ramp-up
Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap
London’s Heathrow Airport imposes capacity cap of 100,000 passengers per day
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
Heathrow to airlines: Stop selling summer tickets!
London's Heathrow Airport imposes a capacity cap, asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets
Heathrow to airlines: Stop selling summer tickets!
Etihad Airways returns to London Heathrow Terminal 4
Etihad is returning to Terminal 4 following a temporary home at Terminals 2 & 3 during the pandemic
New Heathrow and London City flights enhance Isle of Man’s connectivity
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
Heathrow: Unpredictability remains harsh reality
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5 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travellers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers…
London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality
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5 million passengers traveled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travelers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers driving the…
Heathrow airport records ‘worst year’ ever
Heathrow Airport reported a loss of £1.8 billion last year, as passenger numbers fell to the lowest level since 1972.
Heathrow puts end to Covid testing for fully vaccinated travellers
Heathrow Airport has called for all coronavirus testing to be dropped for fully-vaccinated people while revealing that at least 600,000 passengers cancelled flights during the key holiday…
Heathrow airport traffic plummets below 2020 levels
Heathrow airport has said Covid-19 continues to pose significant challenges for the travel industry as the airport reports results for 2021
Business travellers cancelling over Omicron, says London’s Heathrow
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…
Heathrow reopens dedicated red list terminal
Heathrow has reopened from December 1 its dedicated facility for passengers arriving from red list countries, Terminal 4
10 haunted tourist attractions in UK, including Heathrow Airport
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.
Heathrow reports first sign of travel recovery
A further easing of travel restrictions throughout July has resulted in a 74 per cent increase in passenger numbers at Heathrow compared to the same month last year.
Heathrow Airport to introduce a GBP5 passenger drop-off charge
Heathrow Airport is making a desperate attempt to recoup more than £2 billion in lost revenue from the pandemic by instituting a £5 drop-off fee for passengers arriving by car or taxi.
Heathrow Airport reopens terminal 3 for red list arrivals
London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened Terminal 3 as a dedicated facility for all arrivals from red list countries into the UK.
Heathrow showcases sustainable aviation fuel
Heathrow has incorporated sustainable aviation fuel into its operations ahead of the G7 Summit.
Heathrow could dedicate an entire terminal for ‘red list’ arrival
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…
Heathrow boss ‘concerned’ border force won’t cope with reopening
Heathrow's chief executive has said he is "deeply concerned" the UK's Border Force will not be able to cope with additional COVID checks if all foreign travel resumed on 17 May.
Heathrow passengers decline back to 1960s levels
According to the latest reports, monthly passenger numbers at Heathrow fell below 500,000 last month, the lowest since 1966.
IATA Travel Pass successfully trials on first international flight in London’s Heathrow Airport
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
Heathrow Airports adds USD12 departure fee per passenger
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…
LIVE FROM LONDON – JOHN HOLLAND-KAYE Chief Executive Officer Heathrow Airport Ltd
London reports that Heathrow Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, John Holland-Kaye, will be live at a Microsoft Teams Aviation Club United Kingdom lunch 12:00 noon (BST) Wednesday 2…
London Heathrow & trade
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…
Heathrow cuts operations to two terminals
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…
Malaysia Airlines launches offer for Heathrow Rewards members
In celebration of a new decade, Malaysia Airlines, has partnered with Heathrow Rewards offering a special discount on flight to members. Until 25 January 2020, Heathrow Rewards members…
Bill me baby: Heathrow T5’s new robot
Following the introduction of robotic assistants at major airports such as Munich and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Terminal Five at Heathrow is getting its own troupe of automated, sci-fi helpers…
Accor returns to West London with ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East
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.
Emissions-free baggage vehicles come to Heathrow
As part of its ongoing GBP 6.5bn investment for customers, British Airways is trialling autonomous, emissions-free baggage vehicles at its home at Heathrow, to help the airline further…
Aerotel opens inside Heathrow airport
Plaza Premium Group has announced the opening of Aerotel London Heathrow, the first and only hotel inside Heathrow Terminal 3. The hotel is just steps away from the check-in desks and…
Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow
Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…
British Airways’ first A350 touches down at Heathrow
British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take…
Heathrow unveils massive tapestry at T2
Holidaymakers flying out of Heathrow Terminal 2 over the school holidays are in for a treat as the airport and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew today unveil a unique, hand-made 12 metre squared…
British Airways to add more flights on Mumbai-London Heathrow route
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…
An aviator’s dream: Holiday Inn unveils Heathrow hotel complete with runway views
Holiday Inn has launched its latest Holiday Inn on Bath Road, just five minutes from Heathrow airport. The hotel showcases 433 high-spec, luxuriously finished rooms, with triple glazed…
‘Super Power’ artwork on display at Heathrow
A canopy of brightly coloured umbrellas has appeared at Heathrow as part of an initiative to raise awareness of neuro-developmental disorders, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
New security upgrade could reduce single use plastic at Heathrow
Heathrow Airport has ramped up its security by sinking USD 63 million (GBP 50 million) into enhancing its current set-up with the latest in cutting-edge computed tomography (CT) tech, which…
From Cornwall to Heathrow and then the world!
Put upon cabinet member Chris Grayling, the secretary of state for transport, appeared as part of a special welcoming committee celebrating the arrival of a new flight from Cornwall Airport…
Air China moves direct flight service to London Heathrow
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.
Brits are sustainable travellers: Hilton London at Heathrow Airport reforms
A data study by conducted by Hilton London Heathrow Airport said that averagely 68% of Brits are likely to choose sustainable alternatives during everyday activities, with over two thirds…
Heathrow signs landmark deal ahead of expansion
Heathrow has announced it has signed a landmark deal on airport charges worth hundreds of millions of pounds with airlines operating at the airport.
“Something new to Heathrow”: IHG to open 190-room Staybridge Suites
IHG’s extended-stay brand, Staybridge Suites, has announced to open minutes away from one of the busiest airports in the world, Heathrow Airport.
Not your average ‘golf carts’: Multimobby improves mobility at Heathrow
OmniServ and London’s Heathrow Airport have introduced new Multimobby electric vehicles to improve passenger's mobility through the airport.
Hot summer routes: Finnair adds 21% to Helsinki-Heathrow capacity
Finnair has announced its plans to add capacity on its route between Helsinki and London Heathrow for the summer 2019 season starting on 31 March 2019.
Heathrow to fully deploy facial recognition for departures by 2019
UK's Heathrow to launch airport’s first end-to-end bio-metrics trial bringing facial recognition to each point of the departing passenger’s journey.
Etihad Airways together with No1 Lounges debut ‘The House’ at Heathrow
Etihad Airways has launched a contemporary airport lounge brand in partnership with No1 Lounges dubbed as ‘The House’.
Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years
Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on…
India’s Vivanta hotel heads to Heathrow
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.
Parliament’s landmark vote to expand Heathrow ends political debate
In a landmark vote, Parliament backed the expansion of Heathrow, ending decades of debate on one of the UK’s most pressing infrastructure issues.
OmniServ raise the bar for PRM services at Heathrow Airport
Airport assistance services company OmniServ has announced it has boosted its fleet of vehicles at Heathrow with the addition of seven Bulmor SideBull Ambulifts.
Cobalt Air to launch Heathrow link
Cobalt Air has announced a daily service beginning 27 March 2018, linking London Heathrow directly with Larnaca, Cyprus.
The airline is the only carrier offering connections to Cyprus…
Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados
Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados.
The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…
Royal Brunei Airlines announces partnership with Heathrow Rewards
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has announced the launch of a new partnership that enables RB’s Royal Skies members to spend their Heathrow Rewards points on frequent flyer miles.
The Heathrow…
Qantas opens lounge at Heathrow
Qantas is welcoming customers into the new Qantas London Lounge at Heathrow Airport from today.
Located at London Heathrow Terminal 3, it opens as the airline is counts down to its…
BA introduces Mandarin speaking team at Heathrow
British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5.
The team, who are fluent in both English and Mandarin, assist customers at…
Plaza Premium Lounge opens in Heathrow Terminal 5
A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened for travellers in London Heathrow Terminal 5.
It is the first lounge in the terminal for the group, and has views across the runway.
This…
Eurowings launch flights to Salzburg from Heathrow
Eurowings has expanded its network from the UK with a new flight from Heathrow to Salzburg.
The new flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturdays, arriving from Salzburg…
Heathrow Express reveals typical bleisure traveller
Recent data shows that when business travellers attend a conference in a destination they haven’t visited before, 66% of these travellers are likely to add up to five extra days to their…
Qatar Airways unveils Qsuite at Heathrow
Qatar Airways recently unveiled its Qsuite Business Class at London Heathrow, showcasing the first double bed in Business Class and private cabins for up to four people.
The…
British Airways launches premium transfer drive service at Heathrow
British Airways is introducing a new service called Premium Transfer Drive at Heathrow to help customers who are at risk of missing their connection are able to catch their onward flight.…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
Virgin Atlantic introduces Heathrow – Las Vegas flights for CES 2018
Virgin Atlantic is set to operate four flights between London Heathrow and Las Vegas in January next year.
In conjunction with joint venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic is…
Heathrow Express tickets discounted for August
Heathrow Express tickets are being heavily discounted for a limited time.
For holidaymakers flying from Heathrow this August, Heathrow Express single fares booked 90 days or more in…
Face to Face: Richard Young, Sales and Distribution manager at Heathrow Express
Richard Young joined Heathrow Express in 2016 as Sales and Distribution Manager within the B2B team. Having previously worked for a number of reputable travel companies including Amadeus,…
Virgin Atlantic showcases 787 Dreamliner on Heathrow-Seattle route
Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines.
The new service,…
Flybe lands at Heathrow boosting choice for passengers
Passengers are set to benefit from more choice on flights between London and Scotland as Flybe’s new flights from Edinburgh and Aberdeen touch down at Heathrow this week.
In a milestone…
Heathrow expansion UK’s ‘most critical infrastructure project’
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…
Heathrow named best airport in Western Europe
For the third year running, travellers from around the globe voted Heathrow the ‘Best Airport in Western Europe’, and for an impressive eighth year, the ‘Best Airport for Shopping’ in the…
Heathrow reports best-ever February performance
In its best February performance to-date, Heathrow welcomed a record 5.27m passengers (+5.5% when adjusted to remove last year’s leap day) alongside surging cargo volumes with 127,000 metric…
Heathrow to offer 500 airport apprenticeships in 2017
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, Heathrow and 31 airport-based businesses have pledged to recruit, train and develop 516 new apprentices in 2017 – up from 455 last year –…
New arrivals lounges planned for London Heathrow
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…
Heathrow Express receives Business Superbrand 2017 status
Heathrow Express has again been awarded Business Superbrands status for 2017, for the 11th consecutive year in a row.
The annual survey has been identifying the UK’s leading…
Heathrow aims to set benchmark for sustainability
Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has unveiled Heathrow 2.0, the airport’s new sustainability leadership strategy which aspires to make the airport a centre of excellence for the aviation…
Heathrow celebrates bumper 2016
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…
Finnair to take Heathrow A350 XWB service daily
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…
Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight
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…
British public get behind Heathrow expansion
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…
Virgin CEO says Heathrow expansion ‘must benefit passengers’
The CEO of Virgin Atlantic has called on planners to ensure any expansion to Heathrow Airport primarily benefits passengers and generates increased competition among carriers. …
Heathrow expansion marks first delivery milestone
Heathrow’s expansion programme has passed its first delivery milestone and is advancing on schedule as the Government published its draft National Policy Statement (“NPS”) on a third runway…
Air India joins Star Alliance partners at Heathrow
Air India has moved its entire London operations at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, alongside its fellow Star Alliance carriers.
The national carrier operates multiple flights in and…
Air India reveals upgraded products on more routes in new year
Air India announced significant updates to its international route network starting 2025.
Virgin Atlantic returns to Mexico with new flights to Cancun
Virgin Atlantic is set to return to Mexico with three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun commencing in Winter 2025.
IT solutions could save 5.7 million metric tons per year, 0.6% of global aviation emissions in 2023
Amadeus and Accenture have collaborated on a new research report titled "The Power of Digital: IT solutions and their role in aviation’s path to net zero".
Virgin Atlantic spices up festive & winter menu with a taste of India
Virgin Atlantic's new Autumn and Winter menu brings the spirit of India to life at 35,000 feet. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the festive season, this special menu offers a delightful…
Delta is offering the largest selection of seasonal travel deals
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
British Airways decks the halls with festive celebrations
British Airways is sprinkling Christmas magic across the terminals it operates from at Heathrow and Gatwick, in its lounges globally, and on board as part of this year’s celebrations.
British Airways unveils its brand-new First class
British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel.
oneworld launches its first marketing campaign in five years
oneworld has taken to the skies with its newest global marketing campaign, as it continues to soar during its 25th anniversary year.
Finnair marks a decade of flights to Phuket
Finnair celebrated a decade of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket, having operated its first flight between the cities back in 2014.
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia set to boost capacity and connectivity within Q4-2024
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.
Air Canada expands its intermodal strategy in Europe to Italy, Spain, Britain
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.
TAP Air Portugal celebrates sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go
TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go by giving the eight million members of its loyalty programme the chance to earn up to six times more air miles
British Airways opens applications for graduate and apprenticeship schemes 2024
British Airways has opened applications for 270 graduate and apprenticeship positions ranging from customer service to aircraft maintenance and digital, which is new for 2024.
Emirates Group reports record half-year results for 2024-25
The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25,…
Air Canada to launch direct flights to Europe and the U.S. in 2025
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…
In Q3, UK records largest number of seats in flights: Cirium
Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, has revealed information on flights from the UK, revealing Q3 has been the busiest quarter so far in 2024 and the busiest quarter ever for the number of…
Air India’s flagship A350 makes ultra long-haul debut on Delhi-New York (JFK) route
Air India, India’s leading global airline, has introduced its flagship A350-900 aircraft on daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes resumption of British Airways flights from London to Bangkok
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expressed its delight over the resumption of direct flights by British Airways from London to Bangkok.
CSMIA gears up for Winter 2024 Travel
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) unveils its Winter Schedule 2024, offering travellers a world of destinations wrapped in festive cheer.
Delta to host first-of-its-kind CES keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas
Delta will kick off its 100-year anniversary at CES® 2025 with an immersive keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas, hosted by Delta CEO Ed Bastian.
27,194 flights scheduled to depart UK during October half-term
As many get ready to jet off for the October half-term holidays, Cirium has revealed that over 27,194 flights are set to depart UK airports during the period.
Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement
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…
Where are Brits Flying for October Half Term 2024?
As the days get shorter, darker and colder, Brits are in need of a getaway during our imminent school half term.
Emirates unveils new Experiential Travel Store in London
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, officially opened the doors to its newly designed ‘Emirates World’ Travel Store in London.
Explore the world with winter deals from Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is welcoming winter with special deals on flights to Europe’s most breathtaking destinations.
British Airways to become the largest purchaser of carbon removals in the UK
British Airways has signed a deal to purchase more than £9 million worth of innovative carbon removals credits in the United Kingdom and overseas as part of a six-year agreement.
Loganair bolsters island connectivity with new same-plane services
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is set to enhance connectivity for Scotland’s island communities with the introduction of new same-plane services as part of its 2025 summer…
Emirates unveils its new lounge in London Stansted Airport
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has opened the doors to its new lounge at London Stansted Airport.
British Airways announces direct flights to Tbilisi, Georgia
British Airways will launch flights from London Heathrow to Tbilisi, Georgia next year, operating four times per week from 30 March 2025.
World Nomads experience surge in European travel policies
New data from global travel insurer World Nomads reveals a marked shift towards more accessible destinations.
Finnair takes-off with 100-day countdown to Christmas
Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus, has started the countdown to Christmas with a flash sale for its most festive customers.
British Airways to fly daily to Pittsburgh
From Sunday 30 March 2025, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania will be even more accessible to holidaymakers from the UK as British Airways’ direct flight from London…
TAP’s ‘home away from home’
TAP Air Portugal is making it easier for UK and Ireland residents to work remotely this autumn - and to earn rewards while enjoying an extended summer in Portugal.
Travel in luxury with Etihad Airways premium deals
Etihad Airways is offering some sumptuous special fares on its premium cabins, allowing its guests to travel in style to select destinations on its growing network.
Travelex launches new redesigned app for the Travelex Money Card, powered by Mastercard
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has launched a new Travelex Money Card (TMC) app that offers a more simple, efficient and secure experience for customers worldwide.
Qatar Airways increases flight frequencies to London, Male, Miami, and Tokyo
Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has launched additional flights to the key global destinations of London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo,…
Top 20 most connected airports globally in 2024: Cirium
Data is based on number of unique non-stop destinations served from each airport in H1 2024.
Kusch+Co Airport products enhance relaxation for travellers
Kusch+Co’s mission, is to enhance the human experience in travel settings, ensuring passengers start their journeys in the most comfortable and safe manner.
New York named most popular destination for a multi-centre holiday: Co-op Holidays
New York is fast becoming the most popular location for travellers looking to take a multi-centre holiday in 2024, according to new booking data from Co-op Holidays.
Travelsphere and Just You expand regional airport departures for 2025 season
Group touring experts Travelsphere and Just You have expanded their regional airport departures for the 2025 season, with trips now departing from 11 airports across the UK
Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft takes-off to Geneva
The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva as EK 83.
Virgin Atlantic ends flights to The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos
Virgin Atlantic will cease flying to The Bahamas as well as to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean “following a review of its network”.
Flights between Aberdeen and Norwich granted first ever 35% discount by Loganair
Scotland’s largest regional airline has introduced its first ever 35% business rate discount, offering business travellers the opportunity to fly for a fraction of the normal fare rate.
Hamad International Airport witnesses impressive 25% passenger growth in first half of 2024
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has demonstrated exceptional growth in the first half of 2024, witnessing a significant increase of 25% in passenger traffic.
Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.
Finnair boosts flights from London
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.
Flight compensation experts share important advice amongst outage chaos
Over 100,000 passengers have been hit by weekend flight cancellations following a global IT outage, impacting major airlines Ryanair, British Airways and EasyJet.
Air India’s flagship A350 to operate New York JFK and Newark flights from this winter
Air India has announced its flagship A350-900 aircraft will operate Delhi-New York JFK flights from 1 November , 2024, and Delhi-Newark flights from 2 January, 2025.
Loganair announced as official airline partner for 2025 Island Games
As Orkney gets ready to welcome over 2,000 competitors and officials from across the world as hosts of the International Island Games, organisers have announced Loganair as the official…
Today, is the busiest day for UK departures so far this year: Cirium
Analysis reveals that this Friday (19 July) is set to be the busiest day for UK flight departures so far this year, with over 3,214 departures alone – the highest number of daily departures…
dnata expands partnership with British Airways in USA
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has been awarded a multi-year contract by British Airways at Newark International Airport (EWR) in the USA.
Regulatory Nod for Garuda-Singapore Airlines Joint Venture
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
Travelex expands pre-paid card currency offering
Travelex foreign exchange brand, has added a further seven currencies to its pre-paid currency card, the Travelex Money Card (TMC).
Garuda Indonesia, SIA joint venture approved
The approval enables the airlines to strengthen their existing partnership and delve into a wider range of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.
Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished Boeing 777
Emirates has today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.
Emirates makes its grand debut at The Championships, Wimbledon
Emirates steps onto the court for the first time as Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon.
Welojets increases presence in Europe with strategic focus in the UK
Welojets, the prestigious private aviation company in Spain, is expanding its presence in Europe, with its sights set on the UK.
Emirates Takes Flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Emirates has embarked on a journey towards a more sustainable future by introducing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its operations at Singapore Changi Airport. This initiative marks
ABM drives growth agenda with new head quarters and technical solutions lead
Facility and aviation services provider, ABM, has taken significant steps to strengthen and integrate its team.
Vietnam Airlines introduces direct services to Manila
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to launch direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Manila from 17 June, making it the first Vietnamese airline to open direct flights…
Experience the magic of the ‘Midnight Sun’ with Finnair’s relaunched flights to Bodø, Norway
Finnair is relaunching its popular route to Bodø, Norway, today after a successful launch last summer. The new route from Helsinki remains the only scheduled international flight from the…
Emirates powers flights with SAF from Singapore
Emirates has begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its fuel agreement with Neste on flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, marking its inaugural SAF investment in…
Double promotion for Aimbridge EMEA’s UK operations team
Douglas Winfield and Steve Coulam have both been named Vice President – Operations for two of Aimbridge’s UK regions, stepping up from their previous positions as Directors of Operations…
British Airsleighs: New Lapland flights launching this winter
British Airways has added Lapland to its list, and checked it twice, as it prepares to launch new flights to Santa Claus’s home region this winter.
Malaysia Airlines appoints Frog & Wolf PR to lead UK Public Relations
Malaysia Airlines, the flag carrier of Malaysia, has appointed London-based independent travel and lifestyle PR and marcomms agency Frog & Wolf PR to lead its public relations strategy…
TAP launches new route to Florianópolis, Brazil
TAP Air Portugal is soaring to new heights with its newest route to Florianópolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, in Southern Brazil.
AirHelp analysis: considerations for air travel this summer
AirHelp, the travel tech company supporting passengers with flight disruptions, has unveiled Ireland’s flight data from the summer of 2022 and 2023 to help passengers prepare for and avoid…
British Airways’ Lagos lounge opens its doors to a beautiful space to dine, relax and work
British Airways has opened a totally renovated luxurious lounge in Lagos airport following a six-month refurbishment.
HIAL encouraged by steady growth in annual passenger figures
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has seen a 3.5% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for 2023/24 across its network of 11 airports bringing the total number of passengers…
Agents can save their clients USD 190 on twin-centre holidays to Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean
Agents who book a twin-centre Caribbean holiday to two all-inclusive, adults-only Sandals Resorts for their clients can save them £150, when booking with Unique Caribbean Holidays Ltd.…
Visit Moxy Tromsø this Winter
As Aurora seekers and arctic adventurers get ready to book their flights to this coveted destination this winter, Moxy Tromsø is the perfect place to stay, being just a 5-minute drive from…
British Airways announces winter flights to Tromsø, Norway
British Airways will launch its first ever flight to Tromsø, Norway, this winter. Operating from 1 December 2024, Tromsø will become the airline’s most northernly destination globally and is…
Emirates and Avianca launch reciprocal codeshare partnership via European gateways
Emirates, the worlds’ largest international airline, and Avianca, one of the largest Latin-American carriers, have launched a new codeshare partnership.
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines strengthen commercial partnership
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,…
Emirates Elevates In-Flight Experience with Further Extensive Fleet Retrofit
Emirates is soaring to new heights with the announcement of an ambitious retrofit plan for an additional 43 Airbus A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft.
Discover Denver with Aer Lingus as inaugural flight takes off
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Denver, Colorado, took to the skies at 3:30pm today from Dublin Airport, as the Irish airline continues to expand its transatlantic offering.
Qantas Adjusts Asia Network: Suspends Sydney-Shanghai Flights Adds Brisbane-Manila
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.
TAP launches mega promotion to travel from September to March
TAP’s UK customers can enjoy great travel deals for flights from September to March, thanks to a fantastic new mega price promotion with offers that are not to be missed.
Loganair celebrates one year connecting remote communities with the UK’s largest airport
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…
Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily A350 service
Emirates has announced it will resume flight operations to Edinburgh starting from 4 November 2024.
RwandAir takes off with daily direct flights to Kigali from London
RwandAir has begun its daily direct services between London Heathrow, Terminal 4 and Kigali as the airline grows to meet strong demand from the UK market.
Emirates restarts service to Phnom Penh via Singapore
Emirates celebrated the relaunch of its daily Phnom Penh service via Singapore. This service also adds another link from Singapore to an additional point in Australasia, following…
Aer Lingus continues to soar with return to Minneapolis-St. Paul
Aer Lingus is flying high, as the newly returned Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP) route takes off from Dublin Airport for the first time since it was paused in March 2020.
British Airways touches down in Dhabi Zayed International Airport to launch new daily route to Abu Dhabi
British Airways returned to Abu Dhabi this morning as it touched down at Zayed International Airport. Customers and crew received a warm welcome following a four-year pause of the route.
Loganair launches new commercial pilot pathway
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is partnering with CRM Aviation Europe to offer a brand-new pilot training course that will prepare students for joining the flight crew of a…
Melbourne Airport Soars to New Heights at World Airport Awards
Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Airport has once again been recognized as the premier gateway in the Australia-Pacific region, clinching the title of “Best Airport” for
The post Melbourne…
Top 15 Airports shared on Instagram the most each day
With airports marking the start of a new adventure for many travellers, the tour experts at Explore Worldwide have revealed which airports around the world are getting tagged the most in …
Valencia, European Green Capital 2024, is the ultimate destination for a spring retreat
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…
2024’s Top 20 Sustainable Destinations in Europe
DiscoverCars.com have created a top 20 ranking of the most sustainable cities in Europe, based on the following criteria: closest airport, kg of CO2 produced in a round-trip from London…
Virgin Atlantic reaffirms commitment to India with new services to Bengaluru and Mumbai
Virgin Atlantic signals its continued commitment to India this week as its new daily service to Bengaluru touched down and the airline also announced a second daily flight to Mumbai taking…
KM Malta Airlines to commence operations on 31st March
Visit Malta is pleased to announce the official launch of Malta's new flagship carrier, KM Malta Airlines (KM), which will replace Air Malta. With a strategic focus on connectivity and…
Cathay Pacific announces exclusive Spring sale
Cathay Pacific announces its Spring sale, with fares from £579 to some of the most captivating destinations in the world.
British Airways unveils new a website and app as part of its £7bn transformation plan
British Airways, has announced an array of new initiatives to transform the airline, unveiling a £7bn transformation plan at its first ‘In the Skies’ showcase event in London.
Finnair celebrates a century of take-offs
Finnair is celebrating a century of flight, having operated its first-ever service from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia in 1924.
Virgin unveils exclusive travel offer to combat Brits’ holiday headaches
New research from the rewards programme Virgin Red, reveals the top frustrations for holiday makers when booking a getaway. Topping the list of travel bugbears are hidden fees (62%), poor…
Eva Air hosts Activation Day at London Stadium for West Ham United vs Burnley match
EVA Air, Taiwan’s independent airline, hosted an Activation Day at the London Stadium on 10th March for West Ham United’s home game against Burnley.
British Airways Unveils £7bn Transformation Plan
More than 600 modernisation initiatives are being rolled out as part of the airline’s £7bn transformation plan, as it invests in every part of its business.
The post British Airways Unveils…
Etihad Airways shares the spirit of Ramadan with special offerings
Etihad Airways is marking the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, both in-flight and on the ground to immerse passengers in the spirit of Ramadan and enhance their travel experience during…
‘Short reels’, in focus for travel marketing
Reels once were an afterthought to Jessica Dante of tour company, Love and London. Now, the company is relying on them to reach 4.5 million people each month, leading it to significant…
Emirates to launch daily direct service between Singapore and Phnom Penh
Emirates will restart its daily Phnom Penh service starting from 1 May via Singapore, boosting the airline’s Southeast Asian connectivity to/from Dubai, and linking two trade and leisure…
Are you ready for your first ‘Surprise Honeymoon’?
With almost 1 million views on TikTok, ‘Surprise Honeymoons’ may be set to become one of 2024’s most popular travel trends.
Virgin unveils exclusive travel offer to combat Brits’ holiday headaches
New research from the rewards programme Virgin Red, reveals the top frustrations for holiday makers when booking a getaway.
Island hopping across the Cayman Islands
Kuoni and other luxury tour operators have reported significant demand for multi-destination itineraries, more complex travel arrangements and longer stays as travellers become more Carbon…
Travel agents can now save their clients up to £150 on all-inclusive Caribbean holidays
Travel agents who book an all-inclusive holiday to one of Sandals Resorts’ adult-only hotels between 8th – 15th February 2024 can save their clients up to £150 with Unique Caribbean Holidays…
Emirates boosts flights to Osaka, introducing A380 fitted with Premium Economy
Emirates will be boosting its services to Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from 1 June 2024.
British Airways launches Lunar New Year menu
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, British Airways is introducing special touches on the ground and in the air this festive season.
Finnair adds Arctic Circle flights to help customers escape summer heat to the cool North
Finnair is turning down the temperature for customers keen to escape the heat this summer by adding more flights to the Arctic Circle.
The UK’s most expensive airports for parking
New research has revealed that London City Airport is the most expensive airport in the UK for parking.
Finnair puts European Capital of Culture 2024 – Tartu – on the map
Finnair is continuing its European expansion next summer, with the relaunch of direct flights between Helsinki and Tartu, Estonia.
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) launches biggest ever travel agent fam trip competition to the Galápagos Islands
HX, the experts in expedition travel, has launched a competition giving 100 travel agents worldwide the opportunity to join the FAM trip of a lifetime to the awe-inspiring Galápagos Islands.
Radisson Hotel Group expands its portfolio with Radisson RED Twickenham
Radisson Hotel Group announces the expansion of its presence in the UK with the creation of Radisson RED Twickenham. Situated at Twickenham Stadium.
Vistara celebrates ninth anniversary with a network-wide sale from 9 – 11 January 2024
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, today, announced a network-wide (domestic and international), Anniversary Special…
Plan your 2024 escape with special fares from Singapore Airlines
Just in time to celebrate the start of a new year, Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce special return fares for travel to a range of destinations across the Airline’s network in 2024,…
TUI rounds up the best holiday deals to maximise annual leave to top trending destinations for 2024
As the new year approaches, the top three searched for destinations that have been trending this month at TUI are Florida, Mexico and New York.
Millions of Brits head abroad for “The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway”
ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that millions of passengers will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 22 December to 2 January.
HX Introduces free flights deal for Booking Cruise Voyages
Expedition cruise specialist HX, (Hurtigruten Expeditions), is offering free flights to passengers booking voyages.
British Airways adds new route to Turkey for 2024
British Airways will start a new route to Izmir in Turkey from Heathrow next summer. The service will operate on Saturdays from 18 May 2024, until 28 September from Heathrow Terminal 5.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) is the Busiest Global International Route in the World OAG data reveals
OAG, the leading data platform for the global travel industry, today revealed its 2023 Busiest Routes in the world. The analysis is powered by OAG's Global Airline Schedules Data
Vistara strengthens international connectivity from Mumbai
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, will boost international connectivity from Mumbai by increasing frequencies to two…
Singapore Airlines launches ‘Gatwick Gateway’ to Southeast Asia and beyond
Singapore Airlines announces a five-times weekly direct service from London Gatwick to Singapore Changi Airport, offering greater choice and connectivity to Southeast Asia and beyond.
Etihad Airways brings festive cheer to the skies this holiday season
This holiday season, Etihad Airways is spreading seasonal cheer with traditional festive cuisine served at 30,000 feet.
Air Astana celebrates 20 years flying to the UK
Air Astana, the principal airline and flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, marks 20 years flying from London Heathrow and to celebrate, is offering its loyal customers and future…
Agadir joins British Airways’ short-haul network from London Gatwick
Agadir has become the latest destination to join British Airways’ route network from London Gatwick. The four-times weekly flight will be operated by British Airways’ Gatwick short-haul…
Finnair continues Summer 2024 expansion
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has added even more flights to its growing Summer 2024 schedule, due to increased global demand for travel.
Etihad and TAP Air Portugal Announce Codeshare Partnership
Etihad and TAP Air Portugal team up to provide more destinations and better choices. The networks of both airlines complement each other, enabling smooth travel to destinations in North and…
World Travel Awards 2023 Arabian Aviation Highlights Big Wins
The prestigious travel award ceremony recognised the world’s top travel brands and held its annual prize-giving Grand Final Gala Ceremony at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Tis the season: British Airways launches its most Christmassy British original Christmas celebration yet
To celebrate the festive season this year, British Airways is pulling out all the stops to make it the biggest celebration for its customers to date with Christmas dinners, festive soaps and…
Travelex launches more than 75 new international bureaux, kiosks and ATMs worldwide
Travelex, the market leading foreign exchange brand, is investing in more than 75 new bureaux, kiosks and ATMs internationally as global travel continues to rebound.
British Airways introduces Avios collection on World Duty Free purchases
British Airways Executive Club Members spending in World Duty Free shops at London Heathrow can now collect Avios on their purchases.
Why Australian Airfares Are High, While European Airfares Are Low?
Let’s face it: due to its location, size, and population, air travel inside and outside of Australia will always be costly. Historically, airfare in Australia has been pricey. This is…
Indian Ocean escapes for a dose of winter sun
From snorkelling safaris and dolphin watching in the Maldives, to sailing excursions and seaweed collection in Zanzibar, the Indian Ocean offers an abundance of once-in-a-lifetime…
British Airways Black Friday Sale on holidays and flights
British Airways has launched its Black Friday Sale with flights to Europe from £39 each way, discounted deals to the US, hot offers on European city breaks and huge savings on British…
Inventive identity: TAP names regional aircraft after the historic city of Guimarães
TAP Air Portugal has named an aircraft from its regional fleet after the historic city of ‘Guimarães’, the birthplace of Portuguese identity.
Is China driving Pacific Asia’s return to tourism?
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…
Uber Doubles Down On Airport Trips
Uber is strengthening its travel offering with the launch of Uber Reserve at several major airports in the UK. The new offering will enable airport travellers to reserve an Uber up to 90…
Vistara inaugurates direct flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt
Vistara inaugurated non-stop, 6x weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt. The inaugural flight, operated on Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, commenced from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…
Top 10 most family-friendly UK airports
New research from PayingTooMuch has revealed the best UK airports for holidaymakers travelling with kids.
British Airways partners with DJ Cuppy
British Airways is bringing Nigerian-born musician, Cuppy’s Afrobeats to flyers, with an exclusive playlist available onboard from November 1.
Now fly Air India direct between Mumbai and Melbourne from 15 December
Air India announced it will be launching the first-ever non-stop services to Melbourne in Australia from Mumbai, as it expands its global route network.
dnata partners with Virgin Atlantic to support Dubai return this October
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, is partnering with UK-based Virgin Atlantic to support the airline’s highly anticipated return to Dubai this winter.
Rising passenger numbers and new routes mark the beginning of CSMIA’s Winter Schedule 2023
CSMIA is geared up to provide an extensive network of travel options for its passengers in the upcoming Winter schedule of 2023.
IATA and Partners Reveal First Digital Identity-Integrated Shopping-to-Travel Journey
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), with industry partners, successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience, from shopping for flights…
British Airways Returns To Abu Dhabi
After a four-year absence, British Airways will resume daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year.
Now available for booking, the route will begin its service from London Heathrow to the…
Abu Dhabi returns to British Airways’ route map
British Airways will launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, following a four-year hiatus. The route will begin operating on 20 April 2024, serving the UAE’s capital on a year-round…
Head to Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island this winter
With the launch of the brand new Virgin Atlantic flight route on Sunday 22 October, travelling from London to the Maldives has never been easier, with three direct flights a week from London…
TUI launches Kenya as latest long-haul destination
Kenya is the latest long-haul destination to join the leading global travel and leisure company’s growing list of destinations, making it the 15th long-haul available.
The best budget-friendly winter destinations
For the third consecutive year, DiscoverCars.com has ranked the best budget-friendly winter getaway destinations. They did this to explore the top European cities for a cheap but memorable…
Topmost expensive weekly airport parking rates across the world
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.
Royal Brunei Airlines awarded APEX Five-Star Rating
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has been awarded the five-star rating in the Major Airline category by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).
British Airways Launches New Uniform For Cabin Crew, Pilots And Airport Staff
Customers flying with British Airways will now notice that its customer-facing employees, including cabin staff, pilots, and airport personnel, are wearing the airline’s new distinctive…
The Grenada Tourism Authority announces Virgin Atlantic expansion with third flight to Grenada
The Grenada Tourism Authority is pleased to announce that Virgin Atlantic will increase its service at Maurice Bishop International Airport, from two flights to three flights per week during…
TAP Air Portugal hits new North American milestone
TAP Air Portugal has flown more than one million customers on its routes to the United States and Canada so far in 2023.
Scotland to the States: Five times a week with Singapore Airlines and Loganair
Singapore Airlines is enhancing its flying schedule on its popular Manchester to Houston route to five-weekly flights from 31 March 2024.
Emirates’ Premium Economy to extend to São Paolo and Tokyo Narita
Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paolo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from 20 December.
Travelex completes £90m refinancing deal to, fuel the next stage of growth
Travelex, a market leading global travel money services business, has completed a £90m refinancing deal that will underpin the next stage of its growth journey.
Singapore’s Changi Airport To Be Passport Free From 2024
On Monday, 18 September, Singapore passed several reforms to the Immigration Act, including end-to-end biometric screening of Changi Airport passengers.
This means that travellers…
Iconic airports that have been providing screen magic in films
Here are some iconic airports to see on the big screen today from all over the world, perfect for av-geeks and film buffs alike to enjoy.
Vistara announces direct flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, announced direct, 6x weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt, starting from 15…
Top 10 “Airport Restaurants” around the world
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…
TAP’s multi-destination super sale
TAP gives customers a September to remember, with the launch of its new cross-network sale, offering super fares across Europe and beyond.
British Airways announces partnership with Alzheimer’s Society
British Airways has today announced a new three-year partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, a charity that works with people living with and affected by dementia.
Expert tips on dealing with the dreaded flight delays
In the wake of the thousands of cancelled flights and the extensive flight delays travellers are facing due to failure of air traffic control systems, Jonathan Merry, CEO of…
TAP springs into summer 2024 with super schedule
TAP Air Portugal has unveiled its sizzling summer schedule for 2024, offering customers even more connections to the hottest destinations.
Take to the skies with Aer Lingus’ super September sale
Aer Lingus has launched its September sale with great fares available from its newest transatlantic hub, Manchester, in addition to super savings on short-haul services between the UK and…
New ‘Arctic Express’ service puts Finnair in ‘Pole’ position
Finnair is set to launch a new ‘Arctic Express’ service connecting Helsinki, Rovaniemi and Tromsø, as it improves its Nordic flight connections.
Finnair launches late summer sale
Finnair has launched a late summer sale, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion is focused on Finnair’s UK customers, with a range of the airline’s most…
Qatar Airways commemorates collaboration with FIFA at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Final
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, engaging global and domestic…
TAP Air Portugal voted Europe’s favourite airline for sixth consecutive year
Tap Air Portugal has been voted as Europe's favourite airline for the sixth year running at the ninth edition of the US Trazee Awards.
Finnair looks into the eye of the Thai-ger
Finnair has added more flights between Helsinki and Bangkok this winter, in response to increased demand for travel to Thailand.
Double the amount of content now available on board British Airways
British Airways has doubled the content available for customers to watch through its inflight entertainment system since the start of the year, offering a wide range of brand-new content on…
Over 160,000 customers trade up to experience Emirates Premium Economy
After setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel, Emirates is celebrating a banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class.
Travelex opens its first UK rail bureau at London Paddington
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has launched its first ever bureau at a UK rail station with a new branch at London Paddington.
Top ten busiest airports
Calculated using international frequency alone, here is the list of ten busiest international airports, with 4,907,003 international seats, Dubai International airport tops the list, holding…
Over two million expected to head off overseas for the ‘Great Summer Getaway’
ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays the weekend (21-24 July), which for the majority of schools…
Mumbai International Airport achieves 107% recovery in June’23
Signifying strong growth, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) witnessed a remarkable performance in terms of passenger traffic for the month of June 2023
International Air Travel to and from the US is Booming
United States-International air passenger traffic in June 2023 was up 19 percent compared to June 2022 traffic.
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Vietnam Extends Visa-Free Stay for UK Tourists from 15 to 45 Days
Currently, British Nationals can enter Vietnam for up to 15 days for tourism, transit and business without needing to apply for a visa.
Vietnam Extends Visa-Free Stay for UK Tourists from…
Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S.
Top ten most stressful European airports to fly from
A new study has ranked Europes' 10 biggest airports by how stressful they are for passengers to fly from, with Charles de Gaulle in Paris coming out on top.
British Airways to offer ice cream and other treats for customers as part of its “British Original”
British Airways is introducing holiday treats for its customers to enjoy this summer, including refreshing ice-cream, pre-take off bubbles in World Traveller Plus, seasonal menus and…
Top ten world’s most expensive weekly airport parking fees
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.
Top 20 airports for foodies
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.
Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry continues to thrive
Saudi Arabia is looking to create a positive environment for global investment and to spearhead the future of aviation, leading the Middle East region and contributing more to GDP.
Top ten tips to navigate flight delays
Flight delays can be frustrating, but there are several tips you can follow to navigate through them effectively. Jonathan Merry, CEO of MoneyTransfers.com has put together some of his key…
495 Airbus A350s are in service across the globe: Cirium
With today marking 10 years since the A350 first took flight, the aviation analytics firm Cirium have revealed data showing the success of the Airbus aircraft.
Busiest International Flight Routes for June 2023
Between them, Asia and the Middle East fill nine out of ten places on OAG's list of Busiest International Flight Routes for June 2023
Arrivals into German airports are projected to reach 75% of 2019 levels: Cirium
Cirium have revealed data showing the number of scheduled flight arrivals into Germany this month and how they compare to pre-pandemic.
Emirates to offer Premium Economy on routes to India from October
Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October.
5 tips holidaymakers should know ahead of airport strikes
With millions of Brits jetting off on their summer holidays over the coming months, here are five tips to beat airport queues and delays
1 - Check-in online
One of the biggest issues…
Singapore’s Changi Tops World’s Best Layover Airports List
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Incheon International Airport in South Korea and Hong Kong International Airport follow shortly behind in second and third place.
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British Airways touches down in Cincinnati
British Airways has officially arrived at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down just…
Delta Rolls Out Its Largest Trans-Atlantic Schedule Ever
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More than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline's seat capacity compared to 2022.
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Vistara inaugurates direct connectivity between Mumbai and London
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today inaugurated its non-stop, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and London (London…
London continues to innovate in 2023 with host of new hotels, venues and transport options
London is set for another blockbuster year of new openings in 2023, making it an even more attractive destination for event, meeting and incentive planners.
British Airways unveils five new Avios-only flights, including Easter Holiday Travel
British Airways unveiled its next Avios-Only flights today, opening up hundreds of additional reward seats over the 2024 Easter period.
UK passengers should prepare for further disruption: AirHelp Summer
AirHelp, the world’s largest air passenger rights organisation, predicts further chaos for UK air travel this summer based on flight data from summer 2022 and disruptions faced this year so…
26 May set to see highest number of UK departures since December 2019: Cirium
Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend and half-term holidays, Cirium has revealed the number of scheduled departures from the UK and how these compare to pre-pandemic levels.
Travelex launches new stores and partnerships across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Brazil
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has launched more than 20 new bureaux and partnerships across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Brazil as international aviation continue to…
Aer Lingus to offer direct flights between Europe and Cleveland
Aer Lingus commences its inaugural service to Cleveland in Ohio, its first new transatlantic route since 2019, on cue with the surge in US demand for travel this summer.
Over 6.2 million UK passengers delayed in the first quarter of 2023
AirHelp, the world's largest air passenger rights organisation, reveals that 6.2 million passengers across the UK suffered from disruptions when travelling on a plane between January and…
Transatlantic travel hits 99% of pre-pandemic levels: Cirium
With the US dropping all entry restrictions, allowing unvaccinated travellers to enter the country for the first time since 2020, Cirium have revealed data looking at the number of flights…
Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 32%
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April overseas visitor arrivals reached 72.6% of pre-pandemic April 2019 volume, down from 74.8% in March 2023
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Uber takes to the skies with flight bookings in-app
Uber has announced a new UK feature which allows users to book flights directly in the Uber app. The new product will be available to all UK users this summer.
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Changi Airport is the best airport for layovers – study
With summer approaching, many of us are looking forward to packing our bags and embarking on our next adventure, but when your trip requires a stopover on the journey, which airports top…
Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 59%
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Overseas visitor arrivals totaled 2.158 million in March 2023; the 17th consecutive month overseas visitor arrivals exceeded 1 million
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Between 5-8 May, departures from the UK hit 86% of 2019 levels
The latest data from Cirium, reveals the number of outbound flights from the UK on 5th May reached the highest level since pre-pandemic, as travellers enjoy the long Coronation weekend.
British Airways joins forces with VisitBritain to welcome visitors for the coronation
As Britain and the Commonwealth look forward to celebrating the Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort this weekend, British Airways will be celebrating with…
Top five things to do in Slovenia in May
From al fresco wining and dining to exploring the lush green landscapes on foot or by bike, visitors can experience all Slovenia has to offer
Finnair celebrates 40 years of flying to the Land of the Rising Sun
Finnair’s first flight to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ took off on 22 April 1983, with a new non-stop service to Tokyo-Narita, becoming the only airline at the time to offer direct flights…
Singapore Airlines announces special fares for Australia and Texas
Singapore Airlines announces special limited return fares for travel to various Australian destinations, departing London Heathrow and Manchester Airport from just £994pp (approx. USD…
British Airways launches Avios-Only flights
British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats.
Priority Pass expands airport takeout service to 14M+ members
Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, has expanded its paid-for Airport Takeout service, helping travellers save time…
44,074 flights are scheduled to depart UK airports during Easter
With 31 March marking the start of the Easter holidays and the strike by security staff at Heathrow Terminal 5, Cirium have revealed the current state of the aviation industry here in the…
TAP celebrates Emerald Isle anniversary
TAP Air Portugal is celebrating its fourth year of flying between Portugal and the Irish capital following the launch of its inaugural flight on March 31 2019.
British Airways becomes the first airline in the UK to launch a visual guide to flying
To mark World Autism Acceptance Week, British Airways has announced a partnership with Learning Rose, an organisation that develops support material for people with autism.
British Airways adds a touch of sparkle to Its Club World Cabin with New English Wines
British Airways has introduced award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin so customers can enjoy the ‘best of British’ bubbles at 35,000ft.
Air India to expand further in the UK with new services from London Gatwick
Air India is expanding its UK presence in a move which reinforces the strong links between the UK and India, as it undergoes a massive modernisation programme to transform into a…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford appoint Senior Management
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford has announced two appointments to its senior management team, with the addition of Tommy So as the director of food and beverage and James…
Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%
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February 2023 International Air Passenger Travel to and from the United States
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Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP
TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.
Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023
The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Europe’s Air Transport Could Face Another Summer of Chaos
The summer of 2023 will similarly be defined by travel mayhem. An analysis of cancelled flights and future projections reveals.
The summer of 2022 was a chaotic time for airports and…
IATA: Airline Industry is on the March to Net Zero
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Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen
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Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin
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Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…
Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
American Airlines to transport over 417 tonnes of flowers from Europe to USA
American Airlines will fly over 417 tonnes of flowers from Amsterdam to the U.S. this Valentine’s Day, transporting the equivalent of 35 London buses of fresh tulips and roses for the…
UK departures are up 44% compared to half-term 2022
The aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shares some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
British Airways codeshares with Airlink
British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.
Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
Flights to China from London on British Airways & Virgin Atlantic
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Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…
Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China.
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…
British airways announces resumption of flights to mainland China
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…
AerClub soars to two million members
AerClub, the award-winning loyalty programme of Aer Lingus, is celebrating its two millionth member since it launched in 2016.
Istanbul Airport Second World’s Most Connected
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…
Ten global capacity trends to watch in 2023
Cirium have examined ten important capacity trends to watch in 2023 which are evident from published flight schedules for this year’s first quarter.
Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale
Finnair has launched its first sale of 2023, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion has been specifically tailored to UK customers, with a range of the…
Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Europe’s busiest airports in 2022
Cirium shares weekly industry outlook ‘on the fly’. It looks at Europe’s busiest airports in 2022.
Finnair embarks on European expansion
Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…
Emirates resumes A380 services to Birmingham, Glasgow and Nice
Emirates has announced it will scale up its A380 operations with the iconic double-decker returning to Glasgow (26 March 2023), Nice (1 June 2023) and Birmingham (1 July 2023).
Edinburgh Airport is the most congested in the UK
New research from travel money expert eurochange, has revealed which major UK airports have the most congestion, based on average journey times throughout the year.
The study,…
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance in 2023
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023.
Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, is excited to announce its annual New Year Sale on return flights from London Heathrow to …
British Airways launches its biggest sale of the year
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their biggest sale of the year, offering customers huge savings for bookings made before 31 January 2023.
ABTA shares advice on planned strike action this Christmas
In light of the planned strikes by UK Border Force at some airports and rail staff over the Christmas period, ABTA has published advice to offer reassurance to customers who are planning to…
Aimbridge EMEA sees UK RevPAR surpass pre-Covid levels
Strong performance across airport properties and gateway cities has driven growth within Aimbridge EMEA’s growing UK portfolio, outpacing pre-pandemic levels.
TUI River Cruises launches Summer 2024 programme
TUI River Cruises has launched its Summer 2024 season, offering customers more choice and flexibility with direct TUI flights from Gatwick and Manchester into Budapest, as well as exciting…
Aer Lingus launches largest UK transatlantic summer schedule to date
Aer Lingus has launched its biggest ever summer 2023 schedule for UK customers with a record-breaking 2.25 million seats on sale to North America.
Cathay Pacific’s First class is back
Customers can once again enjoy its elevated First class service on select popular flights. As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights
Snow disrupts travel with flight cancellations in the UK
As snow hits the UK and affects travel, we share with you some relevant data from Cirium, which highlights flight cancellations this weekend.
Etihad Airways Brings Back The A380
After weeks of speculation, Etihad Airways announced last Friday that its Airbus A380 jets will return to the skies in 2023.
Etihad grounded all ten of its famous double-decker planes…
Loganair podcast series takes off
Loganair has launched its first ever podcast series, offering a unique insight into the UK’s largest regional airline as it continues to spread its wings.
Emirates ramps up operations to London Gatwick with a third daily A380 service
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight.
BA works with Queen Elizabeth’s foundation for disabled people to enhance accessibility
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF).
Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high
Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…
Travelex completes successful turnaround with positive Q3 results
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…
Insurers inflate travel cover costs by AUD $560 for differently abled people
New research shows that disabled tourists are paying AUD $560 (approx. USD 375.79) more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium…
The best budget-friendly winter getaway destination
DiscoverCars.com have created a ranking of the best budget-friendly winter getaway destination in Europe. The company analysed factors such as the number of cheap food establishments and…
British Airways enables customers to purchase carbon removal credits
British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits.
Qatar Airways Reopens Bangkok Premium Lounge
Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport has reopened.
The facility is located on level 3 of the airport’s Concourse D. It is open to Qatar Airways…
Travel continues to rebound post pandemic
The aviation analytics firm Cirium have analysed data looking at how flights on the world’s largest passenger aircraft – the A380 – have recovered.
Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…
BA launches new smart technology trial
British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
Why Argentina should be on everyone’s travel list for 2023
A destination of endless adventure, Argentina is home to some of the most diverse natural landscapes in the world.
From the snow-capped mountains of Patagonia to the lush jungles and…
Uber reveals UK travel habits over the last 10 years
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…
Continued recovery of the industry sustains
Following the October half-term holidays, statistics from Cirium show how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday
Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…
Cayman Islands welcomes additional flight from the UK
For the 2023 summer season, the Cayman Islands will be welcoming a fifth weekly direct flight from London Heathrow, enhancing the ease of accessibility to the British Caribbean…
Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services.
From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…
United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023
United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…
Travelex launches first foreign currency ATM at Brisbane Airport
Travelex, the foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched the foreign exchange industry’s first ever Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service, enabling customers to pre-order…
Virgin Atlantic Cancels London-Hong Kong Route After 30 Years
Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Virgin Atlantic will not resume service between London Heathrow and Hong Kong.
After nearly 30 years of service, the Hong Kong–London flight…
Top travel destinations for a dirty weekend
Bedbible has explored the top cities to have a dirty weekend. They examined factors such as the average price of a two-night stay in each city as well as the number of romantic activities…
London’s MICE industry continues to scale up
London’s MICE industry continues to go from strength to strength in 2022 with an impressive roster of new openings and developments.
Aer Lingus to restart daily direct flights to Hartford from 26 March
Aer Lingus is to restart its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut, direct from Dublin, as the airline continues to rebuild and grow its transatlantic network.
Virgin Atlantic drops Hong Kong route
British airline Virgin Atlantic has decided to suspend its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, close its Hong Kong office and not resume flights in March 2023
Aer Lingus to fly to Cleveland from 19 May 2023
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.
SkyTeam Alliance welcomes new member airline
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023. Virgin Atlantic will become…
Flights And Hotels Soar In London Before The Queen’s Funeral
Airlines and hotels have been accused of profiting from the Queen’s funeral by increasing prices and room rates up to sixfold this weekend.
According to the Mail, the cheapest…
How Will The Funeral Of The Queen Affect Aviation In The UK
The UK aviation industry is preparing for significant disruption ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week. The country’s aviation regulator and airport bosses have already…
Qatar Airways unveils a new frequent flyer lounge
Qatar Airways enhances its passenger experience at London Heathrow Terminal 4, and unveils a new Frequent Flyer Lounge, the first of its kind outside of its home, exclusively for Privilege…
Uber teams up with National Rail, National Express and megabus to take the hassle out of booking travel
Uber Travel, the new door-to-door travel product from Uber, has unveiled a series of high-profile national partners to expand the modes of transport available in the UK.
Uber users…
Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations
Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins.
Melbourne,…
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo get new codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce a new codeshare between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever…
Save with September sale on British Airways
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.
Emirates carries over 10 million passengers this summer
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer.
Dubai’s Air Traffic Increase Indicates Strong Recovery
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…
World’s busiest airport in August was Dubai International
Dubai International (DXB) recorded 14.2 million passengers in the second quarter of 2022, a year-on-year jump of 190.6%. It remained the world’s busiest international airport in August.
The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip for Sophisticated Explorers
Road trips offer complete freedom during an adventure. In the privacy of a car, travelling has never been easier. In addition to Colorado’s surroundings being both beautiful and…
British Airways Halts Short-Haul Sales
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…
Hans Airways arrives
A new British airline is about to enter the market called Hans Airways with the arrival of its first aircraft.
The Airbus A330-200 touched down from Palma Airport (Mallorca) to…
Emirates Now Offers Premium Economy From Sydney
Emirates’ new Premium Economy service is now available on its A380 flights from Sydney.
Airlines Understaffing And War Push Airfares Up
As costs continue to rise, Australians pay hundreds of dollars more for their flights than before COVID-19.
Anguilla to lift pre-arrival testing in time for winter sun season
Evidence of vaccination status must still be presented to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry in St. Maarten and Anguilla
KidsBURGH®: The best family-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh
Nicknamed ‘KidsBURGH®’ due to its diverse and growing selection of attractions and experiences for children.
BA strike averted
Staff at British Airways have suspended a strike that had been planned at Heathrow during the school summer holidays after receiving a "vastly improved" pay offer from the airline.
10 bucket list travel adventures
With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.
Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route
The additional daily connection from Delhi to London Heathrow offers more choice than ever, benefiting both business and leisure travellers
American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service
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.
VisitPITTSBURGH unveils agent training programme
VisitPITTSBURGH has teamed up with Pittsburgh International Airport for its first-ever training programme for UK agents
Cathay Pacific resumes flights to Hong Kong and beyond
Cathay Pacific is welcoming passengers on board as flights between the UK and Hong Kong officially resume on 1st April.
Bamboo Airways unveils new Vietnam connection
The first flight of Bamboo Airways has taken off from London Heathrow this week
It’s London calling for Air Astana again
Air Astana has resumed its twice-weekly service from London Heathrow to Nur-Sultan
Is The COVID-19 Pandemic Over For The Airline Industry?
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.
Malaysia Airlines to relaunch double daily London route
Malaysia Airlines will be increasing its flight capacity by over 70,000 seats on its non-stop flight schedule from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from March 27
British Airways to restart Sydney-London services
Next month, British Airways will fly passengers between Sydney and London for the first time since April 2020.
Aeromexico restarts service to Mexico City
Aeromexico will resume operations to Mexico City as of April 1 with five weekly flights, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Emirates resumes double daily services from Gatwick
Follows the quick restart of operations to Emirates’ hubs across the UK, Emirates expands its Gatwick service, offering double daily flights
December The Strongest Month For Global Air Travel In 2021
According to Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review 2021, December was the biggest month for air travel in 2021, with 2.43 million flights globally.
Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service
Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.
71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
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
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
Qantas To Become Sustainable On Core Long Haul Route
Qantas is making significant changes to flights on one of its main routes in a first for Australian airlines.
UK removes all countries from COVID travel red list
The British government has removed all 11 countries from its COVID-19 travel red list because there is now community transmission of Omicron in Britain, Health Secretary Sajid Javid told…
Emirates Outlines Their Premium Economy Class Rollout
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
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
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…
As transatlantic flights resume, airlines look for profit
After years of disappointment, long-haul airlines have finally found a reason to celebrate with the reopening US border to leisure travellers from most of Europe and the resulting increase…
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
British Airways will resume Sydney flights in March 2022
According to Executive Traveller, the British Airways website will once again show availability on flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with a refuelling stop in Singapore…
WTM London and Travel Forward to run COVID test facility at event venue
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
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
The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return
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
The Government of Singapore has introduced a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for travellers from the UK, effective from 19 October 2021.
British Airways’ no nut policy makes travellers NUTS
A recent British Airways flight's suggestion that passengers abstain from consuming peanut or nut snacks was met with outrage from passengers.
British Airways operates first carbon neutral flight
For the first time, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was used on a British Airways passenger flight.
UK health secretary signals end of PCR Covid-19 tests for travel
Britain’s health secretary Sajid Javid signalled that a requirement for expensive PCR tests for COVID-19 for international travellers arriving in Britain would be dropped
BA Better World: British Airways unveils new sustainability programme
British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme as it marks a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries
Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.
Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying
As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
There is a new world’s busiest airport
For the first time ever, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has been named the world's busiest international airport, according to aviation data analysts OAG.
Emirates to receive final A380 in November
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…
Emirates increases services across Europe
As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.
Emirates resumes flights to Newcastle, adds new flights in Europe
Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in…
Keep calm and play on! British Airways carries final team GB athletes home
Over the last two weeks British Airways was proudly flying Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the final flight carrying Olympians due that landed on 9 August
British Airways’ flagship US lounge reopens doors
British Airways’ flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 has reopened its doors on, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Etihad to resume flights to London and Manchester
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
Puppy love: Best cities in Europe to take your dog on holiday
New study has now revealed that Paris is the number one city in Europe for a holiday with your canine
UK’s summer travel takes off but nothing like pre-COVID
With British schools now closed for the summer, airports and airlines were looking a tad more normal on Saturday, although the number of families heading off for warmer climes remains way…
Brits can now collect air miles without credit card
Customers of UK Direct Debit Travel Card Currensea can now collect KrisFlyer miles whenever they spend abroad thanks to a new partnership with Singapore Airlines
British Airways offers a new fast bag-drop before check-in
British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to create new convenient fast bag drop areas before heading to the departure’s concourse at British Airways’ London flagship Terminal 5 at…
Miss flying? Malaysia Airlines new ASMR experience takes you on a journey
Malaysia Airlines has released a new autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) experience.
Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back
Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.
Caught trying to board an Emirates flight with fake boarding pass
A 25-year-old Frenchman was found guilty of attempting to board an Emirates flight to Dubai without a ticket by using a forged boarding pass to fool airport security.
Emirates And Etihad prepare for summer travel surge
Emirate’s airline is preparing for a summer travel surge over the next two weekends, despite growing concern over the delta coronavirus variant responsible for more than a third of…
Airlines can recover by recognising the most valuable resources
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the aviation industry.
The future of travel: How Plaza Premium is redefining airport hospitality
Travel is changing – and not only because of the pandemic. Tech-savvy jetsetters expect a seamless experience in the palm of their hand. With technology evolving at breakneck speed, the…
Airline CEOs unite to urge reopening of transatlantic routes
The CEOs of every airline that flies transatlantic passenger services between the UK and the USA have joined forces with Heathrow Airport and other travel industry CEOs in urging both…
On your next overseas flight, you may wait 8 hours at the airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is pushing for countries to adopt standardized digital COVID-19 screening processes at their airports.
Air India’s London-Mumbai flights from 17 May
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
Australia could soon be featured on UK’s ‘Green List’
Australia and New Zealand are lining up for a slot on the UK's so-called 'Green List' for approval travel as part of a plan to gradually reopen the UK's borders, according to the head of…
Netflix’s stars fined for behaving ‘disgracefully’ on BA flight
The star of a Netflix show told a British Airways crew member 'do you know who my mum is?" on a flight to Heathrow Airport, a court heard.
Emirates begins IATA Travel Pass trials
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
International travel in the UK could resume on May 17, says Global Travel Taskforce
The latest recommendations from UK’s Global Travel Taskforce showed that international travel in the country could resume not earlier than 17 May 2021.
Cathay Pacific to bring Hong Kong residents home from the UK
Cathay Pacific stands ready to support the operation of special flights to bring Hong Kong residents home from the United Kingdom.
Vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction
British Airways chief says people vaccinated against COVID-19 should be allowed to travel without any restrictions.
Health passport app to roll out with 20 airlines
Around 20 airlines will from March begin trialling an IATA app that allows passengers to securely store and share the Covid-19 vaccine and test records they need to travel internationally.
Emirates to Resume Flights from The UK to Dubai
Emirates has announced that it will be resuming passenger flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Dubai from today February 2, just a few days after services were suspended…
The UK Bans Flights from The Dubai
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…
Cathay Pacific to resume flights to the UK
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will resume flight services from Hong Kong to London Heathrow starting 12 January in order to assist customers needing to travel to the UK.
Morocco to unveil new flights in February
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
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
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
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…
Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January
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
Loganair unveils daily service from Isle of Man to London
Loganair, in partnership with the Isle of Man government, will commence daily services between the island and London Heathrow, from 1 December
Airlines look at “travel bubbles” to restart international travel
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
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
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
End of an era: British Airways retires its final Boeing 747
British Airways’ remaining two Boeing 747 aircraft based at Heathrow taxied for take off for the last time on 8 October
Ready to take off: SpiceJet first Indian low-cost airline to operate flights to UK from 4 December
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
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
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…
Virgin Atlantic offers free COVID-19 global insurance cover for all bookings
Virgin Atlantic customers can book with confidence this year with the introduction of free COVID-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings.
How British Airways bid farewell to first of its last 747 jumbo jets
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
Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year
Cathay “Cares” from check-in to landing
Cathay Pacific introduces health and safety protocol - Cathay Care.
Croatia sees tourist numbers on the rise
Croatia gains momentum as an increasing number of tourists chose to take advantage of the freedom of movement and border openings throughout the course of June.
Ready When You Are! Equipped with WTTC Safe Travels Stamp, Dubai welcomes back British visitors
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…
World Aviation Festival cancelled
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
Starting July 12, the paradise island of Barbados will reopen to tourists.
Air France bids adieu A380
For Air France the Airbus A380 never arrived with a real splash, Lufthansa supplying the cabin staff when the aircraft was certificated with a media flight out of Toulouse and then a quiet…
London City Airport reopens
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
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…
Virgin Atlantic to resume flights in North America and Asia in July
Virgin Atlantic will resume passenger flights in July, starting with five routes to North America and Asia.
Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations
Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.
Finnair to gradually return to flying from July
Finnair will start flying again from Heathrow and Manchester in July, gradually adding frequencies and routes back to its global network, as the Nordic airline returns to service. The…
Virgin Atlantic to cut jobs and close Gatwick base
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…
Emirates launch new round of repatriation flights
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
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
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
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…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May
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…
Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction
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…
Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings
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 looks to the future of inclusive innovation as it trials autonomous mobility devices
British Airways (BA) has become the first airline to trial fully autonomous, electric mobility devices in North America as it continues its journey to become the airline of choice for…
Virgin Atlantic’s Delhi-Manchester route from October
Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying route from Delhi to Manchester with services taking to the skies from October 2020 onwards.
For the first time, it will fly from India to…
SAS unveils flights from London to Scandinavian Mountains Aiport
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…
BA boosts hot spot services for Spring 2020
British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020.
The boosted services will fly from…
British Airways unveils Newquay route for summer 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…
Beat the stress: Tips on how to make the most of your time in the airport
Errol McGlothan, a travel and hospitality expert at Airport Dimensions, provides readers with his top tips to have a stress free airport experience, including saving money and having a…
World’s most punctual airlines revealed
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
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.…
Keepin’ magic alive! British Airways’ 100 acts of kindness
As part of its centenary year, throughout 2019 British Airways has completed 100 acts of kindness for customers, including once-in-a-lifetime trips and reunions, upgrades, surprise…
The great outdoors: Brits turn to high-octane activities to unwind
Millions of Brits are ditching a bath and slippers in favour of high-octane activities to unwind. A poll of 2,000 adults found in the event of extreme stress, nearly one in five will do…
Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap
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…
10,000 mile magic: British Airways takes family on journey of a lifetime
As its centenary year draws to a close, British Airways has waved its magic wand for the 100th time to take a very deserving customer on the trip of a lifetime to Australia to surprise…
ABTA: The holiday season (in numbers)
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…
Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year
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…
33% more Brits are flying over New Year this year
British travellers are, on the whole, travelling more since last year with a 33% increase in people flying between 30 December 2019 and 7 January 2020
BA becomes first international airline to serve new Beijing Daxing
British Airways (BA) became the first international carrier to operate into state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing airport which covers 18 square miles of land since it opened last month. The…
Gulf Airs new Dreamliner in 70th anniversary livery
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
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’
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…
Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo
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
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
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…
UK airports become more friendly to people with autism
As the head of innovation & regulatory compliance at OmniServ, the UK's biggest provider of assistance to disabled passengers, Samantha Saunders is well positioned to comment on why we…
7 most expensive UK airports for fast track
Fast tracks give passengers access to a dedicated lane at security and passport control allowing them to save time.
Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale
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
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…
British Airways’ remote-control pushback vehicles reach record 100,000 departures
British Airways celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using the airline’s fully-electric, remote-controlled Mototok devices, which have been used to swiftly manoeuvre the airline’s…
BA’s first A350 heads to Dubai
British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September.
The airline took delivery…
7 most luxurious first class airport lounges
As a way of passing the time, airline passengers often find themselves in need of a comfortable and safe place to sit and relax.
PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations
Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…
PAL’s pop up partnership with Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen hits Oxford Street
Philippine Airlines, providers of the only non-stop service between London and Manila, has launched a partnership with Filipino restaurant Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen to run throughout the…
The Red Arrows swap their hawk for a jumbo
The Red Arrows will join forces with a specially decorated British Airways 747 at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on 20 July. The special Boeing 747 has been painted in the…
BA first international airline to shift Beijing operations to Daxing
British Airways has announced that, as of 27 October 2019, all direct connections between Heathrow and Beijing will touch tarmac at the Chinese capital’s new state-of-the-art Daxing airport.…
Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea
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…
Virgin Atlantic’s next generation Airbus is now on sale
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.…
Hilton reinforces ‘airport hotel’ concept with two new openings
Hilton has announced two new flagship airport hotel openings, 60 years since Hilton first introduced the airport hotel concept in 1969.
Etihad launches A380 service to Seoul
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…
Virgin Atlantic announces order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos
Virgin Atlantic has announced a firm order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos, with an additional six as options, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.…
British Airways flight, Bravo Alpha Pappa, takes off to celebrate Father’s Day
To celebrate Father’s Day, British Airways surprised some of its fathers and their sons and daughters by offering them the chance to work together on a special long-haul flight.
The…
The future of air travel lies in Artificial Intelligence
With one of its 300 aircraft taking off from somewhere in the world every 90 seconds, British Airways runs a hugely complex global operation, 24-hours a day.
Alex Cruz, chairman and…
Flying start to 2019 for London’s major airports
Amidst all the fears around the impact of Brexit on passenger numbers in the UK, the country’s busiest airports have had a storming start to the year. Heathrow passenger numbers in May…
Why 2019 is a great time to visit Venice
That Italy is one of the finest holiday destinations in Europe is such a long-standing truth that taking a break in Bel Paese (Beautiful Country) is as much a cliche for the UK’s…
Aviation round-up: Woof woof!
This week’s Aviation round up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew -- but first we head to Ireland…
“The airport of the future”: British Airways uses biometric tech to board flights
The future of airport travel is happening now with more than 250,000 British Airways passengers using biometric tech on international flights from the US.
Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing
Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.
5 most family-friendly airports in UK
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.
Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more
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…
Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees
This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.
BA’s new “perfect alliance” focused on kids
BA has announced a new partnership with British children’s company, My 1st Years, a company focused on providing babies with personalised gift items.
British Airways unveils third ‘retrojet’ to celebrate 100 years
British Airways has welcomed the arrival of the third in its series of four heritage liveries – a Boeing 747 painted in the Landor design.
Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours
This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and confirmation of…
The return of Beast from the East and its impact on consumers
Following the Beast from the East that ravaged the UK in 2018, law firm Bott and Co, has predicted that severe weather could cause thousands of cancellations and delays for passengers this…
Kids go BArmy for aviation at Westfield
BA joined forces with KidZania in the Westfield shopping centre this weekend to host a careers fair with a difference. Instead of focusing on the existing workforce, this two day event was…
PAL launches three way capital-to-capital routes connecting SE Asia to London
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.
Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
Travel tech this week: Google’s voice assistant for airlines and hotels and more
This week, we see airlines and airports investing in various technology to continuously improve travel experience. We also see road transportation companies take great strides to develop…
Hidden China: Uncovering secret spots with travel expert Amy Fabris-Shi
Air China has teamed up with travel expert and author Amy Fabris-Shi, who listed the top five places that Brits should put on their 2019 travel bucket list.
A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
Travel tech this week: Elon Musk’s solution to LA’s “soul-destroying traffic” and more
This week saw TPConnects, BA, Mindtree and the Boring Company make waves in the world of tech.
4.7 million in the UK brace for Christmas and New Year travel
Travel trade association ABTA has estimated that over 4.7 million UK passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period.
Champagne and corn fritters: Agoda’s Timothy Hughes’ top 5 international airport lounges
"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…
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
10 travel trends we may see in the US in 2019
The top travel trends that we will most likely see in 2019, according to Visit The USA.
In travel tech this week: THAI, Babbel, Hahn Air and more
Latest technologies are continuously transforming the travel industry. This week, airlines and airports turn to technology to improve their services, a language app that dives into travel,…
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
Air China says China is the top travel destination for 24% of Brits
Air China has uncovered that almost a quarter of Brits (24%) have China as their top travel destination on their bucket list.
DataArt: Top 5 travel and hospitality tech trends for 2019
DataArt, a global technology consultancy, has predicted the top 5 travel and hospitality tech trends for 2019.
Smart Tunnel: Emirates unveils integrated “biometric path”
Emirates has announced the launch of the world’s first “biometric path” which offers its customers a smooth and seamless airport journey.
What is the world’s most internationally connected airport?
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.
Cycas Hospitality to manage Hyatt Place Rouen
Cycas Hospitality signs its second deal in France to manage Hyatt Place Rouen, marking its continued expansion into Europe. The deal brings the company closer to its goal to manage up to…
Collinson sparks loyalty through airport digital-commerce platform
Loyalty and benefits company Collinson has invested in Grab, an airport e-commerce platform that simplifies mobile ordering of airport necessities.
India’s Vistara partners with British Airways
British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India.
Aer Lingus partners with CityJet for London to Dublin route
Aer Lingus and CityJet have joined forces to operate a new route between London and Dublin. Starting 28 October, Aer Lingus will operate six daily round trips on weekdays, with a reduced…
Christmas on the Nile with Discover Egypt’s latest itinerary
UK-based Egypt holiday provider, Discover Egypt, has announced its Christmas departure for a Nile cruise onboard its newly-refurbished ship, the M/S Tulip.
Avalon Waterways succumbs to demands with 2020 river cruise collection
UK river cruise company Avalon Waterways has launched its 2020 collection of long-haul river cruises in response to growing demand for itineraries in Southeast Asia and South America.
Etihad increases flights to Canada’s largest city Toronto
Starting October 2018, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Toronto, from three to five weekly services.
British Airways launches direct flight from London to Pittsburgh
Starting 2 April 2019, British Airways will service a nonstop flight from London to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The cheapest and most expensive airport car parking around the world
Airport parking can sometimes bring about a nasty hidden cost, so here’s an index of the cheapest and most expensive car parking around the world.
Eco-friendly car hire now available at all the major airports in UK with Green Motion
With the opening of Green Motion's latest site at Newcastle Airport, it now has branches at all major airports in UK.
Netflights.com lists the 20 best airport lounges in the world
To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.
Jet Airways to launch first direct connection from Mumbai to Manchester
Opening up travel between India and the North of England, with its latest direct connection to Manchester, Jet Airways will become the largest carrier between the UK and Mumbai.
How LAX and BA got 400 passengers boarded in 22 minutes
In an effort to speed up the boarding process, British Airways has been busy updating its system of boarding e-gates at a selection of American airports - including Orlando International,…
Air Astana expands routes in Russia and Europe
Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana has launched new routes in Russia and Europe following the acquisition of new aircraft.
Tennessee x Spotify to capitalise on BA’s Nashville service
In order to attract more UK travellers and capitalise on new British Airways route, the State of Tennessee teams up with music app Spotify to bring home-grown music to Brits. Nashville is…
Jet Airways launch first non-stop flight to North of England
Indian carrier, Jet Airways has announced it will be a new sheen to its roster of flights with its first ever direct service between Manchester Airprt and Mumbai.
Is TRG Concessions the best F&B partner for London Southend Airport?
It is always good to hear about the UK’s top air transport hub, London Southend Airport. The beginning of May saw it unveil three extra services to the Mediterranean, and this week it…
Direct flights from Durban to London to debut on 29 October
Great news for British passengers heading to Durban in South Africa as British Airways announced that it will offer a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Shaka International…
Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London
Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…
Premium Plaza’s latest location becomes group’s largest lounge in Europe
Following news in November that Plaza Premium Lounge opened its first site within Heathrow Terminal Five (completing its Heathrow collection with Plaza now present in all terminals at the…
Britain’s Air Passenger Duty increase is no April Fool’s joke
We wish this was an April Fool’s joke, but it is not. Airfare for travellers flying out from the United Kingdom becomes more expensive starting today, 1 April, as Air Passenger Duty (APD)…
For travellers by travellers: Aerotel open their first Euro location
Plaza Premium Group has announced they will be unveiling the first European location of their international airport transit hotel brand Aerotel, at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 this…
Qantas means business in Perth with a new direct flight to London, new lounge and a new take on passenger wellness
In a journey set to go down in aviation history, Qantas has hardwired Perth to London, with the completion of the first direct commercial flight between the Australia and the UK.
Aviation Festival Asia 2018: introducing HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong
Aviation Festival Asia is coming into land this Tuesday and as part of my previews of the we speak to HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong, to find out more about how he got to play…
Andrea Blankenship from the Colorado Tourism Office reveals what’s new for visitors
Travel Daily catches up with Andrea Blankenship, director of international tourism at Colorado Tourism Office.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
I’ve held the…
Taiwan saw record-breaking number of British visitors last year
In 2017, Taiwan welcomed the largest number of British tourists ever to the destination – 64,719 travellers – representing an increase of 8.3% on visitor numbers in 2016.
The UK market…
Flight Centre releases 2018 Australia travel trends
To celebrate Australia Day, Flight Centre has released findings from its second annual Australia Travel Trends Report with the latest stats, trends and predictions around travel to…
Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route
Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City.
Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…
Malaysia Airlines launches A350 flight from London to Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airlines launched its inaugural Airbus A350 from London Heathrow at 9.30pm yesterday evening, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6.30pm (all times local).
Etihad Aviation Group concludes year of giving initiatives
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has concluded a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark the UAE’s Year of Giving.
One dirham from every ticket booked was…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reveal plans for luxury London location
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences on Hanover Square in the heart of London’s Mayfair district. The project is expected…
Austravel launches Signature Collection for 2018/2019
Austravel has announced the launch of its new Signature Collection.
Created by the operator’s travel designers, the collection features itineraries that include hand-picked excursions and…
Philippine Airlines launches winter seat sale
Philippine Airlines has launched The Great Winter Seat Sale with return flights from London Heathrow to Taipei in Taiwan from £469.
Flights to Manila start from £549 inclusive of taxes.…
Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
Q&A: Aicard Guinovart, Catalan Tourist Board
Travel Daily Media catches up with Aicard Guinovart, director of Catalan Tourist Board for UK and Ireland.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
I was…
Discover The World of The Hunger Games experience
The Hunger Games inspired attractions, rides, live entertainment show and themed shop and cafe in the fantastical world of Panem, has been recreated at Dubai Parks and Resorts.
The World…
Hayes & Jarvis combines USA, Mexico and Caribbean
Hayes & Jarvis has launched its first ever USA, Mexico and Caribbean destination guide for 2018/2019.
As one of the largest guides in its collection, it features more than 150…
Brand USA unveils UK & Ireland MegaFam 2018
Brand USA, in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways, has announced Nashville as the finale city where the next Brand USA UK & Ireland MegaFam will culminate on 3 May…
Premier and Celebrity partner for new campaign
Premier Holidays and Celebrity Cruises have partnered for a new campaign to promote tailor-made cruise and stay itineraries this winter.
The tour operator has unveiled the campaign…
Premier and Insight Vacations promote US escorted journeys
Premier Holidays has teamed up with Insight Vacations for a new campaign promoting premium escorted journeys in America.
As part of the campaign, agents can book two special offers:…
China Airlines returns to the UK
China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus.
It will launch a new non-stop service between London…
Value airfare on Collette east coast USA tours
Agents can book one of Collette’s East Coast USA tours and add flights for £299pp which includes all taxes.
The flights offer is available to book until October 31 this year and is valid…
Air New Zealand launches first global brand campaign in UK
Air New Zealand has launched its first ever global brand campaign in the UK.
The the campaign showcases to travellers why the airline is 'a better way to fly' to New Zealand.
New…
Air New Zealand launch first global brand campaign
Air New Zealand is launching its first ever global brand campaign in the UK today. Featuring acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, the campaign will showcase to travellers why the airline…
Thai Airways’ new A350 XWB takes off
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently introduced the Airbus A350 XWB on its non-stop, double-daily route from London to Bangkok at a launch event that was held at…
Philippine Airlines launches B777-300ER on London-Manila route
Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route.
While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start…
The Villa Collection launches South Africa
The Villa Collection has introduced South Africa to its portfolio, now offering luxury villas in Cape Town, in areas such as Camps Bay and Clifton, with plans to expand the destination…
BA to welcome 25th Dreamliner
British Airways will welcome delivery of its 25th Dreamliner into its fleet this Friday.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be making its maiden voyage to the airline’s Heathrow home…
British Airways to operate direct flights to the Seychelles
From March 24 next year, customers will be able to fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles with British Airways.
The flights will be twice-a-week from March to October…
New Orleans takes over London this month
The New Orleans Saints Football Team will be playing against the Miami Dolphins at Wembley on 1 October 2017.
To celebrate, two of New Orleans restaurants will take up residency in…
China Southern Airlines announces flights to Cairns
China Southern Airlines is launching its fifth Australian route this December, opening up Queensland’s tropical north to UK passengers.
The new route will fly from Heathrow to…
Philippine Airlines offers free domestic flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering free onward flights to Philippine domestic destinations with its Philippines Travel Free offer.
The airline's non-stop flights from London…
Dover Expanding Winter Cruise Season
“We actively encourage winter calls and overnight stays and work hard with Visit Kent and Dover Tourism organizations to off unique local experiences,” said Barbara Buczek, director of port…
Pierre & Vacances adds ski packages
Pierre & Vacances has launched packages, with flights and transfers, to a selection of its most popular destinations in Spain, Croatia, Andorra and France, including the Alps.
Trips…
Air Malta to relaunch Manchester route next summer
The Tuesday flight will depart Malta at 0730 and arrive into Manchester at 1005. It will then depart Manchester at 1055, landing in Malta at 1515.
Following the discontinuation of…
Estimated 2.1 million Brits to head overseas this weekend
ABTA is estimating that 2.1 million Brits are set to head abroad this bank holiday weekend (25 -28 August).
With temperatures around the Mediterranean expected to hit the low thirties…
Icelandair to begin flights to Tampa this September
Icelandair will begin flights from Reykjavik (KEF) to Tampa International (TPA) on Wednesday, 6 September 2017.
The new year-round service will operate twice a week departing on…
British Airways to increase weekly flight schedule from London to Philadelphia
British Airways has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule from Heathrow to Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2018.
It will increase the service from seven…
Third HNA airline to launch UK flights
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
Asia’s first Yotel opens for bookings
Yotel will soon launch its first ever property in Asia and guests are now able to make bookings at the new Yotel Singapore for stays from 1 November 2017.
The cabin-style hotel will be…
Aer Lingus announces biggest winter schedule
Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.
New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…
PAL to fly new 777 daily to London
Philippine Airlines will boost its European operations next month with the deployment of its latest long-haul aircraft on the Manila-London route.
On 19 September 2017, the national…
EL AL’s first Dreamliner will take off from London
EL AL’s inaugural Dreamliner flight is expected to take place on 12 September 2017 departing from London Heathrow.
It will operate four times a week, until 15 March, 2018 (winter…
One Traveller announces two new holidays for 2018
One Traveller, the single holidays tour operator for mature travellers, has announced the launch of two new holidays for 2018, the Imperial Vienna holiday and the exclusive Rhine, Moselle…
Balkan Holidays adds new accommodation and ski weekends in Slovenia
New hotels in Bulgaria and new ski weekends to Slovenia, feature in Balkan Holidays main edition Ski & Snowboard brochure 2017/18 to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania (on sale to agents 1…
Brain Waves: travel’s latest innovations including driverless buses in Taipei
Taipei tests self-driving bus
A self-driving bus was tested on the streets of Taipei earlier this month. From 1-5 August, a battery-powered EZ10 driverless vehicle was put through its…
VIP SKI offers additional regional flights
VIP SKI is introducing additional regional flights for the 2017/18 winter season.
The luxury chalet company will retain its core flying programme with seats available from London…
Croatia sees a peak in British visitors
British visitors in Croatia peaked this year according to eVisitor system that records tourist traffic.
July saw a 42.67 % increase in arrivals and 59.20 % in overnight stays of UK…
The River Cruise Line launches 2018 preview brochure
The River Cruise Line has unveiled its first brochure for 2018 following the purchase of the brand by Arena Travel earlier in the year.
The brochure is a preview of the full 2018…
British Airways to launch three capital city routes from LCY
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…
Q&A – Alberto Lema, head of tourism, A Coruña
How have UK visitor statistics compared this year with last?
We are experiencing a relevant increase in numbers of UK visitors to A Coruña. International tourism is still a…
Gold Medal sees Vietnam and Abu Dhabi top the most wanted list
Gold Medal has reported a 289% increase in forward 2017 summer holiday sales year-on-year to Vietnam and a 294% increase to Abu Dhabi compared to the same period in 2016.
The leap in…
BA launches new ski routes from Manchester
British Airways is launching two new winter-only ski routes from Manchester.
It is also extending its weekly service to London City Airport in December.
Flights to Salzburg in…
Philippine Airlines is the official airline partner of Indonesian Weekend London 2017
London's largest festival of Indonesian culture has announced Philippine Airlines (PAL) as its Official Airline partner for 2017.
To promote Indonesia as a premium tourist destination,…
China Southern Airlines announces new route to Langkawi
China Southern Airlines has launched a new route to the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi.
The announcement comes after the airline recently increased its London Heathrow-Guangzhou…
Aeromexico – now flying daily non-stop between London and Mexico City
Aeromexico now offers a direct daily service on the London-Mexico City route to continue strengthening ties between Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Operated by the Boeing 787-8…
Emirates on track to carry 5 million passengers as it celebrates 30 years of UK operations
Emirates has marked 30 years of operations in the UK by announcing that it is on track to carry 5 million passengers between the UK and Dubai in the 2017/18 financial year, making it a…
BA adds a new route to Tenerife
British Airways has added extra flights from Heathrow and Gatwick to its schedules including a new route from Heathrow to Tenerife.
The first flight is on October 21 and return fares…
Scandinavia Only offers outdoors tours this summer
Scandinavia Only has a number of new tours still with availability for the coming weeks, including the six-week school holiday.
Tours include a traditional Swedish summer holiday for…
Vietnam extends visa waiver for Brits
The Government of Vietnam has confirmed that it is once again extending its visa exemption programme for UK passport holders for single-entry stays of up to 15 days, until 30 June 2018. …
Super Break launches first flash sale
Super Break has launched its first flash-sale, timed to coincide with the June payday weekend.
Running from 9am on Friday 30 June to midnight on Monday 3 July, a selection of offers will…
Finnair offers flights to Japanese cities from UK
Finnair has released special Economy and Business Class promotional fares to Japanese cities from the UK.
Customers booking before 11 July this year can fly to popular business and…
Hayes & Jarvis launches 2017/2018 Far East brochure
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…
Philippine Airlines is AFL Europe official partner
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…
Finnair awarded best airline in Northern Europe
Finnair has been named as Northern Europe’s Best Airline, for the eighth consecutive year, at the World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show.
Finnair has investe in their growing A350…
Brits spending up to £8 billion a year at the airport
New research has revealed Brits are spending billions of pounds of their holiday budget before stepping foot on the plane.
Currency provider International Currency Exchange (ICE)…
BA launches two winter ski routes
British Airways is launching two ski routes for winter and more flights available from Heathrow for under £40.
The new Heathrow flights to Grenoble, ideally located for access to some of…
Qatar Airways Showcases Qsuite
Qatar Airways revealed its first Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with the new Business Class seat design on day one of the show
The airline showcased the first of its aircraft fitted with its…
Join Celebrity Cruises for complimentary offers on Caribbean excursions
Guests can have complimentary cocktails and local delicacies courtesy of Celebrity Cruises Caribbean shore excursions.
The cruise line is also adding up to $300 onboard spending money.…
Croatia sees almost one million tourist overnights from UK in 2017
British visitors in Croatia peaked this year according to eVisitor.
June saw a 28.94% rise in arrivals and 30.74% in overnight stays indicating that British visitor figures are at an …
Aqaba builds towards a MICE future
Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention.
It showed a sun-kissed shoreline…
Aqaba builds towards a MICE future
Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention.
It showed a sun-kissed…
Jet Airways gets connected to Mexico
Jet Airways has signed a new agreement that will allow Indian passengers to connect to Mexico.
The Mumbai-based airline has penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aeromexico…
Aeroflot begins Airbus 330-300 service between Moscow and London
Aeroflot has begun service with widebody Airbus 330-300 aircraft on its evening flights between Moscow and London.
Starting 1 June 2017, the airline is operating A330-300 airliners…
Win a 10 night holiday to Malaysia with Gold Medal
Gold Medal is offering agents the chance to win a 10-night holiday to Malaysia as part of its latest campaign.
The incentive is running in conjunction with Malaysia Tourism and…
Build it and they will come: Qatar Tourism Authority’s mega fam trip
Shimmering gloriously in the golden glow of evening light, the waters of Doha bay with their bobbing wooden dhow boats provided a splendidly serene welcome to the Qatar Tourism Authority’s…
Latin America continues to grow in popularity as a tourism destination
Latin America has continued to grow as a popular tourism destination in the first quarter of 2017.
Visitor numbers to the region are looking very promising and the development of new…
Q&A – Pauline Cheung – Plaza Premium Lounges
Travel Daily UK catches up with Pauline Cheung to hear about the Plaza Premium Lounges at London Heathrow Airport
Tell us a bit about Plaza Premium Lounges - when did it launch, from…
Majority of Brits unaware of their rights as an air passenger
Research from Travelzoo reveals there is a lack of understanding among British travellers regarding their rights as an airline passenger.
This research comes following the weekend of…
Statement from British Airways
British Airways has provided the following statement today:
Our IT systems are back up and running and our operation continues to run as planned today with a full flight schedule at…
British Airways flight cancellations: A guide to claiming
Following the massive system failures that affected thousands of people due to board BA flights at Heathrow and Gatwick over the weekend, Bott & Co solicitors who have expertise in…
Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai.
Beginning October 2017, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the…
Walk the Jordan Trail in new tour with Regent Holidays
Regent Holidays is expanding its Middle East programme with a new walking holiday along the Jordan trail – a 600km stretch mapped by climbing and hiking enthusiasts, which can take up to 40…
Travelodge launches new SuperRooms
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…
Aeromexico commences direct daily service London-Mexico City
Aeromexico is operating a direct daily service on the London-Mexico City starting today.
It began operations between the two countries in 2012 with three flights per week, increasing…
Walk the Jordan Trail in new tour with Regent Holidays
Regent Holidays is expanding its Middle East programme with a new walking holiday along the Jordan trail – a 600km stretch mapped by climbing and hiking enthusiasts, which can take up to 40…
Face-to-Face: Paul Broughton & Sinead Reilly
At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Travel Daily chatted with Paul Broughton, Travelport's managing director UK & Ireland, and Sinead Reilly, country manager for Travelport…
Budapest Airport grows London connection
Budapest Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of Flybe’s three times weekly service to London Southend.
It is the airport's fifth direct connection to London.
Expecting a 14%…
British Airways launches flights to Pula
Starting from 1 July 2017, British Airways will fly twice a week to Pula, Istria in Croatia from London Heathrow.
Undiscovered and situated in the westernmost county of the Republic of…
Cologne Bonn launches third London link
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…
British Airways offers new London route to Murcia
British Airways has started to operate a twice-weekly summer service from Heathrow into Murcia-San Javier airport, offering easy access to one of the fastest-growing tourist regions in…
Jordan announces first international golf course
The Ayla Golf Club, Jordan's first signature 18-hole grass course, will open at the Red Sea resort of Aqaba this October.
Designed by golfer Greg Norman, the 18-hole championship course…
Etihad A380 goes double daily to Sydney
Etihad Airways has announced all 14 weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – Sydney route will be operated with its flagship A380 aircraft, from October 29.
The current daily A380 Sydney…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes.
Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…
APT offers savings on Australia and New Zealand holidays
APT is offering agents the chance to offer savings of up to GBP1,000 (approx US$1,280) per couple on a selection of Premium and Luxury escorted holidays to Australia and New Zealand.…
TAP to launch flights from London City Airport
Portuguese airline TAP has confirmed it will launch flights from London City Airport to Lisbon on 29 October.
The new route will complement existing flights from Heathrow and Gatwick.…
Flybe launches 2017/18 Winter schedule
Flybe has announced its 2017/18 Winter programme offering customers a choice of up to 2,680 flights a week on 121 routes.
These include ski and winter sun routes and flights operating…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
Brain Waves: BA goes biometric, Westin’s robot butler, and more…
BA gets biometric boarding gates
British Airways has become the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric airport technology, with the launch of self-service boarding gates at…
Cathay Pacific to take Manchester-HK service daily
Cathay Pacific has confirmed its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December.
Having announced in March that it would be…
BA reveals major investment programme
British Airways has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for passengers.
The investments include £400m in…
BA first airline to launch self-service boarding gates
British Airways is transforming its customers' airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout the airport – with the launch of…
China Southern doubles London flights
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…
More than half of over-50s prefer to fly from regional airports
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
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…
Early-bird deals on new Celebrity Edge cruises
Be one of the first holidaymakers to set sail on the Celebrity Edge and enjoy a host of additional benefits when booked by 3 May.
With accommodation by renowned British designer Kelly…
EVA Air hosts UK agents in Thailand
Earlier this month, EVA Air – in conjunction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand – hosted eight UK agents on a FAM trip to Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand, to collectively promote…
London airports team up to promote rail services to Scottish flyers
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. …
Terry Morgan named Cardiff Airport non-executive director
Cardiff Airport has announced the appointment of Terry Morgan as a Non-Executive Director.
The Airport Board has huge ambition for the growth of the business and this appointment will see…
BA launches premium sale
British Airways is offering customers the chance to ‘turn left for less’ with the launch of its luxury sale this week.
The special offers which are available until midnight on March…
‘Philippines Mega-fam’ trip for UK agents
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…
Korean Air to fly biggest jets to London
Korean Air will fly its two largest passenger jets to London Heathrow Airport this summer.
Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will operate a mixed fleet on its UK route,…
Round-trip river cruise with Saga to discover Germany’s Lakes and Mountains
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…
London’s iconic cabs get a Gulf Air re-brand
London's iconic taxi cabs have been adorned with full Gulf Air branding as part of a campaign with taxi advertising specialist Sherbet Media.
The advertising initiative showcased the…
New survey reveals top summer holiday destinations
With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.
According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…
Finnair partners with Amadeus on new NDC capability
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
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…
Oman’s eco efforts
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…
Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Oscars season’
Customers travelling with Virgin Atlantic this spring will be able to catch up on all the major Hollywood blockbusters, as the airline hosts a special ‘Oscars’ season of movies on board.…
Cathay brews special in-flight beer
Cathay Pacific has developed a type of beer that has been specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet.
Named "Betsy", after Cathay's first aircraft, the new craft beer will be…
Manchester Airport calls for Northern transport plan
"The time is now" for Government to truly throw its weight behind the Northern Powerhouse vision.
That was the message delivered by Manchester Airport chief executive Ken O'Toole, as…
Vietnam Airlines offers 1000 bonus miles for new Lotusmiles members
Vietnam Airlines is offering travellers the chance to earn 1,000 bonus miles when they sign up to the airline’s Lotusmiles rewards programme this year. All customers need to do is enter…
BA plans new Milan routes from two UK airports
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…
Royal Brunei offers UK rail and coach connections
Royal Brunei Airlines has launched a new service that will allow its passengers to travel further across the UK.
The Southeast Asian national carrier operates daily flights to London…
Air Astana ramps up London services
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…
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates promotes Slim Zaiane to GM
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has promoted Slim Zaiane to General Manager.
With 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality in Europe, working with international chains…
Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb GM wins IHG accolade
Laura Eggleton, General Manager of Action Hotel’s Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, has been awarded the prestigious IHG General Manager of the Year Award for the India, Middle East and Africa…
Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca-Manchester route
Royal Air Maroc will launch flights between Manchester and Casablanca on Tuesday 28 March.
The Moroccan flag-carrier will begin operating direct non-stop flights three times per week…
Cosmos Tours reports strong demand for India packages
Cosmos Tours has seen a one hundred percent increase in bookings to India compared to last year.
Rob Goodwin, Cosmos Tours’ head of Product commented: “With public awareness of…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Laos, Australia, the US and more
Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang
Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 75
Facilities:…
BA to launch seven new routes from Manchester
British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from London Stansted.
From May the airline will begin summer-only direct…
AccorHotels signs Novotel London Stansted
AccorHotels has made a major new signing at London Stansted Airport. The Novotel London Stansted has been signed under a franchise agreement and will be operated by Arora Hotels a division…
Swiss challenges Londoners to create world’s longest ski-lift queue
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is aiming to establish a world record in London for the longest ski-lift queue as part of its new campaign: SWISSED – just as holiday makers are getting…
Oman Airports reports record passenger growth in 2016
Oman Airports has reported record passenger growth at Muscat and Salalah International Airports in 2016.
Passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport exceeded 12 million…
Gatwick appoints new planning chief
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…
Most complained-about airlines, airports revealed
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…
Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner
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…
