Flights on Level can now be booked via the website of its sister airline Vueling in addition to flylevel.com. Customers from across Vueling’s 137 European destinations can book flights to the airline’s home base at Barcelona which connect onto Level’s long-haul network with a single ticket. The first Level flight will take off on June […]
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British Airways has unveiled details of its multi-million pound re-design for New York JFK Terminal 7. New CGI images give customers a first glimpse of what the terminal will look like following a more than £52 million ($65 million) investment. The New York airport modernisation project follows a series of recent investment announcements by the […]
Qatar Airways will operate a third daily non-stop route from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Bali Denpasar. Bali has long been a popular destination for Qatar Airways’ passengers, with the airline offering its first direct service in 2014, later enhancing this to a twice daily frequency. Prior to this Qatar Airways served the destination via […]
BERLIN (AP) — Flights to and from Berlin’s Tegel airport were briefly suspended Saturday after police cleared a terminal to investigate a suspicious suitcase. The airport operator said shortly after midday that flights to Tegel were being diverted as officers examined a piece of unclaimed baggage at Terminal B. About 20 minutes later the operator […]
A plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in Florida after losing a wheel mid-flight. The small aircraft was en route from Belize when the incident happened, forcing the pilot to circle several times to burn off fuel before attempting to land at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. All four people on board were uninjured. […]
Oslo airport has officially opened its new 115,000 square metre extension, which is set to increase capacity at the facility to 32 million passengers. The extension features a new 300 metre-long pier, 11 new gates, and new retail and restaurant outlets. Representatives from the government, Norwegian aviation authorities and other specially invited guests were gathered […]
Sabre Corporation has named Wade Jones (pictured) as executive vice president and president of Sabre Travel Network and Dave Shirk as executive vice president and president of Sabre Airline Solutions. Jones, currently serving as interim president of Travel Network – Sabre’s global marketplace that connects airlines, hotels, car rental companies and other travel providers with […]
German airlines are dropping safety rules brought in after the 2015 Germanwings plane crash which require two people in the cockpit at all times. Andreas Lubitz killed 150 people by crashing the plane – apparently on purpose – after the plane’s captain left to use the toilet. Airlines now say the two-person rule has no […]
Lufthansa Group has reported adjusted EBIT of €25 million, up €78 million from last year, for the first quarter of 2017. The earnings improvement was driven by service companies Lufthansa Techno and Lufthansa Cargo. Revenue at the German group was up 11.2 per cent to €7.7 billion. The increase was achieved through consolidation of Brussels […]
Last night saw the inaugural Air Europa flight take off from Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport to San Pedro Sula – the first of its kind to connect Europe directly with Honduras. Air Europa UK managing director, Colin Stewart, commented: “We are thrilled about the launch of this new route – our first flight into […]
Travellers can now book non-stop flights from Europe to Australia for the first time, with tickets for Qantas’ London-Perth route going on sale. Daily flights on the history-making route begin in March next year and form part of a new London-Perth–Melbourne return service. The services will be operated by Qantas’ new Boeing 787-Dreamliner – an […]
Saudi Arabian Airlines is partnering with Expedia Affiliate Network for the launch of Saudia Holidays. The carrier hopes to offer tailored, world-class travel packages to its passengers. Saudia, which carried more than 29 million passengers last year, and has a network of 86 domestic and international destinations, is launching Saudia Holidays to provide exceptional value […]
Heathrow has today confirmed that Beijing Capital Airlines will launch a new direct service from the UK’s hub airport to Qingdao, the home of Tsingtao beer and one of the fastest growing cities in China. The new route will connect passengers and cargo directly from Heathrow to Qingdao for the first time, providing three direct […]
On the final day of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, Sheikh Mubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, founder, Action Hotels, and Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive, flydubai, were announced winners of the prestigious annual AHIC Awards. The AHIC 2017 Awards were presented by AHIC Patron, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports, president of […]
Royal Caribbean has made its inaugural visit to Cuba, with the newly revitalised Empress of the Seas calling as part of a five-night sailing from Miami. Adventure-seeking holidaymakers were among the first guests to explore the island country known for its legendary nightlife, iconic music and distinct culture. Guests participated in curated excursions throughout Havana, […]
Asiana Airlines of South Korea has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the twelfth airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin engine widebody airliner. Asiana’s A350-900 is configured with a three class layout with a total of 311 seats, comprising 28 in Business Smartium, convertible to fully flat beds, 36 in […]
The Latvian airline airBaltic and Tez Tour Latvija have jointly launched the world’s first charter flights with Bombardier CS300 aircraft. For the summer season, charter flights will connect Riga with Antalya in Turkey, Heraklion in Greece, Burgas in Bulgaria and Rimini in Italy. Konstantins Palgovs, general manager, Tez Tour Latvija: “This summer season 2017 we […]
Etihad Airways and strategic partner Jet Airways have signed an agreement with the government of Maharashtra to promote tourism to the western Indian state. The partnership will enable both airlines to capitalise on their strong links with Maharashtra and further propel domestic and international arrivals into the state capital Mumbai and beyond. It is the […]
Dubai Gourmet will launch a boutique hotel at the family lifestyle and heritage destination, Qasr Al Sultan, in September this year. Distinctive and traditional in style, the property invites guests to live like Sultans. The hotel will also combine luxury and the natural elements of Dubai’s enchanting landscape, within 12 spacious 100-square metre Royal Villas […]
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the region’s tourism development agency, is seeking to strengthen its relationship with Emirates Holidays, the largest airline tour operator in the Middle East, as it seeks to broaden the Caribbean’s appeal in the Arabian Market. Meetings with the tour operator have been scheduled this week during Arabian Travel Market, to build […]
In a move to strengthened destination marketing and boost tourism in the land of Kilimanjaro and spices, Destination Zanzibar returns to Arabian Travel Market The destination will exhibit in a strategic alliance with Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators, Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors and Tanzania Tourism Board. Determined to develop a […]
United Airlines is investigating the death of a giant rabbit which was being transported on one of its planes. The 90cm-long bunny, called Simon, was found dead in the cargo hold when the flight arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare airport from London Heathrow. Reports in UK media say the 10 month-old giant rabbit was being delivered […]
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics have opened a new counter at the Aelia Duty Free store at Belfast Airport. Amaury Dehen, Managing Director UK and Ireland, Lagardère Travel Retail had this to say: “We are so pleased to bring Bobbi Brown, an all-encompassing beauty and cosmetics brand, to Aelia Duty Free, Belfast International Airport. We are constantly […]
Cruise passengers visiting Abu Dhabi were greeted this week by a popup shop setup by Abu Dhabi Duty Free. Abu Dhabi Ports Cruise Terminal Manager Noura Al Dhaheri said: “We are happy to cooperate with Abu Dhabi Airports to enrich the passenger experience by providing travellers with excellent services while enjoying the facilities in the […]
Newcastle Airport has marked six straight years of growth by welcoming its one millionth passenger in 2017. Craig McLean from Stockton-On-Tees was the lucky passenger and was rewarded with £100 worth of World Duty Free Vouchers when he checked in. John Irving, Business Development Director at Newcastle International Airport, said: “We are delighted to have […]
