The 2016 OAG Punctuality League report has been published and it’s congratulations to UK airline Flybe for being number 1 in the UK and an impressive 6th worldwide (an improvement of 11 places from 2015 were they were placed 17th). Executive chairman Simon Laffin, said: “Flybe operates more than 450 flights a day in very […]
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All of the Dubai airport taxis are set to be equipped with free WiFi and smart screens for the passengers to use. Dr Yousef Mohammed Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation said: „Our cooperation with du to provide internet and smart screens across our Dubai Airport fleet embodies the Smart Dubai strategy to bring […]
Irish airline Aer Lingus are now providing visual guides for any passengers with autism or similar to help them be prepared for air travel. Aer Lingus Vice President Jack Foley commented: “Aer Lingus is proud to offer this proactive resource that allows families and caretakers who fly with our airline to narrate and prepare for […]
The new fragrance by Nina Ricci – Luna Blossom – is being launched at Shilla Duty Free in Singapore Changi airport. The fragrance is a fruity, floral nose and is targeted specifically at the Asian market. Luna Blossom is a delicate caress of fresh flowers enfolding a cedar, musky sparkling harmony conceived by Fabrice Pellegrin, […]
Brewers of Ireland’s oldest whiskey, Bushmills, have announced their latest creations – two rare, small batch 16 and 21 year old single malts. The whiskeys are available to buy at Heathrow, Belfast and Frankfurt airports. Bushmills Irish Whiskey Master Distiller Colum Egan said: „To craft malts of this age and quality calls for all our […]
To coincide with the Italian Super Cup final between football giants AC Milan and Juventus on the 23rd December at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, fashion brand Diesel are linking up with AC Milan at Qatar Duty Free’s Junction Fashion boutique. The AC Milan team will fly out to Qatar wearing Diesel jeans and any customers […]
Haikou Meilan Airport’s Duty Free shop is adding 18,000sqm of retail space as they unveil the new Haikou Aviation Tourism Plaza early next year. A spokesman for Haikou Meilan Duty Free Shop said: „As one of the most important parts of the Haikou Aviation Tourism Plaza and with the expansion area of the Haikou Meilan Airport […]
Swarovski is teaming up with DFS Group to provide styling services to passengers at Hong Kong and Macau airports. Any customers who spend over the minimum requirement in either T Galleria in Hong Kong, or City of Dreams or Shoppes in Macua will receive a star ornamental crystal and a complimentary nail service from Swarovski. „Female […]
Glasgow Airport have launched the UK’s first „humanoid robot airport ambassador“. The robot is called ‚GLAdys‘ – a play on the airport’s GLA IATA code – and she is stationed in the airport’s departures area with a job description of providing entertainment for passengers of all ages. One of GLAdys‘ skills is singing and dancing, […]
A new inflight experience called SKYdeals is being launched by French digital agency Business Lab. This new service will provide a new shopping experience for passengers thanks to onboard WiFi and will be tested as a prototype onboard new French airline French Blue who fly out of Paris Orly airport. Julien Sivan, president of Business […]
From March 2018, passengers will be able to fly non-stop from London to Perth in Australia for the first time. Previously, the 9,000 mile (14,498km) journey would require you to make a connecting flight, but now Qantas are preparing to use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to make the flight non-stop in just 17 hours. The Dreamliner […]
Monarch teamed up with Leeds Bradford Airport last week to provide some fun for 150 local children with a party featuring a magician and face painters. After the party, the real fun came as the children got to fly in a plane and whilst up in the air above God’s county of Yorkshire, the big man himself […]
Tomatin Distillery is showcasing it’s fantastic duty free range of whiskeys at the Christmas Whiskey Festival which is held this month at Heathrow Airport and is organized by British Airways. If you’re at Heathrow in December, then make your way to any of the Gold Executive Clubs or First Class Lounges at Terminal 3 or […]
I’m not sure I’ve ever been on a flight and suddenly fancied a few shots of Sambuca, but if you have, then this is the news that you’ve been waiting for! Rossi D’Asiagon are introducing a new addition to it’s Sambuca portfolio, a 5cl miniature sized bottle aimed at getting the brand into the travel retail […]
Mumbai Airport has opened a Clarks shoe store in it’s Terminal 2. British shoe manufacturer Clarks has 1,500 shops worldwide and 61 stores in India. The store opened last month and is Clarks‘ third airport outlet in the Asia Pacific region. As the UK’s largest shoe retailer, Clarks have been providing footwear for all the […]
Boeing have revealed that they are working on developing ‚panoramic windows‘ which are effectively the size of 3 standard sized airline windows. „With multiple potential locations based on the airplane type, it offers customers an unparalleled perspective of the world,“ GKN Aerospace states. „We are thrilled to formally confirm our partnership with GKN Aerospace’s Fokker […]
Due to the current contracts of Motta International and Grupo Wisa expiring at the end of the month, the bidding for three 700sqm retail spaces at Panama Tocumen International airport will take place next month. A spokeswoman for the airport confirmed: „We are looking for an operator with experience in multiple airports around the world. […]
News and book store WHSmith has just opened up four stores at Helsinki Airport (terminal one). WHSmith international chairman Louis de Bourgoing said: “We are delighted to be bringing the WHSmith brand to Finland, building on the brand’s success in other countries in the Nordic region. The team has worked tirelessly to deliver the highest […]
Irish airline Ryanair has reported that passenger numbers during November rose to 8.8m which is an increase of 15%. Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs said: “Ryanair’s November traffic grew by 15% to 8.8m customers, on the back of lower fares and the continuing success of our “Always Getting Better” customer experience programme. Customers can look forward to […]
The biggest selling spirits brand, Johnnie Walker, released their travel retail exclusive malt whiskey earlier this year – Johnnie Walker Island Green. This rare blend of rich malt whiskeys was released in June 2016 and has been flying off the shelves ever since. Johnnie Walker Island Green Flavors Jim Beveridge, Master Blender at Johnnie Walker, said: […]
YSL Beauté introduces Mon Paris Eau de Parfum – a captivating new fragrance that urges you to seize the moment, live passionately and love dangerously. Prepare to fall head over heels in to a head-spinning love affair. Be exhilarated with the fruity top notes, feel the head-spin with Datura Orchid and White Floral radiance, and […]
12 years ago, David Beckham released his first fragrance – ‚Instinct‘. Early next year sees the launch of the follow up to that scent – ‚Made of Instinct‘. The composition was created by perfumer Elise Benat of Firmenich. David Beckham had this to say: „I’ve always had a personal admiration for people who work hard […]
Beam Suntory have released a gift box for the popular whiskey Knob Creek that is exclusive to the travel retail industry. Bourbon whiskey from Knob Creek is carefully crafted in limited quantities & perfectly aged to give the full flavor of bourbon that existed pre-prohibition. […]
Oslo Airport in Norway is getting a brand new Heinemann Duty Free Store today which was unveiled by Travel Retail Norway. The new store is in the North Pier of the airport and replaces the old Heinemann store which was in the East Pier. The new store is 550 sqm bigger than the old one. […]
Calvin Klein have released their follow up to their super successful fragrance Eternity (released in 1989) with his and hers versions of Eternity Intense. They will be available as an Eau de Parfum spray for the women’s version, and Eau de Toilette spray for the men. Both versions come in 50ml and 100ml sizes.[vc_single_image image=“3131″ […]