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Qatar Duty Free inaugurates Souq Al Matar at Hamad International – Business Traveller

15Dec

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Qatar Duty Free inaugurates Souq Al Matar at Hamad International – Business Traveller

This week, Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the owner and operator of all retail and catering outlets at Hamad International Airport in Doha, unveiled Souq Al Matar. Located in the North Node terminal of Hamad International (HIA), Souq Al Matar is positioned as an experiential mixed retail and dining concept. The new space features seven shops and two restaurants, developed in collaboration with architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, who also designed the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha which was one of the venues for the FIFA World Cup last year. Souq Al Matar has wicker woven ceilings, arched doorways, and wooden-framed windows. In a nod to Qatari heritage, a dhow boat is displayed prominently, paying homage to the maritime trade history of the country. Qatar Airways opens The Garden lounge at Hamad Internatio...

Changi airport offers free bike hire to passengers with a layover – Business Traveller

23Nov

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Changi airport offers free bike hire to passengers with a layover – Business Traveller

Singapore Changi airport is offering free bike hire to passengers with a layover in Singapore. Travellers are free to use the bikes for two hours to explore attractions in the vicinity, including the Jurassic Mile and nearby beaches along Singapore’s East Coast. Note that passengers must have at least 5.5 hours but less than 24 hours till their connecting flights. They will also need to clear immigration and have an entry visa for Singapore, if required. The Changi Airport Connector is a 3.5km cycling and jogging path which links to Singapore’s wider park connector network, allowing visitors to experience sights such as the Bedok Jetty, the East Coast Lagoon Hawker Centre and residential neighbourhoods such as Bedok and Siglap. Changi airport has provided four different routes, lasting ...

EasyJet FLEXI fare customers get free luggage collection and delivery from Gatwick and Geneva – Business Traveller

10Nov

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EasyJet FLEXI fare customers get free luggage collection and delivery from Gatwick and Geneva – Business Traveller

EasyJet has extended its partnership with Airportr to offer a baggage collection and delivery service for its customers departing Gatwick and Geneva. Passengers can choose from the following baggage services: When departing Gatwick or Geneva customers can choose to have their bags collected from their home or hotel and taken to the airport and checked in When arriving into Geneva from any easyJet airport customers can opt to have their bags delivered to their final destination When flying between Gatwick and Geneva customers can book a door-to-door services, with bags both collected from their home/hotel before departure, and delivered to their final destination on arrival EasyJet says it is the first airline to offer the service in a bundle fare, with FLEXI fare customers flying from ...

Lufthansa to introduce free inflight messaging on European flights – Business Traveller

9Nov

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Lufthansa to introduce free inflight messaging on European flights – Business Traveller

Lufthansa has announced plans to offer free inflight messaging for customers on short and medium-haul flights. From mid-January 2024 passengers on A320 Family aircraft which have wifi connectivity will be able to send and receive an unlimited number of message – including photos – on their smartphone or tablet. The only prerequisite for using the new service is logging into FlyNet with a Miles & More card number, or with an email address registered with the Lufthansa Group Travel ID. Those customers without one of these will be able to register inflight. In addition Lufthansa said that from mid-January it will reduce the cost of other inflight internet packages including streaming “by almost 50 per cent”, although it did not provide specific details of new prices. An increasing numbe...

Malaysia Airlines expands free inflight wifi provision to all passengers – Business Traveller

3Nov

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Malaysia Airlines expands free inflight wifi provision to all passengers – Business Traveller

Malaysia Airlines has introduced free inflight for all passengers on selected aircraft. The service will initially be available on 20 A350, A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft, before being rolled out to selected narrowbody planes in phases. All passengers on these aircraft will be able to connect to inflight wifi for free, regardless of cabin class or loyalty tier. The move follows the provision of free wifi on the above aircraft for Business Suite, business class and Enrich Platinum passengers earlier this year. Malaysia Airlines to trial free wifi for some Customers will be able to connect their personal devices to the MHconnect network to avail of the free wifi, and the previous data cap of 100 MB per sector has been removed. An increasing number of carriers including Delta and Singapore...

Finnair introduces free inflight messaging on European flights – Business Traveller

2Nov

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Finnair introduces free inflight messaging on European flights – Business Traveller

Finnair has become the latest carrier to introduce complimentary inflight messaging. From today (2 November) all Finnair Plus members can now send and receive free text-based messages via platforms including WhatsApp, iMessage, Viber, Kakao Talk and WeChat, on European flights operated by Finnair’s narrow-body Airbus fleet. In addition Finnair Gold and Platinum members will see their current 30-minute free browsing package upgraded to a 30-minute streaming package from January 2024. Finnair Plus Platinum Lumo members will continue to receive complimentary access to the onboard streaming package on short-haul flights. Finnair said that the new initiative “will support the existing faster Browse or Stream wifi packages available to Finnair customers travelling within Europe, which allow cu...

5 Cruise Lines That Let Kids Cruise Free

12Aug

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5 Cruise Lines That Let Kids Cruise Free

Family cruises are popular, and it's easy to see why. Today's best cruise lines have pulled out all the stops to create the perfect trip at sea for kids, including the addition of children's clubs, onboard waterparks and staterooms with plenty of space. Since food and entertainment are included in the nightly rate, parents can enjoy themselves without worrying over the intricacies of that vacation budget.Some cruise lines make themselves even more family-friendly by offering promotions that let kids cruise free or special rates for a third or fourth guest on a single booking. These cruise deals can help you save big on a future adventure without sacrificing any of the fun.If you're angling for an affordable family cruise, it helps to know which cruise lines let children sail for free – at...

Top Rewards Programs Grant Travelers Easy Path to Free Nights and Flights, Range of Perks | Travel

25Jul

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Top Rewards Programs Grant Travelers Easy Path to Free Nights and Flights, Range of Perks | Travel

Airfare and hotel prices may never return to pre-pandemic levels, which means earning a free flight or hotel stay is more important than ever. That's where travel rewards programs can help.Some travelers make a full-time job out of maximizing points and perks from their purchases, but for those who don't have that kind of time (or a big travel budget), U.S. News has ranked the best travel rewards programs for everyday travelers.Travel rewards programs that make it easy and affordable for members to book a free night or flight excel in our rankings. But the best programs also provide meaningful elite status benefits with minimal spend (think: free checked luggage for airlines and late checkout for hotels) and offer plenty of choice in terms of hotel and flight options and availability. To ...

SWISS partners with AirPortr for free luggage collections – Business Traveller

17Jul

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SWISS partners with AirPortr for free luggage collections – Business Traveller

SWISS has announced a temporary promotion enabling customers to have their luggage transferred from their home or hotel to the airport free of charge. The carrier has an established partnership with luggage delivery service AirPortr, with customers able to book a collection and transferral of their bags to either Geneva or Zurich airport. And a LinkedIn post by AirPortr’s CEO Randel Darby confirmed that the service is being offered free of charge until the end of August. The promotion is limited to 500 bags per day, for collections “from addresses all over Switzerland directly onto departing flights, without any additional cost to the customer”, and is valid for all SWISS departures from Geneva or Zurich between now and 31 August. Customers should use the code FLYSWISSSUMMER23 when booki...

8Jul

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Wizz Air adds free tier to Discount Club loyalty programme – Business Traveller

Wizz Air has added a new entry level tier to its existing WIZZ Discount Club loyalty programme. The Discount Club was launched over a decade ago, and currently offers members a €10 discount on fares above €19.99, and €5 off 20kg and 32kg checked baggage options, in return for a €39.99 yearly fee. A group membership for up to six people is also available for €69.99 per year. The carrier said that the new WIZZ Discount Club Light had been added “to increase engagement from customers”, and will offer members “exclusive in-flight discounts”, including coupons and promotions for the WIZZ Café and Boutique. Existing Discount Club members will automatically receive the new offers as part of their paid-for membership, and Wizz said it would “continue to extend the benefits”. Commenting on the ne...