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Vistara strengthens international connectivity from Mumbai – Business Traveller

23Dec

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Vistara strengthens international connectivity from Mumbai – Business Traveller

Vistara, a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, will boost international connectivity from Mumbai by increasing frequencies to two popular international destinations – London Heathrow and Singapore. The airline will increase the flight frequency between Mumbai and London Heathrow, from 4x weekly to daily flights, starting 1 March 2024. Additionally, Vistara will introduce a second daily flight between Mumbai and Singapore from 1 February 2024, using its A321neo aircraft. Vistara also operates daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow, and flies daily to Singapore from Delhi and 6x weekly from Pune. Bookings for the flights are open on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents. Vistara connects Mumbai to a total of 14 internation...

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...

Qantas extends neighbour-free seat trial to more international routes – Business Traveller

21Oct

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Qantas extends neighbour-free seat trial to more international routes – Business Traveller

Following a trial on domestic services earlier this year, Australia’s Qantas Airways is now extending its Neighbour-Free seating trial to 19 international routes. Destinations included in the current trial include Singapore, Auckland, Christchurch, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas and Honolulu. The service is available to eligible passengers booked in economy class. Premium economy or business class passengers will not be offered this option. Neighbour-Free seating will start from A$45 on trans-Tasman flights, A$100 (US$63) between Australia and Singapore, and A$225 between Australia and the United States. Customers booked on a flight with spare seats will be emailed 48 hours before departure to purchase a Neighbour-Free seat. The service is available on Qantas marketed and operated fl...

VINCI announces £100 million investment plan for Belfast International – Business Traveller

19Oct

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VINCI announces £100 million investment plan for Belfast International – Business Traveller

The owner and operator of Belfast International has announced plans to invest £100 million in the airport over the next five years. VINCI Airports said that the investment would enhance the airport’s operational and environmental efficiency, with work already underway to construct a new £25 million security building next to the existing terminal. The new facility is scheduled to open by summer 2024, and will have the required new generation CT scanners meaning passengers will no longer need to remove liquids of electronics from their luggage. Existing terminal facilities are also set to be revamped, with an improved airside departures area with additional gates and seating, new catering and retail outlets, and an extended immigration area. Finally VINCI confirmed that a 26 MWp solar farm...

Dushan Zaric brings his international masterclass to India

29Sep

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Dushan Zaric brings his international masterclass to India

India is about to witness an extraordinary wave of mixology excellence as Dushan Zaric, the Founder of the renowned New York bar – Employee’s Only, brings his legendary International Masterclass to India for the first time only at Elephant & Co. Pioneering this remarkable event is “Cocktails of Tomorrow,” a recently launched cocktail consultancy company that has taken the initiative to reshape the future of mixology in India. Committed to enhancing the skills and ambitions of bartenders in an ever-evolving industry, the Cocktails of Tomorrow team envisions a future where every drink becomes an experience, and where innovation reigns supreme. Dushan Zaric, a maestro in the cocktail industry celebrated for his extraordinary expertise in crafting exceptional cocktails and providing unfo...

SAUDIA begins services to Red Sea International – Business Traveller

23Sep

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SAUDIA begins services to Red Sea International – Business Traveller

SAUDIA, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has become the first airline to commence scheduled flights to the Red Sea International airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia. The maiden flight, SV1571, departed from King Khalid International airport in Riyadh at 10.50 am on Thursday, September 21, and completed the trip to RSI in two hours. “We promised to make The Red Sea a place where people from all around the world would come to experience the best of Saudi culture, hospitality, and nature. Now, with the first flight touching down at Red Sea International Airport, and our first resorts receiving bookings, Saudi Arabia’s position on the global tourism map is all but secured,” said John Pagano, group CEO of Red Sea Global. Red Sea International Airport is operated by daa International. As part o...

American Airlines unveils catering facility at Dallas Fort Worth International – Business Traveller

9Sep

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American Airlines unveils catering facility at Dallas Fort Worth International – Business Traveller

American Airlines has unveiled a $100 million catering facility to serve its hub at Dallas Fort Worth International airport (DFW). At just under 20,000 sqm, the building is the largest airline catering kitchen in the country according to the carrier and is more than three times the size of a football field. The airline says that, since it opened at the start of the summer, the kitchen has helped to “minimise catering delays, improving the hub’s operation which in turn improves the airline’s operation”. During peak travel season, the catering facility prepares nearly 15,000 fresh meals a day here. The airline and its regional partners operated more than 800 daily flights from DFW to more than 240 destinations in 23 different countries this past summer. Examples of high-tech equipment incl...

Plaza Premium and marhaba open lounge at Amman’s Queen Alia International – Business Traveller

6Aug

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Plaza Premium and marhaba open lounge at Amman’s Queen Alia International – Business Traveller

Plaza Premium Group has opened a new lounge at Amman’s Queen Alia International airport, in partnership with dnata-owned Marhaba. The marhaba Plaza Premium Lounge is located on the mezzanine level above the airport’s duty free shopping area, and features interior design “inspired by the landscape of Amman and Jordan’s World Heritage Site Petra”. Facilities include seating for 130 guests, as well as showers, high-speed wifi, private workstations, and F&B options including halal, oriental and international dishes. The lounge is open 24/7, and can be accessed by Priority Pass members following the renewed relationship between the group and Plaza Premium in June. Plaza Premium Lounges return to Priority Pass network Commenting on the news Nicolas Claude, CEO of Airport International Gro...

Akasa Air prepares to go international with the induction of its 20th aircraft to their fleet

3Aug

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Akasa Air prepares to go international with the induction of its 20th aircraft to their fleet

Akasa Air has inducted its 20th aircraft, a Boeing B737-8-200 in the fleet. This will now enable Akasa to fly internationally, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) norms. Akasa Air claimed that it became the first airline in Asia to add the B737-8-200 aircraft to its fleet. The 20th aircraft is registered as VT-YAV, which landed in Bengaluru International Airport today at 9:31 am and received a ceremonial welcome. Akasa has reached a fleet size of 20 aircraft within a year of commencing operations. Vinay Dube, Founder CEO, Akasa Air said, “Today’s landmark addition to our fleet, heralds the international chapter of growth in Akasa’s stor. Going from 0 to 20 aircrafts within 12 months is not just an Akasa record but a record that encapsulates the potential of Indi...

Air Canada moves to Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport – Business Traveller

26Jul

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Air Canada moves to Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport – Business Traveller

Air Canada has moved its operations at Dubai International airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 as of today, 26 July. The move underpins the partnership between Air Canada and Emirates, which was launched with a codeshare agreement in November last year, and expanded to include loyalty benefits in December The latest development will improve the connecting experience for passengers transiting in Dubai with the convenience of remaining in the same terminal. Dedicated Air Canada check-in and bag drop counters for Signature Class will be available in the first and business class drop-off area, while premium economy and economy check-in will be located in the main entrance. Air Canada Signature Class customers and eligible Aeroplan Elite members (Aeroplan 50K and above) will also have acces...