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British Airways to use new real-time apps to help mitigate impact of weather – Business Traveller
13Apr By adminNo Comments
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British Airways to use new real-time apps to help mitigate impact of weather – Business Traveller

The new technology follows the carrier’s introduction of a new Electronic Aircraft Maintenance (eLog) system earlier this year – which replaces the old paper-based system and allows the immediate transfer of data from the aircraft to engineers, “meaning any required parts can be pre-ordered to help to resolve issues more quickly”. Commenting on the news René de Groot, chief operating officer at British Airways, said: “It’s exciting that we’ll be the first UK airline to combine the technology of both apps, which will allow us to make even better operational decisions in the moment using real-time data. “These applications represent a step-change in the quality of weather information we receive, and, in the future, will enable pilots to collaborate in real-time during a flight with operati...
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IHG’s Kimpton brand to debut in Lisbon – Business Traveller
13Apr By adminNo Comments
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IHG’s Kimpton brand to debut in Lisbon – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels and Resorts is bringing its Kimpton brand to the Portuguese capital next year. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants already has a presence in Portugal, having opened the Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico in late 2023. The property will feature 141 rooms and “design-forward” public spaces by Rockwell, including a rooftop bar and pool. The hotel will be within walking distance of attractions include the Eduardo VII Park, Marquês de Pombal Square and Avenida Liberdade. IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates 20 hotels across seven brands in Portugal, including Six Senses, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Iberostar. Willemijn Geels, VP Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented: “Working with our partners at...
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China Southern Airlines to launch new Budapest route – Business Traveller
13Apr By adminNo Comments
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China Southern Airlines to launch new Budapest route – Business Traveller

Starting 27 June, China Southern Airlines will launch a four-times weekly service from Guangzhou to Budapest, the Hungarian capital airport has confirmed. The route will be operated with China Southern’s two-class Boeing 787-8 aircraft. These seat just 18 passengers in a 2-2-2 configuration in business class and 248 across a 3-3-3 configuration in economy class. “It’s a great pleasure to welcome China Southern Airlines to Budapest Airport and to introduce Guangzhou, one of China’s major hubs, as a new and exciting destination,” says Balázs Bogáts, CCO, Budapest Airport. The new China Southern Guangzhou route marks the fifth nonstop service from Budapest airport to China, with China Eastern Airlines and its Shanghai Airlines offshoot flying to Budapest alongside Air China and HNA carr...
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SIA’s Scoot accepts Southeast Asia’s first Embraer E2 aircraft – Business Traveller
12Apr By adminNo Comments
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SIA’s Scoot accepts Southeast Asia’s first Embraer E2 aircraft – Business Traveller

Singapore Airlines (SIA) low-cost subsidiary Scoot has taken delivery of the first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. A special handover ceremony was attended today by senior executives from Scoot, lessor Azorra and manufacturer Embraer at Embraer’s facility in Brazil. Named ‘Explorer 3.0’, in celebration of the third and newest fleet addition to the Scoot family, the delivery of the E190-E2 regional jet marks the first time a Singapore carrier is introducing an aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer. “We are honored to be the first Singapore carrier to take delivery of this modern and fuel-efficient aircraft and the E190-E2 jets are crucial to our overall network growth strategy,” said Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot. “The delivery of the first Embraer E190-E2 ref...
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Miral and Emirates Foundation train employees as part of ‘SANID’ Emergency Response Programme – Business Traveller
12Apr By adminNo Comments
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Miral and Emirates Foundation train employees as part of ‘SANID’ Emergency Response Programme – Business Traveller

Abu Dhabi-based creator of immersive destinations and experiences Miral has partnered with Emirates Foundation, a charity set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, for a series of specialised employee training workshops that are part of the charity’s national emergency response volunteer programme, “SANID”. Part of Miral’s ongoing partnership with Emirates Foundation, the workshops will enable employees across the Group to enhance their skills in crisis management, disaster preparedness, and emergency response. The initiative delivers upon Miral’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy that includes skills development and educational programmes for employees, while aligning with the ‘SANID’ Programme goals to build dedicated teams of volunteers who are well-prepared t...
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British Airways launches Avios-Only flights to Barbados and Geneva – Business Traveller
11Apr By adminNo Comments
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British Airways launches Avios-Only flights to Barbados and Geneva – Business Traveller

British Airways has announced details of its latest Avios-Only flights, which will operate to Barbados and Geneva in early 2025. A total of 400 seats are now available on a flight departing Heathrow for the Caribbean island on 15 February, 2025, with the return Avios-Only service leaving a week later on 22 February. BA first launched the Avios-Only initiative last year, with initial routes from Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh and Heathrow to Geneva. These were followed shortly after by Avios-Only flights to Las Palmas, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Nice, then Florence, Mallorca, Faro, Corfu and Ibiza, and most recently long-haul flights to and from Dubai – which sold out in less than nine hours. The initiative means that every seat in all cabins on the Barbados flights can be purchased using Avios,...
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Heathrow urges government to drop ETA scheme for transit passengers – Business Traveller
11Apr By adminNo Comments
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Heathrow urges government to drop ETA scheme for transit passengers – Business Traveller

Heathrow Airport says the recently introduced Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme is impacting transit figures, and is urging the government to take action “to level the playing field”. The phased roll out of the ETA scheme was launched in November for Qatari citizens, requiring travellers to apply for the digital documentation ahead of travel and pay a £10 fee. The requirement applies to passengers either travelling to or transiting through the UK. Heathrow said that in the first four months of the scheme being in place it had seen 19,000 fewer transit passengers from Qatar, “with the transfer route recording its lowest monthly proportions for over ten years each month since the implementation of ETAs”. The airport said that while it supports “the overall rationale” behind the ...
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Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Tripoli – Business Traveller
11Apr By adminNo Comments
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Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Tripoli – Business Traveller

Turkish Airlines has resumed its flight service to Tripoli, the capital of Libya, operating three times a week. The flights will depart from Istanbul airport to Mitiga International airport at 0800, and Mitiga International airport to Istanbul airport at 1200 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. There will also be a flight from Istanbul airport to Mitiga International airport at 1400, and from Mitiga International airport to Istanbul airport at 1800 on Thursdays. For travel until 13 May 2024, flight prices will begin from US$379 from Istanbul to Tripoli, and from US$299 from Tripoli to Istanbul. Jet-set pets: Turkish Airlines creates revolutionary pet passport During the inauguration ceremony at Mitiga International airport, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi stated: “As Turkish Airlines, ...
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London City Airport reports 50 per cent reduction in security queue times – Business Traveller
11Apr By adminNo Comments
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London City Airport reports 50 per cent reduction in security queue times – Business Traveller

London City Airport says queue times at security have been cut by half since the installation of new CT scanners one year ago. London City became the first major airport in the UK to fully deploy next generation CT security scanners in April 2023, allowing passengers to pass through security without removing laptops and liquids from their hand luggage. Passengers flying from London City Airport are also no longer restricted by the 100ml liquid rule, and can take through bottles of up to two litres. In December 2022 the DfT announced what it called an end to the “tiny toiletries” rule by 2024, with all major airports required to replace existing 2D screening technology with more advanced CT security scanners by June of this year. Nonetheless, not all airports are introducing new security ...
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The Social Hub opens first UK property in Glasgow – Business Traveller
10Apr By adminNo Comments
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The Social Hub opens first UK property in Glasgow – Business Traveller

Amsterdam-based brand The Social Hub is opening a property in Glasgow on 12 April, marking its debut in the UK. The “hybrid hospitality concept” is aimed at business travellers, students and tourists, with its properties offering a mixture of hotel rooms, student accommodation and extended-stay rooms. The Social Hub Glasgow is located on Candleriggs Square within the city’s Merchant City District, and features 494 rooms of various configurations. Additionally, the property includes a co-working space which offers flexible memberships and dedicated desks – with capacity for 222 people on a daily basis – as well as 20 private offices, meeting and event spaces and an auditorium. On the leisure side, the property has a gym, restaurant and bar, plus a busy events calendar. The restaurant will...
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