London Gatwick and Great Western Railway (GWR) have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the North Downs Line, which connects the airport to Surrey, Reading, and the Thames Valley. The announcement, made during London Gatwick’s annual Transport Forum, signals a commitment to improving station facilities, services, and passenger experience along this key route. This […]
Three-dimensional digital maps have been introduced by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to assist passengers, particularly those with disabilities, in navigating key stations across London, Sussex and Bedfordshire with greater ease and confidence. This innovative project, which is currently being trialled at ten stations, enables passengers to plan their journey in advance using interactive 3D maps. […]
Schiphol Airport has opened a newly expanded section of Lounge 1, adding 5,000 square metres of space to enhance the experience for passengers flying within Europe. This newly developed area represents a key milestone in Schiphol’s extensive redevelopment, aimed at creating a more spacious, modern, and comfortable environment for travellers. This addition will be of […]
A brand-new podcast, Routes with Clara Amfo, is launching in collaboration with LNER on November 7, 2024, bringing listeners engaging travel stories and life experiences from notable guests including Tom Grennan, Candice Brathwaite, Babatunde Aleshe, and Arielle Free. For UK-based business travellers, especially those familiar with journeys along the LNER East Coast Mainline, Routes offers […]
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Trenitalia, Italy’s leading rail operator, to provide customers with expanded travel options across Italy, combining air and high-speed rail segments in a single reservation. This new partnership was unveiled at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam and will allow travellers to seamlessly […]
Lufthansa is set to revolutionise the long-haul travel experience with the launch of its new Allegris First Class, featuring state-of-the-art individual suites, which will take to the skies for the first time on scheduled flights to Bangalore and Mumbai starting on 9 and 15 November, respectively. This exciting development is sure to capture the attention […]
Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel programme from Marriott International, is offering Manchester United fans extraordinary opportunities throughout the 2024-2025 season, including the chance to play on the iconic Old Trafford pitch, enjoy stadium sleepovers, and even travel alongside the team. These exclusive experiences can be accessed through Marriott Bonvoy Moments, where fans can bid with […]
Travellers flying from Manchester Airport will soon have direct access to the Arctic, with Norwegian and easyJet launching new services to Tromsø, the world’s most northerly city, in the coming weeks. Both airlines will offer flights directly from Manchester to Tromsø, with Norwegian starting their service this Wednesday and easyJet following suit from 19 November. […]
Qatar Airways has launched the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight, setting a new standard for in-flight connectivity that promises to revolutionise the travel experience for passengers. On 22 October 2024, this milestone was marked by a flight from Doha to London, making Qatar Airways the first airline globally to offer Starlink’s ultra-high-speed, low-latency internet […]
Emirates has recognised the dedication of teachers in one of Johannesburg’s most impoverished areas by gifting 100 teachers with limited-edition, upcycled backpacks, marking their contribution to education and society. The backpacks, part of Emirates’ ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ repurposed luggage collection, were given to teachers at Carter Primary School and Gordon Primary School in Alexandra, as […]
