Entries by Dave

Sky-high rewards: AAdvantage elevates travel experiences for business travellers

TThe AAdvantage® programme by American Airlines continues to provide a superb rewards initiative for its members, maintaining its leadership in the travel rewards industry throughout 2024. In the highly competitive landscape of travel rewards, the AAdvantage® program stands out as the largest and world’s first loyalty program, providing members with unparalleled experiences, diverse ways to […]

Business travel boost: London Southend Airport unveils new route to Milan

London Southend Airport is set to elevate travel options for UK-based business travellers with a newly forged partnership with Aeroitalia, Italy’s second-largest airline. The collaboration includes the introduction of a compelling new route to Milan Bergamo, with plans for additional routes in the pipeline. Starting on 25 March, business travellers can embark on a six-times […]

LNER advances carbon capture technology in rail industry sustainability drive

LNER is making significant strides in its commitment to decarbonisation with the expansion of a pilot project in collaboration with science and technology startup Algacraft. The pilot initiative aimed to assess the feasibility of utilising microalgae bioreactors to capture carbon around railway stations. Microalgae, claimed to be even more efficient at capturing carbon dioxide than […]

Intermodal ingenuity: Air Canada unveils air-to-rail connections across Europe

Air Canada has unveiled an innovative air-to-rail booking option, enhancing the travel experience for its customers connecting at European airports. This initiative allows passengers seamlessly to book onward rail trips, providing convenient access to a multitude of destinations in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The move reflects Air Canada’s commitment to enriching the travel experience, […]

Two awards for Global Travel Management

Global Travel Management received two prestigious awards last week, awarded by the Advantage Travel Partnership.  The annual Big Celebration Lunch is the spectacular annual gathering of suppliers and partners to Advantage, which is the third-largest travel consortium in Europe.   Hosted by television presenter Mark Durden-Smith and opened by Advantage CEO Julia Lo Bue-Said, the 2023 […]

First class festivities: LNER launches an exclusive first class Christmas menu

LNER has added a touch of festive flair to its First Class dining experience with the launch of a Christmas menu, complete with a seasonal cocktail. The exclusive blood orange Christmas Cosmo cocktail, crafted by mixologist Tom Savano, blends zesty lime, cranberry and crisp vodka, offering passengers a unique and delightful winter tipple. Available until […]

British Airways unveils spectacular ‘British Original Christmas’ celebrations for 2023

In a festive extravaganza, British Airways is celebrating Christmas like never before, spreading holiday cheer to its customers with a myriad of delightful surprises. Anticipating an impressive 380,000 Christmas dinners served, the airline has transformed its flights into winter wonderlands, ensuring a memorable experience for all its passengers. Decking the halls from the check-in counters […]

Flight100: Virgin Atlantic’s epic journey proves SAF as viable jet fuel replacement

In a groundbreaking achievement for the aviation industry, Virgin Atlantic has successfully completed Flight100, a historic journey from London Heathrow to New York JFK, powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The milestone flight, conducted on a Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, is a testament to the viability of SAF as a safe […]

From Mirabel to Melbourne: QantasLink welcomes game-changing A220 aircraft

In a significant milestone for the Qantas Group’s fleet renewal initiative, the first brand new Airbus A220 has emerged from the paintshop at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel, Canada. The aircraft, set to touch down in Australia before the year’s end, is the inaugural unit of 29 A220s slated for delivery to the Group, marking a […]

Heathrow’s October Triumph: Soaring to 4th on Global Aviation Map

Heathrow Airport has achieved a milestone as the 4th largest global hub after a bustling October with nearly 7 million passengers. Heathrow is gearing up for the peak festive travel season, boosted by strong demand that propelled it to the 4th largest globally. The airport witnessed 2.2 million passengers during the October half-term, with popular […]