The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which aim to have travellers arrive at airports “ready-to-fly”. The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalization of Admissibility will enable travellers to prove admissibility to an international destination digitally, avoiding a stop at the check-in desk or boarding gate for document checks. Under the One ID […]
There is good news for business travellers to India with the readmission of the United Kingdom to India’s eVisa process. The online eVisa process means that UK passport holders no longer need to book in-person appointments in order to receive visas to visit India. UK passport holders had been barred from the eVisa scheme due […]
Plans to convert Admiralty Arch, one of London’s most iconic historical landmarks, into a luxury hotel under the Waldorf Astoria brand are accelerating under new ownership with Reuben Brothers. Since taking ownership of the building in the summer of 2022, Reuben Brothers has been working closely with Hilton to upgrade existing development plans for the […]
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from London by British Airways, which offers 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier. Starting on 5 June 2023, this will be the […]
Passengers on Emirates flights won’t miss a kick during the FIFA World Cup, thanks to the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system ice, which will be livestreaming every game from the tournament. Passengers will be able to view the World Cup matches live on Sport 24, as well as in the A380 onboard lounges and across […]
Wizz Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMV, the international integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna, for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) between 2023 and 2030. The MoU gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase up to 185,000 metric tons of SAF from OMV. This co-operation ensures […]
Air France has opened a new spa treatment lounge and announced Michelin-starred dishes on flights. Air France has inaugurated a new spa in partnership with the French beauty and skincare specialist Clarins in the New York-JFK lounge. This new space, spanning 30sq m is reserved for La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers […]
British Airways, LanzaJet and Nova Pangaea Technologies have signed an agreement that will accelerate their ground-breaking Project Speedbird initiative to develop cost-effective sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial use in the UK. As part of the agreement, British Airways’ parent company IAG, is investing in the project to support the next phase of development work […]
British Airways has relaunched its much-anticipated Club World (business class) service with delicious new menus offering customers a more brasserie-style dining experience when they travel. The return to a full service includes new, enhanced standards of dining where each course is served to customers individually. British Airways serves signature hot soups and warm desserts, such […]
Staff from Global Travel Management will taking part in the Woking Means Business exhibition this week. The annual event takes place on Wednesday, 12 October at the Woking Leisure Centre and is the longest-running business show in Surrey. Businesses from all over Woking and surrounding areas will be in attendance and visitors will include Council […]
