Entries by Dave

Air France announce Michelin-starred chefs and a New York Clarins spa

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 […]

BA’s Project Speedbird moves a step closer to large-scale production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the UK

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 […]

Club World full-service returns to British Airways

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 […]

Come and meet Global Travel Management at ‘Woking Means Business’

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 […]

London City Airport announces major Departure Lounge upgrade

London City Airport has unveiled a major investment in refurbishing its departures area which the airport claims will enhance the customer experience for passengers and celebrate London businesses and brands. Investment of £12m 30% more seating Two new dining experiences Newly-expanded duty free and retail space Phased transition set for completion by Summer 2023 This […]

Auction of A380 parts

On the 13, 14 and 15 October 2022, five hundred A380 parts will be auctioned by Airbus for the benefit of the Airbus Foundation and the AIRitage association. These parts were selected following the deconstruction of MSN 13 by TARMAC Aerosave, partner of the auction.  Lamps, the bar, stairs, handrails, trolleys, seats, paddles, and even […]

Bond Street Elizabeth line station to open on 24 October

The final Elizabeth line station will provide a new link to one of the busiest shopping districts in the UK with entrances at Hanover Square and Davies Street. Bond Street’s Elizabeth line station will open on Monday 24 October, subject to final approvals. The opening of the station will further transform travel across London and […]

Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic have announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023. Virgin Atlantic will become SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport. The alliance claimed that Virgin Atlantic customers […]

British Airways and Qatar Airways form the largest airline joint business

Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the latest phase in the expansion of their partnership, offering global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint business. The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden, giving passengers enhanced access between destinations in Europe […]

Delta revamps Premium Select

Delta Air Lines is introducing an improved “premium economy” experience. Customers flying in Delta Premium Select, available on all trans-Pacific and most trans-Atlantic flights, will soon be treated to a refreshed and improved cabin experience, complementing the spacious seat design Delta’s Premium Select passengers already know. The new Delta Premium Select cabin features locally-inspired dining, […]