Entries by Dave

UK corporate travellers enjoy triple Skywards Miles with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Emirates Skywards collaboration

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Emirates Skywards to offer UK business travellers triple Skywards Miles for bookings at IHG properties worldwide, enhancing loyalty rewards and travel experiences. IHG Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel business, has joined forces with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, to introduce an exclusive limited-time […]

Virgin Atlantic announces new routes across three continents

Virgin Atlantic is expanding its global network by launching new routes to São Paulo, Brazil and Bengaluru, India, while also reintroducing flights to Dubai, Las Vegas, the Maldives, and Turks & Caicos, showcasing their commitment to serving UK-based business travellers with enhanced connectivity and state-of-the-art aircraft. Virgin Atlantic has announced a series of exciting developments […]

Expanded business travel opportunities as British Airways resumes Beijing route

British Airways resumes direct flights between London and Beijing, offering enhanced business travel connections and a luxurious experience for UK-based travellers, marking a significant milestone in the UK-China travel sector. In a significant milestone, British Airways’ inaugural flight from London to Beijing landed at Beijing Daxing Airport yesterday, 4 June, marking the resumption of their […]

Elevating business travel: Qantas restarts flights to New York with premium onboard offerings

Qantas resumes flights to New York, offering exclusive amenities and a New York-inspired menu to enhance the business travel experience. Qantas has announced the long-awaited restart of its flights to New York after a temporary hiatus since 2020. In preparation for this significant milestone, the airline has acquired state-of-the-art 787 Dreamliner aircraft to operate the […]

Virgin Atlantic is marking English wine week by flying an English Bacchus in Upper Class across its network throughout June

Virgin Atlantic and the renowned Yotes Court vineyard have joined forces to celebrate English wine week (17th-25th June) in a truly exceptional manner. This exciting partnership entails Virgin Atlantic exclusively featuring Yotes Court’s acclaimed English Bacchus, aptly named ‘On the Nod,’ throughout the month of June in its Upper Class cabins. Situated in the picturesque […]

British Airways Commences global rollout of new uniforms, elevating the style of 30,000 employees

British Airways introduces a stylish and practical new uniform collection designed by Ozwald Boateng for its operational ground colleagues, marking a significant step forward in the airline’s commitment to modernization and sustainability. BA has unveiled its brand-new uniform, marking the beginning of a rollout that will see more than 5,000 colleagues in the airline’s engineering, […]

Which airlines are best at getting you there on time?

The world’s best airlines – according to on-time performance – have been revealed. For the first time in the 14-year history of Cirium’s On-Time Performance, a Latin American airline has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the global mainline award. Azul Airlines has received the prestigious title of the most punctual airline globally and in […]

South African Airways to expand fleet and relaunch international routes

South African Airways (SAA) has announced plans to lease six new Airbus aircraft, including a wide-body plane, to expand its fleet, relaunch international routes, and increase seat capacity for regional and domestic destinations, offering new business opportunities for UK-based travellers. South African Airways has been given the green light to expand its fleet with the […]

Air New Zealand introduces Skynest Sleep Pods for Economy passengers

Air New Zealand has announced the launch of Skynest, the world’s first sleep pods in the sky, which will be available from September 2024. The airline is responding to overwhelming customer feedback on the importance of sleep and the need for more comfort and space during long-haul flights. The Skynest will be a six-pod configured […]