Entries by Dave

Leeds Bradford opens refurbished lounges

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), the largest airport in the Yorkshire region, is gearing up to unveil its newly refurbished lounges in April 2023. As one of the busiest airports in the UK, LBA helps millions of passengers travel to a variety of international destinations every year. The airport prides itself on being the first choice […]

Eastern Airways to launch three UK-Paris routes

Eastern Airways has announced a cooperation with Air France and the launch of three UK to Paris services to starting in April 2023. Daily services to Paris Orly will operate from East Midlands, Cardiff and Southampton airports. The East Midlands and Southampton daily services commence on Friday 14 April, with Cardiff starting one week later, […]

Air France launches a new baggage range in collaboration with Delesy

Air France and Delsey have renewed their collaboration and launched a new range of luggage called Allure, combining French know-how and elegance. The two French travel specialists have reinterpreted the codes that made their previous range New Envol successful to offer a completely revised version. With a more ‘assertive’ design, Allure combines strength and lightness […]

‘How do you say “bottle of water”?’ and other important questions

Americans have always been curious about British culture, but how well do Americans truly know the British? British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors to book their next visit. The campaign ‘Ask Britain […]

British Airways’ plane v boat Red Nose Day challenge

British Airways has raised an incredible £27.3 million for Flying Start, through the airline’s global charity partnership with Comic Relief. The money has been raised over the past 13 years, since the partnership’s launch in 2010. To celebrate this ‘oarsome’ milestone, British Airways teamed up with Comic Relief celebrity supporters Alison Hammond, Rylan and Sir Steve […]

United invests $5 Million in algae-based fuel producer Viridos

United wants to turn microalgae into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight Fund since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos. This $5 million investment will support the production of SAF made from algae, an abundant and scalable resource that can be grown and harvested without […]

British Airways and American Airlines open Bridge Bar at JFK T8 lounge

British Airways and American Airlines are enhancing the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK airport with the unveiling of the first of its kind, Bridge Bar.  Featuring a variety of non-alcoholic and spirited cocktails, including Aviation American Gin and Betty Buzz, the premium bar will be part of the Greenwich Lounge experience, within the joint […]

IHG to expand lifestyle portfolio In Saudi Arabia

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City for a new Hotel Indigo within the city near the Irqah area along Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh. Set to open in 2025, with basement works already completed, the new hotel adds to IHG’s robust growth plans across […]

SWISS reveals its new air travel experience

Swiss International Airlines is to offer its customers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ air travel experience from 2025 onwards. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft fleet. SWISS First, SWISS Business and SWISS Economy are being totally redesigned, while the popular SWISS Premium […]