Heathrow has provided an update on its passenger numbers and “satisfaction levels” as the airport continues its strong recovery from the pandemic. The airport has announced that more than 5.4 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in January, the busiest start of the year since 2020. Following detailed surveying of passengers, Heathrow also pointed out that […]
Virgin Atlantic have announced the suspension of services between London Heathrow and Lahore and Islamabad. A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said: As we continue to ramp up our flying programme in 2023, we’ve taken the opportunity to review our entire network and decided to make a few changes. Following this review, it is with regret that […]
Cathay Pacific has announced the reopening of its airport lounge, “The Deck”, at Hong Kong International Airport, providing passengers with more options to relax before their flight. The airline is also planning to reopen its other lounges, including “The Pier”, “First”, “Business” and “The Wing” within the next six months as it increases its flight […]
Lufthansa has announced the deployment of the Boeing 787-9 on routes to the United States and Canada from this Summer. From 26 March, Lufthansa’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, is heading to further North American destinations starting with the summer flight schedule as of 26 March. The 787-9 is a wide-body, twin-engine aircraft manufactured by […]
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and Beijing from 3 June. British Airways first flew to China in 1980 and continued to do so until the pandemic. The airline has been […]
Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers and suppliers – to celebrate the delivery of the final 747 to Atlas, bringing to a close more than a half century of production. Boeing employees who designed and built the first 747, known as the […]
All visitors to Qatar must obtain health insurance prior to arrival in the country. The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has published updated entry requirements for the country from February 2023 specifying that health insurance must be obtained covering the intended stay in the country. The Ministry provides an exclusive list of insurance providers […]
New research by rail booking company Trainline has revealed more than two-thirds (72%) of UK business travellers surveyed would like to take a higher proportion of trips in 2023 by lower carbon modes of transport, such as rail. More than six in ten business travellers also expressed concern as to their carbon footprint from business […]
easyJet has announced that it has appointed Jane Storm to join the airline as Group People Director in the spring. Jane will succeed Ella Bennett who has decided to leave easyJet after nearly five years at the airline. Jane will join easyJet from Saga Group where she is currently Chief People Officer. Prior to Saga, […]
To mark the Bocuse d’Or 2023 event of which Air France is an official partner from in January 2023, the airline has unveiled the names of the renowned chefs with whom it will be working this year. In 2023, seventeen talented chefs promoting French excellence will take turns to sign exceptional dishes in La Première […]
