Virgin Atlantic has launched a new Autumn/Winter menu, offering a range of seasonal, comforting dishes across all cabins, complemented by feel-good beverages in Upper Class and wellness amenities at the London Heathrow Clubhouse. For business travellers flying Upper Class, the menu presents a premium culinary experience with indulgent options such as chicken and mushroom pie […]
Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel business, has secured planning permission to build a 693-bedroom hub by Premier Inn hotel at 5 Strand, near Trafalgar Square, in a prime location just metres from Nelson’s Column. This new hotel – construction begins in 2025 – will become one of London’s largest budget hotels and Whitbread’s largest […]
Qatar Airways Group has announced plans to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia, marking a significant development in the Australian aviation sector. This strategic move is set to enhance competition in the market, providing Australian travellers with more choice, better value, and improved connectivity both domestically and internationally. Qatar Airways, one of the […]
LNER has unveiled its new First Class menus for Autumn, offering UK-based business travellers a selection of warm, hearty dishes, crafted by local food and drink suppliers along its route. Business travellers heading to meetings or conferences aboard LNER’s First Class can enjoy complimentary meals across a variety of services, including Dine, Dish, Deli and […]
Eurostar and SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will revolutionise the way millions of customers experience integrated intermodal journeys via air and rail. With Eurostar becoming SkyTeam’s first non-airline partner, business travellers can now book itineraries that combine long- and medium-haul flights with sustainable rail journeys in […]
Virgin Atlantic has announced the opening of its newest Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the first quarter of 2025, bringing its award-winning lounge experience to the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Los Angeles Clubhouse will offer a premium experience, complete with a spacious bar and social area, table service dining and exclusive […]
Emirates has opened its new, £4 million lounge at London Stansted Airport, providing First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members, with premium hospitality before their flights. This new lounge, the airline’s sixth in the UK, marks an important expansion of Emirates’ dedicated lounge network, which now covers London Heathrow, London Gatwick, […]
Fiji Airways has launched a groundbreaking partnership with The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited (FSC) and Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC) to explore the feasibility of producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Fiji. The collaboration, backed by funding from The Asian Development Bank (ADB), could significantly enhance sustainability in aviation and agriculture across the Pacific, while creating […]
JetBlue has announced plans to open its first-ever airport lounges, beginning at New York’s JFK Terminal 5 in late 2025, followed by Boston Logan’s Terminal C. This marks a key step in the airline’s JetForward strategy, which aims to meet increasing demand for premium experiences among business travellers. The new lounges will primarily cater to […]
British Airways has announced a significant move in its journey to net zero by becoming the largest purchaser of carbon removals in the UK and the largest airline globally to invest in such projects. This comes as part of the airline’s wider strategy to reduce emissions by 2050, focusing heavily on carbon removal credits. The […]
