Emirates has launched an “integrated biometric path” at Dubai International Airport, a contactless airport experience, now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai. The integrated biometric path gives passengers a seamless travel journey from specific check-in to boarding gates, improving customer flow through the airport with fewer document checks and less queuing. Utilising […]
A British Airways 747 has been flown to Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey to start its new life as a television and movie set. The aircraft, registration G-CIVW, departed from Cardiff Airport today, 22 October, at 1.30pm as flight number BA1978E, landing at Dunsfold at 2.15pm. The aircraft will be preserved for use as a commercial […]
Global Travel Management has released PinPoint, a new, online tool enabling clients to manage some of their crucial duty of care obligations to employees and to remain abreast of Covid-related travel restrictions and the UK government’s latest travel guidance across the world. PinPoint covers three main areas, each of which is critical for businesses planning […]
British Airways is increasing the number of destinations it serves with a larger timetable of flights for its customers. From 1 October, long haul services begin to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Bahrain. Flights to winter sun favourite Grenada are scheduled to return on 14 October while flights to the Seychelles are scheduled to return on […]
We would like as many companies as possible to write to their local Member of Parliament to request that airport testing on arrival is mandated and rolled out across the UK, in order to boost the business travel industry, provide confidence to businesses who need to travel to see customers and win business, and to […]
Do you need to work out the cost of offsetting your business travel? Do you know how to calculate carbon emissions on flights? Do you know how to go about paying for carbon credits? If so, this article may be of use to you. To offset your business travel carbon emissions there are five steps […]
Airbus has signed agreements with two airline customers, and three Air Navigation Service Providers to demonstrate the operational feasibility of Airbus’ demonstrator project, fello’fly, for reducing aviation emissions. The airlines Frenchbee and SAS Scandinavian Airlines have joined Airbus, the UK’s NATS, DSNA of France and EURCONTROL to participate in the project. Inspired by biomimicry, fello’fly […]
Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of its 100th aircraft to feature high-speed ‘Super Wi-Fi’ connectivity, enabling passengers to stay in touch with families, friends and colleagues while on board using the fastest broadband service available in the sky. Qatar Airways now offers the largest number of aircraft equipped with the most superior high-speed broadband on […]
British Airways’ familiar, award-winning on board magazine, High Life, is moving online. Created with publishing house, Cedar, the online magazine will also include a new section for Business Life which will replace the current on-board paper versions of both publications. Each issue will include monthly audio stories, photo experiences and live panels so customers can […]
Japan Airlines has announced the decision to trial new touchless technology at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, starting 24 August. Located at Terminal 1 South Wing of Tokyo Hanadea Airport, the two kiosks have been installed for a trial period, initially until 15 September. Developed by Mitsubishi Electric and Oki Electric Industry Co, the new kiosks are […]
