VisitBritain and British Airways partner on marketing push
VisitBritain and British Airways have launched a multimillion-dollar campaign in the U.S called "Meanwhile in Britain" as part of a three-year partnership to market Britain globally.
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Russia's largest airline yanked from global reservation systems
The reservation system that is the backbone of airlines around the world has terminated its agreement with Aeroflot, crippling the majority government-owned carrier's ability to sell seats.
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Swiss to become first airline to use solar fuel
Swiss and its parent company, the Lufthansa Group, have partnered with synthetic fuel group Synhelion to use its solar fuel.
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Lufthansa and Fraport to recycle up to ten million PET plastic bottles per year
Lufthansa and Frankfurt operator Fraport have announced plans to recycle four million plastic bottles this year, equating to 72 tonnes of recycled material.
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IATA Data Shows Travel Momentum Builds As Restrictions Are Lifted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.
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World's first 'winery airline' to launch in New Zealand
There's been much debate about alcohol and flying in the past few years, with some airlines banning booze onboard flights altogether.
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Hotels vs. Airlines: Who Can Ride Inflation to a Full Recovery?
Inflation can be a good thing for travel sectors able to play the rate game. But volume eventually has to catch up and play a part in the rebound…
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How Airlines and Hospitality Companies Can Engage and Attract Talent for the Future
With airline and hospitality industries set for a strong recovery in 2022, the smartest companies are positioning themselves to attract a pool of global talent in an ever more competitive environment, embracing the opportunities and challenges that…
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Regional airlines intend to buy vertical electric aircraft
The two largest U.S…
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Eurostar begins SmartCheck contactless travel trial
Eurostar has launched its contactless travel trial, allowing customers to complete ticket and passport checks at home, before using biometric face scanners to verify their identity at St Pancras International station…
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IATA calls on governments to simplify air travel
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to simplify air travel, with complex measures having created a “barrier to global mobility”.
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Airbus A340 plane lands on Antarctica for first time
For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica.
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Air France unveils latest menus by Michelin-starred chefs
Air France has a long tradition of working with Michelin-starred chefs for its onboard menus – most recently with three Michelin-starred Arnaud Donckele – and the carrier has this week unveiled its latest partnerships…
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URBAN AIR MOBILITY IS TAKING OFF - EVERY TRAVEL BRAND NEEDS A PLAN
How many times have you been stuck in traffic and wished you could somehow be lifted up and transported to your destination in a matter of minutes rather than spending hours on the freeway?
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Why a Mach 5 passenger plane is a crazy idea that might just work
Almost two decades since Concorde retired, interest around supersonic travel has been picking up pace, and several super-fast planes are under development…
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Ryanair bans customers who claimed credit card refunds for flights they missed because of lockdown
Ryanair is refusing to carry passengers who were refunded by credit card companies for flights they did not take because of coronavirus lockdowns.
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IATA report: Uneven policies will hamper international travel rebound
An analysis published by IATA during its two-day general meeting here painted a bleak picture about the web of complexity that awaits international travelers.
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Hotels Must Learn Lessons from Airlines to Bounce Back Stronger After Pandemic
Using interconnected technology platforms to drive the digital transformation of the industry and provide guests with increased choices and control over their stay will be the key to success.
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