4 APRIL 2022
- ON THE SOAPBOX: Julia Lo Bue-Said, Chief Executive Officer, Advantage Travel Partnership
- LETTERS
- A380 goes SAF *
- BA Gatwick check-in *
- Biggin Hill hotel
- CAA 50 years old
- Chinese air crash
- Last Learjet
- Manchester Motel One
- New British airline *
- Normal for Iberia and also Emirates
- Norwegian and facemasks
- P&O Ferries
- Pilot jailed
- Radisson RED Vienna
- Spain and Vueling
- Stansted welcomes Tunisair
- UK inbound inbalance
- Virgin ups its class
- Vistara goes daily
- Western Australia *
- Wizz pay *
- ON TOUR SPECIAL: FIFA World Cup
- ON TOUR: Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady
- APRIL CRUISE ISSUE *
- AND FINALLY
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LETTERS
Richard Phillips and Brian Madge deserve a compliment for highlighting "Defying Hitler". What heroes will defy Putin. Hitler shot himself. Will Putin? www.btnews.co.uk/article/18880
ON THE SOAPBOX: Julia Lo Bue-Said, Chief Executive Officer, Advantage Travel Partnership
Julia is one of the UK Travel Industry’s pre-eminent leaders, having led the Advantage Travel Partnership Group since April 2018.
BA Gatwick check-in *
After two years British Airways (BA) has returned to international short-haul flying from Gatwick South.
Chinese air crash
The cause of a Chinese Eastern Boeing 737-800NG crash on 21 March is still unknown.
Manchester Motel One
Hotel group Motel One has opened its third hotel in Manchester.
New British airline *
Hans Airways, a new British long-haul airline, has achieved some significant milestones, taking it closer to realising its plan to start commercial operations in early summer.
Normal for Iberia and also Emirates
Spanish airline Iberia has outlined plans to offer 85% capacity across its global network this summer, with domestic and European routes leading the charge.
Norwegian and facemasks
From today (4 April) onwards passengers on Norwegian flights are not required to wear face masks.
Spain and Vueling
Spanish airline Vueling, part of IAG, is significantly expanding its UK operations. It is part of a strategy by the national tourist office for a return of visitors to 2019 levels.
Stansted welcomes Tunisair
Tunisia’s flag carrier Tunisair has launched flights between Tunis and Stansted.
Vistara goes daily
Indian full-service carrier Vistara is again expanding its Delhi to Heathrow schedule.
ON TOUR SPECIAL: FIFA World Cup
With the draw for the World Cup made last Friday BTN has here reminded readers of our visit to Doha and a look at Qatar and the venues.
ON TOUR: Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady
A totally keyless ship.
APRIL CRUISE ISSUE *
Ambassador Cruise Line has confirmed that the entry into service of its first ship, Ambience has unfortunately been delayed.
A380 goes SAF *
Airbus has performed the first A380 flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Biggin Hill hotel
Work is fast progressing on ‘The Landing’ a new hotel for Biggin Hill Airport first announced this time last year.
CAA 50 years old
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) celebrated its 50th anniversary on 1 April.
P&O Ferries
The Insolvency Service is launching criminal and civil investigations into the circumstances surrounding the redundancies at P&O Ferries.
Pilot jailed
Craig Butfoy, of Matfield, Ken ( England) made false claims to get and retain work with British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer – based at London City Airport – and Stobart Air, between April 2016 and March 2018.
Radisson RED Vienna
Set in an enviable location on the edge of Vienna’s famous Leopoldstadt district on the Danube Canal, Radisson RED Vienna has opened. It is a new-build, design-focused hotel and home to Istros, a unique rooftop bar overlooking the city and the canal.
UK inbound inbalance
British outbound travel has taken off but lack of inbound continues to cause economic concern.
Virgin ups its class
Always looking for innovation Virgin Atlantic has come up with "The Booth”, a new social space for Upper Class customers.
It is first being introduced for A350s on the Heathrow – Orlando operation.
Western Australia *
Visitors from other parts of Oz, and for that matter the rest of the world, are now permitted into Western Australia. They must meet the requirements of the Commonwealth government and undertake a Rapid Antigen Test within 12 hours of arrival
Wizz pay *
One airline not scared to publish its cabin staff pay rates is Wizz Air, the Hungarian airline listed on the London Stock Exchange, having a British Air Operator Certificate (AOC).