23 MARCH 2015
- COMMENT: Air Connectivity Matters
- Aegean UK expansion
- Air Canada modernising
- Airlines and the CAA
- AirPortr and LCY
- Avios and the Apple Watch
- Courchevel Altiport – no jets
- CSeries for new Malaysian airline
- ERA meets in Rome
- Ethiopian Airlines & corporate loyalty
- Etihad displays in Washington
- Flybe drops LCY flights
- Icelandair adds 767s
- Incentives safari style
- Marimekko amenity kits for Finnair
- No more lost bags
- Ryanair about face
- Serviced apartments on the rise
- South Atlantic airport
- Taking the ferry to France
- Visit Portugal - in Soho
- ON TOUR: Whale watching in San Diego
- AND FINALLY – Fast track with a difference
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Air Canada modernising
Air Canada is modernising its international fleet with the introduction of new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. At the same time it is debuting a brand new international interior and introducing three cabins of service.
Avios and the Apple Watch
Avios, the expanding travel award scheme for British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Meridiana Club and Flybe frequent flyer programmes, is to be the first in Europe to debut a loyalty programme app for the new Apple Watch.
This week's Business Travel News is brought to you by Alison Chambers and her team at Emerald Media whilst the Editor and his assistant take a well-earned holiday. alison.chambers@emeraldmedia.co.uk
COMMENT: Air Connectivity Matters
The market for regional air access to London has been one of UK aviation’s most contentious policy issues over the last 20 years.
Airlines and the CAA
Three major airlines are facing legal action over alleged breaches of consumer law in their handling of passengers hit by disruption to flights.
Courchevel Altiport – no jets
Courchevel Airport (Altiport) high up in the French Alps has enjoyed a busy winter.
ERA meets in Rome
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) returns to Rome for its regional conference during 15-16 April.
Flybe drops LCY flights
Seven months after starting flights from London City Airport (LCY) Flybe has confirmed it is dropping its Dublin service in May. The airline cites competition from BA on the route, while a refinanced CityJet, the incumbent carrier, is benefitting from being un-hedged on fuel, it is suggested.
Icelandair adds 767s
Reykjavik-based Icelandair will replace two leased aircraft in its all Boeing fleet with the addition of two Boeing 767-300 aircraft in spring 2016.
This year the airline will operate 23 Boeing 757-200 that take 183 passengers and one 757-300 that takes 220 passengers. The company owns 22 of those aircraft and leases two that will be redelivered this autumn.
Ryanair about face
Just days after announcing it planned to launch long-haul, low-cost transatlantic services, Ryanair has retracted its statement.
Serviced apartments on the rise
London luxury serviced apartment specialist Cheval Residences is adding 11 new apartments to its Cheval Knightsbridge residence this month.
South Atlantic airport
The Government of Saint Helena (a British Overseas Territory) announced this week the appointment of Comair Limited as the preferred bidder for air service provision to the Atlantic island.
ON TOUR: Whale watching in San Diego
Continuing our west coast theme (last week was San Francisco) our roving reporter Jane Stanbury reports back from a trip to San Diego, California.
AND FINALLY – Fast track with a difference
National Express the UK’s nationwide coach service always likes to go that bit further to ensure customers get the service they want.
Aegean UK expansion
Greek airline Aegean is to launch two new direct flights from the UK to Larnaca (Cyprus) and Heraklion (Crete).
AirPortr and LCY
Airportr, the luggage collection and delivery service, is expanding its offering for British Airways domestic passengers at London City Airport.
CSeries for new Malaysian airline
As the restructuring of troubled national carrier Malaysian Airlines continues, Bombardier Aerospace announced last week at the Langkawi Maritime and Aerospace Show it had ratified a deal with a new Malaysian start up, flymojo, for 20 C Series -100s, valued at US$1.47bn.
Etihad displays in Washington
It was a “Who’s Who” of aviation that gathered in Washington, DC on 17 March for the 14th annual day-long US Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit.
Incentives safari style
Opening in June this year Makanyi Safari Lodge offers an ideal destination for small top end business incentive trips seeking a striking, unusual, but luxury location.
Marimekko amenity kits for Finnair
Finnair continues to upgrade its cabin services with the latest addition being Marimekko designed amenity kits featuring on long haul flights in Business and Economy Comfort classes.
No more lost bags
British start-up, FastTrack Company is aiming to solve the problem of lost luggage and baggage worries with the introduction of Eviate bag track and trace solution.
Taking the ferry to France
Taking the ferry to France this summer? Be warned.
Visit Portugal - in Soho
Portugal is coming to London on 28 April to woo the meetings and incentive marketing industry (MICE).