8 AUGUST 2022
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- COMMENT: ABANDONED - British air travel
- BTN future unveiled
- LETTER OF THE WEEK
- A380 - Is there a future? *
- AirBaltic follows Virgin *
- BA - Book ahead
- Battle of Britain Proms
- Biggin Hill Careers Day
- Car shows
- Complications to Europe *
- El Al to Oz
- Emirates Premium Economy
- Etihad communicates
- Gloomy Ryanair positive *
- Hans Airways arrives
- JetBlue and Boston
- LCY performance
- Lotus 72 at Hethel *
- NATS controversy
- New CEO for Southend Airport
- Norse to New York
- Stansted for Emirates
- ON TOUR: Waterloo - The Station
- AUGUST ROAD TEST: Toyota Aygo Edge
- AND FINALLY: What car?
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LETTER OF THE WEEK
Nothing serious but our railway expert Andrew Sharp has spotted why Airbus has removed the front rest room from the latest A320 series.
www.btnews.co.uk/article/19415
COMMENT: ABANDONED - British air travel
If BTN was a tabloid this is how the splash headline would read!
A380 - Is there a future? *
In the week when the last A380 was delivered to Emirates, OAG has taken an opportune moment to reflect on the return of the giant aircraft that less than two years ago appeared to be heading for the scrap yard, as far as most airlines were concerned.
AirBaltic follows Virgin *
Whilst Virgin Atlantic was probably the first, Latvian airline airBaltic is now to allow cabin crew, pilots and ground personnel most tattoos, hairstyles and piercings to remain visible while performing direct duties.
BA - Book ahead
If you are a business traveller and you want to fly at short notice from (but not to) Heathrow over the next few weeks you have a problem. The airline has now removed all short-haul tickets from Heathrow from sale a further week from today. Prices are likely to be literally sky-high.
El Al to Oz
Israeli airline El Al says it plans to launch scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and Melbourne in the coming months, a route made possible following a recent opening of Saudi air space.
Emirates Premium Economy
The much-trailed Emirates Premium Economy cabin has finally arrived.
Etihad communicates
15below – a market-leader in hyper-personalised, automated passenger communications – is to partner Etihad Airways to implement four new digital solutions that will further advance the airline’s ability to keep its passengers informed and empowered with timely, relevant notifications throughout their journey.
Gloomy Ryanair positive *
Ryanair is doing well, but is gloomy regarding the immediate future with its move from Luton to Stansted, years ago, really paying off.
Hans Airways arrives
A new British airline is about to enter the market called Hans Airways with the arrival of its first aircraft.
JetBlue and Boston
Last Thursday (4 August) jetBlue inaugurated daily Gatwick – Boston flights. The airline already serves the South London airport from New York Kennedy airport and operates out of the North Terminal.
Norse to New York
Next Friday (12 August) sees the introduction of the Norse daily service between Gatwick and New York JFK.
Stansted for Emirates
Stansted (STN) has returned to the Emirates network with a daily three-class Boeing 777-300ER service.
AUGUST ROAD TEST: Toyota Aygo Edge
Looking for a smart small four-seat town car that you can take on the open road, then consider the Toyota Aygo Edge X, the latest evolution of what in these days we call a crossover.
BTN future unveiled
For the Business Travel News (BTN) Bank Holiday Monday 29 August issue all will be revealed regarding the future of the award-winning weekly newsletter and website. It promises to be an exciting revelation, and regular readers will not be disappointed. You will still get your start-the-week travel read!
Battle of Britain Proms
Something for Midlanders on Saturday 13 August. New for 2022 is a colourful mixture of musical entertainment – from classical to pop, opera to swing designed to celebrate the summer in a unique outdoor setting with a backdrop of aircraft and historic hangars!
Biggin Hill Careers Day
Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) is hosting a Careers Open Day next Friday 12 August.
Car shows
There are three big motoring extravaganzas taking place over the coming weeks but all are totally different.
Complications to Europe *
The introduction of the European Union ‘Schengen Zone’ new ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) travel system for non-EU visitors has been pushed back by six months and is now due to launch in November 2023.
LCY performance
Up to three million passengers are expected to use London City Airport (LCY) this year.
Lotus 72 at Hethel *
Classic Team Lotus, owned by the Chapman family, is offering a Lotus 72 Open Day.
NATS controversy
The Telegraph has raised questions over bonus payments to the Chief Executive of NATS, Britain’s state-backed air traffic control operator.
New CEO for Southend Airport
Glynn Jones is to step down in September as CEO of Southend Airport after seven years. He previously held the same position at Luton Airport.