British Airways (BA) https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tag/british-airways-ba/ Informing, connecting and developing the world’s travel industry professionals. Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:22:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 British Airways Returns To Abu Dhabi https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-returns-to-abu-dhabi/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:17:57 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=851541 The post British Airways Returns To Abu Dhabi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

After a four-year absence, British Airways will resume daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year. Now available for booking, the route will begin its service from London Heathrow to the UAE capital on 20 April 2024. This Middle Eastern metropolis is popular with people seeking an eclectic mix of culture, relaxation, and adventure, with its towering […]

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After a four-year absence, British Airways will resume daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year.

Now available for booking, the route will begin its service from London Heathrow to the UAE capital on 20 April 2024.

This Middle Eastern metropolis is popular with people seeking an eclectic mix of culture, relaxation, and adventure, with its towering architecture, rich culture, desert landscapes, stunning beaches, and world-class attractions.

The new flight, which will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in the summer of 2024, will improve access to the UAE by joining flights to nearby Dubai, which operate up to three times daily from Heathrow.

British Airways offers return prices starting at £449 in World Traveller (economy) and £1,999 in Club World (business class), valid until 12 November 2023 to celebrate the introduction. Executive Club members can buy Reward Seats for £100 + 50,000 Avios.

“Abu Dhabi is a unique destination that is making a very welcome return to our network,” said Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Director of Network and Alliances. It offers everything that our customers are looking for in a Middle Eastern trip, with a mix of beach, city, and desert, and we look forward to welcoming them back as we expand our presence in the UAE.”

“We’re delighted to welcome British Airways back to Abu Dhabi International Airport, adding to the growing list of leading carriers set to use Terminal A as their operational base in Abu Dhabi,” said Maureen Bannerman, Chief Commercial Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports. Terminal A, a new luxury gateway to Abu Dhabi, will open to the public on 1 November, delivering cutting-edge amenities for passengers and airlines.”

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British Airways Launches New Uniform For Cabin Crew, Pilots And Airport Staff https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-launches-new-uniform-for-cabin-crew-pilots-and-airport-staff/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:24:58 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=847999 The post British Airways Launches New Uniform For Cabin Crew, Pilots And Airport Staff appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Customers flying with British Airways will now notice that its customer-facing employees, including cabin staff, pilots, and airport personnel, are wearing the airline’s new distinctive uniform collection across the world.  The airline debuted its new uniform in January, with operational ground workers wearing it for the first time in May. Ozwald Boateng OBE, a British-Ghanaian […]

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Customers flying with British Airways will now notice that its customer-facing employees, including cabin staff, pilots, and airport personnel, are wearing the airline’s new distinctive uniform collection across the world. 

The airline debuted its new uniform in January, with operational ground workers wearing it for the first time in May. Ozwald Boateng OBE, a British-Ghanaian fashion designer and master tailor, created the collection with the support of more than 1,500 workers from across the business involved in the end-to-end process, including design workshops, prototype feedback, and wearer trials.

Boateng’s collection features 96 distinct garments that combine style and functionality, making it the most extensive range of garments the airline has ever offered its staff. Cabin Crew and airport staff may select from a dress, skirt, trouser suit, or, in an airline first, a stunning jumpsuit. The male wardrobe comprises a sleek three-piece tailored suit with the option of slim or regular-fit pants.

A staggering 850,000 garments have been made for the airline’s more than 30,000 staff, with British Airways revealing that the dress and trench coat are the most popular garments ordered. Short-sleeved blouses and shirts have proven to be more popular than long-sleeved shirts.

“We’re excited to start the final phase of the rollout of our brand-new uniform for more than 30,000 colleagues,” said Calum Laming, British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer. The trendy and sophisticated collection gives our employees more options than ever before to express their unique identities at work. Our staff have always been at the centre of our brand, so this launch recognises them and the work they perform to care for our customers.”

The airline’s uniform comprises distinctive materials and designs throughout the range. The suits, a key component of the airline’s customer-facing uniform, are made of a jacquard cloth with a pattern reminiscent of the airline’s trademark speed logo. A characteristic component of the uniform is the scarves and ties, which have an airwave design inspired by air passing across the wing of an aeroplane.

As part of its BA Better World commitments, British Airways’ new uniform and ambitions to reuse its current uniform have both prioritised sustainability. More than 90% of the outfits are created using sustainable fabric from mixes of recycled polyester, and the new uniform’s cotton has been acquired through the ‘Better Cotton Initiative’. This is the world’s premier cotton sustainability effort, aiming to assist cotton communities to survive and thrive while preserving and restoring the environment.

Uniform repurposing by the airline includes delivering shirt materials to schools in Bangladesh and donating unused clothes to schools and homeless organisations in Hounslow, which is close to the company’s home at London Heathrow Terminal 5. The airline has partnered with several businesses to upcycle the Julien Macdonald outfits into customer-purchasable goods such as teddy bears, passport holders, and purses. More information on how the airline repurposes its other garments will be revealed later this year.

‘Treat Yourself’ bars have been put up at airports to help airline employees feel their best in their new outfits. The airline has teamed with British companies ELEMIS and GHD to provide employees with an array of refreshing products to pamper themselves and the ability to style their hair at these bars before their shifts. Make-up artists and hair stylists are on hand to help colleagues with swift touch-ups so they may look and feel amazing in their brand-new uniforms. Experts are also available to provide skincare advice for those who want a more natural appearance.

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British Airways Doubles Its In-Flight Entertainment Content https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-doubles-its-in-flight-entertainment-content/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 01:15:10 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=840667 The post British Airways Doubles Its In-Flight Entertainment Content appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has significantly expanded the selection of content accessible to customers via its inflight entertainment system. This enhancement includes diverse fresh content, such as box sets, movies, podcasts, children’s programmes, and more. British Airways anticipates over one million customers will engage with the in-flight entertainment options on its long-haul flights this month. From August, passengers […]

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British Airways has significantly expanded the selection of content accessible to customers via its inflight entertainment system. This enhancement includes diverse fresh content, such as box sets, movies, podcasts, children’s programmes, and more.

British Airways anticipates over one million customers will engage with the in-flight entertainment options on its long-haul flights this month. From August, passengers will have access to a wide selection of content, including over 75 complete boxsets and 20 renowned franchises.

Customers eager to indulge in a movie marathon can select from a diverse collection of over 50 recently released films, including titles like Paint, Love Again, and The Covenant. Additionally, British Airways offers an assortment of exclusive content through its partnership with Paramount+, such as Rabbit Hole: The Algorithms of Control, The Flatshare, and Grease: Rise of The Pink Ladies. Movie box sets allow customers to enjoy the complete Harry Potter series, Indiana Jones, and Mission Impossible in one convenient package. This will enable individuals to enjoy a marathon viewing experience of these beloved blockbuster franchises from the comfort of their seats.

Music enthusiasts can indulge in over 770 audio pieces, including the highly acclaimed NewlyWeds podcast featuring Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo. The airline offers a selection of British Original content for customers who appreciate light-hearted comedy. This includes the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 highlights, such as The Fringe, Fame and Me, and Just for Laughs.

“We know just how important it is to provide a great range of entertainment for our customers to enjoy during their journeys, and it’s one of the things they look forwards to most when they fly with us, so we’ve been working hard to source new content, doubling the amount available at our customers’ fingertips,” said British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer, Calum Laming.

“We’ve partnered with brilliant businesses like Paramount+ to establish a dedicated British Original channel. There’s something for everyone to enjoy during their flight this summer, from a freshly released blockbuster film to the latest podcast.”

Families travelling in August can choose from content designed just for children, including more than 26 Kid’s Classics such as Scoob!, Peppa Pig, and Paw Patrol. In addition, the airline has added 20 new programmes to the new ‘Summer Fun’ category, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Trolls, as well as a brand-new Lego category, ideal for breaking up a long flight.

Customers who want to stream entertainment on their devices can also use the airline’s WiFi access, which comes in various packages, including texting and ‘browse and stream’ options. The airline is gradually implementing WiFi across its long- and short-haul fleets, with the bulk of its aircraft now connected.

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Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/virgin-atlantic-and-british-airways-resume-flights-to-china/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:27:08 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=770211 The post Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China. The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the travel industry caused both airlines to cut off all flights to and from China. On 1 May 2023, passenger and cargo flights on Virgin Atlantic’s London Heathrow (LHR) […]

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Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China.

The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the travel industry caused both airlines to cut off all flights to and from China.

On 1 May 2023, passenger and cargo flights on Virgin Atlantic’s London Heathrow (LHR) to Shanghai will resume.

The airline will relaunch service between London Heathrow and Shanghai on 23 April 2023 and between London and Beijing on 3 June.

Customers on our flights from Shanghai and Beijing will be warmly welcomed back. British Airways Head of Sales for the Asia Pacific region, Noella Ferns, said, “We know they have been looking forwards to reuniting with family and friends, going to study in the UK, and resuming business between China and the UK.”

After 23 December 2020, Virgin Atlantic stopped flying to Shanghai. Now that the Chinese government has relaxed its travel restrictions, both carriers expect a significant increase in demand.

“I’m thrilled that our Shanghai services are back in operation after a protracted absence. Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic, stated, “We’re looking forwards to having our customers back on board and providing crucial connectivity to one of the UK’s top trading partners for passenger and cargo flights.”

“Shanghai is the last route to return after the global pandemic, returning our aviation programme to full capacity”, she continued.

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BA to the Far East https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-the-far-east/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:31:39 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=731157 The post BA to the Far East appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways (BA) is to return to Hong Kong and Tokyo. Haneda (HND), Tokyo’s main airport, nine miles across Tokyo Bay and on the metro network, will see BA returning on an initial four days a week basis from Sunday 13 November.  The route will be flown by a three-class Boeing 787-9.  Flight time outbound […]

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British Airways (BA) is to return to Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Haneda (HND), Tokyo’s main airport, nine miles across Tokyo Bay and on the metro network, will see BA returning on an initial four days a week basis from Sunday 13 November.  The route will be flown by a three-class Boeing 787-9.  Flight time outbound is around 13hrs 30mins with the return (which starts on the Monday) about one hour longer.

The first Hong Kong flight will depart on 5 December.

There will be four flights per week until 18 December, at which point a daily service will resume.  Again it will be a three-class aircraft with the flight time outbound from London 12hrs 30mins and the return 13hrs.

The alternative Tokyo airport, Narita (NRT), is nearly 40 miles from the city with both ANA and Japan Airlines flying from London.

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Qatar Airways And British Airways Form The Largest Airline Joint Venture https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qatar-airways-and-british-airways-form-the-largest-airline-joint-venture/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:05:15 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=729531 The post Qatar Airways And British Airways Form The Largest Airline Joint Venture appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the next phase of their partnership development, providing worldwide access to more countries than any other airline joint venture. The airlines have added 42 additional countries to its common network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden, providing customers with improved connectivity between European, Middle Eastern, African, […]

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Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the next phase of their partnership development, providing worldwide access to more countries than any other airline joint venture.

The airlines have added 42 additional countries to its common network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden, providing customers with improved connectivity between European, Middle Eastern, African, Asian, and Pacific destinations.

Customers will now have even more pricing and schedule options, with direct flights and connections via hubs in London and Doha. This is all part of Qatar Airways and British Airways’ ambition to “Move Further Together” by expanding their combined network and offering passengers the best of both carriers.

The extension will allow for smooth connecting travels on single tickets between Doha and London, raising the total number of destinations offered by the two airlines to 185, spanning more than 60 countries.

The complementing networks give access to dozens of countries that no other alliance or joint venture does. The collaboration also assures access to more cities worldwide, supporting global trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.

Customers will also have more freedom to engage in both airlines’ loyalty programmes, earning and spending Avios, their common currency. Customers may link their Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and British Airways Executive Club accounts to transfer Avios and combine balances to collect rewards from both programmes.

Access to both airlines’ luxury lounges and cabins to suit all budgets and needs, including British Airways’ new Club Suite and Qatar Airways’ award-winning Qsuite, is also included in the partnership.

“The expanding partnership between Qatar Airways and British Airways demonstrates to our consumers our joint purpose of offering an unrivalled network with unique advantages,” stated His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways”.

“Travelers may now enjoy the highest quality and service levels as they travel across our combined network. The joint venture between our airlines solidifies Qatar Airways and British Airways as industry leaders, to provide our customers with the greatest flexibility and unrivalled connectivity.”

“This is a tremendous milestone in our long-standing relationship with Qatar Airways, an airline that shares our passion for customer care, choice, and flexibility,” said Sean Doyle, Chairman and CEO of British Airways.

We are glad to open up the world as the tourism sector continues to recover, from idyllic holiday locations like the Maldives and Thailand to corporate centres like Singapore.”

Cooperation on a small number of routes is still subject to regulatory approvals.

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British Airways Cuts 10,000 Flights From & To Heathrow https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-cuts-10000-flights-from-to-heathrow/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:34:06 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=713652 The post British Airways Cuts 10,000 Flights From & To Heathrow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced yet another wave of cancellations, this time cancelling 10,000 flights to and from Heathrow until the end of March next year to react to the ongoing staffing shortages that have affected the aviation industry. After London Airport extended the summer cap of 100,000 daily passengers maximum for another six weeks to […]

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British Airways has announced yet another wave of cancellations, this time cancelling 10,000 flights to and from Heathrow until the end of March next year to react to the ongoing staffing shortages that have affected the aviation industry.

After London Airport extended the summer cap of 100,000 daily passengers maximum for another six weeks to the end of October and encouraged airlines to sell fewer flights, the carrier decided to reduce its short-haul schedule by 8%.

Heathrow has been having a hard time recovering from the Covid recovery. Its plight has been highlighted by the recent turmoil and lengthy lines that have crippled the airport throughout the Easter, spring break, and early summer holidays.

To alleviate the strain created by airport and airline staffing shortages, the major operator at the airport, British Airways (BA), has already cancelled tens of thousands of flights this summer.

While at the beginning of this month, it also halted sales for short-haul flights departing from Heathrow as it reassessed its forecast for the number of aircraft it would require in light of Heathrow’s capacity restriction.

British Airways said Monday that it would add cancellations to its timetable, following a trend that began in May and has gained traction as airlines and airports battle staff shortages that have created confusion at check-in and baggage services.

British Airways said on 22 October that it will be cancelling around 600 round-trip flights to and from Heathrow, with further reductions of 8% to the winter schedule that extends until the end of March.

Alternative flights on the same day would be available for most of the itineraries impacted, so the airline predicted that the overall effect would be “limited,” while some cancellations would be inevitable.

A BA representative said further cancellations might be necessary up to the end of October. However, “the great majority of our customers will travel as scheduled, and we’re safeguarding important vacation locations during half-term.”

In addition, we’re letting consumers know in advance that we’ll be making some changes to our schedule this winter, such as merging some of our shorter-haul flights to locations that now get numerous services. Any clients impacted by these changes will be offered a refund or rebooking with British Airways or another carrier.

Last month, the government promised a “slot amnesty” to make it simpler for airlines to reduce capacity. This has enabled BA and others to curtail their operations this year without losing the privilege of lucrative landing slots at Heathrow and other congested airports, which ordinarily have a “use it or lose it” regulation.

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British Airways Halts Short-Haul Sales https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-halts-short-haul-sales/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:18:02 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=708835 The post British Airways Halts Short-Haul Sales appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Due to high demand and staff shortages, British Airways has temporarily halted sales of short-haul flights out of London Heathrow Airport in response to the airport’s request to reduce bookings. The domestic UK and European flights departing from Heathrow Airport will be subject to a limit on ticket sales until Monday when the restrictions will […]

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Due to high demand and staff shortages, British Airways has temporarily halted sales of short-haul flights out of London Heathrow Airport in response to the airport’s request to reduce bookings.

The domestic UK and European flights departing from Heathrow Airport will be subject to a limit on ticket sales until Monday when the restrictions will be lifted. Only flights lasting less than three hours will be affected by the airline’s new policy, which excludes places like Manchester, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, and Zurich.

However, short-haul flights to the airport can still be booked by travellers.

After Heathrow set a daily departure passenger limit of 100,000 until September 11th, BA said it would take action. As a result of the airport’s decision to ask airlines to cease selling tickets and reduce flights, there has been a backlash against the airport.

Although passenger traffic at Heathrow and other European airports has increased following two years of pandemic travel restrictions, airports and airlines have not been able to keep up because they laid off thousands of employees during the depths of COVID-19.

Some Heathrow services have been restricted in order to offer existing customers rebooking choices because of Heathrow’s request to limit new bookings and the continued problems confronting the aviation sector, British Airways said in a press statement.

Heathrow has been the scene of travel mayhem this summer, with long queues for security and technical problems with the baggage system that led to massive heaps of lost and unclaimed bags.

Last month, the airport issued an apology to travellers who had to reschedule or cancel their flights due to poor service.

Initially, BA cancelled 10,300 flights until October in response to Heathrow’s restriction on passengers.

The daily passenger limit at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has also been extended until October.

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BA strike averted https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-strike-averted/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:29:07 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=703132 The post BA strike averted appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Staff at British Airways have suspended a strike that had been planned at Heathrow during the school summer holidays after receiving a "vastly improved" pay offer from the airline.

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Staff at British Airways have suspended a strike that had been planned at Heathrow during the school summer holidays after receiving a “vastly improved” pay offer from the airline.

The BA staff will help.

After extensive negotiations, the Unite and GMB unions said an agreement was reached and members involved in the dispute would now vote on the proposed offer.

It is not all good news for would-be travellers.

Data by Cirium, the aviation analytics company, shows that BA will operate 289,964 flights this summer, which is 15% below the planned level.

The figures do not include the 10,300 summer flights that the airline announced would be cancelled this week. Including those, the airline has removed 18% of capacity.

No long-haul flights are involved.

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British Airways to restart Sydney-London services https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-to-restart-sydney-london-services/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:08:31 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=687167 The post British Airways to restart Sydney-London services appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Next month, British Airways will fly passengers between Sydney and London for the first time since April 2020.

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Next month, British Airways will fly passengers between Sydney and London for the first time since April 2020.

Sydney’s arrival time for BA15 is set for 6 a.m. on March 29, after departing London Heathrow at 2125 on March 27.

The return flight BA16 will depart Sydney at 1550 on March 29 and arrive in London Heathrow at 0510 on March 30.

Both flights will use B787 aircraft and include a 90-minute stopover in Singapore Changi airport.

First flights to Southwest Pacific for Executive Club members since August 2021 will be these BA flights to Southwest Pacific.

Noella Ferns, British Airways head of sales, Asia Pacific, said:

“We can’t wait to welcome our customers back on board our Sydney to London flights, and we will be honoured to play our part in reuniting families and friends with their loved ones after such a long time apart.

“The safety of our customers and colleagues has always been at the heart of everything we do. We know some customers won’t have flown for a long time, and we can assure them we have a range of Covid-19 measures in place to provide stress and hassle-free travel.

“Since we last flew this route, customers in Australia and the wider region can now join the Executive Club and, with the resumption of flights, can finally start to access some of the amazing benefits on offer.”

Meanwhile, Qantas resumed international services in November 2021 and was scheduled to resume nonstop flights between Perth and London on March 27 but was forced to postpone these plans due to the delay imposed by Western Australia in reopening its borders.

With Premier Mark McGowan’s recent change of heart and the announcement of the reopening of the state borders, Qantas may reconsider its flight plans.

Source: Business Traveller

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British Airways signs sustainable aviation fuel agreement https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-signs-sustainable-aviation-fuel-agreement/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:44:36 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=683182 The post British Airways signs sustainable aviation fuel agreement appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

After signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66, British Airways will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced commercially in the UK.

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After signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66, British Airways will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced commercially in the UK.

Thousands of tonnes of SAF will be manufactured in the UK for the first time at the Phillips 66 Humber Refinery near Immingham. They will power several British Airways aircraft starting in early 2022.

The supply agreement strengthens both companies’ commitments to a lower-carbon future.

The airline, aiming for nett zero carbon emissions by 2050, will buy enough sustainable fuel to cut lifecycle CO2 emissions by over 100,000 tonnes, which is the equivalent of flying 700 nett zero CO2 emissions flights between London and New York on its fuel-efficient Boeing 787 aircraft.

The SAF will be manufactured at the Humber Refinery from sustainable waste feedstock and delivered to British Airways using existing pipeline infrastructure that feeds directly into UK airports.

“This agreement marks another critical milestone on our drive to nett zero carbon emissions and constitutes part of our pledge, as part of International Airlines Group, to power 10% of flights with SAF by 2030,” said Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways.

“The United Kingdom has the resources and capacity to be a global leader in the development of SAF but scaling up production requires a truly collaborative strategy between business and government.”

International Airlines Group (IAG), the airline’s parent company, is investing $400 million in SAF development over the next 20 years. British Airways has current ties with several technologies and fuel firms to produce SAF plants and purchase fuel.

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British Airways will resume Sydney flights in March 2022 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-will-resume-sydney-flights-in-march-2022/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:55:02 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=680444 The post British Airways will resume Sydney flights in March 2022 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

According to Executive Traveller, the British Airways website will once again show availability on flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with a refuelling stop in Singapore (SIN) beginning March 27, 2022.

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According to Executive Traveller, the British Airways website will once again show availability on flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with a refuelling stop in Singapore (SIN) beginning March 27, 2022.

The same date – March 27 – sees the reintroduction of the Airbus A380 on the London-Singapore BA11/BA12 service, replacing the Boeing 777. Capacity has increased by 170 seats, with Club World business class nearly doubling to 97 seats.

And, as in pre-pandemic days, the BA15/BA16 will fly from London to Singapore to Sydney — though the Boeing 777 will be replaced by the smaller but more comfortable Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Before COVID-19, British Airways planned to begin upgrading all of its Dreamliners to the upgraded Club Suites business class in 2022, though an airline spokesperson informs Executive Traveller that this timeline is still on track.

While British Airways’ Singapore lounge remained closed at the time of writing, with passengers being referred to the independent Marhaba Lounge at Changi T1, BA’s own area is expected to reopen for these twice-daily flights between Singapore and London.

As previously reported, British Airways has restored membership in its Executive Club frequent flyer programme to Australian citizens, after closing membership applications from Australia and New Zealand in 2003.

Joining the British Airways Executive Club is free, and while it makes sense for customers who frequently travel on British Airways — either to London or on shorter BA flights within the UK or to Europe – the BAEC scheme has a few advantages over the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme.

This includes more Tier Points (equal to Status Credits) even when flying on Oneworld partner airlines including Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Finnair.

When redeemed on flights, BAEC’s Avios points provide excellent value for money, and the Avios you earn flying from Australia to the UK (for example) can easily be utilised for brief excursions to the UK or Europe.

And, if you want to aim for a lifetime of Oneworld Emerald advantages, BAEC Lifetime Gold status is significantly more realistic than Qantas Lifetime Platinum.

Executive Club tiers in the Oneworld alliance, to which both BA and Qantas belong, are as follows:

1. Qantas Frequent Flyer Bronze Equals BA Executive Club Blue

2. BA Executive Club Bronze equates to Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver equates to Oneworld Ruby

3. Oneworld Sapphire = BA Executive Club Silver – Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold

4. BA Executive Club Gold equates to Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum equates to Oneworld Emerald

There’s also the Executive Club Gold Guest List grade, which is akin to Qantas Platinum One, and the invitation-only Executive Club Premier rank, which is similar to Qantas Chairman’s Lounge membership.

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British Airways’ no nut policy makes travellers NUTS https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-no-nut-policy-makes-travellers-nuts/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:41:41 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=678660 The post British Airways’ no nut policy makes travellers NUTS appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

A recent British Airways flight's suggestion that passengers abstain from consuming peanut or nut snacks was met with outrage from passengers.

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A recent British Airways flight’s suggestion that passengers abstain from consuming peanut or nut snacks was met with outrage from passengers. The request was made because another passenger was allergic to nuts and might have suffered a severe and even fatal anaphylactic shock if the policy had not been followed.

GBN’s new right-wing news station presenter Colin Brazier went to Twitter to write about a buddy who had recently been on a British Airways aircraft and had recounted his experience of being advised by the cabin staff to avoid eating nuts.

A passenger on my recent British Airways trip said that the flight crew had asked that no peanut or nut-containing snacks be served because someone had reported an allergy to nuts. During his speech, Brazier posed the following question to his listeners: “Can this be right? The outpouring of support was mind-blowing.

One individual said, “Happened to me on a flight.” Even though they were small packets, nothing bad occurred because I ate them. ” Someone another chimed up, “If someone requires such a specialised atmosphere, they should reserve the whole cabin, else go by ship.” “Yep, we’re going to inconvenience the majority of the population to benefit the minority.” Another frightening answer was, “Next time, take a boat so you can enjoy the fresh sea air.

On the other hand, many people applauded British Airways’ action and pointed out that many other airlines make similar notifications when passengers with severe nut allergies board the plane.

In addition to the option of making a notice to other passengers, British Airways has a comprehensive protocol for travellers with severe nut allergies. Snacks containing nuts may also be prohibited for passengers.

On the other hand, the airline claims it cannot “ensure an allergen-free environment” and recommends customers with severe allergic responses to see a doctor before travelling. Passengers with severe allergies are encouraged to bring an adrenaline auto-injector if they have an allergic reaction while flying with the airline.

If a passenger has a severe allergy, they may request to board first to disinfect things such as their tray table and seat.

Natasha’s Law, a set of new food safety regulations in the UK, took effect on Friday and mandates that food shops provide complete ingredient lists and allergy information for freshly prepared and pre-packed foods for sale.

The legislation is named after Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a sesame-seed baguette and developed anaphylaxis as a result. At Heathrow Airport, Natasha purchased a baguette that she didn’t realise included sesame seeds.

She had anaphylaxis on a British Airways trip. She died the next day after going into cardiac death after receiving two EpiPen shots.

As a result of flight attendants’ refusal to use a defibrillator on Natasha when it was situated in a different part of the aircraft, British Airways came under fire.

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British Airways operates first carbon neutral flight https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-operates-first-carbon-neutral-flight/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:00:20 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=677716 The post British Airways operates first carbon neutral flight appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

For the first time, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was used on a British Airways passenger flight.

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For the first time, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was used on a British Airways passenger flight.

According to the airline, the flight from London Heathrow to Glasgow on Tuesday also involved air traffic service provider NATS, fuel giant BP, and Airbus.

The short flight on the airline’s new special liveried sustainability aircraft replicated a British Airways flight to Edinburgh in 2010.

No offsetting or sustainable aviation fuel was available to reduce the flight’s environmental impact at the time, and the flight was operated on an older aircraft with fewer passengers.

That’s why this week’s flight aimed to demonstrate how far the aviation industry has come in its efforts to decarbonise in the last decade.

As part of British Airways’ short-haul fleet, the flight was operated by an Airbus A320neo, British Airways’ quietest and most fuel-efficient short-haul plane. Aerodynamic, cabin, and flight operations improvements have allowed A320neos to consume 20% less fuel, which means 20% less CO2, and to be 50% quieter than their predecessor, which operated this flight in 2010.

While British Airways hasn’t made any major changes since then, they’ve made a number of changes to reduce the weight of their aircraft. They’ve installed lighter seats on the new aircraft, lighter catering trolleys, and replaced heavy flight manuals with digital downloads.

To comply with technical specifications, sustainable aviation fuel from bp was used in a 35 percent blend with traditional jet fuel to power the flight.

Electric Mototok vehicles, powered by Heathrow Airport’s 100% renewable electricity, were used to push the aircraft back. For taxi, only one of the aircraft’s four engines was used. This reduced the aircraft’s initial thrust almost in half.

The airline’s chief executive Sean Doyle said: “This flight offered a practical demonstration of the progress we’re making in our carbon reduction journey.

“By working together with our industry partners we’ve delivered a 62% improvement in emissions reductions compared to a decade ago.

“This marks real progress in our efforts to decarbonise and shows our determination to continue innovating, working with governments and industry and accelerating the adoption of new low carbon solutions to get us closer still to the perfect flight of the future.”

Last week British Airways launched a sustainability programme named BA Better World, which included a series of initiatives to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Source: Daily Business

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British Airways plan to launch of low-cost subsidiarity https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-plan-to-launch-of-low-cost-subsidiarity/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:03:19 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=676417 The post British Airways plan to launch of low-cost subsidiarity appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is planning to launch a new low-cost airline for Europe, allowing it to compete with the continent's two leading budget carriers.

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British Airways is planning to launch a new low-cost airline for Europe, allowing it to compete with the continent’s two leading budget carriers.

EasyJet and Ryanair have recovered well from the pandemic because they primarily cater to leisure travellers, who have returned more quickly than business travellers, CNN noted.

In a memo to BA employees obtained by the travel website Headforpoints.com, British Airways CEO Sean Doyle stated that the airline was planning a “new operating subsidiary” to run alongside its existing long-haul operation at London’s Gatwick airport.

Doyle went on to say that the new airline’s goal is to serve “highly competitive” short-haul routes from London’s second-largest airport by the summer of 2022.

A British Airways spokesperson told CNN that the airline was working on “proposals for a short-haul operation at Gatwick,” but declined to elaborate.

International Airways Group (IAG), British Airways owner, has been no different than any other major airline – it has haemorrhaged money for the last year and a half due to the coronavirus pandemic, a reluctance to travel by air, and restrictions on those who were willing to fly by air.

For the first half of this year, IAG reported a pre-tax loss of 2.3 billion euros (AU$3.7 billion), the majority of which was incurred by British Airways.

Source: Travelpulse

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British Airways offers a new fast bag-drop before check-in https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-offers-a-new-fast-bag-drop-before-check-in/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:57:17 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=674488 The post British Airways offers a new fast bag-drop before check-in appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to create new convenient fast bag drop areas before heading to the departure’s concourse at British Airways’ London flagship Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport.

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British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to create new convenient fast bag drop areas before heading to the departure’s concourse at British Airways’ London flagship Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport.

With the first drop-off point planned at the Heathrow Express train platforms, customers will be able to quickly and securely drop off their luggage at peak times**, before travelling bag-free straight through to security. AirPortr’s team seals, secure, and check-in bags for customers’ flights, before being collected from the reclaim at their destination.

Customers can also choose to book luggage collections from their home address, from £19*. This service allows travellers to check in their bags from the comfort of their own doorstep, with a vetted delivery driver. AirPortr ensures that once collected, bags are sealed and monitored throughout the delivery process.

Passengers can track their luggage online from the moment it leaves their doorstep, or at the T5 key access areas, right up to the bag being loaded onto the aircraft. Customers using the services also receive digital bag tag receipts.

Tom Stevens, British Airways’ Director of Customer Experience said: “Ahead of July 19, we have been busy investigating and trialling ways to ensure that we can offer our customers the smoothest journey through the airport possible.

We believe this contactless initiative with AirPortr allows our customers to avoid baggage check-in queues and move through the airport without the hassle of carrying luggage, as well as offering the reassurance that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safe delivery of their bags from doorstep to destination.”

Randel Darby, CEO and Founder of AirPortr Technologies said: “We’re proud to be able to play our part in helping British Airways and its customers with the restart of international travel this summer. Seamless, contact-free journeys through the airport are in everyone’s best interests and removing bags from the equation makes this possible for many more people. As the specialist in this space, we are excited to be working with British Airways once again to lead the development of innovative new baggage solutions, for the benefit of customers travelling in a post-pandemic world.”

As well as the AirPortr’s luggage service, British Airways also offers a special twilight baggage drop service the night before travel from Heathrow Terminal 5, when customers are able to deliver their bags to the airport terminal between 4 and 9 pm the day before they travel.

The airline is continuing to explore how it integrates other technologies to further streamline the customer experience, including trialling digital travel apps to ensure customers meet the entry requirements for their destination before arriving at the airport. Customers can currently use VeriFLY on all flights to the US, Canada, and France as well as on all inbound flights. The airline has also recently announced its involvement in IATA’s Travel Pass. The digital travel solution will begin on British Airways flights from Heathrow to Geneva and Zurich.

British Airways customers travelling to Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, can now also upload their negative Covid-19 test result and other documentation directly into ba.com for verification before travel.

Elsewhere the airline is trialling new intelligent queuing technology from Qmatic, that enables customers to virtually queue at check-in by pre-booking their slot time in advance of arriving at the airport.

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British Airways may has the key to unlock the travel world https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-may-has-the-key-to-unlock-the-travel-world/ Wed, 26 May 2021 05:20:10 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=671091 The post British Airways may has the key to unlock the travel world appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Once international travel resumes, mandatory Covid-19 testing will be required to enter some countries even if you have been vaccinated.

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Once international travel resumes, mandatory Covid-19 testing will be required to enter some countries even if you have been vaccinated.

In most countries (the USA is probably an exception), the cost of Covid testing is ridiculously high and most of the government-approved tests take far too long to return a result and both of these issues will play a serious role in preventing the travel world from getting back on its feet if they’re not addressed.

Some governments (like the government of the UK) are already looking into doing something about the high costs that some testing facilities are charging the public but it’s a Covid test that British Airways is about to start trialling that may, in the short term at least, play a very significant role in allowing mass travel to restart sooner rather than later.

British Airways has announced that it is the first airline in the world to set up a trial of an “ultra-rapid” Covid-19 antigen test that returns a result in just 25 seconds. Yes, you read that right. 25 seconds.

The Pelican Covid-19 Ultra Rapid Covid-19 test is being trialled in partnership with medical tech company Canary Global and it has recently been approved for use in Europe and the UK and it’s currently going through the process for approval by the U.S. FDA.

British Airways says that it will be inviting flight and cabin crew to take the Pelican test alongside all the other tests that they are required to take, and the results will be compared to see how they compare.

The test is a non-invasive saliva ultra-rapid digital antigen test that reportedly delivers 98% sensitivity and 100% specificity in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals with SARS-CoV-2. Users simply take a sample of their saliva into a disposable sensor unit, shake, and insert it into a re-usable digital reader which is connected to a Bluetooth enabled device (like a smartphone), and then wait for the results that appear through a mobile app.

Importantly, the test is optimized to detect various variants of Covid-19 that have appeared in locations around the world.

Raj Reddy, the CEO of Canary Global and the inventor of the technology has said the following:

“Combining the power of nanosensor and digital detection technology, the Pelican CV19 test is the first ultra-rapid test that can return a PCR-like accuracy of 98% sensitivity and 100% specificity. We developed the test with the travel industry in mind where speed, accuracy and ease of use are paramount. We are excited to partner with BA as a pioneer and industry leader to trial this test, and we hope the Pelican test can soon be used as a standard test for travellers and crew around the world.”

Subject to successful evaluation, British Airways says that it hopes to be able to offer the test technology on applicable routes where tests have to meet the stated specificity and sensitivity standards.

Right now, it is possible to get a PCR test done at select airports around the world and have a result returned within the hour so some people may be wondering why we would need a test that’s even quicker. Well, it is actually pretty simple.

Right now, only a small proportion of people who usually travel are travelling so most testing centres aren’t really under any kind of strain (which makes it all the more amazing that some of them are as useless as they are). When travellers start returning in the kinds of number that the travel industry needs, even tests that currently seem pretty quick will not even be close to being quick enough to cope with demand, and that is where this ultra-rapid test comes into play.

A test that takes just a brief moment to administer and just seconds to return a result could be a game-changer and may be the difference between travel restarting quickly and the travel reboot turning out to be a damp squib.

The challenge that lies ahead (both for Canary Global and any airlines that want to use this test) is to convince governments around the world that the test works as well as the PCR tests that are being used now and that can detect the variants that keep appearing.

The United States may consider an antigen test as an acceptable test for entry into the country, but a lot of other nations feel differently, and while I am sure airlines like BA would be delighted just to get transatlantic travel going again, it’s going to take more than just a handful of countries to accept the Pelican test if it’s to make the impact that the travel world needs it to make.

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Netflix’s stars fined for behaving ‘disgracefully’ on BA flight https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/netflixs-stars-fined-for-behaving-disgracefully-on-ba-flight/ Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:09 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=670158 The post Netflix’s stars fined for behaving ‘disgracefully’ on BA flight appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The star of a Netflix show told a British Airways crew member 'do you know who my mum is?" on a flight to Heathrow Airport, a court heard.

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The star of a Netflix show told a British Airways crew member ‘do you know who my mum is?” on a flight to Heathrow Airport, a court heard.

Matthew Mawhinney, 29, is the son of the former Labour attorney General and current Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations Baroness Scotland – and is set to star in the second series of the hit Netflix show Too Hot to Handle.

He was one of three stars of the show who ended up in court over their behaviour on the British Airways flight from Miami to London.

The Daily Star reports when Mawhinney was told the group had been refused alcohol by the captain, he told a crew member: “F*** you b**** don’t you know who my mum is? Go f******* look up who I am, my mother is the Baroness of Scotland.”

He then was said to have done ’10 to 20′ press-ups in the aisle.

Mawhinney, Beaux Greenslade, 23, and Harry Johnson, 28, all admitted failing to obey a command by the pilot to put on face masks and using threatening and abusive language.

Netflix is said to have “frozen” their prize fund because of the incident.

The show sees contestants compete to find love for a $100,000 prize, but they lose money if they get intimate with each other.

The three were said to be flying back after six weeks of filming in the West Indies from Miami to London.

The Prosecutor said the group had been seen “drinking margaritas” at Miami Airport and Mawhinney was overheard on the flight saying they were ‘f***** up’.

In a statement, flight attendant Heather Wenn said the group were “quite loud” and had to be “repeatedly” told to put their masks on.

The prosecutor told the court: “The three defendants were travelling together on a flight back from Miami having been involved in a TV series to be broadcast on Netflix.

“Abuse was directed at the cabin crew.

“There were complaints as well due to the intimate nature of the way that they were behaving with each other, they were kissing each other and had to be told to stop.

“As a result of the way they were behaving, the decision was taken by the captain not to serve them any more alcohol.”

Mawhinney is also said to have taken a warning letter from the captain and “scrunched it up and threw it down the cabin”.

He also complained about having to travel in economy and not being upgraded.

Ms McCracken said: “The other couple, Harry Johnson and Beaux Greenslade, began to shout saying they wanted another drink.

“Heather Wenn informed them they were not able to have another drink and if they carried on they would also be issued a warning.”

Greenslade then ranted at cabin crew member Sophie Griffiths and launched into a foul-mouthed tirade and demanded that she should have a drink and boasted that she works for a legal firm.

Miss Griffiths said in a statement: “I have never experienced anything like that sort of behaviour in my career.

“Matthew Mawhinney was unpredictable, so it worried me as to what he was doing to do next. Matthew Mawhinney and Beaux Greenslade were the worst behaved of the group.

“Beaux Greenslade was threatening me against my profession intimating to me she was going to get me sacked and Matthew Mawhinney was threatening me with his family connections saying, ‘do you know who my mum is?’.

Another passenger said the three were behaving so intimately with each other they thought it would turn sexual.

The District Judge said, “Each of you has been extremely lucky not to have faced a more serious charge of drunk on an aircraft where your liberty would have been in jeopardy.”

Mawhinney, of Mayfair, London, and Greenslade of Bexley, south-east London, and Johnson, of Kirkby-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire, were each fined a total of £2,335.

They were also told to each pays compensation to the two crew members they abused of £500 respectively.

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Vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/vaccinated-people-should-be-allowed-to-travel-without-restriction/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:00:37 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=576746 The post Vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways chief says people vaccinated against COVID-19 should be allowed to travel without any restrictions.

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British Airways chief says people vaccinated against COVID-19 should be allowed to travel without any restrictions while people still waiting to receive a vaccine or those who can’t get vaccinated because of underlying health conditions should be allowed to go on holiday by showing proof of a recent negative COVID-19.

Sean Doyle, chief executive of the Heathrow-based airline briefed the media on Sunday in an attempt to heap further pressure on the government to ease travel restrictions. International leisure travel in the UK is currently banned until May 17 at the earliest, although a roadmap for the easing of travel restrictions is set to be revealed on April 12.

Divisions have allegedly formed between government ministers between those who want to restore basic freedoms as soon as possible and others who want to keep borders closed indefinitely for fear of mutant virus variants.

Laying out the challenge ahead for the airline, Doyle said restarting international travel wasn’t just about holidays but connecting thousands of friends and family members who have been split apart because of the border restrictions. “To be frank, we need to find out on 12 April the sort of framework we’re operating with,” Doyle said.

“The first segment keen to get going is people visiting friends and relatives. Many people have been separated from their family and their loved ones over the course of the last 12 months. That is a segment we see very keen and able to travel,” he continued.

The former Aer Lingus chief executive who took over at the helm of British Airways in the midst of the pandemic is pinning hopes on the success of the UK’s successful vaccination programme.

“With Britain’s progress on vaccination, it can now put a marker down on reenabling travel. We can be ambitious,” Doyle told The Independent. “People who’ve been vaccinated should be able to travel without restriction. Those who have not been vaccinated should be able to travel with a negative test.”

Doyle’s comments echo that of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which has been lobbying governments for months on the issue. IATA is currently developing a digital vaccination and Covid test passport which BA plans to incorporate into its mobile app in the coming months.

The British government initially rejected the idea of vaccination passports, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has since warmed to the idea and said the government would work with the European Union on developing a common set of standards.

British Airways is hoping those standards can be agreed in time for the summer and an anticipated surge in leisure travel. Several European countries have already agreed to reopen their borders to British tourists, with Doyle saying it’s “pretty obvious that countries and governments want to see British tourists again.”

Corporate travel, however, may take a little longer to recover. “There will be a couple of trigger points for business travel to come back,” Doyle said without being drawn on when that time might come.

British Airways still believes it will take several years to get back to the kind of business it was operating just before the Coronavirus crisis. “We’ll be led by our customers on where we fly,” Doyle commented.

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British Airways furlough sad but necessary step, says GlobalData https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-furlough-sad-but-necessary-step-says-globaldata/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:27:46 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=547726 The post British Airways furlough sad but necessary step, says GlobalData appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Following the news that 36,000 British Airways (BA) staff are expected to be furloughed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), GlobalData said it is an important step. Nick Wyatt, head of research and analysis in travel and tourism at GlobalData said: “These reports come as no surprise and are just the latest in a […]

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Following the news that 36,000 British Airways (BA) staff are expected to be furloughed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), GlobalData said it is an important step. Nick Wyatt, head of research and analysis in travel and tourism at GlobalData said: “These reports come as no surprise and are just the latest in a growing line of furlough announcements. It is incredibly sad to hear news of temporary job losses but this is a necessary step for BA.”

“The decisions it is taking now focus on securing future existence rather than improving current operational strategy. Mass flight suspensions mean that current operations are minimal and airlines are burning through cash rapidly. This is a difficult decision, but a necessary one. BA has already announced a temporary cessation of all Gatwick operations and this expected furlough is necessary as it tries to safeguard its future,” he added.

Few industries have experienced COVID-19 disruption to the extent that airlines have and even the largest airlines are now in a fight for survival.

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British Airways looks to the future of inclusive innovation as it trials autonomous mobility devices https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-looks-to-the-future-of-inclusive-innovation-as-it-trials-autonomous-mobility-devices/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:00:59 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=538962 The post British Airways looks to the future of inclusive innovation as it trials autonomous mobility devices appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways (BA) has become the first airline to trial fully autonomous, electric mobility devices in North America as it continues its journey to become the airline of choice for customers with both hidden and visible disabilities. Almost half a million customers who require additional assistance fly with British Airways each year and with this […]

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British Airways (BA) has become the first airline to trial fully autonomous, electric mobility devices in North America as it continues its journey to become the airline of choice for customers with both hidden and visible disabilities.

Almost half a million customers who require additional assistance fly with British Airways each year and with this number due to rise by 10% by 2021, the airline is exploring new ways to offer a seamless travel experience, including trialling self-driving, self-navigating, electric vehicles from Japanese technology firm, WHILL.

The devices, which were exclusively trialled by BA customers at New York’s JFK Airport, are equipped with anti-collision technology and allow customers to set their preferred destination anywhere within the airport.

“Accessible air travel.”

Ricardo Vidal, head of innovation at BA said: “Over the next few months, we will be collaborating on a further trial at our busy home hub at Heathrow Terminal 5 to gather more feedback and explore the introduction of this technology alongside our team of customer service professionals to provide a truly seamless and accessible airport experience. I’m excited about the future of inclusive innovation to support the accelerating demand for accessible air travel.”

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NDC: “If there is ever a time for trade partners to join us on this journey, it’s now” https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ndc-if-there-is-ever-a-time-for-trade-partners-to-join-us-on-this-journey-its-now/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:23:20 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=538566 The post NDC: “If there is ever a time for trade partners to join us on this journey, it’s now” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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British Airways has shown its commitment to the evolution of the industry by announcing that it is strengthening its New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform with significant new initiatives which will enable agents to better integrate and manage NDC in the operational environment.

The initiatives will accelerate the benefits available to customers who book through NDC enabled travel agents.

The latest changes will drive the airline closer to achieving IATA’s goal of 20 per cent of indirect bookings through NDC APIs by the end of 2020. British Airways has already exceeded this target in the UK.

From the end of March, travel agents connected to NDC will benefit from enhancements to complex servicing capability, which will allow them to accept or search between different flight options, without the need to contact a call centre.

“If there is ever a time for trade partners to join us on this journey, it’s now.”

British Airways’ NDC platform will now include full servicing prior to ticketing for agents who offer their customers a delay between booking and ticketing. This will give agents the ability to change dates and times for held bookings. This follows the launch of a new 24/7 NDC Service Escalation Process which complements existing support structures already in place.

BA’s head of distribution, Rogier van Enk said: “These enhancements demonstrate our commitment to delivering more choice and value to customers and trade partners. It’s just the beginning of our 2020 distribution strategy and we will continue to listen and collaborate with our agency partners as we expand our New Distribution Capability offering. If there is ever a time for trade partners to join us on this journey, it’s now.”

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British Airways showcases sustainability to Prince Charles https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-showcases-sustainability-to-prince-charles/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 03:00:30 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=537971 The post British Airways showcases sustainability to Prince Charles appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales has toured British Airways’ (BA) engineering base in Cardiff, seeing first-hand the changes, large and small, which the airline is making as it works towards more sustainable flying. In front of more than 400 BA staff, he was shown the nose-to-tail focus on sustainability from the heavy-weight investments in […]

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Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales has toured British Airways’ (BA) engineering base in Cardiff, seeing first-hand the changes, large and small, which the airline is making as it works towards more sustainable flying.

In front of more than 400 BA staff, he was shown the nose-to-tail focus on sustainability from the heavy-weight investments in new fuel-efficient aircraft, to the smallest detail of using a light-weight solder in aircraft repairs, bringing down the carbon footprint of each journey.

The airline is forensically assessing its entire operation to find the little changes which add up to a big change of direction. He was shown around a Boeing 787-9, one of the world’s most efficient aircraft, with the airline investing in a further 73 fuel-efficient and quieter aircraft to arrive before 2024.

As the event came to a close, he unveiled a plaque created from recycled aircraft parts to mark the visit. Alex Cruz, chairman and chief executive of British Airways who led the tour, said: “It has been an honour to showcase our work in this area to him. Every decision we make here now starts with a simple question: what does that mean for our sustainability aspiration?”

Louise Evans, director of communications and corporate responsibility said: “From new, quieter and more fuel efficient aircraft to sustainable swizzle sticks that eliminate the use of single use plastic, we’re carrying out a huge transformation of the way we fly.”

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BA boosts hot spot services for Spring 2020 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-boosts-hot-spot-services-for-spring-2020/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:55:43 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=537803 The post BA boosts hot spot services for Spring 2020 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020. The boosted services will fly from Heathrow to Miami, Seattle and Cape Town, offering customers who want to travel during the busy spring period more flexibility. Neil Chernoff, […]

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British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020.

The boosted services will fly from Heathrow to Miami, Seattle and Cape Town, offering customers who want to travel during the busy spring period more flexibility.

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Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ director of network and alliances, said: “We know that these destinations in the US and Africa are highly sought after, particularly during Spring, so we are pleased to be able to offer more flights to these destinations for our customers who are looking to get away.”

British Airways recently announced that it would be increasing services next winter from Gatwick to Cape Town, St Lucia and Cancun. The airline will also be launching six new European routes starting from July from Heathrow to Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro and Turkey.

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As always, members of the British Airways Executive Club can earn Avios on their British Airways booking.  Avios can be spent on Reward flights, upgrades, hotels, car rental and cutting the cost of a flight.

When using Avios part payment, customers can pick from a range of savings by destination and cabin and they still collect Avios and Tier Points on their bookings.

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BA picks up St Lucia service after Virgin Atlantic drops popular winter sun destination https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-picks-up-st-lucia-service-after-virgin-atlantic-drops-popular-winter-sun-destination/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:44:29 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=536564 The post BA picks up St Lucia service after Virgin Atlantic drops popular winter sun destination appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced a new tranche of flights for passengers travelling to winter-sun hot-spots St Lucia, Cape Town and Cancun from London Gatwick. The airline will launch the regular multi-weekly scheduled service between the UK and St Lucia, following Virgin Atlantic’s decision to stop serving the route after 8 June 2020. Passengers will now […]

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British Airways has announced a new tranche of flights for passengers travelling to winter-sun hot-spots St Lucia, Cape Town and Cancun from London Gatwick. The airline will launch the regular multi-weekly scheduled service between the UK and St Lucia, following Virgin Atlantic’s decision to stop serving the route after 8 June 2020.

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Passengers will now be able to choose from nine flights per week – two more than the daily flight British Airways flew last winter to the paradise island and matching the number of flights available to travellers over the Summer.

The additional flights will take off on Wednesdays and Saturdays, coinciding with popular travel days and enabling holidaymakers to make the most of their time off.

Customers travelling to Cancun from 6 December 2020 will also be able to make the most of an extra weekly service to the Mexican holiday capital departing on Sundays, taking the number of weekly flights up to six.

“These are incredibly popular destinations”

From 10 January 2021, there will also be two extra flights a week from London Gatwick to the ever-popular Cape Town, which enjoys beautifully warm temperatures for the first three months of the year.  The new services will mean that customers can choose from 19 flights a week to Cape Town from London to suit their schedule, with the outbound and return flights overnight to maximise time in South Africa, alongside 14 to Johannesburg, again overnight both ways, and three to Durban.

Adam Carson, British Airways’ Managing Director of London Gatwick, said: “We know our customers crave some winter warmth as these are incredibly popular destinations. To make it even easier to get there we’re increasing the number of flights to St Lucia, Cancun and Cape Town from London Gatwick and we’ve put them on days that work well to maximise travellers’ time and annual leave.”

British Airways flies to more than 70 destinations from London Gatwick, offering a variety of routes to suit both business and leisure travellers. As always, members of the British Airways Executive Club  can earn Avios on their British Airways booking.  Avios can be spent on Reward flights, upgrades, hotels, car rental and cutting the cost of a flight. When using Avios part payment, customers can pick from a range of savings by destination and cabin and they still collect Avios and Tier Points on their bookings.

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BA works with Comic Relief in Ghana to support ‘Mentor Mothers’ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-works-with-comic-relief-in-ghana-to-support-mentor-mothers/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:56:23 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=535711 The post BA works with Comic Relief in Ghana to support ‘Mentor Mothers’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Thousands of Ghanaian children will get a flying start to life as they and their families receive life-saving health services from mothers2mothers (m2m), an African not-for-profit organisation. With funding support from British Airways and Comic Relief, 12 local women living with HIV have been trained and are employed by m2m as “Mentor Mothers”. Working from […]

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Thousands of Ghanaian children will get a flying start to life as they and their families receive life-saving health services from mothers2mothers (m2m), an African not-for-profit organisation. With funding support from British Airways and Comic Relief, 12 local women living with HIV have been trained and are employed by m2m as “Mentor Mothers”.

Working from two health facilities and in surrounding communities in Ashaiman and Atua, these frontline health workers have recently begun to deliver vital health services, education and psychosocial support to both HIV-positive and -negative women and their families.

m2m’s services are designed to ensure children get the best start in life, which means being born HIV-free and receiving an essential package of early childhood development (ECD) services. Over 11,000 women and children under three are expected to benefit in the next two years.

“We are delighted that Ghana has become the first West African member of the m2m family, and the ninth country in which we are working,” said Frank Beadle de Palomo, m2m’s President and CEO, at a high-level launch event in Accra.

“Our community-led model delivers results—we’ve helped to almost end mother-to-child transmission of HIV for our clients for five years in a row and 97% of those enrolled in our ECD services in 2017 achieved all of their milestones by their first birthday. Thanks to British Airways and Comic Relief, we are confident we can play our part to ensure a healthy, thriving future in Ghana”, he added.

“mothers2mothers is a fantastic example of an organisation that empowers local leaders”

m2m’s launch in Ghana comes as the nation has shown global leadership by becoming the first country to adopt the World Health Organization’s (WHO) and UNICEF’s Nurturing Care For Early Childhood Development framework—a new, globally recognised framework for best practice in ECD. Despite this, Ghana’s youngest citizens still face significant challenges. More than 3,000 new HIV infections were recorded among infants and children in 2017 and over one in four young Ghanaian children lag behind in language, cognitive, physical and socio-emotional development.

m2m will be tackling these challenges by promoting responsive parenting and nurturing care to parents and caregivers of HIV-exposed and other vulnerable young children—addressing factors such as the importance of play, nutrition, and accessing health services.

Ruth Davison, Interim CEO of Comic Relief, said: “mothers2mothers is a fantastic example of an organisation that empowers local leaders to help, educate and elevate communities. I am delighted that our funding partnership with BA has helped m2m bring its vitally important services to Ghana. We are proud to have supported their work over the last 11 years as they have created over 10,000 jobs for women living with HIV and improved the lives of more than 11 million women and young children.”

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“Great pride”: BA partners British Olympian and Paraolympians at Tokyo 2020 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/great-pride-ba-partners-british-olympian-and-paraolympians-at-tokyo-2020/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:42:08 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=532954 The post “Great pride”: BA partners British Olympian and Paraolympians at Tokyo 2020 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA has been unveiled as the new official partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The airline will fly hundreds of athletes and support team, along with their equipment to and from the Games as part of the partnership. British Airways has been supporting British Olympic and Paralympic […]

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BA has been unveiled as the new official partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The airline will fly hundreds of athletes and support team, along with their equipment to and from the Games as part of the partnership. British Airways has been supporting British Olympic and Paralympic athletes for over a decade, since the Beijing 2008 Games.

Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ director of brand and customer experience, said: “We’re so proud to be the official airline of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the fourth consecutive Games. The Olympic and Paralympics Games always instil a sense of national pride and it’s an honour to fly the best of British talent in sport and be part of their journey – from start to finish.”

British Olympic Association CEO, Andy Anson, said: “British Airways is one of the most recognisable and prestigious brands in the world, so it is with great pride that we partner with them for the fourth consecutive Games. Tokyo 2020 promises to be an incredible event and securing a partnership of this calibre can only assist with our preparations ahead of the Games in July.”

Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, said: “We are delighted to be flying to and from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with British Airways and believe that, once again, the ParalympicsGB team couldn’t be in better hands. Partnering with British Airways will undoubtedly mean that our Para athletes get the best possible start to their journey to Tokyo 2020, and a truly memorable celebratory return home.”

The Olympic Games will take place between 24 July – 9 August 2020 and for the first time will include skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, karate and baseball/softball. The Paralympic Games will take place from 25 August – 6 September 2020, and for the first time will include Para badminton and Para taekwondo.

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World’s most punctual airlines revealed https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/worlds-most-punctual-airlines-revealed/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:01:37 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=532030 The post World’s most punctual airlines revealed appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP). Garuda Indonesia takes the top spot globally and regionally with an impressive OTP of 95.01%. Aeroflot finished as the most punctual mega airline in Europe and second-most punctual mega in the world […]

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The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP).

Garuda Indonesia takes the top spot globally and regionally with an impressive OTP of 95.01%. Aeroflot finished as the most punctual mega airline in Europe and second-most punctual mega in the world (OTP 86.30%).

Six US carriers ranked among the most punctual mega airlines in the world, including Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue.

Copa Airlines (OTP 92.01%) and LATAM Airlines Group (OTP 86.41%) were the second and fifth most punctual airlines in the world. Japanese airport Osaka Itami finished as the most punctual large airport for a second consecutive year with an OTP of 88.03%. British Airways’ hub London Heathrow ranked 13th among mega airports – a notable accomplishment for the world’s most internationally connected airport.

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Keepin’ magic alive! British Airways’ 100 acts of kindness https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/keepin-magic-alive-british-airways-100-acts-of-kindness/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:38:03 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=531414 The post Keepin’ magic alive! British Airways’ 100 acts of kindness appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

As part of its centenary year, throughout 2019 British Airways has completed 100 acts of kindness for customers, including once-in-a-lifetime trips and reunions, upgrades, surprise proposals and money-can’t-buy experiences. Some of the prime examples include sending young cancer patient Laura Nuttall on her ‘bucket list’ trip to Africa, getting 96-year-old Frank Dell, a former RAF […]

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As part of its centenary year, throughout 2019 British Airways has completed 100 acts of kindness for customers, including once-in-a-lifetime trips and reunions, upgrades, surprise proposals and money-can’t-buy experiences.

Some of the prime examples include sending young cancer patient Laura Nuttall on her ‘bucket list’ trip to Africa, getting 96-year-old Frank Dell, a former RAF pilot, back to the flight-deck 45 years after his retirement, sending the airline’s retro-liveried BOAC Boeing 747 centenary aircraft out to Los Angeles to greet one special customer, Judie Parr Graham-Bell, whose late husband organised the Royal Flights for BOAC, flying ex-US Secret Service dog, Hurricane to the UK to receive an ‘Animal OBE’ PDSA Order of Merit and teaming up with joint business partner American Airlines to reunite a family that is spread across two continents in time for Thanksgiving.

Further acts of kindness have included granting access to the airline’s Club and First lounges at Heathrow; offering complementary champagne and upgrades to customers celebrating special occasions, visits to the flight deck, complementary tickets to rugby matches at the airline-sponsored Twickenham stadium; and free flights.

Carolina Martinoli, director of brand and customer experience at British Airways said: “Travel has long since had a sense of magic and awe about it and in a year when we’ve been celebrating our centenary it’s been a pleasure to deliver these 100 acts of kindness – in fact, we enjoyed it so much we ended up delivering well over 100 of them.”

The ‘100 Acts of Kindness’ were part of British Airways’ #BAMAGIC campaign launched in 2017.

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Bill me baby: Heathrow T5’s new robot https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bill-me-baby-heathrow-t5s-new-robot/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 02:15:00 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=530901 The post Bill me baby: Heathrow T5’s new robot appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Following the introduction of robotic assistants at major airports such as Munich and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Terminal Five at Heathrow is getting its own troupe of automated, sci-fi helpers in 2020. Dubbed ‘Bill’...

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Following the introduction of robotic assistants at major airports such as Munich and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Terminal Five at Heathrow is getting its own troupe of automated, sci-fi helpers in 2020.

Dubbed ‘Bill’, the new robots are the brainchild of tech company BotsAndUs and have been designed to help handle common, everyday enquiries from T5’s daily intake of 90,0000 customers so that the customer service team can focus on more complex situations.

“I envisage a fleet of robots working side-by-side with our people”

Using inbuilt geo-location technology and a host of other advanced sensors to constantly monitor a 360˚radius, ‘Bill’ will move around the airport terminal freely and safely, escorting customers to specific locations such as the airline’s dedicated Special Assistance and Family Check-In zones.

Ricardo Vidal, British Airways’ head of innovation, says the combination of automation and personalised customer service will define the airport of the future:

“We are always looking for new and innovative ways to use automation to help our customers enjoy a faster and smoother journey through the airport and beyond. These smart robots are the latest innovation allowing us to free up our people to deal with immediate issues and offer that one-on-one service we know our customers appreciate. In the future, I envisage a fleet of robots working side-by-side with our people offering a truly seamless travel experience.”

Andrei Danescu, founder of BotsAndUs, added: “We are very excited to partner with British Airways. The trial will pave the way for other new and interesting services we can provide to improve the customer journey as we work together to re-imagine the airport experience.”

According to the airline, 2019 saw BA install 80 brand-new automated check-in machines and 80 advanced automated bag-drop machines at Heathrow Terminal 5 which resulted in an increase in customer satisfaction and a dramatic reduction in queues.

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Emissions-free baggage vehicles come to Heathrow https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emissions-free-baggage-vehicles-come-to-heathrow/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:15:54 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=527037 The post Emissions-free baggage vehicles come to Heathrow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

As part of its ongoing GBP 6.5bn investment for customers, British Airways is trialling autonomous, emissions-free baggage vehicles at its home at Heathrow, to help the airline further improve punctuality and depart every flight on time. British Airways currently operates up to 800 flights a day to and from Heathrow, transporting around 75,000 bags back […]

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As part of its ongoing GBP 6.5bn investment for customers, British Airways is trialling autonomous, emissions-free baggage vehicles at its home at Heathrow, to help the airline further improve punctuality and depart every flight on time.

British Airways currently operates up to 800 flights a day to and from Heathrow, transporting around 75,000 bags back and forth between its baggage halls and aircraft.

Now, in what is believed to be a world-first, the airline, in conjunction with Heathrow Airport and autonomous vehicle specialist, Aurrigo, is trialling driverless baggage vehicles, which are known as dollies.

“Efficient, safe and sustainable”

Carrying up to 40 bags in one journey, the driverless dollies use the latest navigating technology to memorise the airfield to determine the shortest route to transport luggage. Unlike the current vehicles, the new autonomous dollies will depart for the aircraft as soon as each one is full, speeding up the aircraft loading process. In addition to improving operational efficiency, the trial also forms part of the airline’s wider environmental commitment to run an emissions-free airside operation.

British Airways’ director of airports, Raghbir Pattar, said: “We are always looking at ways to improve efficiency and modernise our operation to ensure that we are delivering bags to and from our aircraft on time and without delay.”

David Keene, chief executive officer of Aurrigo, added: “This is another fantastic example of British innovation and engineering. Our driverless pods are now in operation all around the world and the work with IAG, BA and Heathrow Airport shows how similar technology can be used in a completely different industry to deliver significant results.

Chris Garton, chief operating officer at Heathrow Airport said: “We’re delighted to trial new technologies that will make our airport more efficient, safe and sustainable. Significant progress is being made with driverless vehicles and these trials will help us to provide the infrastructure necessary to be at the forefront of this technology.”

If successful, the dollies could transport customers’ baggage to and from the aircraft by 2021.

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BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-announces-new-codeshare-deal-with-malaysia-airlines/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:47:24 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=522560 The post BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today. The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia, including Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu, and nine cities in Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Vietnam. Seats are available as of now. Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ director […]

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British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today.

The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia, including Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu, and nine cities in Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Vietnam. Seats are available as of now.

Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ director of networks and alliances, said: “This codeshare with Malaysia Airlines further strengthens the destination proposition for our customers, giving them more benefits when flying to Asia and South-West Pacific. Malaysia Airlines shares our commitment to excellent customer service, and we are delighted that we can introduce more of our customers to their network.”

As part of the new agreement, customers will have a greater choice of routes, destinations and fares and more flexibility between the UK and Asia Pacific.

British Airways offers daily flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur, one of the world’s largest aviation hubs and a major centre for members of the oneworld alliance.

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Captain Izham Ismail, Malaysia Airlines’ Group chief executive officer, said: “Malaysia Airlines is excited about the increased opportunities this codeshare with British Airways will bring for visitors from across the United Kingdom to explore the range of unique destinations that Malaysia has to offer. This development coincides with the launch of Visit Malaysia 2020, a landmark initiative uniting industry players behind a shared goal of welcoming 30 million tourists to Malaysia in the year 2020, making the upcoming year a particularly exciting time to visit and enjoy the country’s warm hospitality and diverse cultural attractions.”

As part of the agreement, Malaysia Airlines customers will now be able to book seats directly on malaysiaairlines.com to Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle via London Heathrow on British Airways flights.

Subject to regulatory approval, Malaysia Airlines will also be codesharing with BA on European points namely Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Vienna, Brussels, Geneva, Hamburg, Lyon, Toulouse, Paris and Zurich.

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BA’s first A350 heads to Dubai https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-first-a350-heads-to-dubai/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:08:59 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=516578 The post BA’s first A350 heads to Dubai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September. The airline took delivery of its newest aircraft featuring its latest generation business class seat, Club Suite, on 29 July. Not only is the aircraft quieter than some of […]

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British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September.

The airline took delivery of its newest aircraft featuring its latest generation business class seat, Club Suite, on 29 July. Not only is the aircraft quieter than some of its predecessors, there are also environmental benefits to flying on the state-of-the-art A350 as 25% lower fuel burn significantly reduces CO2 emissions.

Since its arrival, the A350 has flown over 15,400 miles between Heathrow and Madrid completing over 40 take-offs and landings to further familiarise the airline’s crew with the service they will deliver on the new aircraft.

Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ director of brand and customer experience, said: “We are delighted to have taken delivery of our first A350 aircraft with our new business class seat, Club Suite.  Our teams across the business have been working hard to ensure that every aspect of our customers’ experience meets and exceeds their expectations, as we prepare the A350 for long haul flights this September.”
British Airways’ Club Suite offers customers direct-aisle access, a door for greater privacy and luxurious flat-bed seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. It boasts 40 per cent more storage, including a vanity unit and mirror, WiFi, enviable 18.5-inch inflight entertainment screens, high definition gate-to-gate programming, and PC / USB power; every aspect of British Airways’ Club Suite has been designed for today’s customer.

British Airways’ A350 will initially operate on selected services to Dubai from 2 September, followed by flights to Toronto, Tel Aviv and Bangalore this year.

The arrival of the A350 is part of the airline’s GBP6.5bn current investment programme and forms part of an exciting year for the airline as it celebrates its centenary. Other activity includes the airline’s BA 2119 programme exploring the future of fuels, the customer experience of the future and the aviation careers in the next 100 years.

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BA first international airline to shift Beijing operations to Daxing https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-first-international-airline-to-shift-beijing-operations-to-daxing/ Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:14:59 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=511210 The post BA first international airline to shift Beijing operations to Daxing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced that, as of 27 October 2019, all direct connections between Heathrow and Beijing will touch tarmac at the Chinese capital’s new state-of-the-art Daxing airport. British Airways is the first international airline to confirm it will move all operations to Beijing Daxing, in recognition of its importance in driving travel between China […]

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British Airways has announced that, as of 27 October 2019, all direct connections between Heathrow and Beijing will touch tarmac at the Chinese capital’s new state-of-the-art Daxing airport.

British Airways is the first international airline to confirm it will move all operations to Beijing Daxing, in recognition of its importance in driving travel between China and the UK and its offer of a world-class customer experience.

Noella Ferns, British Airways’ executive vice president in Greater China and the Philippines,said: “We are very excited to be moving to Beijing Daxing. Not only will the new airport offer our customers flying to and from Beijing a world-class experience, with state-of-the-art facilities including an improved lounge for our Club World and First customers; but it will also support our ambition to increase leisure and business travel between China and the UK.”

Beijing Daxing, which is due to open in September 2019, will initially house four runways and one terminal building. In the future, it is set to include an additional three runways and a second terminal building, serving 100 million customers each year. The move will also help British Airways to strengthen and develop its network through its codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines, which will also be based at the new airport.

With a massive 52,000sqm available for retail, food and beverage and service, facilities at Beijing Daxing for British Airways’ customers will include over 300 shops and restaurants and for those eligible access to a brand-new partner lounge.

The London to Beijing route will continue as a daily service, operated by a Boeing 787-9 in the winter and a Boeing 777-300 in the summer, with four cabins: First, Club World (business class).

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“The risks to BA go beyond the potential fines” British Airways to be punished for GDPR data breach https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-risks-to-ba-go-beyond-the-potential-fines-british-airways-to-be-punished-for-gdpr-data-breach/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:36:22 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=510707 The post “The risks to BA go beyond the potential fines” British Airways to be punished for GDPR data breach appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Following an extensive investigation the ICO has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways GBP 183.39M (approx USD 229.7m) for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  The proposed fine relates to a cyber incident notified to the ICO by British Airways in September 2018. This incident in part involved user […]

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Following an extensive investigation the ICO has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways GBP 183.39M (approx USD 229.7m) for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 The proposed fine relates to a cyber incident notified to the ICO by British Airways in September 2018. This incident in part involved user traffic to the British Airways website being diverted to a fraudulent site. Through this false site, customer details were harvested by the attackers. Personal data of approximately 500,000 customers were compromised in this incident, which is believed to have begun in June 2018.

“The law is clear”

The ICO’s investigation has found that a variety of information was compromised by poor security arrangements at the company, including log in, payment card, and travel booking details as well name and address information.

Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said: “People’s personal data is just that – personal. When an organisation fails to protect it from loss, damage or theft it is more than an inconvenience. That’s why the law is clear – when you are entrusted with personal data you must look after it. Those that don’t will face scrutiny from my office to check they have taken appropriate steps to protect fundamental privacy rights.”

British Airways has cooperated with the ICO investigation and has made improvements to its security arrangements since these events came to light. The company will now have opportunity to make representations to the ICO as to the proposed findings and sanction.

Commenting on the ruling, Rachel Aldighieri, MD of the Data & Marketing Association (DMA), said: “This is the first fine the ICO has announced under the new GDPR laws and the level of the proposed fine is unprecedented in the UK, highlighting the importance all businesses should place on the security of customers’ data.

“The risks to BA go beyond the potential fines”

Aldighieri added: “Data is a fundamental part of the digital economy, so maintaining its security must be a business imperative. Trust in how brands collect, store and use data is essential to the relationship between businesses and their customers. The risks to BA go beyond the potential fines regulators can issue too, the long-term effects on customer trust, share price and public perception could have more lasting damage.”

ICO has been investigating this case as lead supervisory authority on behalf of other EU Member State data protection authorities. It has also liaised with other regulators. Under the GDPR ‘one stop shop’ provisions the data protection authorities in the EU whose residents have been affected will also have the chance to comment on the ICO’s findings.

The ICO will consider carefully the representations made by the company and the other concerned data protection authorities before it takes its final decision.

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Scaramouche Scaramouche: BA’s premium economy product does the Fandango? https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/scaramouche-scaramouche-bas-premium-economy-product-does-the-fandango/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:25:59 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=509127 The post Scaramouche Scaramouche: BA’s premium economy product does the Fandango? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced it is releasing  the next phase of its investment in its premium economy, World Traveller Plus cabin, by introducing a range of new amenities for customers. New amenity kits using material from recycled plastic bottles will be introduced from July 1 and will include all the essential items travellers need for […]

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British Airways has announced it is releasing  the next phase of its investment in its premium economy, World Traveller Plus cabin, by introducing a range of new amenities for customers.

New amenity kits using material from recycled plastic bottles will be introduced from July 1 and will include all the essential items travellers need for a flight, including an eyeshade, soft socks, a pen, a toothbrush and toothpaste and lip balm from the Scaramouche & Fandango range.

“A huge hit with customers”

The new amenities, which are set to take to the skies from 1 July 1, follow improvements made earlier this year to the World Traveller Plus cabin including delicious new menus with a focus on seasonal ingredients.

Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ director of brand and customer experience, said: “We’re investing GBP 6.5bn for our customers and these improvements to World Traveller Plus mark part of that investment. “The new menus that we introduced in World Traveller Plus earlier this year have been a huge hit with customers and this second phase including the new washbags, quilts and cushions will really add to the comfort of the cabin.”

The airline will also introduce alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails to the World Traveller Plus bar menu. These will include a Gin Fizz or Bloody Mary for a cocktail, or a Citrus Twist for a non-alcoholic alternative.

Customers travelling in World Traveller Plus have the ability to pre-order their main meal up to 24 hours before departure, guaranteeing their first choice for their main meal on flights departing from London.

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Aviation round-up: Woof woof! https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-woof-woof/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:44:20 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=501726 The post Aviation round-up: Woof woof! appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

This week’s Aviation round up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew -- but first we head to Ireland…

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This week’s aviation round-up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew – but first we head to Ireland…

Convenient cash

Aer Lingus has announced its partnership with  financial technology company, Fexco, to provide an easy way to exchange currency before flying with Aer Lingus.

The Irish flag carrier’s guests can now order foreign currency online and opt for the Home Delivery service or, if it is more convenient, have it delivered to a nearby local shop, thanks to the Click & Collect option.

Jennifer Fox, Aer Lingus director of performance delivery and retail, said: “Travel Money, our new currency conversion offering, gives Aer Lingus guests a new, smart way to exchange their money. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the overall guest experience and we believe Travel Money does just that by providing our guests with greater convenience and choice in advance of their journey.”

“The value and certainty that foreign cash provides”

Joe Redmond, Fexco retail foreign exchange (RFX), managing director, said: “Cash is an integral part of any balanced travel money portfolio for which there is no real substitute. We are seeing an increase in the number of customers using our services as overseas travellers recognise the value and certainty that foreign cash provides.

“We are delighted to partner with Aer Lingus to provide our Travel Money services to their guests. Our best in class foreign currency solutions will undoubtedly enhance the overall travel experience for Aer Lingus customers who can now collect their currency at a time and location convenient to them or receive it directly to their door in a secure, convenient and efficient way.”

Second home

British Airways has opened its doors to the highly-anticipated new Club Lounge at New York’s JFK airport.  It completes a £50 million investment, following the unveiling of a plush new space for First customers in autumn last year.  Customers at JFK Terminal 7 have also seen changes to the public areas and gate spaces to make them more appealing, welcoming and comfortable.

Spread across 2044 sqm, the lounge is laid out to offer designated areas that are designed to meet different customer needs. The new space includes elegant, relaxed seating areas as well as ample work stations with power outlets to maximise time in the office.

Other spots include an entertainment room with state-of-the-art entertainment and sound from Sony, and the reopened Elemis Spa offers a range of treatments to help travellers relax and recharge ahead of their journey.

“We’ve created a space to meet our customers’ needs”

Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ director of brand and customer experience said: “JFK airport is like a second home to Heathrow so it’s great to mark the final step in our significant customer investment with the opening of our new Club and First lounges.

“Every detail has been carefully designed and we’ve created a space to meet our customers’ needs – whether they want to relax and have a meal or enjoy a craft beer and catch up on the world news”.

Doubling up

The B767 aircraft deployed by Austrian Airlines landed safely at Montreal Airport at 1251pm local time operating its inaugural flight. Flights to the city located on Mount Royal will be operated by Austrian Airlines on a daily basis during the summer flight schedule, whereas the route will be served five times per week during the winter. The airline will operate a Boeing 767 aircraft with seating for 211 people.

With the launch of Austrian Airlines flight service to Montreal, Air Canada will assume responsibility for operating flights on the Toronto-Vienna route. Air Canada will operate a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner during summer.

Flight service from Vienna to Toronto will be offered on a daily basis during the summer flight schedule, and five flights each week during the winter season. Thanks to the partnership with Canada’s largest airline, Austrian Airlines continues to offer its customers the number of flights to Toronto to which they are accustomed as well as comparable departure and arrival times and excellent transfer possibilities in Vienna, Montreal and Toronto.

Wolfgang Jani, CFO of Austrian Airlines, said: “We are pleased to double the flight offering from Austria to Canada in cooperation with Air Canada. In the future, our customers will be able to explore the metropolis of Montreal and continue to make use of the usual offering to Toronto.”

A new species of cabin crew

Introducing The Canine Crew – the UK’s first airport therapy dog team, brought to you by Therapet and Aberdeen International Airport Anxious flyers jetting off from Aberdeen International Airport will soon be able to have their fears allayed by a novel group of four legged volunteers.

The UK’s first ever team of airport therapy dogs will be visiting the terminal on a regular basis from Saturday 4 May.

“The mere action of stroking a dog slows down the heartbeat and reduces blood pressure “

The Canine Crew, easily identifiable in their high vis jackets and bandanas, will mingle with passengers and staff to work their animal magic both landside and airside throughout the terminal.

Already regular visitors to nursing homes, schools, prisons and universities, where the dogs have been proven to help improve mental health and wellbeing, alleviate stress and calm nerves, this is the first venture of this scale in the UK to bring the dogs to an airport environment.

Therapet in the Aberdeenshire area is managed by Canine Concern Scotland Trust and will deploy a team of dogs, of various sizes, with their handlers on a rota basis. Trustee of the charity and area representative for Aberdeenshire North Therapet, Diane Wood, explained:

“We are delighted to take the lead in this project and have the opportunity to work with Aberdeen International Airport. All our dogs – and their owners – have undergone rigorous training and assessment to work in a variety of environments and the dogs are used to being stroked and petted and generally made a fuss of so they will lap up the attention and thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to interact with passengers and staff.

The mere action of stroking a dog slows down the heartbeat and reduces blood pressure so they will be a great help to anyone feeling nervous about their journey. The dogs will work in pairs, for two hours at a time once a week and we plan to keep everybody updated about what dogs are visiting and when.”

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Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-munich-airport-gets-radical-with-gnarly-competition/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:32:46 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=500477 The post Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!

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This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!

But, first news from Tibet…

Win-win

Helsinki Airport’s first Chinese airline company Tibet Airlines opened a new route from Jinan, China, to Helsinki Finland on 8 April. The new route was celebrated at Helsinki Airport after the inaugural flight landed. The route is operated with Airbus A330 wide-bodied aircraft twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.

“Tibet Airlines is looking forward to continuing to maintain a mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation concept with Finavia and Helsinki Airport, to carry out more extensive and in-depth comprehensive cooperation in the future,” said Bai Weisan, president of Tibet Airlines Co., Ltd at Tibet Airlines.

“Just a few moments ago we witnessed the landing of the historical first flight from Jinan to Helsinki. Tibet Airlines is the first Chinese airline commencing flights to Finland and we see prosperous business opportunities for Chinese and Finnish businesses and unforeseen experiences for the Chinese and Finnish travellers,” said Kimmo Mäki, CEO at Finavia.

Vintage looks

British Airways has, for the first time today, brought together its four heritage liveried aircraft which were repainted to mark the airline’s centenary this year, alongside an A319 in the current Chatham Dockyard livery, to capture a rare image of some of the airline’s most iconic designs together.

The photos captured today also mark the fact that 50,000 customers have already flown around the globe on the four heritage liveries since they re-joined the fleet, with the Boeing 747s having travelled to destinations such as New York, Cape Town, Dubai and Lagos, while the BEA liveried Airbus A319 has flown far and wide across the airlines’ UK and European network to cities including Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Milan, Zurich and Amsterdam.

Alex Cruz, British Airways’ chairman and CEO, said: “The excitement and pride that we’ve witnessed from customers and colleagues as these heritage liveries, which we painted to mark our centenary, have flown around the globe has been unparalleled.

“Social media has been fired up with images from travellers all over the world when they’ve spotted the aircraft and as some 50,000 people have now flown on them since they arrived back in the fleet we wanted to capture a special photo to share with them.”

Can Tho? Can do

AirAsia celebrated its first flight from Kuala Lumpur to Can Tho today, making history as the first international flight to touchdown in the Mekong Delta’s largest city.

Can Tho becomes AirAsia’s sixth destination in Vietnam and follows the announcement of new services between Bangkok and Can Tho which are set to commence in May 2019.

Laddawan Meesupwatana – group head of product for the Indochina market said: “We are excited to welcome the first-ever international flight to Can Tho today. The Mekong Delta has tremendous potential with some 8.5 million visitors choosing to come here in 2018.

“This new flight will help to connect the Mekong Delta with Asean, and at the same time bring visitors to explore the beauty of Can Tho, such as the floating markets, pottery villages and picturesque canals.”

Besides Can Tho, AirAsia Malaysia connects guests from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, also from Penang to Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, as well as from Johor Bahru to Ho Chi Minh City.

Gnarly Munich

Top-flight professional skateboarding is a breathtaking spectacle. At the new Skate & Style event, now coming to Munich Airport, spectators will witness dazzling displays of tricks, spins and jumps. From April 24-28, the airport’s MAC Forum will be turned into a skateboarding hotspot as it hosts the South German championships in this exciting sport.

In the Club of Skaters (COS) Cup, competitors will face off in three categories, with the winners qualifying for the national final at the end of November at Europapark Rust, Germany’s biggest theme park. Spectators at Skate & Style who are up to the challenge are also welcome to grab a board and test their own skills on the 800sqm park terrain.

The four-day event will feature numerous highlights, including a program of entertainment and fun activities. As fans watch, Germany’s skateboarding elite will attack the ramps and obstacles and showcase their best moves. And between rounds of the 2019 COS Cup, local heroes will go head to head in the Titus Locals Only Competition (LOC) Cup.

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Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-ba-takes-takes-the-sky-road-facial-tech-and-more/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:57:05 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=499737 The post Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new route announcements.

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Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new route announcements.

But first, news for budding pilots…

Wanted: 600 pilots

United Airlines subsidiary, ExpressJet Airlines, announced this week that it is welcoming Australian pilots to join in its growth by introducing a new E-3 Visa Program. The program allows Australian pilots to live in the U.S. while flying for ExpressJet. ExpressJet is hiring more than 600 pilots as it grows with 25 new Embraer E175 aircraft in 2019.

“The perfect gateway”

After training, pilots will be based at one of ExpressJet’s five domiciles (Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; Knoxville, Tennessee; Houston, Texas; Newark, New Jersey) and may choose to live in base or the city of their choice by using flight and airline jumpseat privileges to travel to base.

“ExpressJet’s E-3 Program is the perfect gateway for Australian pilots who want to grow their careers by flying an all-jet fleet on behalf of United – one of the world’s largest airlines and most iconic brands,” said vice president of flight operations Greg Wooley. “Our program provides a smooth, worry-free transition to the U.S. and offers an on-going support network to ensure our E-3 pilots are successful in their careers.”

E-3 Program pilots are eligible for ExpressJet’s USD 22, 000 new-hire bonus and an additional USD 5,000 bonus for an eligible type rating. In addition, pilots are eligible for ExpressJet’s health and wellness insurance plans and have access to travel privileges on United Airlines and other participating, global carriers. E-3 Program participants will also have access to a company liaison to help navigate their new careers in the U.S.

Take the sky road

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British Airways’ first early-morning flight between Inverness and London Heathrow for more than two decades took off from the Highland capital this morning.

Passengers were piped on board the aircraft by members of the Inverness Royal British Legion Pipe Band which, like the airline, is celebrating its centenary this year.  The service was operated by an Airbus 319 aircraft registration G-EUPJ, in the heritage livery of BEA, part of British Airways’ centenary celebrations.

“The best of what our region has to offer”

Heathrow – Inverness will see a 30% increase in capacity on the route and brings the number of flights up to three return services on Saturdays and Sundays, with a double daily service Monday to Friday. From October British Airways will operate a double daily service between the two cities seven days a week.

Graeme Bell, general manager at Inverness Airport, said: “The air link between these two cities goes from strength to strength and we very much welcome these additional flights. The new service will provide business travellers with more flexibility and connectivity between the two cities. The additional flights will also enhance worldwide connections to the Highlands and Islands, making the area even more attractive to overseas visitors keen to experience the best of what our region has to offer.”

“More than 150 destinations”

Phyllis Stuart, British Airways’ airport manager at Inverness Airport, said: “This is an important day for British Airways, for Inverness and for the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The introduction of our new and expanded schedule gives the people and businesses of Inverness and the Highlands and Islands even greater access to more than 150 destinations on our global network from Heathrow.”

Departures from Inverness airport do not have Air Passenger Duty (APD) which also benefits the route.

Stuart added: “This is British Airways’ centenary year, so we were delighted that members of the Inverness Royal British Legion Pipe Band, which is also celebrating its 100th birthday, were with us today to mark the start of our new expanded schedule.”

Spain gets in your face

Spain is spearheading the introduction of facial recognition pilot project in Europe, thanks to airport operator Aena and Air Europa’s collaboration.  Biometric technology will speed-up boarding area control, identification and access processes.

Biometric identification technology streamlines airport passenger movement by facilitating free, faster, safer and more efficient transit.  This technological breakthrough aims at simplifying boarding procedures, until now an enormously tedious process compared to other forms of transport such as trains and buses.

Passengers who voluntarily opt for biometric boarding will be able to pass security checkpoints and boarding gates without having to show their boarding pass or ID.

The facial recognition system involves a document scanner and camera to photograph the passenger, enabling their features to be contrasted with the image on the scanned document.  If they match, the passenger will be able to go through both the security checkpoint and boarding gate without having to show their travel documents and ID again, although they should always have them to hand.

The airport chosen to carry out this pilot project is Menorca.

New range

Himalaya Airlines’ inaugural flight from Kathmandu, Nepal Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), landed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, 31 March. Himalaya Airlines launched three weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu, Nepal.

Maarten De Groof, chief commercial officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “We are delighted to add Himalaya Airlines to our growing list of carriers operating at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Nepal has always been a sought-after destination for UAE residents, and the UAE is also home to many Nepali expatriates. We look forward to ensuring passengers departing for, or arriving from Nepal enjoy a seamless travel experience.”

“We are eager to introduce new flights and routes to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport, in line with our efforts to expand Abu Dhabi’s connectivity and support commerce and tourism within the UAE,” added De Groof.

“Commercial and cultural links between the UAE and Nepal are flourishing”

Himalaya Airlines will operate the route using its Airbus 320 aircraft, which includes 8 Premium Economy seats and 150 Economy Class seats in its current configuration. On Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, flights are scheduled to depart from Kathmandu at 2045 and arrive at Abu Dhabi at 2345. Returning flights to Kathmandu are scheduled to depart from Abu Dhabi on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 0145 and arrive at Kathmandu at 0000.

“We are excited to launch the direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu. There is a strong demand from both markets for a direct operation on the route, and we have responded to this increasing customer requirement.

“Commercial and cultural links between the UAE and Nepal are flourishing and Himalaya is honoured to play a pivotal role in facilitating and enhancing the growth of trade and tourism between the two countries. We hope this new connectivity will further boost traffic from the UAE. Himalaya Airlines is on the verge of completing its third year of successful commercial operations soon and we are pleased to add Abu Dhabi into our network,” said Vijay Shrestha, vice president of administration.

Nine is fine

The world’s largest – and Heathrow’s third-biggest – airline, American Airlines, has launched a new service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). The new flight, operated on Boeing 777-200 aircraft, is American’s ninth U.S. destination served from Heathrow and brings the airline to 21 peak daily departures.

“Our trans-Atlantic partnership with British Airways, now in its ninth year, continues to strengthen and provides new possibilities for both carriers and increased choice for our customers,” said Rhett Workman, American’s managing director of Heathrow. “Adding a second daily London to Phoenix flight and increasing it to year-round service, is the latest example of the opportunities created when two strong, world-class airlines come together.”

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BA’s new “perfect alliance” focused on kids https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-new-perfect-alliance-focused-on-kids/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:13:20 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=498457 The post BA’s new “perfect alliance” focused on kids appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA has announced a new partnership with British children’s company, My 1st Years, a company focused on providing babies with personalised gift items.

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BA has announced a new partnership with British children’s company, My 1st Years, a company focused on providing babies with personalised gift items – they say it’s for the baby but I don’t think new-borns could care less about monogrammed security blankets – to introduce ‘My 1st Years Kids Zones’ to seven British Airways lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick.

The new infant dedicated areas will provide the young passengers with musical instruments, mini kitchens and mini aeroplane rides to what BA says will “make sure its youngest travellers get off to a flying start”. This, in reality, translates to ‘tire the little buggers out’.

This partnership extends in the airline’s eStore where customers purchasing My 1st Years will be able to earn Avios points.

Perfect alliance

Head of ground product at British Airways, Jude Winstanley, said: “Offering a quality customer experience is important no matter what your age and by partnering with My 1st Years we hope our youngest travellers have an unforgettable journey with us.

“In this, our centenary year, we’re working with some of the best British designers and manufacturers and as part of our GBP 6.5bn investment programme, we’ve introduced a completely new design concept in our lounges across the globe. Following recent re-designs in Rome and Aberdeen; we are now focusing on San Francisco and Geneva.”

“It’s the perfect alliance”

Daniel Price, co-founder of My 1st Years, said: “British Airways is the iconic brand to partner with. I’ve been flying with them for years and it’s an honour to collaborate with them for their 100th birthday. Their ‘Made by Britain’ campaign makes it even more special given that we are a British born and bred brand.

“Importantly we have a lot of shared values between us – exceptional customer service, unrivalled attention to detail and creating unforgettable memories for families so it’s the perfect alliance. We look forward to adding that extra special moment for children in the lounges so they can start their trip with relaxed fun, and laughter.”

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Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-turkish-delight-and-confirmed-rumours/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:49:40 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=496985 The post Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and  confirmation of those HKE acquisition rumours…

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This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and  confirmation of those HKE acquisition rumours…

But first news from the Middle East…

Turkish delight

Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have announced they have revised and reworked the existing codeshare agreement between the two companies. Revisions to the agreement mean that Oman Air will codeshare on Turkish Airlines operating flights to Rome, Copenhagen and Algiers, while Turkish Airlines will codeshare on Oman Air operating flights to Salalah.

Abdulaziz Al Raisi, chief executive officer, Oman Air commented: “Oman Air is happy and proud to be associating with Turkish Airlines which is a globally recognized network carrier. It is an ideal partner for Oman Air, which has justifiably attracted a reputation for offering the highest levels of comfort, luxury and outstanding service. As we continue to expand globally, codeshare agreements such as this help us spread our wings to newer destinations and bring us more partners and guests.”

Salalah

Turkish Airlines’ deputy chairman and CEO, Bilal Ekşi said:  “Witnessing Oman Air`s direct flights to Istanbul within the scope of our existing codeshare agreement has always pleased us. And now extending this agreement in order to further maximize the travel opportunities offered to our passengers through our networks made us more glad. We believe that this enhancement with Oman Air will further explore cooperation opportunities for both airlines together with growing relations between our countries.”

Japan plan

Fukuoka

AirAsia has touched down in Fukuoka (Japan), marking the only direct service in operation from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail said: “Welcome to Fukuoka, our very first destination on Japan’s southernmost island, Kyushu. More than 156,000 seats per year will be available on this new route, providing guests with the opportunity to book low-cost travel to yet another amazing destination in Japan.”

Since launching flights from Malaysia to Japan in 2010, AirAsia has flown more than 6.5 million passengers between the two countries. Today, the airline operates international services to Japan from Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Taipei with Malaysian connections to Honolulu in the US operating via Osaka.

Rebirth

BEA A319

Monday also saw the latest in BA’s classic liveries reborn, as part of the airlines’ hundredth birthday celebrations, when an an Airbus 319 hit the tarmac at Heathrow decked out in a British European Airways (BEA) design which ran between 1959 and 1968. The design is an exact reproduction of the original colours but with a grey upper wing, rather than the traditional red, to meet current wing paint reflectivity requirements

The aircraft will make its maiden commercial flight to Manchester. It will then continue to fly routes across the UK and Europe, with the design remaining on the aircraft until it retires next year.

Alex Cruz, British Airways’ chairman and CEO, said: “It was another really special day as we welcomed our BEA liveried A319 in to Heathrow this morning, which forms part of our centenary heritage fleet. Yet again there were huge crowds lining the perimeter fence to see the aircraft coming in, which shows just how excited people are about these designs. We’ve been overwhelmed with positive feedback from customers and colleagues.”

The BEA liveried A319 is the second aircraft with heritage designs to enter the British Airways fleet following the arrival of its BOAC 747 long-haul counterpart last month. Next to arrive with be another 747, this time with a British Airways Landor livery. And one final design will be revealed later this month as the airline celebrates its past while looking to the future.

Redefined economy

The Qatar Airlines booth at ITB 2018

Flying into Germany Qatar Airways will launch its enhanced ‘Economy Class’ product on the first day of ITB tomorrow.

The unveiling will take place at Qatar Airways’ exhibition stand on the Wednesday 6 March and be followed by a noon press conference, where the airline will also divulge its plans for the year ahead to the media.

Qatar Airways group chief executive, H.E Akbar Al Baker, said: “It is always a pleasure to come to ITB Berlin, and this year is no different. Qatar Airways is known by travellers around the world for its continued commitment to innovation and to redefining the customer experience. This year we are delighted to reveal our newly-enhanced Economy Class product at ITB, a further testament to our dedication to improving passenger comfort at every level. We look forward to welcoming guests and visitors to our stand, where they can experience our world-class products and hospitality first-hand.”

I heard a rumour…

Finally, in response to chit chat circulating online and industry gossip, Cathay Pacific have released a statement confirming the company’s interest in buying up HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines. The statement is as follows.

“Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (the “Company”) has noted media reports suggesting that the Company may be in discussions to acquire shares in Hong Kong Express Airways Limited (“HKE”) and Hong Kong Airlines Limited from HNA Group Co., Ltd.

The Company hereby confirms that the Company is in active discussions about an acquisition involving HKE. No agreement for the acquisition has been entered into and there can be no certainty that any agreement will be entered into. Further announcement(s) will be made as and when appropriate.”

With no further details at the time of writing and both airlines yet to comment, TD will update you as the story develops.

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British Airways, American Airlines invests USD 344m in JFK https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-american-airlines-jfk/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:51:29 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=494523 The post British Airways, American Airlines invests USD 344m in JFK appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and American Airlines will invest USD 344 million in the makeover of New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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British Airways and American Airlines will invest USD 344 million in the makeover of New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

The two airlines will invest the money over the next three years to prepare for their co-location in 2022 and as a part of the expansion and improvement of the airport, which Governor Andrew M Cuomo said as the modern gateway to the nation.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said: “Only four months ago, we announced plans to transform JFK Airport into a state-of-the-art global hub, with new and unified terminals adding four million square feet and increasing the airport’s capacity by at least 15 million passengers annually. This new investment is part and parcel with the state’s broader efforts to modernise airports all across New York.”

The investment by American Airlines and British Airways will be allotted to upgrade the Terminal 8 where the two will relocate. It is expected to add a total of 6,540 square metres of additional space, including 3,065 square metres of public space.

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Both airlines will set up lounges for airlines, baggage systems, and check-in space along with upgraded concessions. Moreover, five additional wide-body gates will be installed at Terminal 8 to serve more transatlantic flights while four plane parking and unloading areas will also be developed to accommodate additional flights.

According to CAPA, the expansion of Terminal 8 is likely to create 500 direct jobs and 750 total jobs.

American Airlines and British Airways have a joint business partnership across the Atlantic, providing up to 70 flights a day between London and the United States. By bringing their network of flights together, they give customers convenient flight schedules at competitive fares from eight hubs throughout North America and three hubs in Europe.

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Kids go BArmy for aviation at Westfield https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/kids-go-barmy-for-aviation-at-westfield/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:08:49 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=493362 The post Kids go BArmy for aviation at Westfield appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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BA joined forces with KidZania in the Westfield shopping centre this weekend to host a careers fair with a difference. Instead of focusing on the existing workforce, this two day event was all about the instilling an interest in the aviation industry.

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BA kids in pilot uniformsBA joined forces with KidZania in the Westfield shopping centre this weekend to host a career fair with a difference. Instead of focusing on the existing workforce, this two-day event was all about the instilling an interest in the aviation industry.

Making use of The British Airways Aviation Academy inside KidZania — an education centre designed to give juniors, aged 4-14, insight into a wide of range adult professions – more than 1,500 children were given the opportunity to see what it takes to become a pilot or cabin crew.

BA kids dressed in cabin crew uniforms

The children were provided with replica uniforms and taught on board the British Airways A319 aircraft, learning some of the important skills needed to become real-life flight and cabin crew. Many received a lesson on the flight deck simulator where they were given the opportunity to fly around London and land at Heathrow T5.

More than 1,500 children were given a unique insight into a career in aviation when they attended a careers event hosted by British Airways and KidZania. The two-day event saw them take the controls of an aircraft and try out the airline’s safety demonstration with cabin crew.

The British Airways Aviation Academy is the most popular activity with children visiting KidZania, and the behind-the-scenes, hands-on training aims to both inspire and enthuse children about future careers they might previously not have considered.

Take-off

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The event, though open to all, comes as part of a drive from the carrier to encourage more young girls to consider studying for careers flying aeroplanes. Currently, more than 6% of British Airways pilots are women — double the national average — but the airline is actively seeking to make the profession even more attractive to women profession.

“One of many initiatives we offer to inspire children and young girls”

Mel Kose, British Airways’ community education manager said: “We’re delighted that so many students attended the event, which is just one of many initiatives we offer to inspire children and young girls to enter a STEM career. Last year 600 students took part in our work experience programme across 30 departments at British Airways, and this year we will host more young people than ever before.

“We’ve also introduced ‘Teacher Take-Off Days’, with teachers taking part in one-day work experience sessions and taking their learnings back to the classroom. Plus, we’ve launched a scheme we call Your Flying Future, where we regularly run events for children to meet our pilots, to encourage them to feel that this is a career available to them.”

“An invaluable opportunity to inspire the children”

The day proved a hit with attendees too. Goodyers End Primary School in Bedworth, Warwickshire was one of almost 20 schools that attended the event at KidZania. Year 6 teacher Adele Johnson said:

“Lots of our children will have never even been a passenger on a plane before, let alone thought about a career in aviation, so this event provides an invaluable opportunity to inspire children and raise their aspirations for the future — coming to KidZania is one of the most important things we do all year.”

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Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-ba-goes-boac-in-time-and-lufthansa-looks-to-the-future/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:53:16 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=492826 The post Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a vintage livery.

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Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a vintage livery.

But first some news from Korea…

Jin and a mixer

Jin Air has announced a new deal with Travelport to access the British tech firm’s rich content and branding merchandising tools, showing the Korean LCC ambitions to reach more customers, with the two solutions giving agents the ability to search and book graphically rich content for Jin branded fares and ancillary products.

“Safe, enjoyable and unique”

A spokesperson for the carrier said: “We are excited to work with industry leaders like Travelport to embark on the next decade of growth. We believe Travelport’s innovative solutions will not only expand our reach to more agencies and global travelers, but also help us fulfil their personalized needs. In collaboration with Travelport, we look forward bringing safe, enjoyable and unique travel experiences to more travellers around the globe.”

Chris Ramm, VP of air partners in Asia Pacific at Travelport, said: “Travelport is committed to understanding airlines’ technology and commercial needs. Our teams work hard to help airlines efficiently reach and attract travel buyers in every channel. Aided by Travelport’s continuous technology advancements, we are confident that our support for Jin Air – the second largest low-cost carrier in South Korea – will translate into robust business returns for the airline, and further harness the huge potential of the LCC market in this fast-growing region.”

Lufthansa hops into AI

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The Lufthansa Group has entered into a research alliance with Canadian startup Hopper, to delve into the potential of artificial intelligence. The third tech investment in the last year, investments in startups Fleet Logistics and cargo.one.

“Hopper operates one of the world’s most successful flight booking apps and has developed a unique AI-based technology. With this research alliance, the Lufthansa Group is further expanding its expertise in this area. This will enable us to provide our customers with even better data-driven, tailor-made offers in the future. This is one of the central goals of our digital strategy for this year,” explains Christian Langer, vice president for digital strategy at Lufthansa Group.

The deal is mark of intent for Hopper, who have recently completed a recent USD 100 million round of financing, and their plans for the region, with the European roll out of its services coming in June of this year.

European rollout

Hopper CEO Frederic Lalonde
Frederic Lalonde

Frederic Lalonde, CEO of Hopper, said: “We are thrilled to have Lufthansa Group and Lufthansa Innovation Hub as partners in research as we further our expansion into Europe. The combination of local market knowledge and dedication to exploring the upper bounds of AI makes this an ideal partnership for Hopper as we double down on our efforts to bring the best in travel booking to a global audience.”

In addition to furthering the development of AI, Hopper will work closely with the Lufthansa Innovation Hub to expand into the European market. The Innovation Hub will provide strategic input on market-specific customer needs as well as access to its network of stakeholders in the European travel and technology space.

“We are delighted to have established a meaningful partnership between the Lufthansa Group and one of the world’s most innovative travel tech startups,” explains Gleb Tritus, managing director of the Lufthansa Innovation Hub. “In the coming months, we will support the collaboration with the Lufthansa Group’s revenue management and distribution experts. We are also confident that our Berlin team will be able to make a vital contribution to Hopper’s European expansion.”

Ho Chi win

Vietjet officially welcomed its first flight connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don in Quang Ninh province on 20 January, at Van Don International Airport.

The latest route for the airline connects the largest city of Vietnam with the islands of the Quang Ninh province, the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay.

The Ho Chi Minh City – Van Don route will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday with a flight time of around two hours and 15 minutes per leg. The flight departs from Ho Chi Minh City at 0700  and arrives in Van Don at 0915. The return flight takes off at 0950 and lands in Ho Chi Minh City at 1205.

BA goes ‘BOAC’ in time

747 with BOAC design and logo
Original 747 in BOAC livery

As part of its 100-year birthday, British Airways has disclosed plans to rewind the clock and deck out one of its  Boeing 747s in the simple and elgent design of its predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).

The livery from the 1964 – 1974 BOAC era will adorn a B747, reg: G-BYGC. The aircraft will leave the paint shop in Dublin and arrive in to Heathrow on 18 February, before entering service the following day.

Alex Cruz, British Airways’ chairman and CEO, said: “So many British Airways customers and colleagues have fond memories of our previous liveries, regularly sharing their photos from across the globe, so it’s incredibly exciting to be re-introducing this classic BOAC design. Our history has shaped who we are today, so our centenary is the perfect moment to revisit our heritage and the UK’s aviation landscape through this iconic livery.”

GBP 6.5 billion

The BOAC livery will remain on the plane until it retires in 2023. By this time, British Airways will have retired the majority of its 747 fleet, replacing them with new state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft.

This includes taking delivery of 18 A350s and 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in the next four years – which feature new cabins and are more environmentally efficient – as well as another 26 short-haul aircraft, all part of the airline’s GBP 6.5bn investment for customer.

New neo

Cebu’s new arrival

Good news for Philippine  LCC, Cebu Pacific who received their first  A321neo, in an order of 32, from Airbus yesterday.

Cebu Pacific is expecting delivery of at least five more A321neo aircraft this year to support its expansion. CEB is also set to receive five (5) Airbus A320neo (New Engine Option) aircraft leased from international aircraft leasing company Avolon; as well as an additional ATR 72-600 aircraft within 2019.

The latest delivery brings the total number of aircraft in the Cebu Pacific fleet to 72. On top of the A321neo, the Cebu Pacific fleet is comprised of 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A321ceo, eight Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500 and 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft. The ATR aircraft are used by its subsidiary Cebgo for domestic destinations where jet operations are not possible.

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Travel tech this week: Elon Musk’s solution to LA’s “soul-destroying traffic” and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/travel-tech-this-week-elon-musks-solution-to-las-soul-destroying-traffic-and-more/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 01:55:28 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=491110 The post Travel tech this week: Elon Musk’s solution to LA’s “soul-destroying traffic” and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

This week saw TPConnects, BA, Mindtree and the Boring Company make waves in the world of tech.

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This week we saw a company born out of Elon Musk’s frustration with Los Angeles traffic to make moves in resolving it. Moreover, an IT provider that becomes a pioneer in payments in the aviation sector.

Here are the travel tech stories that made TD’s list this week.

TPConnects first to acquire IFG Solution Provider certification

TPConnects is one of the first IT Providers to have acquired the IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) Solution Provider certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) is fully dedicated to the airline industry and has been designed to meet the payment needs of all airline business models and sales channels. IFG provides to airlines a flexible and complete payment process, ensuring the consistency and availability of different payment options through all distribution channels to reduce payment costs, increase sales conversion rates and provide a seamless user experience through the entire passenger journey.

BA shares virtual glimpse of Club World

VR Headsets at T5 – Showing Club World Cabin for an attempt to get customers to upgrade.

British Airways encourages more passengers to upgrade to Club World with the help of virtual reality.

Passengers going through Heathrow T5 can take a “tour” of the carrier’s Club World cabins using VR glasses available at BA’s T5 check-in desks, enabling them to get a 360-degree view of the seat, bedding and dining. The new service is one of a number of tech initiatives currently being launched by British Airways.

Elon Musk’s Boring Company to solve LA’s traffic

Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation transport system that could solve LA’s “soul destroying traffic”.

After almost two years of digging, The Boring Company showed off its Hawthorne Test Tunnel in California, which will include the O’Leary Station. The Boring Company said the test tunnel is being used for the research and development of the firm’s proposed public transportation system.

Moreover, The Hawthorne Test Tunnel will be equipped with “ground to tunnel car elevators”. “The purpose is to demonstrate that a lift can be built in very small footprints and within existing buildings, whether they are houses, office buildings, or retail parking lots. Looking forward, one could have a lift in the basement of every office building, allowing extremely efficient commutes,” the company said.

Mindtree – Leader in digital service

Mindtree, a global digital transformation and technology consulting services company, has been named a leader in the “Zinnov Zones for Digital Services in Travel & Hospitality” report for 2018. Mindtree was awarded in the leadership zone of “Overall Travel & Hospitality Digital Services,” and across six sub-categories, including Travel, Hospitality, Planning and Booking, Digital Consulting, Digital Design & Experience and Data Management & Insights.

Zinnov Zones is an annual rating for global technology service providers based on a detailed assessment of each company’s delivery and services capabilities, scalability, and intellectual property, among others. The report authors also considered the scale of Mindtree’s digital business, clientele and talent in the travel and hospitality-focused business.

Greek Space Organisation and UK Space Agency signs memorandum

A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Friday between the Greek Space Organisation (GSO) and the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) at the Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media (DPTM) in Athens.

UK Ambassador to Greece Kate Smith said that the memorandum will mark the beginning of a cooperation between the two countries in the space sector, which, she noted, in the UK is “a success story, absorbing specialised and innovative personnel in many universities and businesses.”

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Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/td-aviation-round-up/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:12:33 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=488480 The post Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the end of an era…

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Aviation is the life blood of the modern world, aside from powering the hospitality industry with guests from across the planet, aircrafts whisk away business people to far flung  markets with untapped potential and cargo planes keep consumers happy by supplying exotic goods they might otherwise never experience.

It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the end of an era…

BA waves goodbye to the iconic Boeing 767

BA's Boeing 767

British Airways has bid farewell to one of the most iconic aircraft in its fleet, the Boeing 767. The airline’s final two 767s were retired to St Athan in Wales after the last commercial flight – Larnaca in Cyprus to Heathrow – took place yesterday.

Since British Airways operated its first 767 in February 1990 on a short hop to Paris, the fleet of aircraft have completed over 425,000 commercial flights. Frankfurt was the route where enthusiasts could spot the 767 most frequently, with the aircraft completing nearly 15,000 flights to and from the airport, but the aircraft has also been used to serve routes from Abu Dhabi, to Calgary and New York.

The retirement comes as British Airways looks to the future of its fleet. Just days ago, the airline took delivery of its 30th Boeing 787 Dreamliner – the newest aircraft in its fleet. Not only is the Dreamliner around 40% quieter than other aircraft it also uses 20% less fuel than similarly sized aircraft. This means a reduction in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. But it’s not just the 787 being added to British Airways’ fleet. Later in the year the airline will take delivery of another pioneering aircraft – its first Airbus A350, part of the airline’s GBP 4.5 billion investment for customers over the next five years.

Captain Al Bridger, BA’s director of flight operations, said: “The 767 has been a brilliant part of our fleet, flying some of our most popular routes and giving customers what was an industry-leading service in its time. It’s fitting that as the final 767 leaves the fleet, we take our 30th delivery of another industry-leading aircraft, the 787, which offers customers an exceptional experience in the skies.”.

Ethiopian Airlines says Hello Moscow! 

 CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam
Tewolde GebreMariam

As of December, Ethiopian Airlines will connect Moscow with 59 cities in Africa, with three weekly flights operated by the 787 Dreamliner, facilitating better trade, investment and tourism relations between the two regions.

Discussing the new service Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam, said:  “It gives me a great pleasure to announce that we have finalized preparations to launch services to Moscow, Russia, the world’s largest country in total area, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia. As one of the world’s leading producers of oil and natural gas, Russia offers ample trade and investment potentials for investors.

The country’s advanced manufacturing base and light industry also hold further import-export trade potentials with Africa which is endowed with diverse natural resources and raw materials. The air connectivity Ethiopian provides to link Africa and Russia will go a long way towards facilitating and bolstering multifaceted relations between the two regions. Our direct flights will also promote Ethiopian and other African Tourist attractions to the Russian tourists. Russia will be the final BRICS country in our ever growing global network.”

Ryanair’s three million visitors to Budapest

Brodge across the Danube, Budapest
Chain Bridge, Budapest

Ryanair has added six new routes and will base two additional aircraft at Budapest Airport next year.

Having already announced the addition of Bari, Cagliari, Cork and Seville, to the ultra-low-cost carrier’s network from Budapest next year, the Central European airport has today confirmed two further destinations will be added to its route map. With both services set to commence as twice-weekly, the ULCC will connect Budapest to Thessaloniki and Rimini from May 2019.

Directly serving 15 countries from Budapest, the additional operations will see Ryanair offer 39 routes in total as of S19. As a result of launching a record summer schedule from the Hungarian capital city airport, the ULCC will see the need for two further aircraft being based at Budapest, taking the total to six aircraft.

Olga Pawlonka, sales and marketing manager for CEE & Balkans at Ryanair, said: These new routes and investment demonstrate Ryanair’s commitment to growing traffic and tourism in Budapest. We’ll be bringing three million visitors from 15 countries to enjoy one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world, while continuing to offer our Hungarian customers the lowest fares.”

EVA Air: Big in Japan

Taiwanese  independent airline, EVA Air has announced it will be expanding its Japan services in 2019, with the addition of three new destinations. EVA Air will initiate flights from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport to Japan’s airports in Nagoya, Aomori and Matsuyama. Subject to government approvals, the initiation of these services will begin in Q2 2019 and continue into Q3 2019.

EVA Air plans to begin daily flights between Taipei and Nagoya on 6 June 2019, using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner configured for 304 passengers, with 26 in Royal Laurel (Business) Class and 278 in Economy Class. Early morning departures and mid-afternoon returns from/to Taoyuan International Airport will make onward connections easy and convenient for passengers arriving on early morning flights from North America and Europe.

The airline’s president, Clay Sun, said: “With more Boeing 787 Dreamliners being added to EVA Air’s fleet, we plan to reshape the Japan market and enhance our global network strategy. In 2019, we will enhance our connections in Japan with the addition of gateways in Nagoya, Aomori and Matsuyama. We will operate this increased level of service by using Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus 330-300s on flights to Tokyo Narita and Osaka. 2019 will also see us increase our flight frequency to Sendai and Okinawa.”

Fascinating and colourful Isfahan

Naqsh-e-Jahan square in Isfahan, Iran

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new twice-weekly direct service to Isfahan International Airport, starting from 4 February 2019, as well as introducing increased services to Shiraz and Tehran, from early January 2019.

Isfahan will become the airline’s fourth non-stop gateway to Iran, joining Tehran, Shiraz and Mashad, with the service operating from Doha each Monday and Friday by an Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats in Economy Class. Three extra weekly flights will be introduced to the Shiraz service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, taking the route to daily operation from 2 January 2019.

“Age-old architecture and bustling traditional bazaars”

The airline will also introduce two extra flights on the Tehran route, with the addition of an extra flight on Wednesdays from 2 January 2019 and Fridays from 4 January 2019, taking the route to a triple-daily operation every day except on Tuesdays, when the service runs twice-daily.

Qatar Airways group chief executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, said: “With its incredible, age-old architecture and bustling traditional bazaars, we are thrilled to announce Isfahan as Qatar Airways’ fourth-service gateway into Iran.

“Isfahan is a city that is not only steeped in history, but one that has also emerged in recent years to combine its rich cultural heritage with modernity, making it one of Iran’s most fascinating, colourful and lively places for international visitors.

We are also delighted to announce that we are increasing our weekly services to both Shiraz and Tehran in January. “These latest launches are further evidence of Qatar Airways’ commitment to Iran, as well as the expansion of our network in this thriving market to provide greater connectivity to both business and leisure passengers alike.”

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Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/why-ba-has-brought-back-heathrow-osaka-route-after-20-years/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 11:09:36 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=482897 The post Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on a surge in Japanese tourism, forecast to rise from 24 million annual visitors in 2016 to 40 million in 2020.

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Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on a surge in Japanese tourism, forecast to rise from 24 million annual visitors in 2016 to 40 million in 2020.

The reinstalled Heathrow-Osaka’s Kansai International Airport service will begin operation on 31 March 2019 and will fly four times a week and raises the frequency of daily flights, under BA and JAL’s collaboration to 32 a week.

Furthermore, BA will also add four cities to its joint business agreement with Japan Airlines, with the airline’s code placed on flights between Tokyo Haneda and Miyazaki, Kumamoto, Komatsu and Matsuyama.

“Hugely popular route with leisure and business travellers alike”

Sean Doyle, British Airways’ director of Network and Alliances, said: “Our partners Japan Airlines and Finnair have demonstrated that Osaka is a hugely popular route with leisure and business travellers alike, so we are excited to launch direct flights from London, giving customers another gateway. Japan is a highly sought-after destination for British tourists and many of the country’s key attractions are within easy reach of Osaka.

This new route will also open up more opportunities for companies to explore and build businesses in the region so we’re expecting this new service to be well received by our customers.”

Hideki Oshima, Japan Airlines’ executive officer of International Relations and Alliances, said: “We are extremely excited with the announcement of British Airways’ new route. Not only does it provide more choices and greater convenience for our passengers travelling between Japan and Europe, but it is also great news for the Kansai region. We look forward to serving our mutual customers through our codeshare service and contributing to the regional economy in Osaka.”

The route will be covered by BA’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

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British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-keep-calm-and-go-on-holiday/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:32:18 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=479937 The post British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Despite the gloom of frustration that hangs over the British Isles following the divisive nature of Brexit and the associated political and social issues arising because of it, British Airways (BA) has revealed the Great British Public are channelling one of the nation’s most long lasting memes by keeping calm and carrying on -- going on holiday.

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Despite the gloom of frustration that hangs over the British Isles following the divisive nature of Brexit and the associated political and social issues arising because of it, British Airways (BA) has revealed the Great British Public are channelling one of the nation’s most long lasting memes by keeping calm and carrying on — going on holiday.

According to the airline 2018 has been one of the UK’s busiest summers for foreign travel, with BA recording over four million customers flying abroad in August alone.

Providing some insight into which are the most popular corners of the world for UK tourists in 2018, BA has revealed a list of its top selling locations. It has also seen a record number of the population choose a staycation for the main August bank holiday,

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On the list are long-haul destinations such as New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. But, what is worth noting is along with more traditional short-haul destinations such as balmy Malaga and Nice, as well as perennial getaway  Amsterdam, flights to Scottish city’s Glasgow and Edinburgh have also been big hits in 2018. No doubt, heading north to escape the scorching temperatures which have been cooking much of the rest of the country in 2018.

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Customers have also been getting in the summer holiday spirit, this year more than ever, with 212,000 bottles of wine consumed across all British Airways flights in July, up three per cent on last year.

Sean Doyle, BA’s director of network and alliances, said: “This year British Airways is offering its largest network schedule for 10 years, with flights to 211 destinations across more than 75 countries. Next year we’re confident new additions to the British Airways route map like Pittsburgh and Nashville, alongside Santiago, where we’ve recently increased the number of weekly flights, will be among our most popular destinations, as well as some of the traditional hotspots we’ve seen this year.”

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British Airways launches direct flight from London to Pittsburgh https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-launches-direct-flight-from-london-to-pittsburgh/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:50:58 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=476675 The post British Airways launches direct flight from London to Pittsburgh appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Starting 2 April 2019, British Airways will service a nonstop flight from London to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Starting 2 April 2019, British Airways will service a nonstop flight from London to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

With special fares starting from GBP 600 (USD 786) return in World Traveller and GBP 1,068 in World Traveller Plus; the new flight will operate four times a week, departing from London Heathrow on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday onboard the airline’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Following the announcement on 25 July, a delegation from Pittsburgh’s business and community partners came together to formally mark the occasion at Pittsburgh International Airport together with British Airways’ Senior Vice President of Sales, North America, Simon Brooks.

Craig Davis, CEO of Visit Pittsburgh, said: “This is a momentous day in the visitors and tourism world. Visit Pittsburgh’s goal is to bring Pittsburgh to the world and the world to Pittsburgh, and this is the manifestation of exactly that. With so much to offer the UK traveller, including culture, river-life, sports, and an incredible food scene, Pittsburgh has earned its reputation as an innovator for business, advances in technology, medicine, and arts which makes Pittsburgh an ideal leisure destination.”

The move brings back British Airways to the city it last served with daily nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to London-Gatwick between 1985 and October 1999. The carrier cancelled the service due to economic reasons.

It was picked up by US Airways in 2000 but ended the service in 2004. Pittsburgh struggled with flight and passenger numbers causing hesitation to carriers.

This is a win for Pittsburgh after it added two new routes to Europe – WOW Air to Reykjavik and Condor Airlines to Frankfurt. These new flights will complement Delta’s seasonal service to Paris that has been operating from Pittsburgh since the late 2000s.

To help land the British Airways route, Pittsburgh is offering up to USD 1.5 million in incentives a year over two years, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

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How LAX and BA got 400 passengers boarded in 22 minutes https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/lax-and-ba-got-400-boarded-22-minutes/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:32:02 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=471546 The post How LAX and BA got 400 passengers boarded in 22 minutes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

In an effort to speed up the boarding process, British Airways has been busy updating its system of boarding e-gates at a selection of American airports - including Orlando International, Miami International, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX.

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In an effort to speed up the boarding process, British Airways has been busy updating its system of boarding e-gates at a selection of American airports – including Orlando International, Miami International, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX.

The new technology, created by SITA, allows a much more efficient and “smoother” journey for passengers, who look into a camera before boarding, wait for the image to be scanned and have their biometric information confirmed. Then they hop onto the plane and find their seat. Job done.

Similar to facial identification already available on smartphones, the biometric e-gates use high-definition cameras, customers to pass through by recognising their unique facial features and matching them with the passport, visa or immigration photos.

Speaking about the tech, BA’s director of brand and customer experience, Carolina Martinoli, said: “British Airways is pioneering the use of biometric technology to benefit customers by simplifying and speeding up their journey through the airport, as part of our £4.5 billion investment programme.

“We’re using technology that consumers are now familiar with and trust because it delivers a convenient, reliable and secure experience.

“Our latest trial with SITA in Orlando is helping us to reduce the time it takes to board our aircraft, and early indications are that using biometrics for arrivals has huge potential too. These trials will help us to evolve the technology and processes we use to best suits the needs of our customers.”

So far, the trial period has gone very well with more than 400 British Airways passengers filing through the LAX (the first airport to run the trials) biometric gates – installed at the Tom Bradley International Terminal – in just 22 minutes. This result has inspired the airport to begin discussions to roll out the tech for trial with other airlines.

“These e-gates use emerging technology to enable a faster and easier boarding process for passengers while at the same time furthering the mandate of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to safeguard our borders and protect the public from dangerous people and materials,” said Justin Erbacci (above), LAWA’s chief innovation and commercial strategy officer. “LAX is proud to be the first location in the United States to pilot this unique, paperless, biometric boarding process.”

“British Airways customers simply look at a camera and within seconds are approved to board”

The biometric boarding trials in Orlando and Los Angeles add to technology already in use by British Airways on its domestic UK flights from its hub at Heathrow’s Terminal 5.

Diana Einterz, SITA president for the Americas, said: “SITA has partnered with British Airways to deliver a great customer experience using sophisticated technologies. We have combined the various airline boarding checks along with the US border checks into one simple step. British Airways customers simply look at a camera and within seconds are approved to board. It is secure and seamless travel in action today.”

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Tennessee x Spotify to capitalise on BA’s Nashville service https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tennessee-spotify-music-british-airways-direct-flight-nashville/ Thu, 31 May 2018 07:35:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=470730 The post Tennessee x Spotify to capitalise on BA’s Nashville service appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

In order to attract more UK travellers and capitalise on new British Airways route, the State of Tennessee teams up with music app Spotify to bring home-grown music to Brits. Nashville is the home of seven music genres—blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll.

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In order to attract more UK travellers and capitalise on new British Airways route, the State of Tennessee has teamed up with music app Spotify to bring home-grown music to Brits. Nashville is the reputed home of seven music genres: blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll.

The outdoor campaign and partnership seek to capitalise on British Airways’ new non-stop flight to Nashville. On 4 May, British Airways launched a five-days-a-week nonstop service from London Heathrow to Nashville, Tennessee’s capital city and centre of the state.

“One of the fastest growing economies in the US”

Sean Doyle, British Airways’ director of Network and Alliances, said: “We are incredibly excited to be adding Nashville to our extensive global network, making us the only carrier flying non-stop between Europe and Tennessee. With more than 160 live music venues hosting music from country and blues to jazz and rock, a rich history and heritage and a thriving food and drink scene Nashville is a truly vibrant place for all tastes and styles.”

“It is a dynamic city with one of the fastest growing economies in the US, so we are confident this route will be a big hit with British tourists as well as business travellers in the UK and US,” he added.

Tennessee has more musicians per capita than any other place in the world, not to mention the numerous careers took off in Nashville. It is also home to world-renowned music attractions including Beale Street, Bijou Theatre, Bluebird Cafe, Blues Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Graceland, Grand Ole Opry, Sun Studio, Ryman Auditorium and Tennessee Theatre.

To introduce music to Brits, the state will pepper the London’s high foot traffic streets with outdoor boards promoting world-famous Tennessee music landmarks.

Additionally, posters bearing Spotify codes will enable passers-by to listen to playlists featuring music created in Tennessee to promote the cities of Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville. A special Spotify Travel Agent has been created on tnholiday.com to match Spotify users’ playlists with Tennessee destinations and attractions that match their musical tastes.

Tennessee will also host a 14-day exhibition at London’s Waterloo Station, ‘Sights & Sounds of Tennessee’ to give daily commuters the opportunity to interact with soundtracks and 360-degree videos capturing unique travel experiences found only in Tennessee. The exhibition will feature live music artists performing at special music events from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by Jack Daniel’s Happy Hours from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays from 4-17 June.

“The best way to experience Tennessee music is to visit the clubs, theatres, front porches, street corners and festivals where that music is created every day,” said Kevin Triplett, commissioner of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

“We believe that once Londoners experience a taste of our music, southern hospitality, natural beauty and rich history, even more travellers will take advantage of the new British Airways flight to Nashville to experience The Soundtrack of America, which is made every day in Tennessee,” he added.

Musicians even come together to increase the hype on the new route:

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BA introduces Mandarin speaking team at Heathrow https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-introduces-mandarin-speaking-team-heathrow/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-introduces-mandarin-speaking-team-heathrow/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:54:22 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=434340 The post BA introduces Mandarin speaking team at Heathrow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5. The team, who are fluent in both English and Mandarin, assist customers at check-in, at the departure gate and on arrival in to the airport. Although they are available to help anyone, they will be working at times to coincide with the departure […]

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British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5.

The team, who are fluent in both English and Mandarin, assist customers at check-in, at the departure gate and on arrival in to the airport.

Although they are available to help anyone, they will be working at times to coincide with the departure or arrival of customers on the airline’s 10 weekly flights to Shanghai, and the seven weekly flights to Beijing. 

At check-in the team greet customers and help them drop off their bags, print their boarding passes and assist them through security.

The introduction of the help means that Mandarin-speaking customers will be able to communicate in their own language with British Airways’ staff at the airport as well as in the sky.

The airline has Mandarin-speaking cabin crew based in Shanghai and Beijing who operate flights to and from London, to help customers on board.

Richard Tams, British Airways’ executive vice president for Greater China, said:

“For those who do not have English as their first language, the airport can be a daunting place. Our new team of Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives are there to ease concerns for these customers, and to help make their journey through the airport, whether they’re arriving or departing, as smooth as possible.”

 

 

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British Airways to increase weekly flight schedule from London to Philadelphia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-increase-weekly-flight-schedule-london-philadelphia/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:38:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=395808 The post British Airways to increase weekly flight schedule from London to Philadelphia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule from Heathrow to Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2018. It will increase the service from seven flights to ten flights per week. From April 2018, British Airways will operate an additional flight on Monday, Friday and Sunday, departing at 17:00 and arriving in Philadelphia […]

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British Airways has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule from Heathrow to Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2018.

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It will increase the service from seven flights to ten flights per week.

From April 2018, British Airways will operate an additional flight on Monday, Friday and Sunday, departing at 17:00 and arriving in Philadelphia at 19:55 local time, with the return journey to London departing from Philadelphia International Airport at 22:00 and arriving in London at 10:15 the next morning.

The service will operate on the airline’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, offering passengers the choice of World Traveller, World Traveller Plus and Club World cabins.

Along with additional international flights, 2018 will also bring a 20% increase in hotel inventory to Philadelphia. New openings are expected from a range of properties like the Four Seasons, located in the new Comcast Innovation Tower which will provide guests with sky-high views of the city, as well as properties like the Cambria Hotel, and Starwood’s new dual-branded W and Element hotels.

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British Airways to launch three capital city routes from LCY https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-launch-three-capital-city-routes-lcy/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 09:52:39 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=289886 The post British Airways to launch three capital city routes from LCY appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October.  The new services will mean the airline will fly to 30 destinations from the airport this winter. The Orly flights are being transferred to London City Airport from Heathrow, offering customers a choice of […]

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British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October. 

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The new services will mean the airline will fly to 30 destinations from the airport this winter.

The Orly flights are being transferred to London City Airport from Heathrow, offering customers a choice of two London airports from Paris. Flights to Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris will continue to operate from Heathrow.

It will be the fifth French route served by the airline from the Docklands airport. The launch of Prague and Reykjavik routes will be the first time British Airways has flown to the Czech Republic or Iceland from London City.

Reykjavik will be a winter-only service, replacing flights to Granada, Spain which will continue as a summer-only service resuming next year.

Luke Hayhoe, British Airways’ general manager customer and commercial, said: “Paris and Prague are two great additions to our schedule at London City. Well timed flights and a quick and easy journey through the airport will give business customers another option to reach either capital city, which are of course also two of the most popular leisure destinations in Europe. Reykjavik is a leisure route, and gateway to some of the most dramatic scenery and skiing that Iceland has to offer.”

There will be three flights a day to Orly during the week and one a day at weekends, six flights a week to Prague and two a week to Reykjavik.

Flights will operate on modern Embraer jets with a choice of Club Europe and Euro Traveller cabins and two-abreast seating so that every customer can have either a window or aisle seat.

Flights are now on sale with each way hand baggage only fares to Orly available from £49, to Prague from £49 and to Reykjavik from £59.

 

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BA launches new ski routes from Manchester https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-launches-new-ski-routes-manchester/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:52:01 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=274093 The post BA launches new ski routes from Manchester appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is launching two new winter-only ski routes from Manchester. It is also extending its weekly service to London City Airport in December. Flights to Salzburg in Austria and Chambery in France will operate every Saturday from December through to April. Basic each way fares to both cities from £49 are available to book […]

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British Airways is launching two new winter-only ski routes from Manchester.

It is also extending its weekly service to London City Airport in December.

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Flights to Salzburg in Austria and Chambery in France will operate every Saturday from December through to April.

Basic each way fares to both cities from £49 are available to book now.

Flights to London City Airport will operate northbound on Fridays and southbound on Sundays, an ideal commute for business customers.

In May, the airline launched seven new summer-only routes from Manchester to popular leisure destinations in Europe as well as London City, providing more than 35,000 extra seats from the North West.

The airline also operates up to 10 return flights a day between Manchester and London Heathrow.

The new summer routes operate until October and the London City service will resume on December 15 along with flights to Salzburg and Chambery.

Luke Hayhoe, British Airways’ general manager customer and commercial, said: “After a successful new summer programme from Manchester we have decided to continue our leisure flying with direct services to two of the most popular winter break destinations in Austria and France.”

 

 

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BA launches inaugural Skiathos route from London City https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-launches-inaugural-skiathos-route-london-city/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:54:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=252493 The post BA launches inaugural Skiathos route from London City appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has launched flights to Skiathos from London City airport.  The route will operate three-times-a-week from London City. As well as its famous Mamma Mia! film connection Skiathos is favoured by tourists for its many pine forests and over 60 beaches. It is the third Greek Island route, alongside Mykonos and Santorini, that British […]

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British Airways has launched flights to Skiathos from London City airport. 

The route will operate three-times-a-week from London City.

As well as its famous Mamma Mia! film connection Skiathos is favoured by tourists for its many pine forests and over 60 beaches.

It is the third Greek Island route, alongside Mykonos and Santorini, that British Airways flies to direct from the airport and it is the only scheduled service from the UK to Skiathos.

Flights will operate during the peak summer weeks until September.

Basic each way fares are from £80.

Luke Hayhoe, British Airways’ general manager customer and commercial, said: “After the release of the hugely popular Mamma Mia! film, Skiathos became one of the most sought after holiday destinations. It sits perfectly with our other Greek Island routes and gives our customers at London City the chance to put themselves in the picture”.

 

 

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Tenerife Tourism Corporation and BA host luxury fam https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tenerife-tourism-corporation-ba-host-luxury-fam-trip/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 09:35:07 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=252445 The post Tenerife Tourism Corporation and BA host luxury fam appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Tenerife Tourism Corporation and British Airways recently hosted a luxury fam trip for five tour operators to experience the island’s most exclusive resorts and visitor attractions.  The itinerary combined hotel inspections with activities such as stargazing at the Teide National Park, visiting the north and the south of the island. Pictured at Teide National […]

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The Tenerife Tourism Corporation and British Airways recently hosted a luxury fam trip for five tour operators to experience the island’s most exclusive resorts and visitor attractions. 

The itinerary combined hotel inspections with activities such as stargazing at the Teide National Park, visiting the north and the south of the island.

Pictured at Teide National Park from left to right: John Shuker (North2South Travel), Nikki Winter (back, Sovereign), Jo Golding (Prestige Holidays), Sophie Hughes (Quintessentially Travel) and Alice Gregory (Carrier).

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Brain Waves: BA goes biometric, Westin’s robot butler, and more… https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/brain-waves-ba-goes-biometric-westins-robot-butler-and-more/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 05:02:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=249268 The post Brain Waves: BA goes biometric, Westin’s robot butler, and more… appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA gets biometric boarding gates British Airways has become the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric airport technology, with the launch of self-service boarding gates at London Heathrow T5. Following a trial, the first three boarding gates for UK domestic flights are now open, allowing travellers to scan their own boarding pass in order […]

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British Airways has become the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric airport technology, with the launch of self-service boarding gates at London Heathrow T5. Following a trial, the first three boarding gates for UK domestic flights are now open, allowing travellers to scan their own boarding pass in order to access the aircraft. The gate uses facial recognition technology.

Naumi roomSingapore’s Naumi Hotel rolls out high-tech rooms

The Naumi Hotel in Singapore has equipped some of its rooms with Google Home and Nintendo Switch technology. Google Home allows the hotel to provide real-time information to guests, such as flight details, weather forecasts and local area information, while Nintendo Switch will provide guests with a new in-room gaming option. Naumi’s rooms already feature Apple TVs.

Robot butlerWestin appoints robot butler

A Westin hotel in the US has appointed New York State’s first robot butler. Called Relay, the robot is able to deliver a choice of items to guests at the 116-room hotel, including room service from the hotel’s restaurants and fitness equipment as part of the Westin brand’s Gear Lending programme. Relay is able to navigate its way through the busy hotel and independently use its elevators.

Memory NetworkLufthansa creates online “Memory Network”

Lufthansa launched a new online campaign this month, with the aim of creating a digital photo album of its passengers’ memories. The “Lufthansa Memory Network” allows travellers to share memories with one another and then access other passengers’ travel experiences. The online photo album can then be searched, filtered, linked to social media and commented on.

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BA first airline to launch self-service boarding gates https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-first-airline-to-launch-self-service-boarding-gates/ Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:54:31 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=249138 The post BA first airline to launch self-service boarding gates appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is transforming its customers’ airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout the airport – with the launch of self-service boarding gates.  Following a successful trial last June, the first three boarding gates for UK domestic flights departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 are now open, and more […]

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British Airways is transforming its customers’ airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout the airport – with the launch of self-service boarding gates. 

Passengers pass through the gates at T5.
Passengers pass through the gates at T5.

Following a successful trial last June, the first three boarding gates for UK domestic flights departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 are now open, and more than 4,000 customers have already benefited from the new technology.

The gates create a smoother journey for customers as they travel through the airport, with travellers scanning their own boarding pass when they arrive at the gate and then simply walking through to the aircraft.

A digital facial scan of the customer is recorded when they travel through security, and when they arrive at the gate, their face is matched with this representation when they present their boarding pass – allowing them to board the aircraft.

Safety and security is at the core of the biometric facial recognition technology, and British Airways’ equipment is more advanced than alternative systems currently used by other airlines and airports.

Three more British Airways self-boarding gates will open at each domestic departure stand each week until mid-June, with a view to roll-out the scheme on international flights in the future.

The introduction of the new gates is part of wider investment into new technology that will enhance the experience British Airways customers have during their time at the airport.

British Airways has also opened self-service bag drop points at Gatwick and Heathrow, and later this year will introduce an improved, more streamlined connections area at T5.

This week, The First Wing opened at T5 – an exclusive redesigned check-in area for premium customers, including a dedicated private security channel with direct lounge access for the first time.

Troy Warfield, British Airways’ director of customer experience, said: “Our customers have told us that they want the ability to simplify and speed up their journeys through the airport.

“The addition of self-boarding gates, along with self-serve bag drop points, are just two of the ways in which we are investing in areas our customers value most.”

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BA to launch seven new routes from Manchester https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-launch-seven-new-routes-from-manchester/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:17:54 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=246775 The post BA to launch seven new routes from Manchester appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from London Stansted.  From May the airline will begin summer-only direct flights from Manchester to the Spanish destinations of Alicante, Malaga, Ibiza and Palma, the Greek island of Mykonos, Nice in the South of France and a weekly […]

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British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from London Stansted. 

Ibiza
Ibiza

From May the airline will begin summer-only direct flights from Manchester to the Spanish destinations of Alicante, Malaga, Ibiza and Palma, the Greek island of Mykonos, Nice in the South of France and a weekly service to London City Airport.

In addition new flights from Stansted, part of the Manchester Airport Group, will launch to Florence, Geneva and Nice and there will be increased frequency on existing routes to Ibiza and Palma. Flights to Malaga and Faro will also resume for the summer.

All flights will operate on Embraer 190 jet aircraft.

Club Europe and eligible Executive Club customers will also be able to use the rooftop British Airways Terraces Lounge at Manchester Airport. Club customers receive complimentary food and drinks on board, a generous free baggage allowance and free seat selection and online check-in.

All the new return British Airways flights from Manchester will operate once a week at weekends, with the exception of the Ibiza route which will operate three times a week, and will provide more than 35,000 extra seats from the North West.

British Airways currently operates up to 10 return flights a day between Manchester and London Heathrow.

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The latest industry appoinments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appoinments/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:16:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=244992 The post The latest industry appoinments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Noella Ferns

NOELLA FERNS has become British Airways’ new regional general manager for Greater China and the Philippines, based in Hong Kong. Ms Ferns has worked for BA for more than 20 years, including spells in Asia Pacific. Most recently she led the Hong Kong, Philippines and Taiwan sales teams. RETO WILHELM has been named as the […]

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Noella Ferns
Noella Ferns

NOELLA FERNS has become British Airways’ new regional general manager for Greater China and the Philippines, based in Hong Kong. Ms Ferns has worked for BA for more than 20 years, including spells in Asia Pacific. Most recently she led the Hong Kong, Philippines and Taiwan sales teams.

RETO WILHELM has been named as the new CEO of Kuoni Global Travel Services (GTS), effective 1 March 2017. A Swiss national, Wilhelm has worked for Thomas Cook in London and Frankfurt since 2013, and has been general manager of the group’s joint venture activities in China since 2015.

Wouter de Graaf
Wouter de Graaf

WOUTER DE GRAAF has been appointed general manager of the Sofitel Singapore City Centre, which opens in 2017. A Dutch national, de Graaf has more than 25 years’ experience. He first joined AccorHotels in 2008 as GM of the Sofitel Queenstown, before becoming area GM for New Zealand.

SCHRENE GOH MIOW YING has been named as Malaysia Airlines’ new head of marketing. She brings more than 15 years’ experience to the role, covering various industries. Most recently she was head of marketing, communications, brand & digital for U Mobile, and she has also worked for AirAsia.

Darren Shaw
Darren Shaw

DARREN SHAW has become the new general manager of the Centara Grand Beach Resorts & Villas, Krabi. An Australian national, Shaw first joined Centara in 2012 as GM of the Centara Karon Resort Phuket. He was later promoted to the role of area GM, overseeing three resorts in Phuket.

DORIAN ROMMEL has been appointed general manager of the new Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li, which is due to open in 2017. He joins the luxury hotel group with 20 years’ experience in the US, UK, Switzerland, Singapore and China, including spells with Four Seasons, St Regis and Shangri-La.

BERNARDO DE LA GARZA has been promoted to the role of executive assistant manager at Hotel Muse Bangkok, which is managed by AccorHotels. Mexican born and Swiss educated, de la Garza has worked in Oman, Qatar, Vietnam and Thailand. Previously he was the hotel’s director of F&B.

Rebecca Kwan
Rebecca Kwan

REBECCA KWAN has been announced as Dorsett Hospitality International’s new senior vice president of sales for Hong Kong & UK. Prior to this appointment, Ms Kwan was general manager at the Lan Kwai Fong Hotel and previously served as senior vice president of sales for Hong Kong.

THANOS LIONSATOS has been announced as the new director of sales & marketing at the Pullman Danang Beach Resort. He brings extensive experience to the AccorHotels property, including spells with Banyan Tree, Dusit, Oakwood and Hilton in destinations across the Asia Pacific region.

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BA celebrates four years at Leeds Bradford Airport https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-celebrates-four-years-at-leeds-bradford-airport/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:31:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=244894 The post BA celebrates four years at Leeds Bradford Airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is celebrating four years at Leeds Bradford Airport with news that more than half a million customers have flown to London and beyond from the heart of Yorkshire.  The three-a-day direct service to London Heathrow was launched on December 9 2012, opening up the world to Yorkshire with connections to British Airways’ global […]

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British Airways is celebrating four years at Leeds Bradford Airport with news that more than half a million customers have flown to London and beyond from the heart of Yorkshire. Opera singer Katherien Jenkins performed on the steps of the Dreamliner at Chengdu Airport

The three-a-day direct service to London Heathrow was launched on December 9 2012, opening up the world to Yorkshire with connections to British Airways’ global network from its flagship Terminal 5 home.

In four years more than 500,000 leisure and business customers have flown with British Airways from Leeds Bradford Airport to many countries worldwide, but the most popular onward destination for Yorkshire travellers is the USA.  Other top destinations include Hong Kong, Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

Simon Lea, British Airways’ airport manager Leeds Bradford Airport said: “We remain fully committed to Leeds Bradford Airport and the fact that we have reached this milestone figure in four years is due to the loyalty of our customers in Yorkshire who are benefitting from a direct air link to the capital, some excellent onward connections and great low fares.

“We work closely with the airport to ensure that we provide the high quality service our customers want and this year particularly we have concentrated on inbound customers and promoting Yorkshire as a destination for visitors from the south of England and even further afield.”

Tony Hallwood, Aviation Development Director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “What a fabulous four years it has been with British Airways, connecting passengers worldwide through the prestigious hub of Heathrow Terminal 5. The fact that we have now carried more than 500,000 passengers is a fantastic milestone to celebrate and we look forward to continuing this successful and popular service.

“We are very proud to have British Airways as an airline partner here at LBA, this up to three times daily service is well used by business and leisure passengers from across our region. It also enables businesses to attract inward investment through the great connectivity offered.”

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BA, Qatar Airways align operations https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-qatar-airways-align-operations/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:24:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=241742 The post BA, Qatar Airways align operations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA and Qatar Airways are both members of oneworld (credit: William Perugini)

British Airways and Qatar Airways have announced plans to team up on a series of flights. Under a new joint business agreement, which will come into effect on 30 October 2016, the two airlines will codeshare on all non-stop flights between the UK and Qatar, totalling seven daily return services. Beyond this, BA and Qatar […]

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BA and Qatar Airways are both members of oneworld (credit: William Perugini)
BA and Qatar Airways are both members of oneworld (credit: William Perugini)

British Airways and Qatar Airways have announced plans to team up on a series of flights.

Under a new joint business agreement, which will come into effect on 30 October 2016, the two airlines will codeshare on all non-stop flights between the UK and Qatar, totalling seven daily return services. Beyond this, BA and Qatar Airways will offer their passengers a combined route network of more than 70 destinations.

The two airlines are both members of the oneworld alliance, and Qatar Airways owns a 20% stake in BA’s parent company, IAG.

“British Airways is an airline steeped in history and prestige and we are proud to be partnering with them to offer our passengers an even greater choice of global destinations,” said Qatar Airways’ group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker.

“This partnership brings together two world-class airlines to provide an enhanced operation for our passengers with increased daily flights between London and Doha, greater choice of flight schedules, wider range of fares and improved members benefits.

“Today’s announcement reinforces our already established relationship with IAG and we look forward to welcoming British Airways’ direct flights to our hub, Hamad International Airport, where we can provide passengers with seamless access to our global network of more than 150 destinations,” he added.

Willie Walsh, IAG’s chief executive, added that the partnership would provide passengers with “easier journeys with better aligned schedules, more frequencies and improved flight transfers”.

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BA relaunches Tehran route after four year absence https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-relaunches-tehran-route-after-four-year-absence/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:08:59 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=240595 The post BA relaunches Tehran route after four year absence appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA will fly a Boeing 777 to Tehran (credit: William Perugini)

British Airways has today relaunched flights to Tehran, marking the first direct route to the Iranian capital by the British flag carrier in four years. The new six times a week service is relaunching following the recent relaxation of sanctions. Sean Doyle, British Airways’ Head of network and fleet, said: “British Airways has a long […]

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BA will fly a Boeing 777 to Tehran (credit: William Perugini)
BA will fly a Boeing 777 to Tehran (credit: William Perugini)

British Airways has today relaunched flights to Tehran, marking the first direct route to the Iranian capital by the British flag carrier in four years.

The new six times a week service is relaunching following the recent relaxation of sanctions.

Sean Doyle, British Airways’ Head of network and fleet, said: “British Airways has a long history of flying to Iran so we are very excited to be launching our new six times a week service, direct from Heathrow to Tehran.

“Iran is a fascinating country, full of amazing and surprising places for tourists to visit and discover its sophisticated and ancient culture.

“The recent lifting of sanctions has also effectively allowed Iran to re-open for business and paved the way for commerce to re-connect with Iran’s economy, which is the second largest in Middle East and North Africa, with a diverse range of businesses and industries.”

The service from Heathrow Terminal 5 is being operated by a four-class Boeing 777 with return fares starting from £535 for customers flying in World Traveller.

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Team GB receive heroes’ welcome at Heathrow https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/team-gb-receive-heroes-welcome-at-heathrow/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:32:13 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=240224 The post Team GB receive heroes’ welcome at Heathrow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Team GB on arrival at Heathrow

Team GB arrived home from the Rio 2016 Olympics at 9.55am on Tuesday, having achieved their highest medal haul of any “away” Olympics in history. The heroic athletes flew back from Brazil on a gold-nosed BA aircraft, appropriately named ‘victoRIOus’ by the public. Gold medallists Nicola Adams and Max Whitlock were the first to walk […]

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Team GB on arrival at Heathrow
Team GB on arrival at Heathrow

Team GB arrived home from the Rio 2016 Olympics at 9.55am on Tuesday, having achieved their highest medal haul of any “away” Olympics in history.

The heroic athletes flew back from Brazil on a gold-nosed BA aircraft, appropriately named ‘victoRIOus’ by the public.

Gold medallists Nicola Adams and Max Whitlock were the first to walk off the aircraft to a warm reception at Heathrow Terminal 5, as Captain Steve Hawkins waved a union flag out of the cockpit window in time-honoured tradition.

The aircraft had a valuable cargo, carrying a haul of 92 medals which weighed a total of 7.2 stone (46kg), along with 320 athletes and support staff. The special charter flight also featured the hashtag ‘#greattobeBAck’ on its livery, which the fans and athletes have been using.

“Today is a very special moment in British sporting history and for the airline too. We’re all very proud of Team GB, and it has been a pleasure to serve the athletes once again as the official airline supplier,” said Alex Cruz, BA’s chairman & CEO.

Champagne and snacks were served on the 11 hour 15 minute flight from Rio, and the passengers were treated to a full English breakfast and tea before landing. The in-flight entertainment also featured the classic sports film ‘Chariots of Fire’.

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New flights offer more options for British skiers https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/new-flights-offer-more-options-for-uk-skiers/ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:29:54 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=240123 The post New flights offer more options for British skiers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Skiers in Are, Sweden

British Airways and easyJet have both announced plans to launch new flights catering to British skiers this winter. On 16 December, the British flag carrier will kick off a new service connecting Stansted Airport with Chambery – a gateway to popular Alpine ski resorts including Meribel, Courcheval and La Plagne. BA started flying from Stansted […]

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British Airways and easyJet have both announced plans to launch new flights catering to British skiers this winter.

On 16 December, the British flag carrier will kick off a new service connecting Stansted Airport with Chambery – a gateway to popular Alpine ski resorts including Meribel, Courcheval and La Plagne. BA started flying from Stansted for the first time in May this year and currently links the London hub with Berlin, Faro, Ibiza, Malaga and Palma.

Skiers in Are, Sweden
Skiers in Are, Sweden

The twice-weekly service to Chambery will complement the existing BA service to the French airport from London City Airport, which operates three times a week, increasing to a daily service over the Christmas and New Year period.

In addition, easyJet has announced plans launch a new service to Sweden, which it says should be “especially popular with skiers and snowboarders”.

From 11 December, the budget airline will operate once weekly flights direct between Gatwick Airport and Are Ostersund Airport, which is located in Sweden’s Jamtland province, about 350 miles (560km) northwest of Stockholm. The area’s mountains have hosted high-profile events such as the Alpine World Championships.

“We are very excited to be working with easyJet on this new direct route to Are Ostersund Airport and Sweden’s top alpine ski resorts,” said Ami Hovstadius, managing director of VisitSweden UK.

“More people are travelling to Sweden from the UK than ever before with the Swedish lifestyle, Scandi food and Nordic Noir proving irresistible. Sweden’s mountain region of Jamtland Harjedalen boasts not only with the country’s best ski resorts, like Are and Vemdalen, but also has an abundance of winter outdoor activities and delicious food. We really look forward to welcoming the British holidaymaker to experience our winter lifestyle.”

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BA adds five Chinese cities to route map https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-adds-five-chinese-cities-to-route-map/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:02:41 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=240103 The post BA adds five Chinese cities to route map appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA's fleet at London Heathrow

British Airways has significantly expanded its operations in China, following the signing of new partnership with one of the country’s biggest airlines. The new codeshare agreement between BA and Shanghai’s China Eastern Airlines will allow the UK flag carrier’s passengers to connect to five key Chinese cities. Having flown with BA from London Heathrow to […]

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BA's fleet at London Heathrow
BA’s fleet at London Heathrow

British Airways has significantly expanded its operations in China, following the signing of new partnership with one of the country’s biggest airlines.

The new codeshare agreement between BA and Shanghai’s China Eastern Airlines will allow the UK flag carrier’s passengers to connect to five key Chinese cities. Having flown with BA from London Heathrow to Shanghai or Chengdu, passengers can now transfer on a single ticket to Kunming, Xi’an, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Chongqing.

In return, China Eastern’s passengers will be able to connect from Heathrow to several UK destinations, including Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds-Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle.

“We are delighted to be partnering with China Eastern Airlines and are very pleased that we can now offer our customers the opportunity to book with British Airways to fly to these great regional Chinese destinations,” said Alex Cruz, BA’s chairman & CEO. “We believe the start of this codeshare will help to generate more opportunities for companies based in these important cities as it will be simpler and easier to travel to do business in person.

China Eastern is one of the country's "big three" airlines"
China Eastern is one of the country’s “big three” airlines”

“And for leisure travellers looking to explore and witness ancient culture and stunning landscapes, these flights will lead them to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, the Purple Mountain in Nanjing and the Porcelain Village in Chongqing,” he added.

Zeng Yongchao, China Eastern’s executive deputy managing director of marketing & sales, said that the codeshare deal marked the start of a “new phase” of his airline’s relationship with BA.

“We are pleased to begin this mutually-beneficial partnership and offer our customers a more attractive route network,” Zeng said. “The UK is popular with Chinese travellers and we look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights to the UK through London.”

Both airlines’ frequent flyers will be able to earn miles on all the codeshare flights.

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JAL to add Iberia to European alliance https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jal-to-add-iberia-to-european-alliance/ Sun, 22 May 2016 01:50:16 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=236621 The post JAL to add Iberia to European alliance appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Iberia will launch flights to Tokyo in October (credit: EQRoy)

Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business. The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe with British Airways and Finnair. But it has now submitted an application to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism for anti-trust immunity to create four-way venture that […]

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Iberia will launch flights to Tokyo in October (credit: EQRoy)
Iberia will launch flights to Tokyo in October (credit: EQRoy)
Iberia will launch flights to Tokyo in October (credit: EQRoy)

Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business.

The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe with British Airways and Finnair. But it has now submitted an application to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism for anti-trust immunity to create four-way venture that includes Iberia.

The move comes as Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, gears up to launch direct flights linking Madrid with Tokyo Narita Airport. This route is due to commence on 18 October 2016 and will mark Iberia’s arrival in the Far East.

“We are pleased to welcome Iberia into our joint business,” said Yoshiharu Ueki, JAL’s president. “This will strengthen JAL’s presence in Spain, and provide our customers with more convenience to Madrid and beyond.”

If anti-trust immunity is approved, the new route will be added to the four airlines’ joint business, which sees them coordinate flight schedules and fares and share revenues on a series of routes linking Japan’s Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka airports with European destinations including London, Helsinki and Paris.

Iberia’s new Madrid-Narita service will initially operate three times a week, with plans to increase the frequency in future.

Like BA, Finnair and JAL, Iberia is a member of the oneworld alliance.

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BA to launch new Danish route on 3 May https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-launch-new-danish-route-on-3-may/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:13:11 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=235606 The post BA to launch new Danish route on 3 May appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways will launch its new direct route from London Heathrow to Billund (Aarhus South) on 3 May. The new link could not be better timed as Aarhus gears up for its year as European Capital of Culture in 2017. “Visitors will be able to enjoy spectacular events, unique experiences and magical moments throughout the […]

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British Airways will launch its new direct route from London Heathrow to Billund (Aarhus South) on 3 May.

The new link could not be better timed as Aarhus gears up for its year as European Capital of Culture in 2017.

“Visitors will be able to enjoy spectacular events, unique experiences and magical moments throughout the year,” said Rebecca Matthews, CEO of Aarhus 2017. ”We’ve put together a top quality programme that caters for every taste and it’s great news that British visitors will now have a new opportunity to fly here direct,” added Matthews.

With the new British Airways-route, Aarhus and the European Capital of Culture in 2017 is just a one-and-a half hour flight from London. Initially, BA will fly to Billund 11 times a week from London Heathrow Terminal 5.

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BA to increase capacity on London-Nairobi route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-increase-capacity-on-london-nairobi-route/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 18:50:04 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=235068 The post BA to increase capacity on London-Nairobi route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways will commit a Boeing 747-400 on its London-Nairobi flights in summer, adding 784 seats to its route capacity per week. The additional capacity will be provided from 1 July to 29 October. Flights will revert to a B777 at the conclusion of this period. The introduction of the Boeing jumbo will add 11,200 […]

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British Airways will commit a Boeing 747-400 on its London-Nairobi flights in summer, adding 784 seats to its route capacity per week.

The additional capacity will be provided from 1 July to 29 October. Flights will revert to a B777 at the conclusion of this period.

The introduction of the Boeing jumbo will add 11,200 seats in total during the summer season.

Edward Frost, British Airways commercial manager for South and East Africa said: “We’ve always said that we would add capacity if the opportunity arose. It has and we’ve seized it. The additional capacity and the fact that we offer an overnight schedule should be good news for leisure and business travellers alike.

“Morning arrivals in London mean that you don’t waste any time on your holiday and business trip. The schedule also allows for convenient transfer times to onward flights particularly to North America.”

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BA revamps Boeing 747s https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-revamps-boeing-747s/ Sun, 14 Feb 2016 02:27:26 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=232664 The post BA revamps Boeing 747s appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The B747s are being fitted with more flat-bed seats

British Airways has started revamping its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft. The airline has earmarked a total of 18 B747-400s for an interior makeover, with six having already been completed. The long-haul jets are being equipped with interiors similar to the airline’s new Airbus A380s. Each four-cabin plane is being fitted with an additional 16 […]

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The B747s are being fitted with more flat-bed seats
The B747s are being fitted with more flat-bed seats

British Airways has started revamping its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft.

The airline has earmarked a total of 18 B747-400s for an interior makeover, with six having already been completed. The long-haul jets are being equipped with interiors similar to the airline’s new Airbus A380s.

Each four-cabin plane is being fitted with an additional 16 business class seats, bringing the total number of flat beds on each plane to 86. New seats are being installed in economy and premium economy, while new carpets and curtains are being rolled out throughout the aircraft, along with mood lighting in every cabin.

Each aircraft is also being fitted with Panasonic’s new eX3 in-flight entertainment system, which provides more than 1,300 hours of content including 130 movies and 400 TV programmes on larger, high-resolution screens. Premium economy seats will have power socket and USB ports, while economy class seats will feature USB ports.

BA is revamping 18 B747-400s
BA is revamping 18 B747-400s

“We know our customers appreciate the investment we are making in new aircraft and refurbishing our much loved Boeing 747s is also helping to make flying with British Airways an even more enjoyable and relaxing experience,” said Troy Warfield, BA’s director of customer experience.

“The feedback from customers on our refurbished 747s has been extremely positive, as they are able to enjoy more comfortable seats, a better flying environment and the very latest state-of-the art in-flight entertainment.”

The sixth revamped B747  entered service recently, along with BA’s 11th A380 and sixth B787-9 Dreamliner. BA is also due to take delivery of its first Airbus A350 in 2018, with 18 aircraft on order.

The B747s currently operate services from London Heathrow to New York JFK, Chicago, Lagos, Dubai, Boston, Riyadh, Kuwait and Riyadh, with more destinations to be added for the summer 2016 season.

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BA to fly A380 daily to Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-fly-a380-daily-to-singapore/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 07:20:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=228524 The post BA to fly A380 daily to Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The 469-seat A380 is the largest aircraft in BA's fleet

British Airways will start operating daily Airbus A380 flights to Singapore next month. Commencing on 20 November 2015, the UK’s national carrier will use the A380 to operate one of its two daily direct services between London Heathrow and Singapore Changi Airport. Flights will depart Heathrow at 1905 and arrive in Singapore at 1555 the […]

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The 469-seat A380 is the largest aircraft in BA's fleet
The 469-seat A380 is the largest aircraft in BA's fleet
The 469-seat A380 is the largest aircraft in BA’s fleet

British Airways will start operating daily Airbus A380 flights to Singapore next month.

Commencing on 20 November 2015, the UK’s national carrier will use the A380 to operate one of its two daily direct services between London Heathrow and Singapore Changi Airport.

Flights will depart Heathrow at 1905 and arrive in Singapore at 1555 the following day. The return service then leaves Changi at 2320 and arrives back in London at 0515 the next morning.

The A380 service will be temporarily reduced to three times a week between 25 December 2015 and 24 February 2016, when the aircraft undergoes maintenance. But the daily service will resume on 25 February 2016.

BA’s other daily Singapore flight is operated using a Boeing 777 aircraft.

“The A380 is the largest aircraft in our fleet that is designed with the modern standard of comfort. Since its inaugural flight on the route last October, it has proven to be really popular with our customers here and we are very pleased to be extending the service to daily,” said Robert Williams, BA’s head of Asia Pacific sales.

“The start of the daily service also means that all British Airways aircraft departing Singapore will now feature our latest cabin products, ensuring customers travelling from Singapore to both London and Sydney do so in absolute style and comfort.”

BA’s A380 can seat 469 passengers in four cabins: 14 in first class, 97 in business class, 55 in premium economy and 303 in economy. All seats come fitted with power sockets and USB ports, plus in-flight entertainment.

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BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-flies-new-dreamliner-to-delhi/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:03:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=228485 The post BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA launches the service with models Suki Waterhouse and Neelam Gill

British Airways’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week. The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA’s fleet and comes equipped with all four of the airline’s cabin classes, including eight suites in first class, 42 flat-bed seats in business class, 39 seats in premium economy […]

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BA launches the service with models Suki Waterhouse and Neelam Gill
BA launches the service with models Suki Waterhouse and Neelam Gill
BA launches the service with models Suki Waterhouse and Neelam Gill

British Airways’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week.

The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA’s fleet and comes equipped with all four of the airline’s cabin classes, including eight suites in first class, 42 flat-bed seats in business class, 39 seats in premium economy and 127 in economy.

The aircraft received a traditional Indian send off at London’s Heathrow Airport, with models Suki Waterhouse and Neelam Gill donning “lehengas” customised by Indian designer, Rohit Bal, as part of an onboard photo-shoot.

“We are delighted to launch our very first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to New Delhi,” said Robert Williams, BA’s head of sales for Asia Pacific. “It reinforces our strong focus on India as a market, which already enjoys the second largest position for us globally, after the US and outside the UK.

“At British Airways, we are committed to putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, offering the very best in comfort and luxury on board our flights as well as an expansive global network covering more than 179 cities in 75 countries.”

BA has ordered a total of 42 Dreamliners, including eight B787-8s, 22 B787-9s and 12 B787-10s. Future routes for the new B787-9s will include Kuala Lumpur, Austin and San Jose.

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Jenson Button unveils BA’s new Singapore lounge https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jenson-button-unveils-bas-new-singapore-lounge/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 02:58:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=227336 The post Jenson Button unveils BA’s new Singapore lounge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Jenson Button in the new lounge

Formula One star Jenson Button took part in the official launch of British Airways‘ new Singapore lounge this week. The former world champion became one the first customers to use the facility, which is located in Terminal 1 of Changi Airport. The new lounge features the airline’s first ever Concorde Bar – a new area […]

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Jenson Button in the new lounge
Jenson Button in the new lounge
Jenson Button in the new lounge

Formula One star Jenson Button took part in the official launch of British Airways‘ new Singapore lounge this week.

The former world champion became one the first customers to use the facility, which is located in Terminal 1 of Changi Airport. The new lounge features the airline’s first ever Concorde Bar – a new area exclusive to first class passengers.

“Our new lounge caters to customers, like Jenson, who live life in the fast lane. It is specially-designed to be an oasis of calm and tasteful luxury, enabling travellers to work or unwind in a relaxing environment,” said Robert Williams, BA’s head of Asia Pacific sales.

The main lounge offers buffet counters, free high-speed Wi-Fi, two desktop computers and a wireless printer, plus baggage storage facilities, TVs, bathrooms, baby changing facilities and showers. It is decorated with artwork from Singaporean and British artists.

The opening of the Singapore lounge is the latest stage in the airline’s SG$11 billion (US$7.8bn) investment to improve its passenger experience.

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BA opens new Singapore airport lounge https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-opens-new-singapore-airport-lounge/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 02:37:03 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=225915 The post BA opens new Singapore airport lounge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Concorde Bar

British Airways will launch its new lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport this week. The facility, which is located at Terminal 1, becomes the first in the world to feature the airline’s new Concorde Bar – a private area for first class passengers. The Concorde Bar features oak floors and marble surfaces, plus screens displaying digital […]

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Concorde Bar

British Airways will launch its new lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport this week.

The facility, which is located at Terminal 1, becomes the first in the world to feature the airline’s new Concorde Bar – a private area for first class passengers.

Concorde Bar
Concorde Bar

The Concorde Bar features oak floors and marble surfaces, plus screens displaying digital images of the Singapore skyline which reflect the time of the day outside. Eligible passengers will be provided with a pass-code to access the area.

The main lounge meanwhile, offers buffet counters, high-speed complimentary Wi-Fi, two desktop computers and a wireless printer, plus baggage storage facilities, televisions, bathrooms, baby change facilities and showers. It is decorated with artwork from Singaporean and British artists.

“Our new lounge is a toast to the heritage and glamour of flying. Its environment is perfectly designed for and tailored around the needs of the modern premium traveller. I am confident that our customers, whether they are travelling on business or going on holiday, will enjoy the privacy, state-of-the-art facilities, and incredible artwork on offer.” said Robert Williams, BA’s head of Asia Pacific sales.

The opening of the Singapore lounge is the latest stage in the airline’s SG$11 billion (US$7.8bn) investment to improve its passenger experience.

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IAG expands fleet with orders for 31 Airbus jets https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-expands-fleet-with-orders-for-31-airbus-jets/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 02:20:29 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=225419 The post IAG expands fleet with orders for 31 Airbus jets appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The A350s and A330s will be operated by Iberia (photo by Iberia A330 (credit VanderWolf Images)

International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA, Iberia and Vueling, has signed firm orders for 31 new Airbus aircraft. The agreement, which includes 11 long-haul aircraft (eight A350-900s and three A330-200s) and 20 short-haul A320neos, will be used to modernise Iberia’s fleet, open new routes, and renew the short-haul fleets of IAG’s other airlines. “IAG’s […]

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The A350s and A330s will be operated by Iberia (photo by Iberia A330 (credit VanderWolf Images)
The A350s and A330s will be operated by Iberia (photo by Iberia A330 (credit VanderWolf Images)
The A350s and A330s will be operated by Iberia (photo by VanderWolf Images)

International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA, Iberia and Vueling, has signed firm orders for 31 new Airbus aircraft.

The agreement, which includes 11 long-haul aircraft (eight A350-900s and three A330-200s) and 20 short-haul A320neos, will be used to modernise Iberia’s fleet, open new routes, and renew the short-haul fleets of IAG’s other airlines.

“IAG’s additional order for A350s and A330s is very significant for us and highlights the appeal of our leading wide-body family,” said John Leahy, Airbus’ chief operating officer for customers.

“It always fills us with great pride when one of our biggest and most influential customers recognises the superior operating economics and passenger experience of our aircraft.

“The repeat selection of the A320neo is also a great endorsement of the world’s preferred single aisle family among the world’s most prestigious carriers,” he added.

IAG now operates or has outstanding orders for almost every Airbus model, from the small A318 to the double-decker A380.

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BA celebrates star-studded KL launch https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-celebrates-star-studded-kl-launch/ Thu, 28 May 2015 05:59:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=222302 The post BA celebrates star-studded KL launch appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Michelle Yeoh, Jimmy Choo and Georgia May Jagger pose outside the Petronas Twin Towers (photo by Nicky Loh)

British Airways launched its new London–Kuala Lumpur route today, marked by celebrity photo-shoot involving Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh, fashion designer Jimmy Choo and supermodel Georgia May Jagger. The inaugural flight is due to touch down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 1435 on Thursday. But prior to this, BA promoted the launch in front of […]

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Michelle Yeoh, Jimmy Choo and Georgia May Jagger pose outside the Petronas Twin Towers (photo by Nicky Loh)
Michelle Yeoh, Jimmy Choo and Georgia May Jagger pose outside the Petronas Twin Towers (photo by Nicky Loh)
Michelle Yeoh, Jimmy Choo and Georgia May Jagger pose outside the Petronas Twin Towers (photo by Nicky Loh)

British Airways launched its new LondonKuala Lumpur route today, marked by celebrity photo-shoot involving Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh, fashion designer Jimmy Choo and supermodel Georgia May Jagger.

The inaugural flight is due to touch down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 1435 on Thursday. But prior to this, BA promoted the launch in front of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, where the three celebrities posed with BA Club World business class seat.

“Malaysia is the place I call home so I think it’s tremendous British Airways have launched a new route linking London and Kuala Lumpur,” Ms Yeoh said.

“There’s so much to see and do here, be it visiting the historic monuments dotted around the city, tasting the mouth-watering delicacies served at our famous street food markets or wandering one of the many art galleries. I was born to the north in the city of Ipoh and it’s just one of the many inspiring places visitors can explore within easy reach during their stay.”

BA will now serve the route daily, using a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft equipped with all four of its cabin classes – first, business, premium economy and economy. On the regular schedule, flights will depart London Heathrow at 2015, arriving at KLIA at 1600 the following day. The return service will then leave KL at 2305, arriving back into London at 1725 the next day.

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BA launch (credit Nicky Loh) Michelle Yeoh, Jimmy Choo and Georgia May Jagger pose outside the Petronas Twin Towers (photo by Nicky Loh)
oneworld triples lounge space at LAX https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/oneworld-triples-lounge-space-at-lax/ Thu, 07 May 2015 03:58:54 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=221493 The post oneworld triples lounge space at LAX appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new Los Angeles Business Lounge

oneworld partners Qantas, Cathay Pacific and BA have completed a major upgrade of their lounges at Los Angeles International Airport, tripling the amount of space offered to passengers. The three carriers this week unveiled the final stage of the Los Angeles Business Lounge refurbishment. This follows the opening of the first stage of the facility […]

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The new Los Angeles Business Lounge
The new Los Angeles Business Lounge
The new Los Angeles Business Lounge

oneworld partners Qantas, Cathay Pacific and BA have completed a major upgrade of their lounges at Los Angeles International Airport, tripling the amount of space offered to passengers.

The three carriers this week unveiled the final stage of the Los Angeles Business Lounge refurbishment. This follows the opening of the first stage of the facility in June 2014 and the launch of the adjacent Qantas First Lounge in December 2014.

“The completion of this project represents our significant investment in the US market. We have tripled the space available across both lounges, added more seating and installed a state-of-the-art kitchen,” said Vanessa Hudson, Qantas’ regional general manager for the Americas

“Together with Los Angeles International Airport’s renovations, Qantas now offers truly world class facilities for international travellers and our lounges in the US are second to none.”

The communal fireplace
The communal fireplace

Qantas, Cathay Pacific and BA passengers will now be offered 800 seats (600 in the Business Lounge and 200 in the Qantas First Lounge) across 3,900m² of floor space.

Facilities at the new Business Lounge include a dining area equipped with USB ports and power outlets, two buffet stations, a Californian food cart, cocktail bar, a communal fireplace, 16 shower rooms, six Apple iMac work stations equipped and a children’s area with toys and games.

The lounge will be available to premium oneworld passengers and qualifying frequent fliers.

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BA parent company surges to US$1.5bn profit https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-parent-company-surges-to-us1-5bn-profit/ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 03:49:58 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=218658 The post BA parent company surges to US$1.5bn profit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA's operating profit totalled EUR1.22bn in 2014

IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has reported a sharp rise in profits for 2014. The group generated an operating profit of EUR1.39 billion (US$1.56bn) last year, 80.5% higher than 2013, as revenues climbed 8.0% to EUR20.17bn. Even after tax, IAG’s profits still exceeded EUR1bn. BA was the main contributor of the […]

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BA's operating profit totalled EUR1.22bn in 2014
BA's operating profit totalled EUR1.22bn in 2014
BA’s operating profit totalled EUR1.22bn in 2014

IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has reported a sharp rise in profits for 2014.

The group generated an operating profit of EUR1.39 billion (US$1.56bn) last year, 80.5% higher than 2013, as revenues climbed 8.0% to EUR20.17bn. Even after tax, IAG’s profits still exceeded EUR1bn.

BA was the main contributor of the positive result, generating an operating profit of EUR1.22bn, up 59.4% year-on-year.

But it was the performance of Iberia that will be most satisfying to IAG. The Spanish national carrier recovered from an operating loss of EUR166m in 2013 to record a profit of EUR50m last year – a turnaround that IAG’s chief executive, Willie Walsh, called “remarkable”. IAG’s Spanish low-cost carrier, Vueling, saw operating profit rise 1.4% to EUR141m.

“We’re reporting strong full-year results,” said Walsh. “[Iberia’s] turnaround has been remarkable, both financially and operationally, and we’re very proud of its achievement especially its strong cost discipline. In 2013 we said our intention was for Iberia to breakeven in 2014 and it has fulfilled that promise.”

Walsh added that the group’s performance was “boosted by the introduction of more efficient aircraft into our fleet and lower fuel prices”, which helped reduce its unit costs by 4.1″.

IAG’s airlines carried a total of 77.3m passengers in 2014, up 15.0% year-on-year, and filled an average of 80.4% seats per aircraft.

The growth was driven by domestic traffic in the UK, Spain and Italy (+21.4% to 19.9m passengers) and European international traffic (+18.3% to 36.7m). Long-haul traffic on routes to and from Asia Pacific climbed 9.7% to 1.8m.

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IAG willing to legally commit to Aer Lingus connections https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-willing-to-legally-commit-to-aer-lingus-connections/ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 15:25:07 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217714 The post IAG willing to legally commit to Aer Lingus connections appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Willie Walsh has proposed legally-binding commitments to secure Aer Lingus’ Irish flight connections as his International Airlines Group (IAG) continues its bid to buy the carrier. The British Airways parent company has offered the commitments to go ‘well beyond the protections currently available to the government’ and support the long-term future of the Irish airline. […]

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Willie Walsh has proposed legally-binding commitments to secure Aer Lingus’ Irish flight connections as his International Airlines Group (IAG) continues its bid to buy the carrier.

The British Airways parent company has offered the commitments to go ‘well beyond the protections currently available to the government’ and support the long-term future of the Irish airline.

Its commitments include not selling Aer Lingus’ 23 slot pairings at London Heathrow including to other IAG airlines; keeping the Aer Lingus name and head office in Ireland and a further commitment to operate the slots on Irish routes for five years.

Walsh hopes the latest approach will secure the support of the Irish government after politicians raised concern over the future of connections through Ireland should the British Airways parent take over Aer Lingus.

“We are committed to maintaining and strengthening Aer Lingus. We want to develop air services that ensure Ireland’s connectivity is enhanced. In seeking the support of the Irish government, we propose to offer it legally binding commitments that go well beyond the protections currently available to it. These commitments would give the Irish government an important role that they do not have today in securing the future of Aer Lingus,” said Walsh.

IAG also outlined that if it joined the group Aer Lingus would join the oneworld alliance and enter the joint business that IAG operates over the North Atlantic with American Airlines.

Any deal would be subject to Irish takeover rules and EU competition regulators.

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Qatar Airways buys stake in BA parent https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qatar-airways-buys-stake-in-ba-parent/ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 07:45:24 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217638 The post Qatar Airways buys stake in BA parent appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

IAG is the parent company of Qatar Airways' oneworld partners BA and Iberia

Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99% stake in International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. The move comes 15 months after the Doha-based airline joined the oneworld alliance, of which both BA and Iberia are members. Qatar Airways said the acquisition formed part of its plan to “strengthen commercial […]

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IAG is the parent company of Qatar Airways' oneworld partners BA and Iberia
IAG is the parent company of Qatar Airways' oneworld partners BA and Iberia
IAG is the parent company of Qatar Airways’ oneworld partners BA and Iberia

Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99% stake in International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling.

The move comes 15 months after the Doha-based airline joined the oneworld alliance, of which both BA and Iberia are members.

Qatar Airways said the acquisition formed part of its plan to “strengthen commercial ties” with its oneworld partners and develop its “westwards strategy” in Europe.

“IAG represents an excellent opportunity to further develop our westwards strategy. Having joined the oneworld alliance it makes sense for us to work more closely together in the near term and we look forward to forging a long term relationship,” said Qatar Airways’ CEO, Akbar Al Baker.

Under EU law, European shareholders must own a majority stake in EU airlines. And while Qatar Airways said it “may consider increasing its stake further over time”, it added that it has “no immediate plans” to exceed 9.99%.

The acquisition comes at a time when IAG is on the verge of agreeing a deal for Aer Lingus. Qatar Airways’ Gulf rival Etihad Airways currently holds a 4.1% stake in the Irish carrier. Unlike Etihad, Qatar Airways doesn’t have a history of investing in other airlines, but Al Baker recently told reporters he would be “extremely interested” in acquiring a stake in Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo.

In a very brief statement on the Qatar Airways deal, IAG’s chief executive, Willie Walsh said; “We’re delighted to have Qatar Airways, one of the world’s premier airlines, as a long term supportive shareholder. We will talk to them about what opportunities exist to work more closely together and further IAG’s ambitions as the leading global airline group.”

The terms of Qatar Airways’ investment in IAG were not disclosed.

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Airlines to switch Gatwick terminals https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/airlines-to-switch-gatwick-terminals/ Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:49:30 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=217429 The post Airlines to switch Gatwick terminals appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and easyJet are among the carriers that will switch terminals at Gatwick Airport under a new strategy. easyJet’s operations will all be consolidated to the North Terminal in winter 2016 while all British Airways flights will move to the South Terminal. Both will benefit from several changes made to both terminals including new […]

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easyJet and BA are the first airlines to switch at Gatwick Airport
easyJet and BA are the first airlines to switch at Gatwick Airport

British Airways and easyJet are among the carriers that will switch terminals at Gatwick Airport under a new strategy.

easyJet’s operations will all be consolidated to the North Terminal in winter 2016 while all British Airways flights will move to the South Terminal.

Both will benefit from several changes made to both terminals including new check-in areas and security areas.

easyJet said the move would help its plans to grow operations from Gatwick.

“Moving to one terminal creates the opportunity for easyJet and Gatwick to plan and deliver an improved experience for our passengers always delivering on our ambition to make travel easy and affordable for all of our customers.  Our shared ambition is for Gatwick to be both our biggest and best airport,” said Carolyn McCall, CEO of easyJet. “Alongside the consolidation to one terminal we also plan to continue to grow at Gatwick through increasing our destinations, further improving our schedule and by deploying larger aircraft.”

BA’s check-in zone in the South Terminal will be upgraded and a new premium lounge built.

Lynne Embleton, BA’s director of strategy and Gatwick said: “This is an exciting opportunity for British Airways and our customers. The South Terminal has recently received significant investment to its security area and departure lounge, and we will be working with Gatwick to provide our customers with a new check-in area and lounge. The South Terminal also has direct access to trains that run to and from central London.”

The moves are part of the airport’s strategy to have airlines operate out of single terminals to ease connections and simplify operations.

Other airline movements will be made throughout the year.

Stewart Wingate, Gatwick’s CEO, said: “This move is a major milestone on our journey to become one of the world’s most efficient airports.  We look forward to having all our airlines operating out of single terminals so both our passengers and airlines can benefit from a more streamlined operation and state-of-the-art facilities.

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BA partners trains for West UK access https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-partners-trains-for-west-uk-access/ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:14:12 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=215533 The post BA partners trains for West UK access appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Travellers from the West of England and Wales will be able to combine rail and air travel in one ticket through a partnership between British Airways, Heathrow Express and First Great Western. The tickets will be available to book from this Friday through travel agents from 11 First Great Western stations including Oxford, Bristol Parkway […]

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Tickets go on sale Friday
Tickets go on sale Friday

Travellers from the West of England and Wales will be able to combine rail and air travel in one ticket through a partnership between British Airways, Heathrow Express and First Great Western.

The tickets will be available to book from this Friday through travel agents from 11 First Great Western stations including Oxford, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff.

BA’s head of UK & Ireland sales Stephen Humphreys said: “Our partnership with First Great Western and Heathrow Express will make flying more accessible and convenient for customers travelling from regions in the UK without local airports.”

The new option also means that if a train is delayed the customer will be able to get on the next available flight and will receive overnight accommodation if needed. Passengers will also be able to get on the next available train service if a flight is delayed.

Keith Greenfield, managing director of Heathrow Express, said: “This partnership removes a layer of hassle for customers and affords them extra protection against possible problems. This kind of joined-up travel is what today’s leisure and business travellers expect.”

Mark Hopwood, managing director of First Great Western added: “For many of our customers travelling to Heathrow by train already saves time, hassle and money. Complimented by our work to add more seats to trains, the upgrade of our First Class accommodation and free Wi-Fi, this product will make it even more attractive BA customers looking for a worry-free way to get to Heathrow.”

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October numbers up for IAG https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/october-numbers-up-for-iag/ Sun, 09 Nov 2014 19:59:02 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=214433 The post October numbers up for IAG appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has seen a 10.3% increase in passenger numbers during October year-on-year. Numbers year to date had also seen an increase of 8.8% compared to last year, with the highest growth among routes in Europe. The group, which owns British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, showed a 7.5% increase in revenue passenger km […]

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Vueling has seen some of the largest growth
Vueling has seen some of the largest growth

International Airlines Group (IAG) has seen a 10.3% increase in passenger numbers during October year-on-year.

Numbers year to date had also seen an increase of 8.8% compared to last year, with the highest growth among routes in Europe.

The group, which owns British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, showed a 7.5% increase in revenue passenger km for October, which was stable against a 7.7% rise in capacity measured by available seat km.

Load factors have remained relatively stable dropping by 0.2% in October to 81%, and down 0.7% year-to-date to 80.7%.

Vueling has posted the highest growth with double-digit increases in both RPK and ASK (27% and 26.2%), compared to smaller figures for Iberia (6% and 8%) and British Airways (5.4% and 5.2%).

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WTM14: British Airways to add Tobago flight https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/wtm14-british-airways-to-add-tobago-flight/ Tue, 04 Nov 2014 23:49:05 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=214086 The post WTM14: British Airways to add Tobago flight appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced an additional flight from London to Tobago from spring next year. The route will be operated with a stop in Antigua but the airline said it would be interested in offering a non-stop operation. “This is being driven by demand on the route and we felt that we could allow visitors […]

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British Airways has announced an additional flight from London to Tobago from spring next year.

The route will be operated with a stop in Antigua but the airline said it would be interested in offering a non-stop operation.

“This is being driven by demand on the route and we felt that we could allow visitors to the island the opportunity to stay seven, 11 or 14 days,” said Colm Lacy, BA’s head of commercial Gatwick.

Avion Hercules, marketing manager for the Division of Tourism and Transportation at the Tobago House of Assembly told Travel Daily the route addition shows confidence in the product on the island.

Hotel developments and investment continue including refurbishments to Blue Waters Inn, Bacolet Beach Club and the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort.

A 40-room Chic Hotel in Bon Accord is now also open, with a purchasing agreement signed for the Sanctuary Resort at Black Rock and Manta Lodge in Speyside.

It was also announced as Tobago was named as the host of the British Airways Tobago Football Legends Challenge for June next year. Sixty four former footballers will head out to the island for the tournament.

It comes as Tobago reported a 5% increase in international visitor numbers following the ‘Live the Culture Tobago Style’ campaign.

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BA’s A380 touches down in Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-a380-touches-down-in-singapore/ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:30:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=213812 The post BA’s A380 touches down in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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British Airways’ largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, touched down in Singapore for the first time on today (Wednesday 29 October 2014). The 469-seat double-decker aircraft landed at Changi International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, with a full payload of passengers. It replaces the Boeing 777 aircraft BA previously operated on the daily London-Singapore run, with the […]

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BA’s A380 at Changi Airport

British Airways’ largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, touched down in Singapore for the first time on today (Wednesday 29 October 2014).

The 469-seat double-decker aircraft landed at Changi International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, with a full payload of passengers. It replaces the Boeing 777 aircraft BA previously operated on the daily London-Singapore run, with the larger aircraft offering an extra 4,000 seats per month on the route.

BA will also continue to fly its B777 aircraft to Singapore, on the service that continues onwards to Sydney. The A380 however, will act as a point-to-point service between London Heathrow and Changi.

Singapore becomes only the second Asian destination for BA’s A380 fleet, after Hong Kong.

In total, the UK national carrier now operates eight A380s, with a further four expected to be delivered by 2016.

Earlier this week, BA for the launch of its A380 flights with an A-list publicity shoot at the top of Marina Bay Sands. Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow jetted into Singapore to pose for photos in a BA Club World seat, floating on the surface of the integrated resort’s famous rooftop swimming pool.

Gwyneth Paltrow  models the Club World seat at Marina Bay Sands (photo by Nicky Loh Getty for British Airways)
Gwyneth Paltrow models the Club World seat at Marina Bay Sands (photo by Nicky Loh Getty for British Airways)

“Singapore has always been a top destination on my wish list, so when British Airways approached me to help launch their impressive A380 I couldn’t resist,” said Ms Paltrow. “With my job I fly a lot, so it’s great that I can now travel to Singapore in style on British Airways’ superjumbo.”

And passengers on BA’s London-Singapore route will be able to sample the type of Club World seat modelled by Ms Paltrow. The A380 is fitted with 14 seats in first class, 97 in Club World (business class), 55 in World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and 303 in World Traveller (economy).

All seats come fitted with power sockets and USB ports, plus in-flight entertainment.

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Royal Brunei extends UK network with BA https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/royal-brunei-extends-uk-network-with-ba/ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:24:00 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=213345 The post Royal Brunei extends UK network with BA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its routes to another six destinations in the UK through an agreement with British Airways. The deal means customers booking with Royal Brunei will be able to have a single ticket from Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Belfast via London Heathrow to the rest of its network in […]

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Royal Brunei flies daily from Heathrow
Royal Brunei flies daily from Heathrow

Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its routes to another six destinations in the UK through an agreement with British Airways.

The deal means customers booking with Royal Brunei will be able to have a single ticket from Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Belfast via London Heathrow to the rest of its network in Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.

Baggage will be checked in through to the end destination and boarding passes are issued from the first check-in point.

Business class passengers will also get access to BA’s lounges.

RB operates daily flights from Heathrow to Brunei and onto 15 cities including Melbourne, Kota Kinabalu, Dubai and Manila

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September traffic boosts IAG https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/september-traffic-boosts-iag/ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 09:49:19 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212932 The post September traffic boosts IAG appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced an increase in passenger numbers during September and year-to-date figures particularly in the premium market. The group, which owns British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, saw passenger figures in September along grow 11% year-on-year to 7.48 million. Year-to-date numbers are up 8.6% to 58.9m. Premium traffic levels in September have […]

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced an increase in passenger numbers during September and year-to-date figures particularly in the premium market.

The group, which owns British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, saw passenger figures in September along grow 11% year-on-year to 7.48 million. Year-to-date numbers are up 8.6% to 58.9m.

Premium traffic levels in September have increased 7.6% year-on-year.

With Vueling included in the baseline, the group’s load factor was stable in September at 84%, dipping on a few decimal places year-to-date remaining at 81%.

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BA suspends Sri Lanka flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-suspends-sri-lanka-flights/ Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:01:39 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212637 The post BA suspends Sri Lanka flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA will suspend its Colombo flights from 28 March 2015

British Airways will cease operating flights to Sri Lanka next year. The company currently operates services from London to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, via the Maldives, but from 28 March 2015 these flights will be suspended. Passengers will still be able to connect to Colombo using BA’s flights to Delhi and Mumbai, then onward […]

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BA will suspend its Colombo flights from 28 March 2015
BA will suspend its Colombo flights from 28 March 2015

British Airways will cease operating flights to Sri Lanka next year.

The company currently operates services from London to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, via the Maldives, but from 28 March 2015 these flights will be suspended. Passengers will still be able to connect to Colombo using BA’s flights to Delhi and Mumbai, then onward services with oneworld’s partner SriLankan Airlines.

“British Airways will fly to Colombo and [the Maldivian capital] Male until 28 March 2015. Services to Male will recommence for winter 2015, but British Airways will cease to operate flights onwards to Colombo,” BA said in a statement.

BA resumed services to Colombo in March last year following a 15-year absence, but Christopher Fordyce, BA’s regional commercial manager for South Asia, said the route was not performing.

“The decision to suspend flights between Colombo and London has been a difficult one to make. We constantly assess all our global routes and take appropriate steps, as needed. The Colombo route is not making a profitable contribution to our business and we are unable to sustain it,” he commented.

The move will be a blow to the Sri Lankan tourism industry; the UK is one of the country’s biggest visitor source markets, with almost 100,000 Brits travelling to Sri Lanka in the first eight months of 2014.

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British Airways to resume flights to KL https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-to-resume-flights-to-kl/ Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:31:04 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212305 The post British Airways to resume flights to KL appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA will operate a Boeing 777 on the KL route

British Airways has confirmed that it will resume direct flights to Kuala Lumpur next year. Commencing on 27 May 2015, the UK national carrier will fly the London-KL route daily using a four-class Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. “It’s wonderful to be back in Malaysia. We are starting the new flights in response to strong customer demand […]

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BA will operate a Boeing 777 on the KL route
BA will operate a Boeing 777 on the KL route
BA will operate a Boeing 777 on the KL route

British Airways has confirmed that it will resume direct flights to Kuala Lumpur next year.

Commencing on 27 May 2015, the UK national carrier will fly the London-KL route daily using a four-class Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.

“It’s wonderful to be back in Malaysia. We are starting the new flights in response to strong customer demand for direct flights to Kuala Lumpur,” said Jamie Cassidy, BA’s area general manager for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. “As Malaysia’s economy grows, it is becoming an even more important trading partner with the UK, and Britain has long been a favourite destination for Malaysians to study, shop and experience its rich heritage.”

BA will join Malaysia Airlines on the London-KL route. The Malaysian national carrier currently operates its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft to the UK capital, but BA will become the only airline to offer premium economy seating on the route. The B777 BA will is deploying to KL will feature 12 seats in first class, 48 in business class, 32 in premium economy and 127 in economy.

Flight BA034 will depart Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 2305 and arrive in London Heathrow Terminal 5 at 0525 the next morning. The return flight BA033 will the leave Heathrow at 2015, arriving back into KLIA at 1600 the next day.

“I greatly welcome the return of British Airways to Malaysia,” said Badlisham Ghazali, managing director of Malaysia Airports. “I believe that this new route of British Airways will bring about positive impact of great proportions to both countries from the economical, political, social and cultural standpoints.

“To British Airways, I wish them best in their preparations to reconnect the two great cities of London and Kuala Lumpur and am confident that KLIA will add value and enhance British Airways huge global network,” he added.

BA, then operating as Imperial Airways, began flying to Malaysia back in 1933. Another BA predecessor, BOAC, then launched KL services in 1956. But the airline suspended services to Malaysia in 2001 due to the slowdown in air traffic following 9/11.

Tickets for the new services went on sale on 18 September 2014.

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IAG moves into profit as Iberia improves https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-moves-into-profit-as-iberia-improves/ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:23:13 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210570 The post IAG moves into profit as Iberia improves appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has moved into a profit for the first half of the year following an improved performance from Spanish carrier Iberia. The group posted an operating profit of EUR230m for the six months, compared to a EUR33m loss last year, while its profit after tax was EUR96m compared to a loss of […]

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An improved Iberia has helped IAG
An improved Iberia has helped IAG

International Airlines Group (IAG) has moved into a profit for the first half of the year following an improved performance from Spanish carrier Iberia.

The group posted an operating profit of EUR230m for the six months, compared to a EUR33m loss last year, while its profit after tax was EUR96m compared to a loss of EUR503m.

Iberia still made an operating loss of EUR95m but has gone through several cost-cutting initiatives including reduced capacity and selling its stake in Amadeus. Last week the airline signed an agreement for another 1, 427 people to lose their jobs.

However IAG’s chief executive Willie Walsh announced 16 new long-haul aircraft for Iberia. The group has converted eight Airbus A350-900 options into firm orders and secured another eight A330-220 for the Spanish carrier, which will replace long-haul aircraft from 2015.

The group’s load factors dipped slightly to 78.9% while revenue was up 6.7% to EUR5.086m. The group is expected to increase its operating profit by at least EUR500m in the full year from a EUR770m base in 2013, resulting in more than EUR1.27bn.

“This performance shows that we are making further solid progress. Our disciplined approach to capacity continues and we will make reductions where it makes sense as we go through the year. We are, therefore, trimming planned IAG capacity by around three percentage points for the winter 2014 season. All of our airlines had their highest second quarter operating result since 2007,” said IAG chief executive Willie Walsh. “Iberia’s restructuring continues to have a positive impact and last week Iberia signed an agreement that could lead to an additional reduction of up to 1,427 jobs. This will create new opportunities for Iberia to enhance its profitability further in the next two or three years.”

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IAG firms order for 20 A320neo https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-firms-order-for-20-a320neo/ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 13:36:36 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209941 The post IAG firms order for 20 A320neo appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has firmed an order for 20 Airbus 320neo aircraft. The firm order is part of an initial option for 100 Airbus 320neo announced in August, and are currently lined up to replace 21 short-haul aircraft for British Airways. The group said the aircraft will be reallocated to Iberia or Vueling if […]

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IAG will use the aircraft for BA first
IAG will use the aircraft for BA first

International Airlines Group (IAG) has firmed an order for 20 Airbus 320neo aircraft.

The firm order is part of an initial option for 100 Airbus 320neo announced in August, and are currently lined up to replace 21 short-haul aircraft for British Airways.

The group said the aircraft will be reallocated to Iberia or Vueling if its short-haul BA business is not profitable.

Deliveries will start in 2018 into 2019 and will offer a lower fuel burn and cut carbon emissions by 15%.

Last year the group ordered up to 120 Airbus A320 for Vueling with an option for 100 A320neo.

 

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Why has BA made its dramatic electronic device step? https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/why-has-ba-made-its-dramatic-electronic-device-step/ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:26:06 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209719 The post Why has BA made its dramatic electronic device step? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Updated 10 July 14.55 British Airways has said passengers without charged electronic devices to the US can leave their device and still board, with the option to send on the device to the address of their choosing, or pick it up when the traveller returns. Here we answer some of the questions.  What has BA announced? […]

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Phones and other devices must be able to turn on

Updated 10 July 14.55

British Airways has said passengers without charged electronic devices to the US can leave their device and still board, with the option to send on the device to the address of their choosing, or pick it up when the traveller returns. Here we answer some of the questions. 

What has BA announced?

In line with recent requests from the US, passengers must be able to show a charged electronic device if they want to carry the item with them on a flight. If not they must leave it behind or cannot board. This stands for mobile phones, tablets, laptops and e-readers, and only on flights to the US. The airline’s full advice is here.

Why has BA taken this action?

The airline has said it is complying with requests from the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) after security checks were increased during the weekend on flights between the UK and US, as well as other countries that have direct flights to the States. If the passenger is happy to hand over their device so that they can take the flight, this is accepted. Passengers with charged devices will be able to board as normal. See more on this here

Can passengers still use their phone onboard?

Yes, device use can stay as normal, passengers just need to show it is turned on while going through security. They might want to keep the battery though, as those connecting in the US will have to be prepared for more checks.

What about other airlines?

So far BA is the only carrier to have announced specific steps. Others are sticking by the US TSA’s guidance that passengers can fly if they ditch the uncharged device. If it is charged and they can turn it on, passengers will be allowed on the flight as normal.

Will there be more charging points?

BA said there will be additional sockets at airports, but it is likely these will be filled up quickly. Passengers have been advised to charge their phone before leaving for the airport, and it might be a good idea to keep it switched off as much as possible.

Why has security been stepped up in the first place?

Authorities in the US are concerned about new explosives being developed in Yemen and Syria that could use electronic devices. They are particularly keen for Apple and Samsung Galaxy smartphones to be checked, although security in general on flights to the US has been stepped up at overseas airports. The increased checks could mean longer queues for those boarding flights to the US.

 

 

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BA bag wait continues for some https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-bag-wait-continues-for-some/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:46:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209422 The post BA bag wait continues for some appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways passengers impacted by the baggage system fault at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 have been told it could be days until they see their luggage arrive. Issues with the baggage system at T5 started on Thursday (26 June) and ran until Sunday, with bags delayed as staff had to manually check them onto flights. Due […]

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Many are waiting to be reunited with bags

British Airways passengers impacted by the baggage system fault at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 have been told it could be days until they see their luggage arrive.

Issues with the baggage system at T5 started on Thursday (26 June) and ran until Sunday, with bags delayed as staff had to manually check them onto flights.

Due to the slower manual process many bags did not make flights in time, with many still waiting for their luggage to arrive.

The glitch was fixed on Sunday and bags have been processed as usual since.

On its website BA has recommended passengers use its World Tracer tool to track where their bag is, but warned due to the large number of bags that it will take time to return them to customers, and they may also see the same message while the process continues. The airline said it will reimburse customers for essential items.

The airline said: “Large numbers of delayed bags have now departed from Heathrow and we have drawn up detailed plans for the remaining bags. The processes to repatriate baggage are complex due to security and customs regulations in each country. Given the volumes of bags and the nature of global travel, it may take several days to reunite bags with their owners.”

Heathrow Airport said on its website today: “We are very sorry for the disruption passengers have experienced and we are working round the clock with airlines to reunite passengers with their bags as quickly as possible.”

 

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BA monitors passengers’ brainwaves with new blankets https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-monitors-passengers-brainwaves-with-new-blankets/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:00:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209381 The post BA monitors passengers’ brainwaves with new blankets appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The 'Happiness Blanket' changes colour to show when a passenger is at their most relaxed

British Airways has begun testing a new high-tech blanket that monitors passengers’ brainwaves. The so-called “happiness blanket” is woven with fibre optics and uses neuro-sensors to measure a person’s brainwaves. It then changes colour, from red to blue, to show when a passenger is at their most relaxed. The airline said it hopes that monitoring […]

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British Airways has begun testing a new high-tech blanket that monitors passengers’ brainwaves.

The so-called “happiness blanket” is woven with fibre optics and uses neuro-sensors to measure a person’s brainwaves. It then changes colour, from red to blue, to show when a passenger is at their most relaxed.

The 'Happiness Blanket' changes colour to show when a passenger is at their most relaxed
The ‘Happiness Blanket’ changes colour to show when a passenger is at their most relaxed

The airline said it hopes that monitoring a person’s sleep patterns during a flight will allow it to make better decisions about its in-flight service, including the timing of meals and the type of in-flight entertainment on offer.

The new blankets were tested last week on BA’s Dreamliner service from London to New York.

“This is the first time this technology has been used by any airline to help shape how service is delivered on board an aircraft,” said Frank van der Post, BA’s managing director for brands & customer experience.

“Using technology like the British Airways ‘happiness blanket’ is another way for us to investigate how our customers’ relaxation and sleep is affected by everything on board, from the amount of light in the cabin, when they eat, to what in-flight entertainment they watch and their position in the seat.

“Having been the first airline to introduce the fully-flat bed in business class, we take our customers’ sleep and relaxation, very seriously. Now we want to ensure they get the best possible good flight’s sleep as well,” he added.

The initiative is being supported by Vincent Walsh, a professor of human brain research at University College London, who said that he is “I’m looking with interest at what the British Airways ‘happiness blanket’ will reveal about the traveller’s sleep and relaxation patterns during the course of a flight”.

The introduction of the new blankets follows the launch of BA’s ‘Slow TV’ concept, which shows ‘wallpaper’ style footage of mundane, everyday activities such as train journeys and knitting.

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BA tests patience with ‘Slow TV’ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-tests-patience-with-slow-tv/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 07:34:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209179 The post BA tests patience with ‘Slow TV’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Just one of BA’s thrilling new programmes

British Airways has launched a series of unusual new in-flight entertainment options for passengers. Under the title ‘Slow TV’, the airline is now screening a series of long, slow and decidedly run-of-the-mill events. These include the filming of a seven-hour train journey to Oslo, footage of people knitting, walks in the park and bird feeding. […]

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Just one of BA’s thrilling new programmes
Just one of BA’s thrilling new programmes
Just one of BA’s thrilling new programmes

British Airways has launched a series of unusual new in-flight entertainment options for passengers.

Under the title ‘Slow TV’, the airline is now screening a series of long, slow and decidedly run-of-the-mill events. These include the filming of a seven-hour train journey to Oslo, footage of people knitting, walks in the park and bird feeding.

Explaining the strange programming choices, BA’s in-flight entertainment manager, Richard D’Cruze, compared it to in-flight maps, and said that some people find the wallpaper-style footage “mesmerising”.

“There’s definitely a hypnotic, calming and entertaining quality to ‘Slow TV’ that is perfect for in-flight entertainment,” he said.

But long-haul passengers who don’t fancy watching a seven hours of knitting footage needn’t worry; BA will still offer its usual selection of IFE content, including 130 movies, 650 TV shows, 550 audio albums and 225 radio shows.

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Walsh still ruffling BA crew unions https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/walsh-still-ruffling-ba-crew-unions/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:18:09 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209090 The post Walsh still ruffling BA crew unions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Willie Walsh moved from chief executive of British Airways to parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) some years ago but the boss’ pay has played a part in the recent strike threat to the airline. Employees are said to be angered that Walsh earned GBP5 million in 2013 and BA chief executive Keith Williams received […]

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Unions are unhappy with wages

Willie Walsh moved from chief executive of British Airways to parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) some years ago but the boss’ pay has played a part in the recent strike threat to the airline.

Employees are said to be angered that Walsh earned GBP5 million in 2013 and BA chief executive Keith Williams received GBP3m as some crew members continue calls to receive the same pay rise as their colleagues.

New crew members at BA who signed contracts post-2010 are calling for a pay rise in line with other cabin crew, with unions claiming the newer workers are paid around GBP12,000 a year and fewer than those working at easyJet and Ryanair.

Around 95% of union members that work on mixed fleet said they would back strikes, with a third of the eligible crew voting in the ballot, according to the Guardian.

In 2012 a total of 22 days of industrial action took place following Walsh’s cut-backs, a strategy he has since been pursuing with Iberia in Spain.

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Flights cancelled ahead of France ATC strikes https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/flights-cancelled-ahead-of-france-atc-strikes/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:22:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209085 The post Flights cancelled ahead of France ATC strikes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Airlines said they will look to minimise disruption in the next six days after French air traffic controllers (ATC) announced industrial action. Flights into the country as well as those that fly through French airspace could face cancellations or delays from tomorrow (24 June) through to Sunday (29 June). Airlines are currently waiting to hear […]

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France's air traffic will be crippled by industrial action
France’s air traffic will be crippled by industrial action

Airlines said they will look to minimise disruption in the next six days after French air traffic controllers (ATC) announced industrial action.

Flights into the country as well as those that fly through French airspace could face cancellations or delays from tomorrow (24 June) through to Sunday (29 June).

Airlines are currently waiting to hear from the Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) about schedule cuts for the following days although some have already put measures into place.

The country’s main carrier Air France said it has been told to reduce its schedule by 20% to and from Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse and the Paris region.

Flights from Paris to Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia are affected in the schedule changes, although Air France said it expects to operate all its long-haul flights and 90% of short and medium-haul services.

Ryanair has already cancelled more than 30 flights for tomorrow and Wednesday but this has mainly affected services from France to other European countries such as Spain and Italy.

easyJet said it expects the DGCA will inform the airline to cancel 50% of its flights in and out of France and will update passengers by SMS and email as well as its website.

British Airways said it will publish its revised schedules at 1400 GMT each day for the following day’s flights, and warned of disruption to routes that overfly France.

All carriers affected are offering refunds for those booked on flights during the strike period, and have advised to rebook on dates past Sunday.

The SNCTA and Unsa-ICNA unions announced strikes on Friday for the six days in protests against government aviation cuts that will come into effect from 2015 to 2019.

Rail protests are also taking place for 10 days in the country.

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BA’s code added to Vueling flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-code-added-to-vueling-flights/ Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:51:20 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=209037 The post BA’s code added to Vueling flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has added its flight code to more than 170 Vueling flights. The agreement is largely on flights to and from Rome Fiumicino with 37 international and 11 domestic routes from the Italian city, as well as Vueling’s services from Heathrow to Bilbao and La Coruna; Cardiff to Malaga and Alicante and Edinburgh to […]

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Rome Fiumicino is a focus
Rome Fiumicino is a focus

British Airways has added its flight code to more than 170 Vueling flights.

The agreement is largely on flights to and from Rome Fiumicino with 37 international and 11 domestic routes from the Italian city, as well as Vueling’s services from Heathrow to Bilbao and La Coruna; Cardiff to Malaga and Alicante and Edinburgh to Barcelona.

Steve Ronald, British Airways’ head of alliances, said:  “Our customers will have an even greater choice of routes, destinations and fares now that we have joined forces with Vueling.  As we forge ever closer relationships with our fellow IAG airlines, Iberia and Vueling, our customers will be able to access all corners of Europe and beyond.”

Fernando Estrada, Vueling’s director of strategy, alliances and business development, said:  “We are very excited about this agreement with British Airways, which allows us to be more competitive in the market and concretely support the development of the Airport of Rome Fiumicino and tourism in the city of Rome. The agreement, which is part of the significant international expansion undertaken by Vueling, will soon be extended to other routes and markets.”

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British Airways unveils new interiors https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-unveils-new-interiors/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:01:13 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=208924 The post British Airways unveils new interiors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has unveiled new seats and cabin interiors for its short-haul aircraft. Fitting of the new design will start this week on the first of 95 Airbus which are used for domestic and European routes from Heathrow and Gatwick. The new look has been inspired by those used on its A380 and Boeing 787s […]

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BA will update its short-haul aircraft
BA will update its short-haul aircraft

British Airways has unveiled new seats and cabin interiors for its short-haul aircraft.

Fitting of the new design will start this week on the first of 95 Airbus which are used for domestic and European routes from Heathrow and Gatwick.

The new look has been inspired by those used on its A380 and Boeing 787s with charcoal grey leather seats that allow for additions in the economy cabin.

The back of seats have a tablet-holder that also acts as magazine storage and there is a four-way moveable headrest.

The new Club Europe will keep its 2:2 configuration with the middle seat free will have a central table with space for food and drinks so the main table is kept free to use.

Plans are also on the way to bring a 4G broadband network on domestic flights that passengers would expect to find on the ground.

Re-designs are also underway for the airline’s lounges at Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Keith Williams, British Airways’ executive chairman, said: “The short-haul landscape has changed enormously in recent years. To stay competitive and keep offering customers choice, great fares and great service, we are giving our cabins a radical makeover. There will be a new look, but the traditional British Airways’ comfort, elegance and value will remain.”

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oneworld partners unveil new LAX lounge https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/oneworld-partners-unveil-new-lax-lounge/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:02:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=208877 The post oneworld partners unveil new LAX lounge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new joint Business Lounge at LAX

oneworld alliance partners Qantas, Cathay Pacific and BA have unveiled their new joint lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. The new Los Angeles Business Lounge will initially be able to accommodate 400 passengers, but will be expanded in phases from between now and early 2015, and will eventually be able to handle 600 guests. The […]

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The new joint Business Lounge at LAX
The new joint Business Lounge at LAX

oneworld alliance partners Qantas, Cathay Pacific and BA have unveiled their new joint lounge at Los Angeles International Airport.

The new Los Angeles Business Lounge will initially be able to accommodate 400 passengers, but will be expanded in phases from between now and early 2015, and will eventually be able to handle 600 guests.

The lounge offers dining areas, a buffet and bar, plus free Wi-Fi, computer workstations and 16 shower units.

“The new Los Angeles Business Lounge is proof of our ongoing investment in our product to ensure we provide the best travel experience possible for our customers when they are on the ground and in the air,” said Qantas International’s CEO, Simon Hickey.

“As well as an overall upgrade, we’ve significantly increased the amount of space in the lounge for our premium customers. It’s designed to reflect the culture of California, while providing a place to relax, socialise and work before their flight.”

F&B options include a series of pop-up dining concepts designed to replicate Californian food carts. Qantas has also partnered Sofitel to offer a range of luxury hotel-style services for its top passengers, including shirt pressing, shoe shining and priority access to showers.

In addition to the new lounge, Qantas is planning to open a new first class lounge at LAX, accommodating more than 200 passengers.

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BA’s Chengdu launch a ‘whirlwind’ as city takes over London https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-chengdu-launch-a-whirlwind-as-city-takes-over-london/ Wed, 21 May 2014 15:02:33 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=207687 The post BA’s Chengdu launch a ‘whirlwind’ as city takes over London appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has described its Chengdu launch as a ‘whirlwind’ as the city looks to increase awareness among British holidaymakers and business travellers. The airline boosted its flights from Heathrow to the Chinese city from three services a week to five earlier this month after initially launching the route in September 2013. A Boeing 787 […]

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Pandas greeted passengers at Paddington this morning
Pandas greeted passengers at Paddington this morning

British Airways has described its Chengdu launch as a ‘whirlwind’ as the city looks to increase awareness among British holidaymakers and business travellers.

The airline boosted its flights from Heathrow to the Chinese city from three services a week to five earlier this month after initially launching the route in September 2013.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner is used to operate the flights.

“It’s been a whirlwind since the launch in September to really get under the skin of China and put across all the reasons why people should visit the country,” said Paul Rogers, area marketing manager APMEA for BA. “BA applauds the Chengdu government for promoting the region here in the UK and its fantastic 72-hour visa-free transit policy.”

Chengdu embarked on a campaign to promote the visa-free stay earlier this week and unveiled its Heathrow Express branding today.

Panda images have been placed on train windows to promote the city in what is a first for the rail operator.

“This type of promotion hasn’t been done before so it’s something different. Chengdu wants to tell its story and we are happy to be involved,” said Simon Evans, head of communications at Heathrow Express. “Our ambition is to expand globally and we hope it will increase the number of Chinese passengers that use our service too.”

The ‘Chengdu 72 Express’ will run until Friday, with the city to also set up a pop-up tea room in Covent Garden this week.

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Chengdu to take over London with sales mission https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/chengdu-to-take-over-london-with-sales-mission/ Wed, 14 May 2014 18:33:03 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=207421 The post Chengdu to take over London with sales mission appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

A delegation from the Chinese city of Chengdu are visiting the UK next week on a sales mission to boost travel and business into the city. A series of consumer, trade and media events will take place during the ‘Chengdu 72’ week from Monday to promote the 72-hour visa-free scheme to the city. It comes as […]

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Chengdu is home to pandas
Chengdu is home to pandas

A delegation from the Chinese city of Chengdu are visiting the UK next week on a sales mission to boost travel and business into the city.

A series of consumer, trade and media events will take place during the ‘Chengdu 72’ week from Monday to promote the 72-hour visa-free scheme to the city.

It comes as British Airways prepares to increase its flights from Heathrow to the city from three a week to five.

The Heathrow Express will be rebranded to the Chengdu 72 Express during the promotional period with a photo exhibition taking place at Terminal 5. In addition a Chengdu pop-up teahouse will be in Covent Garden from 22-25 May and those who tweet pictures of Chengdu Pandas around the city will be entered into a draw to win a holiday.

Promotion will focus on the city as a gateway to the Sichuan region and as the home of the Giant Panda.

“Many British people know Chengdu as the home of the Giant Panda but they don’t know that the vibrant city of Chengdu is one of the best places to experience China as it is home to a number of world natural and cultural heritage sites, as well as a very attractive business destination,” said said Li Li, deputy director general of Chengdu Municipal Foreign Affairs Office. “With increased flights between London and Chengdu, we are seeing ever closer links between the cities. Rebranding the Heathrow Express to the Chengdu Express for 72 hours will help highlight how easy it is for Chinese visitors to London to get into central London from Heathrow.”

UK visits to China returned back to 2008 levels in 2011 when 343,000 Brits visited the country although this dropped slightly in 2012 to 334,000.

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Exclusive Escapes secures Dalaman charter https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/exclusive-escapes-secures-dalaman-charter/ Mon, 12 May 2014 16:42:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=207326 The post Exclusive Escapes secures Dalaman charter appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Turkey specialist Exclusive Escapes has organised new charter flights from Heathrow to Dalaman through Air Partner. The new British Airways service will operate from 24 May to 1 November through Exclusive Escapes only, with 149 seats on an Airbus A320. The aircraft has fewer seats than normal, meaning more legroom. The service will depart every […]

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Turkey specialist Exclusive Escapes has organised new charter flights from Heathrow to Dalaman through Air Partner.

The new British Airways service will operate from 24 May to 1 November through Exclusive Escapes only, with 149 seats on an Airbus A320. The aircraft has fewer seats than normal, meaning more legroom.

The service will depart every Saturday morning from Heathrow Terminal 5 and joins the company’s Stansted departure that runs until 27 September.

“Exclusive Escapes is known for its extremely high quality offering and focus on customer service throughout, therefore in using an experienced air charter broker like Air Partner, Exclusive Escapes was able to benefit from our extensive network of relationships, and charter a service with British Airways, who could provide them with the quality flight service they required. During this forthcoming summer, over 3,500 guests of Exclusive Escapes will be able to benefit from this fantastic service,” said Air Partner’s director of inclusive tour programmes Alan Murray.

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BA’s Dreamliner touches down in Chengdu https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-dreamliner-touches-down-in-chengdu/ Wed, 07 May 2014 05:15:30 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=207137 The post BA’s Dreamliner touches down in Chengdu appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Opera singer Katherien Jenkins performed on the steps of the Dreamliner at Chengdu Airport

British Airways has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between London and Chengdu. The new aircraft touched down at the Sichuan capital’s Shuangliu International Airport for the first time on 6 May 2014, replacing the B777 that previously operated the route. And the UK national carrier has also now increased the frequency of […]

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Opera singer Katherien Jenkins performed on the steps of the Dreamliner at Chengdu Airport
Opera singer Katherien Jenkins performed on the steps of the Dreamliner at Chengdu Airport
Opera singer Katherien Jenkins performed on the steps of the Dreamliner at Chengdu Airport

British Airways has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between London and Chengdu.

The new aircraft touched down at the Sichuan capital’s Shuangliu International Airport for the first time on 6 May 2014, replacing the B777 that previously operated the route. And the UK national carrier has also now increased the frequency of its Chengdu flights from three to five flights per week.

Keith Williams, BA’s executive chairman travelled onboard the first Dreamliner flight.

“I am very pleased to be able to deliver on our promise to our customers in Chengdu with the arrival of our new Boeing 787 Dreamliner today. Chengdu is one of the first destinations on our global network to be served by the new aircraft,” said Williams.

“The Dreamliner… sets new standards for environmental performance and operating efficiency, and I’m sure our customers in Chengdu will love it.”

The arrival of the B787 was marked by a performance by British opera singer, Katherine Jenkins, who entertained the crowds in Chengdu from the steps of the aircraft.

BA’s B787-8 Dreamliner comes equipped with 214 seats in a three-cabin layout, with 35 seats in business class, 25 in premium economy and 154 in economy.

The airline first launched its Chengdu route in September last year, marking its third destination in mainland China following Beijing and Shanghai.

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Bigger aircraft for BA’s Jeddah route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bigger-aircraft-for-bas-jeddah-route/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:09:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=205866 The post Bigger aircraft for BA’s Jeddah route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has deployed a Boeing 777-200 on its Jeddah route. The city will also benefit from an increased flight schedule with daily flights available to London. The announcement is part of British Airways’ investment in Saudi Arabia and wider Middle East region. Keith Williams, executive chairman of British Airways said: “We believe there is […]

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More capacity for Jeddah

British Airways has deployed a Boeing 777-200 on its Jeddah route. The city will also benefit from an increased flight schedule with daily flights available to London.

The announcement is part of British Airways’ investment in Saudi Arabia and wider Middle East region. Keith Williams, executive chairman of British Airways said: “We believe there is huge potential to grow our offering further. We are, investing GBP 5bn in products and services, including cabins, lounges, and new technologies in the air and on ground across the world.”

The new, redesigned first will now be available to and from Jeddah. Following the launch of the new aircraft, the airline offers daily flights from both Jeddah and Riyadh.

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JAL’s expanded European JV to start in April https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jals-expanded-european-jv-to-start-in-april/ Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:29:09 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=205519 The post JAL’s expanded European JV to start in April appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Passengers will be able to book and check-in with either JAL, BA or Finnair

Japan Airlines’ expanded joint venture with British Airways and Finnair will launch on 1 April 2014. The partnership will see the three airlines – all of which are members of the oneworld alliance – coordinate schedules and pricing and share revenues on flights between Japan and Europe. JAL and BA have been operating a joint […]

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Passengers will be able to book and check-in with either JAL, BA or Finnair
Passengers will be able to book and check-in with either JAL, BA or Finnair

Japan Airlines’ expanded joint venture with British Airways and Finnair will launch on 1 April 2014.

The partnership will see the three airlines – all of which are members of the oneworld alliance – coordinate schedules and pricing and share revenues on flights between Japan and Europe.

JAL and BA have been operating a joint venture since 2012, and last October Japanese regulators gave Finnair permission to join the partnership. The three airlines began selling joint fares on select routes in February 2014, and flights will start in April.

Included in the agreement are Finnair’s flights from Helsinki to Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, JAL’s services from Tokyo to Helsinki, Frankfurt, Paris and London, and BA’s flights from London to Tokyo’s two airports – Narita and Haneda.

“The start of three carriers’ joint business between Europe and Japan is one of the great milestones in our Mid-Term Management Plan,” said JAL’s president, Yoshiharu Ueki. “Tighter cooperation with our oneworld partners, British Airways and Finnair, will provide more seamless, consistent services and more travel choices for our customers.”

Following the start of the expanded joint venture, passengers will be able to book and check-in with any of the three airlines, regardless of which is carrier is operating the route.

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Middle Eastern travellers termed fashionistas https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/middle-eastern-travellers-termed-fashionistas/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:33:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=204862 The post Middle Eastern travellers termed fashionistas appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways recently conducted a survey across six countries in the Middle East to understand fashion consciousness of travellers. The survey conducted across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan revealed that travellers in the region are fashion conscious when it comes to their travel attire, with one in three Middle East residents saying […]

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Middle East traveller termed fashionistas

British Airways recently conducted a survey across six countries in the Middle East to understand fashion consciousness of travellers. The survey conducted across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan revealed that travellers in the region are fashion conscious when it comes to their travel attire, with one in three Middle East residents saying that they dress to look their best while travelling.

Particularly with the UAE, when it comes to footwear, two thirds of women prefer to travel in flats with only one third opting for heels. As for the men, 35% choose to wear formal shoes when they fly. The survey further revealed that more than two thirds of residents style their hair before setting off. Across the region, one in two passengers regularly check in online, perhaps to allow more time for shopping, which was revealed as the number one airport pastime for travellers from the Middle East.

Helena Flynn, British Airways ambassador, said: “Our customers from the Middle East are definitely some of British Airways’ most stylish passengers. We understand that passenger comfort is of utmost importance and as well as looking stylish. That is why we provide products such as onboard care kits from Aromatherapy Associates, Refinery and Elemis.”

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IAG flies back into black https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-flies-back-into-black/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:41:43 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=204376 The post IAG flies back into black appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has moved back into profits as it makes ‘steady progress’ on its 2015 target. The airline group, which also owns Spanish carriers Iberia and Vueling, climbed out of a EUR23 million (GBP18.9m) loss in 2012 to reach an operating profit of GBP635m, with its fourth quarter results […]

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British Airways had a ‘solid performance’ on non-premium seats

British Airways’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has moved back into profits as it makes ‘steady progress’ on its 2015 target.

The airline group, which also owns Spanish carriers Iberia and Vueling, climbed out of a EUR23 million (GBP18.9m) loss in 2012 to reach an operating profit of GBP635m, with its fourth quarter results coming in at a profit of GBP93m from a GBP32m loss in 2012.

Its load factor remained steady at 80.8%, while fuel costs were down 2.5% to GBP4.8m.

British Airways saw a 2% rise in capacity with its load factors up 1.4%, citing a “solid performance’ in non-premium seats as the carrier introduced hand baggage-only fares.

The carrier’s operating profit improved GBP377m to GBP651m.

Vueling now makes up 6.1% of the group’s revenue with its operating profit up to GBP311m, while Iberia made progress with its turnaround strategy to improve its loss by GBP152m to a loss of GBP136m.

“In 2013, we strengthened the Group by acquiring Vueling, embarking on Iberia’s transformation and enhancing British Airways’ revenue performance. This has led to a strong financial recovery and return to profitability with a turnaround of nearly GBP659m,” said IAG chief executive Willie Walsh. “We have shown strong financial management this year. Despite buying Vueling and increasing our capital expenditure, cash was up GBP597m versus last year and adjusted gearing was down one point to 50%.”

The group is looking to make ‘steady progress’ to reach its target of operating profit of GBP1.4bn in 2015, driven by lowering unit costs.

Its strategy will focus on strengthening its Asia and Africa connections and intra-Europe profitability.

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British Airways to fly Dreamliner to Chennai https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-to-fly-dreamliner-to-chennai/ Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:21:07 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=204281 The post British Airways to fly Dreamliner to Chennai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be placed on flights from Heathrow to Chennai this October. The airline will also introduce another weekly service to the route when the aircraft is deployed, making the route a daily service. The aircraft will have business, premium economy and economy classes, with […]

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British Airways has announced one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be placed on flights from Heathrow to Chennai this October.

The airline will also introduce another weekly service to the route when the aircraft is deployed, making the route a daily service.

The aircraft will have business, premium economy and economy classes, with fares starting from GBP640 return.

BA already flies the Dreamliner to Newark and Toronto and will also place it on flights to Austin, Hyderabad, Chengdu, Philadelphia and Calgary.

BA is introducing 20 new aircraft to its fleet this year including four Dreamliners and five Airbus A380s, with 36 aircraft ordered in total.

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BA tops Heathrow’s ‘quiet list’ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-tops-heathrows-quiet-list/ Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:20:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=204168 The post BA tops Heathrow’s ‘quiet list’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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British Airways’ short-haul operations have topped the new ‘Fly Quiet’ league table, which measures airlines’ noise emissions at London Heathrow Airport. The UK national carrier achieved the top ‘green’ rating for all six criteria in the second published table. Virgin Atlantic’s domestic carrier, Little Red, was second, with Aer Lingus third, Emirates fourth and Qantas […]

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A Virgin Atlantic aircraft descends into Heathrow
A Virgin Atlantic aircraft descends into Heathrow

British Airways’ short-haul operations have topped the new ‘Fly Quiet’ league table, which measures airlines’ noise emissions at London Heathrow Airport.

The UK national carrier achieved the top ‘green’ rating for all six criteria in the second published table. Virgin Atlantic’s domestic carrier, Little Red, was second, with Aer Lingus third, Emirates fourth and Qantas fifth.

But one of the most improved airlines was Cathay Pacific, which jumped from 24th to 12th place. This followed Cathay’s replacement of its older Boeing 747-400s with quieter B777 aircraft. Thai Airways climbed six places by replacing its B747s with Airbus A340s.

“These results show the Fly Quiet programme has already has a positive impact on noise, encouraging airlines to use the quietest aircraft available and to fly them in the quietest possible way,” Heathrow said in a statement. “This measure, along with variable landing charges, incentivises airlines use their quietest aircraft around 15% more on Heathrow routes.”

The Fly Quiet table launched in November 2013 and lists Heathrow’s 50 quietest airlines every three months. CLICK HERE to see the full table.

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BA to fly A380 to Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-fly-a380-to-singapore/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 07:40:59 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203924 The post BA to fly A380 to Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Singapore will become BA's fifth A380 destination

British Airways will start flying its Airbus A380 on the London-Singapore route later this year. Commencing on 28 October 2014, the UK’s national carrier will deploy the double-decker aircraft on three weekly Singapore flights. Numbered BA11, the A380 flights will depart London Heathrow Airport every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while the return flight BA12 will […]

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Singapore will become BA's fifth A380 destination
Singapore will become BA's fifth A380 destination
Singapore will become BA’s fifth A380 destination

British Airways will start flying its Airbus A380 on the London-Singapore route later this year.

Commencing on 28 October 2014, the UK’s national carrier will deploy the double-decker aircraft on three weekly Singapore flights. Numbered BA11, the A380 flights will depart London Heathrow Airport every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while the return flight BA12 will leave Singapore’s Changi Airport every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Flights on other days will continue to be operated using either a Boeing 747-400, or a 777-300ER calling at Singapore as part of London-Sydney route.

“We have a long history of serving Singapore and over the past 80 years we have established strong ties with the country. The London to Singapore service is also integral to British Airways’ ‘Kangaroo Route’, which was one of the airline’s most popular long-haul routes last year,” said Robert Williams, BA’s regional general manager for Southeast Asia.

“Introducing our latest aircraft to the route further reinstates the commitment that we have to serving Singapore which is extremely important to our network.”

BA currently operates four A380s, having taken delivery of its latest aircraft in January 2014. It now expects to welcome another four A380s into its fleet in the remainder of 2014, completing its total order for eight of the aircraft.

The airline currently operates its A380s to Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Johannesburg, and will deploy the aircraft on its London-Washington DC route from 1 September 2014.

BA operates its A380s with 469 seats in four classes, including 14 seats in first class, 97 in business class, 55 in premium economy and 303 in economy.

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IAG renews Travelport deal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-renews-travelport-deal/ Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:42:44 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203722 The post IAG renews Travelport deal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has renewed its multi-year, full-content agreements with Travelport. British Airways and Iberia will continue to publish fares and inventory for all flights and will work to include more ancillary content too. Both airlines are trialing Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding technology to allow them to control hotel their content and ancillaries […]

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Iberia and BA will continue on Travelpor
Iberia and BA will continue on Travelpor

International Airlines Group (IAG) has renewed its multi-year, full-content agreements with Travelport.

British Airways and Iberia will continue to publish fares and inventory for all flights and will work to include more ancillary content too.

Both airlines are trialing Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding technology to allow them to control hotel their content and ancillaries are visually represented and described to travel agents.

“We are wholly committed to supporting the travel agency channel and we are pleased to have reached a multi-year agreement with Travelport,” said Silvia Cairo, head of group commercial planning and policy at IAG. “We have a long standing relationship with Travelport and look forward to working with Travelport’s travel agency customers ever more closely together in the coming years.”

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Barrhead announces first Edinburgh flight https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/barrhead-announces-first-edinburgh-flight/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:45:35 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203626 The post Barrhead announces first Edinburgh flight appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Scottish travel group Barrhead Travel has announced plans to launch its own flights from Edinburgh this summer. The group will expand its charter flights programme with new Saturday flights from the Scottish city to Palma, Majorca from June. Barrhead already has charter flights from Glasgow to Malaga, Majorca, Barcelona and Venice as well as from […]

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Luke Hayhoe, British Airways, Bill Munro, Barrhead Travel and Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport

Scottish travel group Barrhead Travel has announced plans to launch its own flights from Edinburgh this summer.

The group will expand its charter flights programme with new Saturday flights from the Scottish city to Palma, Majorca from June.

Barrhead already has charter flights from Glasgow to Malaga, Majorca, Barcelona and Venice as well as from Aberdeen to Malaga and Majorca.

The company will use a British Airways aircraft for the flights to offer extra legroom and included baggage allowance.

“In 2013 we embarked on our most ambitious flight programme to date, however, not content with simply increasing the number of flights we also wanted to offer customers the opportunity to travel from multiple locations – including Edinburgh,” said Sharon Munro, chief executive at Barrhead Travel.

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-71/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:43:30 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203359 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Luke Goggin has been named as British Airways’ new area general manager for Europe and North Africa. Goggin is currently head of corporate sales for the airline and will take up the new role this month. He replaces Gavin Halliday who is now managing director of Avios. Mark Servodidio has been named managing director for […]

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Deirdre Wells OBE is now chief executive of UKinbound
Deirdre Wells OBE is now chief executive of UKinbound

Luke Goggin has been named as British Airways’ new area general manager for Europe and North Africa. Goggin is currently head of corporate sales for the airline and will take up the new role this month. He replaces Gavin Halliday who is now managing director of Avios.

Mark Servodidio has been named managing director for the UK at Avis Budget Group. Servodidio will oversee revenue generation in the market including B2B, consumer and intermediary business as well as operations and fleet management. He was previously EVP for franchise and corporate services EMEA at the group and has also worked at Kraft, Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay.

Deirdre Wells OBE has been appointed chief executive officer at UKinbound. Wells will join the association on 4 March from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport where she is currently the government’s head of tourism. She has worked at the DCMS for 20 years.

Sallie Coventry has been named portfolio director for the IBTM Events Portfolio. Coventry has joined Reed Travel Exhibitions after being managing director of W&O, where she oversaw double digit growth of her key accounts for three years.

Alison Broadhead has joined Jumeirah Group as chief commercial officer. Broadhead will be based in dubai and lead the hotel group’s commercial strategy for sales, marketing, revenue management and communications. Born in Aberdeen, Broadhead has previously worked at Marriott for several years.

Guy Snelgar has joined Amadeus as head of sales and consulting UK & Ireland at Amadeus. John Prentice has also joined the technology firm, as senior sales & consulting manager, leisure UK & Ireland. The pair will both be based at Amadeus’s Gatwick offices and will consult on solutions.

Heike Birlenbach has been appointed vice president sales and services Europe at Lufthansa German Airlines. Birlenbach will take on the new role on 1 March and will be based in Frankfurt covering sales, marketing and airport operations. She first joined Lufthansa in 1990.

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ATC strikes cause delays and cancellations https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/atc-strikes-cause-delays-and-cancellations/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:08:25 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=203090 The post ATC strikes cause delays and cancellations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Updated 30 January 09:47 Flights to and from Europe could face cancellations and delays today due to industrial action in several countries. British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and TAP Portugal flights to and from Portugal and Italy faced disruption and cancellations yesterday as the air traffic controllers went on strike, with further delays expected today. ATCs […]

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Flights will be impacted today and tomorrow
Flights will be impacted today and tomorrow

Updated 30 January 09:47

Flights to and from Europe could face cancellations and delays today due to industrial action in several countries.

British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and TAP Portugal flights to and from Portugal and Italy faced disruption and cancellations yesterday as the air traffic controllers went on strike, with further delays expected today.

ATCs in Austria, Cyprus and Malta also went on strike yesterday.

While strikes lasting several days were cancelled in France, industrial action started last night (29 January) and will finish in the early hours of tomorrow morning (31 January).

easyJet said it and other airlines have been asked to reduce their flights to Paris by 20% during the strike period, causing cancellations.

ATCs from at least nine countries are participating in the strikes at various periods this week, in support of safety concerns raised by the Air Traffic Controllers’ European Union Coordination from the European Single Sky agreement.

Further strike action will take place at various times today in the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Slovakia.

 

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BA to boost Saudi frequency https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-boost-saudi-frequency/ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:06:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=202937 The post BA to boost Saudi frequency appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways plans to further increase its flight frequency in Saudi Arabia, the key market for the company, as reported in Saudi Gazette. Paolo De Renzis, BA’s regional commercial manager, Middle East & Central Asia, said that both the Jeddah and Riyadh routes “are performing very well for us and we are seeing an increase […]

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British Airways adds more capacity for Saudi Arabia
British Airways adds more capacity for Saudi Arabia

British Airways plans to further increase its flight frequency in Saudi Arabia, the key market for the company, as reported in Saudi Gazette.

Paolo De Renzis, BA’s regional commercial manager, Middle East & Central Asia, said that both the Jeddah and Riyadh routes “are performing very well for us and we are seeing an increase in demand to the UK and North America, from both Saudi nationals and expats.”

At present, BA operates 69 weekly flights between the GCC and London from eight cities in six different countries, which includes two daily flights from KSA. “Our daily flight to Riyadh is operated using a Boeing 747 aircraft, which is an increase in 1000 weekly seats from previous Boeing 777 service. Jeddah is operated with a three-cabin Boeing 767. From March 2014, Jeddah will be moving to a four-cabin Boeing 777, giving an increase of over 500 seats per week from Jeddah to London in both directions,” he said.

Moreover, De Renzis said in the absence of code sharing arrangements with Saudi Airlines, BA, has “interline agreements with many carriers including Saudi Arabian Airlines. This cooperation is enabled by organizations such as IATA, which play an invaluable role in allowing airlines to work together in different ways, promoting increased travel and trade, and enhancing productivity.”

British Airways has been investing heavily in customer experience, and as part of this investment, “we have completed a GBP300 million (about SAR1.8 billion) embodiment program of Club World (business), while we have also invested GBP 100 m (about SAR600 m ) in our new first class cabins alone,” added De Renzis.

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USA megafam details announced https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/usa-megafam-details-announced/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:05:46 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=202683 The post USA megafam details announced appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Brand USA, British Airways and American Airlines have announced the destinations and route for the 2014 megafam this May. There will be seven itineraries covering 21 states in the trips (see below), all ending in Austin, Texas for the grand finale. UK and Ireland-based travel agents will have to log sales with British Airways and […]

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The megafam covers 21 states

Brand USA, British Airways and American Airlines have announced the destinations and route for the 2014 megafam this May.

There will be seven itineraries covering 21 states in the trips (see below), all ending in Austin, Texas for the grand finale.

UK and Ireland-based travel agents will have to log sales with British Airways and American Airlines to enter, as well as complete two specialist modules on its training website.

“The inaugural Megafam was hugely successful for us – both in terms of reinvigorating agents’ passion for the U.S. and creating value for our partners. Our aim is to supply travel agents with the knowledge and assurance they need in order to sell more of the USA as a holiday destination, and to ensure the United States is kept top of mind with agents and their customers,” said Chris Thompson, president and CEO of Brand USA.

 

The seven Brand USA megafam itineraries

1. Illinois – Utah – Colorado – New Mexico

2. California – Nevada – Arizona

3. Florida

4. Massachusetts – New Hampshire – Vermont – New York State

5. North Carolina – Georgia – South Carolina

6. Colorado – Nebraska – South Dakota

7. District of Columbia – Maryland – Virginia

All end in Austin, Texas.

 

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British Airways revamps agent website https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-revamps-agent-website-2/ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:55:44 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=202476 The post British Airways revamps agent website appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has redesigned its travel agent website to provide more information about the airline. More content, fact sheets and up-to-date information has been uploaded to batraveltrade.com, which now has a similar style to the carrier’s consumer website. Agents can also subscribe to marketing and disruption emails so they can keep up to date on […]

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BA's new trade website
BA’s new trade website

British Airways has redesigned its travel agent website to provide more information about the airline.

More content, fact sheets and up-to-date information has been uploaded to batraveltrade.com, which now has a similar style to the carrier’s consumer website.

Agents can also subscribe to marketing and disruption emails so they can keep up to date on any schedule changes.

The new site is the first major revamp of the portal in more than five years and forms part of the carrier’s overall GBP5 billion investment plans.

“We understand the need for agents to have up-to-date knowledge about our products and services. We want them to feel comfortable to come onto our site, be able to answer queries quickly, and also help them to learn more about what we can offer our customers,” said Roopal Vyas, BA’s online lead trade editor.

“We hope they like the new design. We’re encouraging travel agents to give us feedback on the new site so we can continue to make improvements so that our content is always current and relevant,” he added.

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‘Bumper Holiday Monday’ set to kick off sales https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bumper-holiday-monday-set-to-kick-off-sales/ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:38:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=201849 The post ‘Bumper Holiday Monday’ set to kick off sales appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Today is expected to be the busiest day for holiday bookings as many get back to the daily grind of work. British Airways Holidays has dubbed today ‘Bumper Holiday Monday’ with more summer trips predicted to be booked today than any other time of the year. Research by the airline found a third of Brits […]

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Sales have started off well in travel
Sales have started off well in travel

Today is expected to be the busiest day for holiday bookings as many get back to the daily grind of work.

British Airways Holidays has dubbed today ‘Bumper Holiday Monday’ with more summer trips predicted to be booked today than any other time of the year.

Research by the airline found a third of Brits did not take a holiday in 2013 mainly due to the costs, while the average worker has five unused days of holiday.

It has already seen the number of holidays booked on Christmas Day more than double and saw a 62% rise on Boxing Day.

Top destinations so far have included Orlando, Barbados, Las Vegas, Barcelona and Dubai.

Thomson and First Choice have also reported strong bookings for the Christmas period, with sales up 10% on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Bookings have nearly doubled on tablets, while mobile bookings are up 61% year-on-year.

“Our January sale began early again this year [2013], on 20 December, and it seems once again the bad weather has prompted more Brits to look for an escape to the sunshine,” said Jeremy Ellis, marketing and digital director at Thomson and First Choice.

Globally holidaymakers are expected to pay more for hotel nights this year, with rates increasing throughout the 2013 months.

Transactions crunched by Pegasus Solutions found leisure bookings to go up 1.9% in November while rates in the Christmas holiday period went up around 4%.

Travellers will also get 28% more travel cash than last year thanks to a stronger sterling, with Egypt coming up as both a good currency conversion and cost option as the country attempts to revive its tourism.

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The Christmas travel getaway https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/christmas-travel-getaway-gets-underway/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 10:46:47 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=201657 The post The Christmas travel getaway appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

More than four million Brits are expected to head overseas from tomorrow (20 December) as the getaway for the festive period begins. Tomorrow is one of the busiest days for travel, with more than 2.9 million people due to fly from London airports; 360,000 from Manchester,  and more than 100,000 from Scottish airports. British Airways […]

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Four million Brits will head overseas
Four million Brits will head overseas

More than four million Brits are expected to head overseas from tomorrow (20 December) as the getaway for the festive period begins.

Tomorrow is one of the busiest days for travel, with more than 2.9 million people due to fly from London airports; 360,000 from Manchester,  and more than 100,000 from Scottish airports.

British Airways will fly more than 115,000 people tomorrow and will serve up Christmas dinners and puddings onboard, while easyJet’s busiest day will be Sunday (22 December) with more than 60,000 people due to travel with the airline on that day alone.

“This is set to be easyJet’s busiest ever Christmas and we are delighted that so many people have chosen to start the festive period with us. We are doing everything possible to make travel easy and friendly this Christmas,” said Catherine Lynn, group commercial director at easyJet.

In the UK, overnight trips are expected to generate GBP1.9 billion for the economy and 20% of the adult population is due to make a domestic trip, said VisitEngland. Around 67% of these will be to visit friends and family, with 12.1 million planning to visit a Christmas market and 7.5m taking part in activities such as ice skating, a pantomime or visit to Santa.

“The Christmas holidays provide a great economic boost for domestic tourism with many people travelling across the country to see family and friends or visiting some of the wonderful attractions England has to offer,” said Minster for Tourism Helen Grant.

Eurostar said it expects more than 210,000 Brits to take a short break in Europe with this Friday, next Friday and Monday 30 December its busiest days. Free festive activities will take place onboard in the next five days, including visits from Santa from this Saturday and surprises such as free upgrades.

Ferry routes will also be popular, with operator MyFerryLink adding night sailings at the end of this week to cope with demand.

Coach operator National Express said this Monday (23 December) will be one of its busiest travel days but Friday 27 December is also a popular day, suggesting that family visits will take place during the week with people to return home for New Year. Bookings at the company from 23 December to 1 January are up 10% on last year.

“Christmas and New Year are traditionally amongst the busiest times of the year and this year millions of Britons are heading off overseas for guaranteed snow or some much needed winter sun. Many will also be jetting off to visit friends and family or heading for a hotel break in the UK,” said ABTA’s chief executive Mark Tanzer. “As the roads will be busy, ABTA recommends that holidaymakers should leave plenty of time to get to the airport and check for engineering work before heading off if using public transport.”

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BA to fly Dreamliners to China and India https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-fly-dreamliners-to-china-and-india/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:45:52 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=201319 The post BA to fly Dreamliners to China and India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA currently operates four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

British Airways will expand its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to China and India next year. The airline has confirmed that it will commence Dreamliner flights to the Indian city of Hyderabad on 30 March 2014, before deploying the fuel-efficient aircraft on its Chengdu route from 5 May. The frequency of flights to the […]

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BA currently operates four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners
BA currently operates four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners
BA currently operates four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

British Airways will expand its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to China and India next year.

The airline has confirmed that it will commence Dreamliner flights to the Indian city of Hyderabad on 30 March 2014, before deploying the fuel-efficient aircraft on its Chengdu route from 5 May. The frequency of flights to the southwest Chinese city will also be increased from three to five per week from this date.

The two new destinations form part of a broader roll out of new destinations using BA’s recently-acquired fleet of B787s and Airbus A380s.

From 1 September 2014, the UK’s national carrier will commence A380 flights to Washington DC. The US capital will become BA’s fourth A380 destination following the Hong Kong and Los Angeles, which launched earlier this year, and Johannesburg, which will commence in February 2014.

In addition to Hyderabad and Chengdu, BA will deploy its Dreamliners on routes to Philadelphia from 5 June and Calgary from 5 July 2014.

Meanwhile, BA’s Tokyo Haneda service will be ramped up from five weekly flights to daily from 6 May next year. Routes to Mexico City and Cape Town will also see extra flights.

BA will fly its A380s to Johannesburg and Washington DC next year
BA will fly its A380s to Johannesburg and Washington DC next year

“Thanks to the arrival of the new aircraft – the centrepiece of our GBP5 billion (US$8.2bn) investment in improvements for our customers – we’re delivering on our promise to introduce new destinations and an even better schedule,” said Richard Tams, BA’s head of UK & Ireland sales.

“We’re receiving great customer feedback on our new aircraft so we’re delighted to be able to roll them out across more of our network and hope our customers enjoy them on these important Indian, Chinese and American routes. More destinations will follow as we will receive 12 A380s and 24 787s over the next three years.”

BA currently operates four Dreamliners and three A380s. The B787s feature 214 seats in three classes, while the A380s come equipped with 469 seats in four classes.

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British Airways unveils new outdoor adverts https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-unveils-new-outdoor-adverts/ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:38:31 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=200260 The post British Airways unveils new outdoor adverts appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has unveiled new outdoor advertisements that interact with its own aircraft flying overhead. The new adverts in Chiswick and Piccadilly adopt the airline’s new ‘magic of flying’ theme that track aircraft and take over the digital display to show a child pointing up at the plane. The adverts will then show the flight […]

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BA's new adverts have a new 'magic of flying' theme
BA’s new adverts have a new ‘magic of flying’ theme

British Airways has unveiled new outdoor advertisements that interact with its own aircraft flying overhead.

The new adverts in Chiswick and Piccadilly adopt the airline’s new ‘magic of flying’ theme that track aircraft and take over the digital display to show a child pointing up at the plane.

The adverts will then show the flight number and destination that the aircraft is arriving from.

“We’ve all had conversations with friends and family wondering where the planes are going and dream of an amazing holiday or warm destination and this clever technology taps in to that and reminds people how accessible the world can be,” said BA’s head of UK & Ireland Richard Tams.

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IAG soars with US$900m profit https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-soars-with-us900m-profit/ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:31:01 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=199820 The post IAG soars with US$900m profit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA’s operating profit rose 78% to EUR477 million (photo by Christopher Parypa)

The International Airlines Group (IAG) has posted a strong set of financial results for the third quarter of the year, with operating profits surging to more than US$900 million. The Anglo-Spanish company, which operates British Airways, Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling and bmi, generated an operating profit of EUR690 million (US$922m) for the three months to […]

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BA’s operating profit rose 78% to EUR477 million (photo by Christopher Parypa)
BA’s operating profit rose 78% to EUR477 million (photo by Christopher Parypa)
BA’s operating profit rose 78% to EUR477 million (photo by Christopher Parypa)

The International Airlines Group (IAG) has posted a strong set of financial results for the third quarter of the year, with operating profits surging to more than US$900 million.

The Anglo-Spanish company, which operates British Airways, Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling and bmi, generated an operating profit of EUR690 million (US$922m) for the three months to 30 September 2013 – 156% higher than the EUR270m generated in the same period last year.

Company revenues climbed 6.9% to EUR5.41 billion, including a 10.4% jump in passenger revenues, to EUR4.80bn. Staff and fuel costs – the group’s two highest expenses – declined 7.5% and 3.0% respectively, for an overall 1.5% reduction in operating costs, to EUR4.72bn.

For the first nine months of the year, IAG’s operating profit totalled EUR657m, compared to just EUR17m in the same period in 2012. Revenues climbed 3.9% to EUR14.11bn.

Willie Walsh, IAG’s chief executive, called the figures “strong results”. With reference to struggling Spanish national carrier Iberia, Walsh said the operating profit of EUR74m was “an improved performance, bearing in mind it’s the strongest quarter of the year”.

“However, the airline must continue to implement its restructuring plan and reach agreement on productivity changes to bring about long-term sustainable profits and growth,” he added.

BA’s operating profit rose 78% to EUR477 million, and Walsh said the UK flag carrier “continues to benefit from a strong London and trans-Atlantic market, as well as a EUR100 million revenue bounce-back from the Olympic effect last year.”

In the first nine months of the year, IAG has now carried 50.45m passengers, 21.6% more than the same period in 2012. The group also added 54 new aircraft to its combined fleet during the last 12 months, while average cabin load factors increased 0.5 percentage points to a strong 81.4%.

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Morocco aims for 1m Brits by 2016 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/morocco-aims-for-1m-brits-by-2016/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:36:59 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=199666 The post Morocco aims for 1m Brits by 2016 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Morocco has set a target of reaching one million British tourists in a year by 2016 after revealing it is on track to reach the halfway mark in 2013. Speaking at WTM, the Moroccan National Tourist Office’s new CEO Abderrafie Zouitene said the country is already looking to see 500,000 British tourists visit this year […]

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Tourists are heading out of areas like Marrakech
Tourists are heading out of areas like Marrakech

Morocco has set a target of reaching one million British tourists in a year by 2016 after revealing it is on track to reach the halfway mark in 2013.

Speaking at WTM, the Moroccan National Tourist Office’s new CEO Abderrafie Zouitene said the country is already looking to see 500,000 British tourists visit this year thanks to a 60% increase in airlift.

These include easyJet and Ryanair’s new routes, as well as British Airways’ increased frequency and some charter operations.

“Capacity is up this winter and so far the UK is seeing 10% more British tourists coming to Morocco to the end of September,” said Zouitene. “Our objective is to reach one million British tourists in a year in the next three years as there is great demand from the UK to visit Morocco and great potential for British tourists. This is mainly due to the image of Morocco, as the capacity has to face demand.”

The tourist board’s target will be helped along by joint marketing initiatives with airlines such as BA and Royal Air Maroc, which will include consumer events.

While culture and architecture are already a big draw for tourists, the tourism office will focus on promoting its MICE and golf products in 2014, as well as nature and adventure.

“Morocco product has changed so much in the UK, as people used to head to Marrakech and Agadir but now travel to other parts of the country and to niche products such as garden tourism, golf and spa,” explained Faical Alaoui Medarhri, the tourism office’s trade and marketing manager UK & Ireland. “Niche is the new trend for tourism in Morocco.”

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Qantas plans new LAX lounge https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qantas-plans-new-lax-lounge/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 02:13:05 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=199544 The post Qantas plans new LAX lounge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new lounge will feature a central open fireplace

Qantas will open a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) next year. The new Los Angeles Business Lounge will be jointly-owned by Qantas and its oneworld alliance partners, Cathay Pacific and British Airways, with Qantas being the managing airline. The lounge will be more than double the size of the airline’s current LAX […]

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The new lounge will feature a central open fireplace
The new lounge will feature a central open fireplace
The new lounge will feature a central open fireplace

Qantas will open a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) next year.

The new Los Angeles Business Lounge will be jointly-owned by Qantas and its oneworld alliance partners, Cathay Pacific and British Airways, with Qantas being the managing airline.

The lounge will be more than double the size of the airline’s current LAX lounge, offering almost 600 seats. It will also include a wine bar, open kitchen and communal fire place, while a new ‘sleep service’ will provide passengers with mattresses and duvets.

“This multi-million dollar investment in our Business Lounge delivers on our promise to continually set the benchmark for premium travel and maintain our position as the airline of choice for Americans travelling to Australia,” said Qantas International’s CEO, Simon Hickey.

“We have invested heavily in the US in recent years offering double daily services from Los Angeles to Australia with our flagship A380 aircraft and new luxurious interiors on our Boeing 747s from Dallas and New York.”

The Los Angeles Business Lounge will open in phases from April 2014, with the final phase due for completion in the second half of 2014.

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BA boosts Chennai flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-boosts-chennai-flights/ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:36:36 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=199254 The post BA boosts Chennai flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways (BA) has announced an addition to its Chennai flights. The airline will add one extra flight between London-Chennai route, starting 27 October. With the addition, BA will fly six days a week, except Thursday with Boeing 777-200 aircraft offering three-class configuration. Christopher Fordyce, regional commercial manager at British Airways in South Asia said, […]

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British Airways (BA) has announced an addition to its Chennai flights.

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BA will fly six time a week between London-Chennai

The airline will add one extra flight between London-Chennai route, starting 27 October. With the addition, BA will fly six days a week, except Thursday with Boeing 777-200 aircraft offering three-class configuration.

Christopher Fordyce, regional commercial manager at British Airways in South Asia said, “The announcement on our additional flight to Chennai marks another milestone towards British Airways expansion and growth in India. Chennai forms a very critical part of our India strategy and through this initiative we would like to reiterate our commitment to the market. Being a commercial and cultural hub of South India, we have witnessed tremendous growth in Chennai from both business and leisure travel categories in the past and expect these segments to grow exponentially in future.”

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BA launches A380 flights to Hong Kong https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-launches-a380-flights-hong-kong/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:55:47 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=199226 The post BA launches A380 flights to Hong Kong appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Leona Lewis performs next to the A380

British Airways has launched its first Airbus A380 flights from Hong Kong to London. The double-decker jet took off from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the first time following a major event to mark the launch. This included singer Leona Lewis performing on a raised stage next to the wing of the A380, complete […]

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Leona Lewis performs next to the A380
Leona Lewis performs next to the A380
Leona Lewis performs next to the A380

British Airways has launched its first Airbus A380 flights from Hong Kong to London.

The double-decker jet took off from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the first time following a major event to mark the launch. This included singer Leona Lewis performing on a raised stage next to the wing of the A380, complete with piano. There was also a catwalk fashion show and traditional British food provided by The Langham Hotel.

“Today marks another milestone in our long and proud tradition of connecting Hong Kong and London – two truly global hubs. For over three quarters of a century, this city has been an important part of British Airways’ worldwide network, so we are extremely delighted to be operating the state-of-the-art A380 on the route, and to also be the first to fly it non-stop between Hong Kong and Europe,” said Keith Williams, BA’s chief executive.

BA will use the A380 on one of its two daily flights between HKIA and London Heathrow. The aircraft comes equipped with 469 seats in four cabins – 14 in first class, 97 in business class, 55 in premium economy and 303 in economy.

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JAL-BA-Finnair alliance gets green light https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jal-ba-finnair-alliance-gets-green-light/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:30:19 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198900 The post JAL-BA-Finnair alliance gets green light appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Japanese government has approved the proposed joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair. The country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT) has offered given anti-trust immunity (ATI) for the new three-way alliance, permitting the airlines to coordinate fares and schedules on routes between Japan and Europe. To be launched next […]

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British Airways, Finnair and Japan Airlines are in the venture
British Airways, Finnair and Japan Airlines are in the venture

The Japanese government has approved the proposed joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair.

The country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT) has offered given anti-trust immunity (ATI) for the new three-way alliance, permitting the airlines to coordinate fares and schedules on routes between Japan and Europe.

To be launched next spring, the alliance will see the airlines join forces on Finnair’s routes from Helsinki to Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, BA’s services from London to Tokyo and JAL’s flights from Tokyo to London and Paris, Frankfurt and Helsinki.

The oneworld partners will codeshare on these routes, sharing revenue and offering reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.

“We would like to thank the regulator for approving our application for ATI with Finnair joining Japan Airlines and British Airways in our current joint business between Europe and Japan,” said JAL’s president, Yoshiharu Ueki. “Amid the evolving Japanese aviation industry, the ATI will enable us to build a stronger value-creating relationship with British Airways and Finnair that can further benefit our customers as well as our business.”

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Businesses sign APD petition https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/businesses-sign-apd-petition/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:44:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198837 The post Businesses sign APD petition appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Bosses and directors from 250 UK businesses have signed a petition telling Chancellor George Osborne that Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a “significant additional burden” to businesses. The petition has also called for the tax to be scrapped, with the CEOs of Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Scottish Chamber of Commerce and Manchester Airports Group […]

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APD makes flight prices increase
APD makes flight prices increase

Bosses and directors from 250 UK businesses have signed a petition telling Chancellor George Osborne that Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a “significant additional burden” to businesses.

The petition has also called for the tax to be scrapped, with the CEOs of Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Scottish Chamber of Commerce and Manchester Airports Group signing up.

Others to have signed the petition are Joel Brandon-Bravo, UK managing director of Travelzoo and Mervyn Williamson, MD of Statesman Travel Group.

“The support of the Chambers of Commerce and business associations from around the country highlight the serious concerns they have about the uncompetitive rate of APD, which is the world’s highest air passenger tax. As the economy continues to recover, now is the right time for the Chancellor and his team to look again at APD in order to help grow exports and inbound tourism,” said Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive Craig Kreeger.

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British Airways rolls out short-haul fares https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-rolls-out-short-haul-fares/ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 08:57:48 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198708 The post British Airways rolls out short-haul fares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has rolled out its hand baggage-only and semi-flex fares across its entire short-haul network. The seats are on sale now for immediate travel on European and domestic routes to and from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City. The semi-flex fare was announced earlier this year and includes extras on top of a standard fare […]

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BA will roll out its fares on all short-haul routes
BA will roll out its fares on all short-haul routes

British Airways has rolled out its hand baggage-only and semi-flex fares across its entire short-haul network.

The seats are on sale now for immediate travel on European and domestic routes to and from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City.

The semi-flex fare was announced earlier this year and includes extras on top of a standard fare including free booking changes on the day of departure and the ability to select a seat for free two days before travel.

“The hand-baggage only and semi flex fares have proved popular with customers as they are able to create a booking that suits them best, either with flexibility in one or both directions, or by delivering an added discount to those who don’t want to check in a bag,” said Robin Glover-Faure, British Airways’ head of short-haul.

“We’re now planning on rolling both ticket types out across our short-haul network so all our customers flying to Europe or within the UK will benefit from greater choice and more flexibility when they fly with British Airways,” he added.

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-49/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:00:24 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198659 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Kelvin Tan

KELVIN TAN has been appointed as Celebrity Cruises’ new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Tan moves to Celebrity from the brand’s parent company, Royal Caribbean, where he served as regional director for Asia. Prior to joining the company in 2000, Tan was the senior manager of Sime Travel. ANTONY PRICE has become Air New Zealand’s […]

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Kelvin Tan
Kelvin Tan

KELVIN TAN has been appointed as Celebrity Cruises’ new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Tan moves to Celebrity from the brand’s parent company, Royal Caribbean, where he served as regional director for Asia. Prior to joining the company in 2000, Tan was the senior manager of Sime Travel.

ANTONY PRICE has become Air New Zealand’s new general manager for the UK & Europe. Price moves to London from his previously role as Air NZ’s director of sales & market development for the Americas, based in Los Angeles. He also had a 12-year stint working with British Airways.

Shantha de Silva
Shantha de Silva

SHANTHA DE SILVA has been appointed general manager at the InterContinental Singapore, while remaining as IHG’s director of operations for Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines. De Silva started his career in 1982 at the InterContinental Colombo and has since worked in Cambodia, Indonesia and Singapore.

THOMAS BARGUIL has become the new general manager at the Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Thailand. A French national, Barguil has almost 20 years’ hotel experience, including spells in Egypt, Morocco, DR Congo, Mauritius and Thailand. He was previously GM of The Residence Maldives.

Stephan Winkler
Stephan Winkler

STEPHAN WINKLER has been announced as the new general manager of the Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa. A German national, Winkler has 30 years’ experience including spells with Kempinski and Starwood in Europe, Africa and Asia. He previously managed in Indonesia at the Sheraton in Lombok.

BILL ROSE has been announced as new chief information officer for Pegasus Solutions. The move marks a promotion for Rose, who previously served as the company’s senior vice president of IT global services. He joined Pegasus in 2010 with more than 25 years’ IT experience.

JONTY BRUNNER has been named as British Airways’ new regional general manager for Japan & Korea, based in Tokyo. Brunner has been with BA for five years in various capacities. He will replace Vishal Sinha, who oversaw the airline’s Japan and Korea operations for the past five years.

Carlos Souza
Carlos Souza

CARLOS SOUZA has been appointed as general manager of the Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East and Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong Kowloon East. Having joined IHG in 2001, Souza most recently served as GM of the InterContinental One Thousand Island Lake Resort in Hangzhou.

LANCE OUREDNIK has been named general manager of the Westin Singapore. With more than 39 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Ourednik has held several senior roles with Starwood in Beijing, Guilin and Xiamen. Most recently he opened the Westin Mumbai Garden City.

SUSHIL SHARMA has been announced as the new hotel manager at the Westin Singapore. Sharma is an experienced hotelier and has served in various hospitality management roles across Europe, Asia and North America. He arrives at the new Starwood property from the Westin Mumbai Garden City.

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British Airways boss slams Heathrow CEO https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-boss-slams-heathrow-ceo/ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:55:05 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197917 The post British Airways boss slams Heathrow CEO appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Willie Walsh, the CEO of International Airlines Group, has claimed that Heathrow is ripping off passengers and hiring too many overpaid staff. His comments were bolstered by claims he made that the airport was planning on raising its prices by GBP600mn over the next five years while also cutting spending. Walsh has called for Heathrow […]

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The BA boss has publicly denounced Matthews' leadership
The BA boss has publicly denounced Matthews’ leadership

Willie Walsh, the CEO of International Airlines Group, has claimed that Heathrow is ripping off passengers and hiring too many overpaid staff.

His comments were bolstered by claims he made that the airport was planning on raising its prices by GBP600mn over the next five years while also cutting spending.

Walsh has called for Heathrow CEO Colin Matthews to step down, denouncing his attempts at linking higher airport charges to the UK’s need for overseas investment by calling them “pathetic”.

UK newspaper The Guardian reported that Walsh also said that Heathrow was “incapable of running their business efficiently within a routline cost-control environment” and fundamentally “what we see is an airport that has too many people; those people are paid too much.”

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is due to meet on 3 October to discuss the fees airports can charge passengers in 2014. The body has proposed raising charges to a below inflation amount over the next five years however airlines believe the cost should be scaled back.

“If the CAA does not take a stronger line on this it will continue to be inefficient and that will be at the expense of the passengers,” Walsh added.

“Passengers are paying more than they should and the benefits of that are going to higher-than-average rewards for the shareholders.

“If Colin Matthews is incapable of running the airport and making the investment that’s necessary, and requires an excessive return to justify that investment, then he should be replaced.

“If he was the CEO at a listed entity and came out with the statements he’s come out with, I suspect shareholders would take a completely different view because of the impact on the share price.”

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BA to deploy A380 to Johannesburg https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-deploy-a380-to-johannesburg/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:22:33 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197548 The post BA to deploy A380 to Johannesburg appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways will use an Airbus A380 on its route between Heathrow and Johannesburg from next year. The A380 service will commence in February next year, following the aircraft’s debut to Los Angeles next week and to Hong Kong from 22 October. BA is to receive 12 A380s in the next four years and is […]

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Thandie Newton on the A380 staircase
Thandie Newton on the A380 staircase. Image copyright Gareth Cattermole, Getty for BA

British Airways will use an Airbus A380 on its route between Heathrow and Johannesburg from next year.

The A380 service will commence in February next year, following the aircraft’s debut to Los Angeles next week and to Hong Kong from 22 October.

BA is to receive 12 A380s in the next four years and is also taking delivery of 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Here actress Thandie Newton graces the aircraft’s staircase that will lead passengers to the upper deck. Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller (or business, premium economy and economy) seats will be located on the upper level. The main deck will host first class, Club World and World Traveller seats.

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BA extends budget fares https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-extends-budget-fares/ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 10:26:53 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197280 The post BA extends budget fares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has extended the availability of its hand baggage fares to other airports and announced a new ‘semi-flexi’ rate. The airline will now offer the hand luggage-only option on short-haul flights from Heathrow and London City after a successful introduction to Gatwick earlier this year. The fare is available on flights to destinations such […]

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British Airways has extended the availability of its hand baggage fares to other airports and announced a new ‘semi-flexi’ rate.

The airline will now offer the hand luggage-only option on short-haul flights from Heathrow and London City after a successful introduction to Gatwick earlier this year.

The fare is available on flights to destinations such as Amsterdam, Rome, Paris and Stockholm.

“The hand baggage-only fare at Gatwick has proved very popular with our customers so we’re now introducing it on a selected number of short-haul routes from Heathrow and London City. If it proves as successful, we plan to roll it out across the whole short-haul network in the coming months,” said Robin Glover-Faure, BA’s head of short-haul.

In addition, the airline has launched a new semi-flex fare on routes from London to Amsterdam, Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Rotterdam, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

This is the same as a standard fare with added benefits such as free booking changes on the day of departure; the ability to select a seat for free two days before departure and a no change fee prior to the day of travel. Customers are able to book an itinerary mixing between the standard, semi-flex and fully-flex options.

“We have also listened to our customers and we’re introducing a new fare type, the semi-flex ticket, which gives travellers a range of new options, including the opportunity to change their ticket on the day of departure for no extra fee,” said Glover-Faure.

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BA invites GCC to visit Britain https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-invites-gcc-to-visit-britain/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 12:33:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197171 The post BA invites GCC to visit Britain appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is inviting GCC tourists to visit Britain with ‘Visit Britain’ reduced fares and shopping discounts. The airline has slashed its fares from the GCC to several destinations in the UK in all its cabins, for bookings made during the month of September. According to The British Tourism Authority, VisitBritain, £1.2bn was injected into […]

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British Airways is inviting GCC tourists to visit Britain with ‘Visit Britain’ reduced fares and shopping discounts.

BA is looking to attract affluent GCC visitors.
BA is looking to attract affluent GCC visitors.

The airline has slashed its fares from the GCC to several destinations in the UK in all its cabins, for bookings made during the month of September.

According to The British Tourism Authority, VisitBritain, £1.2bn was injected into the UK economy from the GCC countries in 2012, with shopping being a major factor.

Paolo De Renzis, area commercial manager, Middle East and Central Asia, said the GCC is a very important region for the carrier and “we are constantly looking for ways to further connect with our customers”.

“The UK is a great place to visit all year round for shopping arts and culture, and we are delighted to welcome our GCC guests to Britain with special fares and offers,” he added.

BA said as tourism from the GCC markets become increasingly more important, “British Airways is looking to provide travellers easy, convenient ways to travel, combined with special offers”.

As part of the Big British Invite campaign the airline is also providing a range of exclusive discounts with some of the biggest names on Britain’s high street, including Harrods’s, Liberty and Westfield.

To take advantage of these offers, shoppers can simply present their British Airways boarding card to the selected vendors, or shops, when they visit Britain.

Travellers can explore the UK with British Airways’ special fares, reduced especially for the UAE market. The promotion is valid across all four cabin classes for a limited time, with fares starting from just AED 2,605 in World Traveller economy class, and other fares available in in World Traveller Plus, Club World and First.

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BA signs ‘ground-breaking’ Unite deal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-signs-ground-breaking-unite-deal/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 10:31:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197162 The post BA signs ‘ground-breaking’ Unite deal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has signed a ‘ground-breaking’ recognition deal with Unite on behalf of cabin crew members. The airline, which was previously plagued by strikes from the union in 2011, has agreed to terms and conditions regarding pay, holidays and hours of work for both new and future crew. The conditions were set by Unite’s general […]

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British Airways has signed a ‘ground-breaking’ recognition deal with Unite on behalf of cabin crew members.

The airline, which was previously plagued by strikes from the union in 2011, has agreed to terms and conditions regarding pay, holidays and hours of work for both new and future crew.

The conditions were set by Unite’s general secretary Len McCluskey and BA’s chief executive Keith Williams.

As well as new crew, the terms also covers the 2,000 mixed fleet cabin crew that operate out of Heathrow to destinations in the UK and internationally.

“I’m delighted that Unite and British Airways have agreed this groundbreaking recognition deal for BA’s mixed fleet. The union and the company worked positively together to put the finishing touches to the agreement,” said McCluskey.

“Cabin crew have already seen the benefits of the recognition deal including a substantial increase in holiday pay entitlement. It’s no surprise that the union has already recruited over half of the mixed fleet cabin crew and Unite will continue to encourage crew to join to ensure workers have a voice within the mixed fleet.”

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Qatar Airways and BA partner on frequent flyer programme https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qatar-airways-and-ba-partner-on-frequent-flyer-programme/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:48:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197156 The post Qatar Airways and BA partner on frequent flyer programme appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Qatar Airways has partnered with British Airways to offer miles across both carriers frequent flyer programmes. Qatar Airways Privilege Club members and British Airways Executive Club members are now able to earn miles, and can begin redeeming miles as of 1 October on each other’s flights. “The benefit partnering with British Airways brings to our […]

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Qatar Airways has partnered with British Airways to offer miles across both carriers frequent flyer programmes.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members and British Airways Executive Club members are now able to earn miles, and can begin redeeming miles as of 1

Miles can be earned on Qatar Airways and BA flights.
Miles can be earned on Qatar Airways and BA flights.

October on each other’s flights.

“The benefit partnering with British Airways brings to our customers is the added opportunity to earn Qmiles,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways chief executive officer.

Privilege Club members may redeem their Qmiles for award tickets, excess baggage or merchandise through Qatar Duty Free or Oryx Galleria in Doha.

“This Frequent Flyer Programme partnership also gives British Airways customers an opportunity to attain credit for destinations throughout the entire Qatar Airways network,” continued Al Baker.

“Passengers of both airlines traveling to and from the UK, Africa, Australia and Asia now have more flexibility and frequency when they route trip through Doha as Qatar Airways flies five flights daily to London Heathrow Airport.”

Qatar Airways Privilege Club offers members a number of ways to redeem Qmiles. With flight awards to more than 300 destinations served by Qatar Airways and its airline partners, passengers can also use Qmiles as a convenient means of payment for shopping at Qatar Duty Free located at the departures, arrivals and the Premium Terminal of Doha International Airport and Oryx Galleria, Doha, Qatar.

British Airways Executive Club members can collect ‘Avios’ when booking flights or shopping with the airline’s partners. Avios can be used for flights, hotels and ‘members only’ special offers and promotions.

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British Airways unveils new advert https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-unveils-new-advert/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 08:00:06 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197070 The post British Airways unveils new advert appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways will unveil a new advertisement during the England vs Moldova match tonight. The new advert shows the people that work for the airline and a ‘behind the scenes’ look at what it takes to get a flight in the air. The airline has estimated it takes 96 people across 18 departments and 11 […]

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A still from the new BA advert
A still from the new BA advert

British Airways will unveil a new advertisement during the England vs Moldova match tonight.

The new advert shows the people that work for the airline and a ‘behind the scenes’ look at what it takes to get a flight in the air. The airline has estimated it takes 96 people across 18 departments and 11 external suppliers to get one passenger on a flight, from cabin crew to the smoker in Gloucestershire that supplies its fish pies.

The new advert ends on an extension of BA’s strapline, ‘To Fly. To Serve. Today. Tomorrow.’ and showcases the airline’s mobile boarding passes, digital bag tags and new Airbus A380 aircraft.

A preview will be shown on the airline’s Facebook page from 11am today and will run up to October on television, cinema, press, digital, outdoor media and social media.

Scroll down to see the advert.

“We wanted to show travel and innovation at its best – the people behind the scenes, the attention to detail, our engineering prowess and the care and expertise to get 100,000 people in the air every day. It is beautifully crafted with a light-hearted tone and proudly features real people from around the airline,” said Abigail Comber, BA’s head of marketing on the campaign.
The campaign will run in the UK as well as other markets such as the USA and India for the first time in seven years.

Here is the advert.

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When promoted tweets take another turn https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/when-promoted-tweets-take-another-turn/ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 09:15:10 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196926 The post When promoted tweets take another turn appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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The key to social media is to remember that everyone can see it and that companies cannot hide from it. Social media can literally take on a life of its own, as British Airways found out this week when a disgruntled customer took to Twitter… For those of you familiar with using Twitter, you will […]

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The key to social media is to remember that everyone can see it and that companies cannot hide from it. Social media can literally take on a life of its own, as British Airways found out this week when a disgruntled customer took to Twitter…

For those of you familiar with using Twitter, you will know that once you have put something out there, it is difficult to take it down. This is the case in any social media really, but with Twitter known as a place to vent opinion and to get noticed quickly, it is often the go-to place for a moan.

When people want to issue a complaint to a company, most will tweet them directly or perhaps find a chief executive or senior management profile to contact. But businessman Hasan Syed took it a step further this week when he paid for a promoted tweet that complained about British Airways losing his father’s luggage on a flight.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Twitter, a promoted tweet is usually flagged up on user accounts as a means to advertise that company. It acts like a normal tweet but has more prominence and visibility.

So we wouldn’t have liked to have been the social media handler at BA who woke up to Syed’s promoted tweet earlier this week which read ‘Don’t fly @BritishAirways. Their customer service is horrendous.” It had been pushed out to New York and UK audiences and by the time BA picked it up four hours later had been seen by thousands.

In another update, Syed revealed the tweet had cost him US$1000, had 76, 800 impressions and 14, 600 engagement.

The story, which we spotted on the technology pages of the BBC, will naturally raise concerns amongst marketers and advertisers. But the price to promote a tweet isn’t thought to be one any Twitter user is able to do, although perhaps those with the spending power to do so will have more of an impact.

The tweet below is typical of what Syed was saying after and an example of how social media use influences a customer opinion.

What was also flagged, and has been discussed in Spark before, is that of the customer service offered. BA did not see the tweet until 9am when its Twitter feed was ‘open’, so this had already been going around for four hours. BA would not have had much control over the tweet anyway, but a faster reaction through any means may have buffered any wider impact.

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BA to launch Heathrow-Austin flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-launch-heathrow-austin-flights/ Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:36:53 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196869 The post BA to launch Heathrow-Austin flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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British Airways is to launch direct flights between London and Austin, Texas using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The service will launch in early March 2014 five times a week before moving to a daily service from 5 May. The Dreamliner on the route will have a three-cabin layout and fares are currently available to book […]

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British Airways is to launch direct flights between London and Austin, Texas using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The service will launch in early March 2014 five times a week before moving to a daily service from 5 May. The Dreamliner on the route will have a three-cabin layout and fares are currently available to book in the airline’s sale.

BA already operates flights to Dallas and Houston in the Texas state.

“We’re excited to be the only airline offering direct flights from London to Austin. We believe it will prove very popular with both business and leisure customers and will be our third route to Texas, after Houston and Dallas,” said Lynne Embleton, British Airways’ director of strategy.
“In the pioneering spirit of the Lone Star state, we are flying there in one of the world’s most advanced aircraft, the 787, to encourage more business with the scores of hi-tech businesses based in Austin’s ‘Silicon Hills’”.

The launch will come ahead of BA’s summer schedule, which will kick off on 30 March with more long-haul frequencies. Its services to Seoul, South Korea will go daily, while the airline will offer three extra weekly flights to Accra, Ghana totalling 10 a week. More services will also be offered to Seattle and Entebbe.

In addition new aircraft deployment will increase capacity between London to Tel Aviv and London to Jeddah.

BA had already announced a larger long-haul operation from Gatwick for next year including more services to Orlando, St Lucia, Punta Cana, Antigua and Kingston.

BA’s short-haul schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Dead BA pilot faced child abuse claims https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/dead-ba-pilot-faced-child-abuse-claims/ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:49:11 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196804 The post Dead BA pilot faced child abuse claims appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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A British Airways pilot found dead last month was accused of child molestation in the UK and Africa, it has been revealed. Simon Wood from Hertfordshire was due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Friday about the claims but died on 18 August after being hit by a train. A law firm representing 12 […]

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A British Airways pilot found dead last month was accused of child molestation in the UK and Africa, it has been revealed.

Simon Wood from Hertfordshire was due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Friday about the claims but died on 18 August after being hit by a train.

A law firm representing 12 children in Kenya could now start legal action against BA, which according to the BBC was “shocked and horrified” by the claims.

The airline also told the BBC it was only aware of the accusations in July after it received an anonymous letter. It contacted Scotland Yard after its own investigations raised a “cause for concern”.

Wood was accused of one count of indecent assault of a girl under 16; two counts of indecent photographs and one of possessing an indecent image of a child.

Wood was one of 20 pilots that took part in a trip to Kenya organised by BA in 2002 to provide gifts, medicine and donation to an orphanage.

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The latest appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-appointments/ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 08:03:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196799 The post The latest appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

MIKE ROCK has been appointed sales manager for Central Asia and the Levant at British Airways. As part of his new role, Rock will be managing the airline’s sales teams across Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon and Jordan, overseeing sales and supporting the airline’s growth in the region. He will also be responsible for developing tailored solutions […]

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Mike Rock, sales manager for Central Asia and the Levant at British Airways

MIKE ROCK has been appointed sales manager for Central Asia and the Levant at British Airways. As part of his new role, Rock will be managing the airline’s sales teams across Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon and Jordan, overseeing sales and supporting the airline’s growth in the region. He will also be responsible for developing tailored solutions for corporate travellers, special sales offers for the region, while at the same time building the airline’s relationship with local travel agent partners.

AMMAR ZAKARIA has been appointed director of human resources for the Royal Rose. The soon to open five-star hotel by the Bin Ham Group and managed by the City Seasons Group of Hotels. He brings 20 years of experience working in various brands including Shangri-la Hotels & Resorts in Dubai and Muscat and Iberotel Hotels & Resorts in UAE. In his current role, Zakaria’s main task is to provide support and direction for the property in all aspects of human resources.

MICHAEL KAPPES
MICHAEL KAPPES

MICHAEL KAPPES has been appointed director of business development for the Royal Rose. The soon to open five-star hotel by the Bin Ham Group and managed by the City Seasons Group of Hotels. He brings with him over 35 years of experience, working with national and international hotel brands. Kappes will lead and direct a team of 16 sales and revenue professionals to prepare for opening.

SALEM AL MESMARI has been appointed airport manager in the Republic of the Seychelles for Etihad Airways. Based in Mahé, Al Mesmari is responsible for overseeing the airline’s operations at Seychelles International Airport and operation of its three times a week service.

YASSER EL SAYED has been promoted to hotel manager for Ramada Sharjah.  In his new role, El Sayed will be responsible for overseeing operations and day-to-day management of the hotel and its team, including budgeting, planning, organising and directing all hotel services. He joined Ramada Sharjah`s pre-opening team in 2010 as a front office director, then served as director of operations until his current promotion to hotel manager.

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JOACHIM TEXTOR has been appointed executive chef of Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort and Spa. In his new role, he will managing a team of 95 kitchen staff across the resort’s six outlets: Crescendo, Mekong, Bushman’s Australian Bar & Restaurant, The Beach House, Lotus Lounge and Mai Bar as well as room service and catering for meetings and events, Textor brings to his role more than 30 years’ experience gained from across the globe.

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BA flight makes emergency landing https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-flight-makes-emergency-landing/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:47:09 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196625 The post BA flight makes emergency landing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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A British Airways flight to Beijing made an emergency landing in the early hours of this morning after its navigation system failed. The Boeing 747 aircraft safely touched down at Irkutsk airport in eastern Siberia earlier today with 270 passengers and 16 crew onboard. According to the Siberian Times, passengers were told there was a […]

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A British Airways flight to Beijing made an emergency landing in the early hours of this morning after its navigation system failed.

The Boeing 747 aircraft safely touched down at Irkutsk airport in eastern Siberia earlier today with 270 passengers and 16 crew onboard.

According to the Siberian Times, passengers were told there was a malfunction on the aircraft before the landing and have been given hotel accommodation for tonight.

BA’s website shows no indication that the flight was delayed and its return leg to Heathrow is to operate as usual tonight.

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British Airways signs with JetBlue https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-signs-with-jetblue/ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 07:54:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196141 The post British Airways signs with JetBlue appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

UK national carrier British Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with US budget airline Jetblue, which will open up a host of new destinations to the airline.  As it stands the agreement currently covers both carriers flights from Orlando, Washington, JFK and Boston as well as 18 BA transatlantic services per day including the New […]

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BA has announced its partnership with Jetblue
BA has announced its partnership with Jetblue

UK national carrier British Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with US budget airline Jetblue, which will open up a host of new destinations to the airline. 

As it stands the agreement currently covers both carriers flights from Orlando, Washington, JFK and Boston as well as 18 BA transatlantic services per day including the New York to Paris flight.

“JetBlue is a well-respected, modern airline and we are delighted to be working with the carrier to offer our customers smooth connections to an even greater choice of destinations in the US,” said Steve Ronald, BA’s head of alliances.

The deal isn’t the first with a low budget airline however, explained a BA spokeswoman:

“It depends how you define budget,” she explained, adding that oneworld alliance member Air Berlin could be defined as such. “We have codeshare agreements with Westjet and S7 (a Russian carrier) is a oneworld member.”

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British Airways monopolises LCY-EDI route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-monopolises-lcy-edi-route/ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 07:49:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196138 The post British Airways monopolises LCY-EDI route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The UK’s national carrier British Airways will monopolise the London City to Edinburgh route in October unless another airline steps in to take over the service, cancelled by Cityjet recently.  Cityjet, which admitted the route had been loss making, is currently operating the route four times a day Monday through to Friday. However British Airways […]

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BA will be the only carrier operating the route from October
BA will be the only carrier operating the route from October

The UK’s national carrier British Airways will monopolise the London City to Edinburgh route in October unless another airline steps in to take over the service, cancelled by Cityjet recently. 

Cityjet, which admitted the route had been loss making, is currently operating the route four times a day Monday through to Friday. However British Airways has double the number of flights and on more fuel efficient aircraft.

The carrier’s chief executive Christine Ourmieres told The Scotsman that the Edinburgh-Paris and Dundee-London City service would continue.

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IAG renews short-haul fleet with huge order https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-places-order-for-220-airbus/ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:32:05 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196001 The post IAG renews short-haul fleet with huge order appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has placed a major order with Airbus to renew its fleet of short-haul aircraft. The Anglo-Spanish company, which operates British Airways and Iberia, has ordered up to 220 Airbus A320 aircraft, 120 of which will go to Vueling, its recently-acquired Spanish subsidiary. IAG said the new jets would be used to […]

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220 aircraft will go to Vueling
220 aircraft will go to Vueling

International Airlines Group (IAG) has placed a major order with Airbus to renew its fleet of short-haul aircraft.

The Anglo-Spanish company, which operates British Airways and Iberia, has ordered up to 220 Airbus A320 aircraft, 120 of which will go to Vueling, its recently-acquired Spanish subsidiary. IAG said the new jets would be used to “replace some of [Vueling’s] existing A320 fleet and expand its business”.

The Vueling deal comprises 62 firm orders – 30 standard A320s and 32 of the new fuel-efficient model, the A320neo, along with options for a further 58 aircraft. The A320s will be delivered to Vueling between 2015 and 2020.

In addition, IAG has ordered 100 A320neos to be operated by BA, Iberia or Vueling, as replacements for its existing aircraft. The 220-aircraft order is worth approximately US$20 billion at list prices, although IAG said it had “negotiated a very substantial discount”.

“Vueling has managed to successfully expand its business profitably by targeting both growth markets and those areas where weak competitors are reducing capacity. These new aircraft will enable Vueling to continue that expansion and replace some of its older fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, leading to further unit cost reductions,” said IAG’s chief executive, Willie Walsh.

“The benefits that the merger brings to all our airlines are highlighted once again. In addition to the Vueling order, we have also been able to secure a further 100 A320neo options for all the airlines in the group,” he added.

Vueling currently has a fleet of 70 A320s, while BA and Iberia operates approximately 175 short-haul aircraft between them, including A319s, A320s A321s and Boeing 737s.

The new short-haul orders follow IAG’s recent deals for up to 54 long-haul aircraft, including B787s and A350s.

 

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BA announces special fare for Independence Day https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-announces-special-fare-for-independence-day/ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:30:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=195930 The post BA announces special fare for Independence Day appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways (BA) has announced a special fare to celebrate India’s 67th Independence Day. The airline is offering 15% discount on its First and Club World (business class) cabins, to London and North America. The four-day special offer starts from 15-18 August, for outbound travel period 1 September till 20 December 2013. Christopher Fordyce, regional […]

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British Airways (BA) has announced a special fare to celebrate India’s 67th Independence Day.

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BA announces special fare for Independence Day

The airline is offering 15% discount on its First and Club World (business class) cabins, to London and North America. The four-day special offer starts from 15-18 August, for outbound travel period 1 September till 20 December 2013.

Christopher Fordyce, regional commercial manager of British Airways in South Asia said, “British Airways is amongst the first international airlines to fly to India. This year marks our 84th year of flying to India and we are proud to be sharing such a long legacy with this great country. Today, we are delighted to announce our grand offer exclusively designed for our Indian customers.”

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Riyadh-London flight fails twice https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/riyadh-london-flight-fails-twice/ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:34:24 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=195712 The post Riyadh-London flight fails twice appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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A British Airways flight from Riyadh to London had to be aborted twice in 24 hours due to a fault with its wings. The first incident occurred on Wednesday (7 August) when the Boeing 747 had to turn around when its wing flaps got jammed. The same aircraft then faced a problem when the flight […]

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A British Airways flight from Riyadh to London had to be aborted twice in 24 hours due to a fault with its wings.

The first incident occurred on Wednesday (7 August) when the Boeing 747 had to turn around when its wing flaps got jammed.

The same aircraft then faced a problem when the flight was rescheduled on Thursday morning.

Around 70 passengers onboard the aircraft staged a protest after the two failed attempts, staying on the aircraft for five hours while it sat on the runway at the Saudi Arabia airport. They have criticised the airline for poor customer service during the incident, when one BA agent was left to help the 300 passengers.

According to the Daily Mail, BA sent a replacement aircraft this morning and apologised, offering compensation and complimentary tickets.

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Nairobi flights resume https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/nairobi-airport-closed-after-fire/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 08:19:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=195644 The post Nairobi flights resume appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Flights to and from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport recommenced yesterday after a fire previously closed the airport. Kenya Airways’ services from the airport to Mombasa restarted last night with its Paris CDG service landing in late in the evening. Its London flights to Nairobi are expected to operate as usual today. Passengers will be […]

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Flights to and from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport recommenced yesterday after a fire previously closed the airport.

Kenya Airways’ services from the airport to Mombasa restarted last night with its Paris CDG service landing in late in the evening.

Its London flights to Nairobi are expected to operate as usual today. Passengers will be processed through the domestic terminal and must have previously purchased a ticket. A ticketing service will not be available for flights today.

British Airways has cancelled its flights to the airport today and is offering passengers to delay their trip or switch to another destination if travelling to Nairobi up to Sunday 11 August.

In a Facebook post Kenya Airways said none of its aircraft were damaged in the fire, although staff and a passenger suffered from smoke inhalation and have been taken to hospital.

The fire in the airport, which is the largest in the east Africa region, is now under control but raged for hours and has now destroyed the international arrivals area. No injuries were reported and inbound flights were diverted to Mombasa.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

 

Tour operators start on alternatives

UK tour operators were quick to begin rearranging travel plans for clients hit by the airport’s closure. Andrew Dunn, chairman of Scott Dunn said the company was also working on the ground in Kenya to help those who were due to fly back to the UK.

Hoteliers are hoping the airport reopens soon while clients are redirected to other airports in the meantime.

Mikey Carr-Hartley, owner of The Safari Collection said: “We are waiting for more information from the airlines and the tour operators that we work with to find out what the alternative options are. We would hope that the airport teams can get the airport up and running again as soon as possible as none of us wish to have guests travelling hundreds of miles by road to alternative airports such as Dar es Salaam. We are completely full at this time of year so are doing everything we can to ensure our guests have a smooth journey.”

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BA’s A380 lands at Cardiff, Stansted https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-a380-lands-at-cardiff-stansted/ Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:06:07 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=195271 The post BA’s A380 lands at Cardiff, Stansted appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Cardiff and Stansted airports were put to the test yesterday when British Airway’s Airbus A380 touched down ahead of its official launch this autumn. BA said it hopes Cardiff will be able to handle the A380 if a diversion from Heathrow is needed. The tests also showed how the airports can accommodate larger aircraft as […]

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Cardiff and Stansted airports were put to the test yesterday when British Airway’s Airbus A380 touched down ahead of its official launch this autumn.

BA said it hopes Cardiff will be able to handle the A380 if a diversion from Heathrow is needed.

The tests also showed how the airports can accommodate larger aircraft as both look to increase flight options after being taking over by new owners. Cardiff Airport was acquired by the Welsh government earlier this year, while Stansted is now owned by Manchester Airport Group.

“This is a big day for us at Cardiff; welcoming the world’s largest commercial airliner to Wales and showcasing Cardiff’s capability. The airport is able to accept large aircraft and this is the first A380 to operate here, and the first opportunity for the airport team to handle one. Today was a very successful collaboration and proves to the world the opportunity in operating in Cardiff,” said Cardiff Airport’s CEO Jon Horne.

Andrew Harrison, managing director at Stansted added: “Airlines using aircraft such as the A380 are exactly the type of carriers we are looking to attract to Stansted as we compete to win new business and put the airport back on a path to growth. Today was a test flight for BA and its A380 but it’s a significant milestone for Stansted and recognition we can accommodate any aircraft from anywhere in the world. Stansted has the ability to double the number of flights it handles almost overnight.”

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BA launches students offer https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-launches-students-offer/ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:40:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=194475 The post BA launches students offer appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways (BA) has launched its student promotional offer for destinations to UK, US, Canada and select European destinations. The offer allows Indian students flying with British Airways between 1 June and 31 October 2013 to carry an extra piece of luggage weighing up to 23kg in addition to the permitted checked in allowance of […]

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British Airways (BA) has launched its student promotional offer for destinations to UK, US, Canada and select European

BA introduces special fare for Indian students
BA introduces special fare for Indian students

destinations.

The offer allows Indian students flying with British Airways between 1 June and 31 October 2013 to carry an extra piece of luggage weighing up to 23kg in addition to the permitted checked in allowance of 20kg.

Discussing the student initiative, Christopher Fordyce, Regional Commercial Manager for British Ariways in South Asia said, “British Airways’ student offers have been widely appreciated by our young customers in the past. We are delighted to return with yet another exciting offer for our student travellers from India, this year. Our codeshare with American Airlines gives an additional advantage to choose from an extensive network covering more than 200 destinations in the world.”

The offer is valid for outbound travel on or before 31 October 2013, originating in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai. The excess baggage is only valid one way, on the outbound half of the journey.

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British Airways makes ‘film flavoured’ snacks https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-produces-special-popcorn/ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:18:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=194408 The post British Airways makes ‘film flavoured’ snacks appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

UK national carrier British Airways is producing five different types of ‘film flavoured’ popcorn ahead of its pop up film event. The ‘Silent Picturehouse’ cinema will show Disney films during the day and films inspired by travel at night – all played through Sennheiser headsets. Popcorn flavours include Shark Bite, Take My Breath Away, Shaken […]

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BA is offering five different types of film flavoured popcorn. Can you guess what the films are?
BA is offering five different types of film flavoured popcorn. Can you guess what the films are?

UK national carrier British Airways is producing five different types of ‘film flavoured’ popcorn ahead of its pop up film event.

The ‘Silent Picturehouse’ cinema will show Disney films during the day and films inspired by travel at night – all played through Sennheiser headsets.

Popcorn flavours include Shark Bite, Take My Breath Away, Shaken Not Stirred Martini, Suncream and Millionaire’s Curry.

Chef Simon Hulstone said; “Gourmet popcorn has become one of the food trends of the year, as well as an essential ingredient for a night at the movies. With our unique twist, the explosive and indulgent flavours will bring the films alive. The subtle smell of spices when watching ‘Slumdog’, the hint of martini when James Bond appears on the screen, the whiff of suncream as Koh Phi Phi beach lights up the room. It’s a sensory experience, bringing visual, smell and taste senses together in this truly unique and immersive experience.”

The cinema, which will run from 22-26 July, is selling tickets for GBP7.50.

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China Eastern will soon be landing in Manila

China Eastern to launch Manila flights China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a new daily service to the Philippine capital, direct from Pudong International Airport. Flights will leave the Shanghai hub at 2355, arriving in Manila at 0340 the […]

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China Eastern will soon be landing in Manila
China Eastern will soon be landing in Manila
China Eastern will soon be landing in Manila

China Eastern to launch Manila flights

China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a new daily service to the Philippine capital, direct from Pudong International Airport. Flights will leave the Shanghai hub at 2355, arriving in Manila at 0340 the next morning. The return flight departs Manila 0455, landing back at Pudong at 0815. Flights will be operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft.

ANA in Philippine Airlines talks – report

Japan’s ANA is in talks with Philippines Airlines (PAL) over a possible investment, the Manila-based carrier’s owners have said. Philippine newspaper Business World reported San Miguel as confirming the discussions, but said they were at an early stage, with no deals having been finalised. “By way of clarification, we advise that there have been preliminary discussions with All Nippon Airways on Philippine Airlines,” a San Miguel spokesperson was quoted saying.  “An appropriate disclosure shall be made… at the proper time.”

Mahan Air to add Shanghai flights

Iran’s Mahan Air is planning to increase the number of flights it offers to Shanghai. The Tehran-based carrier currently operates three weekly flights (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) to the Chinese city, but from 3 August 2013 this will rise to four flights per week, with the addition of a Saturday service. Mahan operates the Shanghai route using a 221-seat Airbus A300-600 aircraft.

Korean Air will fly a Boeing 737 to Nanjing
Korean Air will fly a Boeing 737 to Nanjing

Korean Air flies to Nanjing

Korean Air launches a new service to the Chinese city of Nanjing on 12 July. The new service connects China’s former capital direct with Busan, in southeast Korea, four times a week. Flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday using a Boeing 737 aircraft.

Jet boosts Singapore flights

Jet Airways is increasing connectivity between Singapore and India, with the launch of a second direct daily flight from Chennai. From 1 August 2013, the Indian carrier will add a new daytime service on the route, complementing the existing night flight. Services will depart Chennai at 1215 and arrive at Singapore’s Changi airport at 1905. The return leg will leave Singapore at 2020, getting back into the Tamil Nadu city at 2205. Flights will be operated using a Boeing 737 aircraft.

Citilink expands payment options

Citilink, the low-cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, has signed a new agreement that will allow passengers to pay for their tickets in Indonesian mini-markets. Following a recent tie-up with Indonesia’s post office, Citilink will now offer payments in Alfamart & Alfaidi mini-markets across the country. “We see that there is a need to an alternative ticket payment method, in addition to online and ATM,” said Citilink’s CEO, Arif Wibowo. “Through the partnership, Citilink’s customers can now easily make ticket payment at the nearest Alfamart & Alfamidi.”

Uzbekistan Airways unloads is cargo in Tashkent
Uzbekistan Airways unloads is cargo in Tashkent

Boeing delivers aircraft aid to Uzbekistan

Boeing has delivered a new Boeing 767 aircraft to Uzbekistan Airways, complete with a cargo-hold full of medical supplies. The new B767-300ER aircraft flew into Tashkent recently laden with 1,980kg of medical equipment, which the SAU Foundation will distribute to hospitals and clinics in the Uzbek capital. The delivery formed part of Boeing’s Humanitarian Delivery Flight programme, which began in 1992.

Air Tahiti adds NZ flights

Air Tahiti Nui is increasing its flights to New Zealand. From 10 December 2013, the French Polynesian national carrier will add a new Tuesday service to its existing Thursday and Sunday flights on the Auckland-Papeete route. These flights connect with the airline codeshare connections between Auckland and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Like the other two weekly flights, the third will be operated using an Airbus A340-300 aircraft.

United’s Asian traffic climbs

United Airlines saw a slight rise in traffic on its routes to, from and within the Asia Pacific region in 2013. In the first six months of the year, the airline’s traffic climbed 1.1%. This came despite a 2.4% reduction of seat capacity on Asian routes, allowing average cabin load factors to increase 2.9 percentage points to 83.2%. Globally, United carried 68.3 million passengers in the first half of the year, down 1.9% year-on-year, with load factors averaging 83.0%.

Ishigaki Island
Ishigaki Island

China Airlines adds new Okinawa route

China Airlines (CAL) has launched a new scheduled service to the Japanese island of Okinawa. The Taiwanese carrier will now connect twice a week from Taipei to the Okinawan island of Ishigaki – a journey of less than an hour. The route will operate every Wednesday and Saturday using a 104-seat Embraer ERJ190 aircraft. Ishigaki becomes CAL’s 14th destination in Japan and its second in Okinawa, following Naha.

Maldivian Air adopts new passenger system

Maldivian Air has moved to a new passenger IT system. The carrier has adopted Dubai-based Mercator’s Airline Reservation (MARS) and Airport Control (MACS) solutions, as well as the Mercator internet booking engine. The new IT forms part of Maldivian’s growth strategy; the airline recently added new international services to Chennai and Dhaka in Bangladesh.

Second runway planned for Nha Trang

A second runway is being planned for Cam Ranh International Airport, the gateway to the Vietnamese beach resort of Nha Trang. Local news portal VnExpress reported recently that authorities in Khanh Hoa province have are planning to expand the airport with a second runway capable of handling larger aircraft. The development is expected to cost VND1.3 trillion (US$61.3 million). Cam Ranh International Airport currently handles approximately one million passengers a year, but this is expected to rise to 2.5m by 2015.

Lufthansa’s Asian traffic dips

The Lufthansa Group has seen a dip in passenger traffic on its routes to and from Asia Pacific this year. In the first six months of 2013 the group, which comprises Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines, carried 3.03 million passengers on its Asian flights, 1.8% fewer than the first half of 2012. Lufthansa did reduce its Asian seat capacity by 1.1%, but this wasn’t enough to stop its average load factors dipped under 80% (down 0.5 percentage points to 79.7%). Globally, the Lufthansa Group carried 49.46m passengers in the first half of the year, down 0.4%.

Etihad carried record passenger numbers in Q2
Etihad carried record passenger numbers in Q2

Etihad traffic surges

Etihad Airways has continued its rapid expansion with a strong rise in traffic and revenues. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier saw its traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), increase 13.3% in the first half of 2013. This reflected a 13.0% expansion of the airline’s available seat capacity. Etihad’s passenger revenues increased 8% to US$921 million.

Air France’s Asian traffic climbs

Air France experienced a rise in traffic on their Asia Pacific routes in June 2013. The airline carried 529,000 passengers to and from Asia Pacific last month, up 2.3% year-on-year. This failed to keep pace with a 4.8% rise in seat capacity however, causing average cabin load factors to drop 1.4 percentage points, to 85.6%. Globally, Air France carried 7.02 million passengers last month, up 1.6% year-on-year, with average load factors of 85.2%.

China Southern adds second Dreamliner

A second Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been delivered to China Southern Airlines. The new aircraft touched down at Guangzhou’s Baiyun International Airport on 3 July 2013, just two weeks after the first Dreamliner arrived. And from today, the second B787 will replace the first on China Southern’s Guangzhou-Beijing route, operating twice a day to the Chinese capital. The other B737 will then be deployed on the Guangzhou-Shanghai route. Following the domestic roll-out, China Southern will fly the aircraft to European destinations such as Paris or London. China Southern has ordered 10 Dreamliners.

 

AirAsia X flies an A330 to Gold Coast
AirAsia X flies an A330 to Gold Coast

AirAsia to add Gold Coast flights

AirAsia has announced plans to increase the frequency of its Kuala Lumpur-Gold Coast flights. From 24 November 2013 the airline’s long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X, add two more weekly services to it currently five-flights-per-week schedule, taking the total frequency to daily. “Passenger movements between the Gold Coast and Kuala Lumpur have been consistently strong with an increase on average passenger load year-on-year for the past three years. This has given us confidence to increase capacity to seven flights a week,” explained AirAsia X’s CEO, Azran Osman-Rani.

Tianjin Airlines Xi’an-Erdos flights

Tianjin Airlines will add another four weekly services on its route between on Xi’an and Erdos, in northern China’s Inner Mongolia region. Effective 15 July, the carrier’s existing daily service will rise to 11 flights per week, using an Embraer E145 jet.  The four new flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Apart from Tianjin Airlines, only Shanghai Airlines operate daily flights between the two cities.

TransAsia to add Palau flights

Taiwan’s TransAsia Airways has launched a new service to the Pacific island of Palau. The new route will operate twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays) direct from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport, using a 150-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Palau is the second new destination TransAsia has launched this week, following the start of flights to Chiang Mai on Wednesday.

Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar

CEB eyes Qatar – report

Cebu Pacific Airways is planning to launch flights to Qatar. The Manila Times reported the Philippines’ Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) as saying that the low-cost carrier has filed for the reallocation of entitlements to Doha. According to the documents, CEB is applying for three weekly flights to the Qatari capital. CEB will commence its first flights to the Middle East this October, when it launches flights to Dubai.

MAS raises baggage limits

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has increased its carry-on baggage limits for all domestic and international flights. Economy class passengers will now be allowed one piece of cabin baggage weighing up to 7kg, up from 5kg. Those in first and business class will be permitted to carry two pieces of cabin baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg each. All passengers will also be permitted to bring a laptop bag or briefcase onboard, in addition to their carry-on bag. The new rules came into force this week.

Emirates to fly to Stockholm

Emirates will launch flights to Sweden. The Dubai-based airline has announced that a new direct daily service to the Swedish capital Stockholm will begin on 4 September 2013. Flights will operate using a three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with eight seats in first class, 42 in business class and 304 in economy. The flight times will also enable passengers to connect to several destinations in Asia Pacific.

AirAsia adds Bali-Darwin flights

AirAsia has launched flights between Darwin and Bali. The new route will be operated four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday) using an all-economy, 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. The new service will run in direct competition to the existing Jetstar service on the route.

The new Miles & More Chinese logo
The new Miles & More Chinese logo

New Chinese name for Lufthansa FFP

Lufthansa has launched a new Chinese name (飞常里程汇) and logo for its frequent flyer programme, Miles & More. Currently Miles & More has more than 500,000 members in China, and German national carrier is aiming to build on this with the new Chinese branding. Chinese members can earn miles when they fly with Star Alliance members including Air China and Shenzhen Airlines.

Thailand plans to raise airport tax

Thailand’s state airport operator, Airports of Thailand (AoT), is pressing for an increase in the country’s passenger service charge (PSC). The Bangkok Post report the company’s chairman, Sita Divari, as saying that AoT has requested that Thailand’s Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) increase the charge from THB700 to THB800 (US$22.50 to US$25.70), enabling it to boost its revenues by an extra THB2 billion. Thailand’s PSC, which is absorbed into the price of air tickets, has not been increased since 2007.

Hotels to open at NSW airport

Two new hotels are expected to open at Newcastle Airport in New South Wales. The AU$8 million (US$7.3m), four-storey Mercure Newcastle Airport is scheduled to open late next year with 95 rooms, a restaurant and conference facilities for 200 people. Meanwhile a 50-room motel will also be built in Williamton, close to the airport, as part of a new AU$11m development. Newcastle Airport is the 12th busiest in Australia and serves the Newcastle and Port Stephens area.

Malindo to India?
Malindo to India?

Malindo to fly to Delhi – report

Malindo Air will launch flights to New Delhi this summer, an airline official has revealed. Speaking to Malaysia’s Bernama news agency on condition of anonymity, the official said the new Kuala Lumpur-Delhi service “should be operational” from 15 August 2013. Flights will be operated using a Boeing 737-900ER, but the frequency of the route was not revealed. If launched, Delhi would become Malindo’s first destination in India.

Tianjin Airlines to add Shandong flights

Tianjin Airlines has launched flights to the coastal city of Weihai, in eastern China’s Shandong province. The airline now operates four weekly flights (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) on the 70-minute route between Tianjin and Weihai, using an Embraer E145 aircraft. It becomes the first direct flight between the two cities, which are currently connected by a 13-hour train ride.

Langham partners Virgin Australia FFP

Langham Hospitality Group has formed a new partnership with Velocity Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia’s loyalty programme. From today onwards, Velocity members will be able to earn three Velocity Points for each AU$1 (approx. 93 US cents) qualifying spend at The Langham hotels in Melbourne and Sydney, and 1000 points for each stay at all the other hotels in the Langham portfolio.

BA offers Sydney chauffeur service

British Airways has launched a new chauffeur service for its first class passengers in Sydney. From today onwards, BA’s first class customers travelling to and from Sydney International Airport will be able to book a complimentary chauffeur-driven Jaguar transfer. The move follows the recent upgrade of BA’s Sydney-London service to the airline’s new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which includes its BA First cabin.

Garuda now flies to Perth
Garuda now flies to Perth

Garuda, Etihad codeshare to Perth

Etihad Airways and Garuda Indonesia have commenced a new codeshare service between Jakarta and Perth. The new daily service started on 28 June 2013 and will be operated by the Indonesian national carrier using a two-class Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 12 seats in business class and 144 in economy. Flights depart Jakarta at 1030, while the return leg will leave Perth at 1740.

Firefly to launch Johor-Pekanbaru

Malaysian regional carrier Firefly is launching a new service connecting Johor Bahru with the Indonesian city of Pekanbaru. The carrier’s CEO, Ignatius Ong, told Bernama last week that the new service will operate four times a week using a 72-seat ATR72-500 turboprop aircraft. Ong said the service would be launched in time for the busy Hari Raya holiday period.

 

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Finnair flies to three destinations in Japan

Finnair has applied for permission to join the joint venture between British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL). The British and Japanese national carriers commenced their partnership in October 2012, jointly marketing and sharing revenue on routes between Japan and Europe. And subject to achieving the necessary regulatory approvals, Finnair will add its flights from Helsinki […]

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Finnair flies to three destinations in Japan
Finnair flies to three destinations in Japan
Finnair flies to three destinations in Japan

Finnair has applied for permission to join the joint venture between British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL).

The British and Japanese national carriers commenced their partnership in October 2012, jointly marketing and sharing revenue on routes between Japan and Europe. And subject to achieving the necessary regulatory approvals, Finnair will add its flights from Helsinki to Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya to the joint venture.

“We are pleased to have taken one giant leap to include our oneworld partner Finnair in our joint business with British Airways,” said Yoshiharu Ueki, president of JAL. “With the strengthened partnership, we can improve our efficiencies to provide the travelling public between Europe and Japan with a more comprehensive network.”

Finnair’s three Japanese routes would add to the existing BA services from London Heathrow to Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda airports, and JAL’s daily flights from Narita and Haneda to London and Paris as well as from Narita to Frankfurt. The Japanese carrier also recently launched a new direct daily service between Narita and Helsinki.

JAL, BA and Finnair are all partners in the oneworld alliance.

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BA’s first Dreamliner takes off from Seattle, on its delivery flight to Heathrow

British Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday (27 June 2013). The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at London’s Heathrow Airport at 1210 local time, where it was met by Willie Walsh, chief executive officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), the company that owns BA. “The 787 is a tremendous, innovative […]

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BA’s first Dreamliner takes off from Seattle, on its delivery flight to Heathrow
BA’s first Dreamliner takes off from Seattle, on its delivery flight to Heathrow
BA’s first Dreamliner takes off from Seattle, on its delivery flight to Heathrow

British Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday (27 June 2013).

The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at London’s Heathrow Airport at 1210 local time, where it was met by Willie Walsh, chief executive officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), the company that owns BA.

“The 787 is a tremendous, innovative aircraft which sets new standards for environmental performance and operating efficiency and I’m sure British Airways’ customers will love it,” said Walsh. “The 787 will become a mainstay of the British Airways fleet over the next few years.”

BA has announced that the aircraft will operate on routes from Heathrow to Toronto from 1 September and New York’s Liberty Airport from 1 October. The airline will take delivery of two Dreamliners this week, out of a total order for 36 of the aircraft – eight B787-8s, 16 medium-sized B787-9s and 12 large B787-10s.

The B787-8 delivered this week will be configured with 214 seats in three classes – 35 in Club World business class, 25 in World Traveller Plus premium economy, and 154 seats in the World Traveller economy cabin.

The Dreamliners will be joined at Heathrow next week by BA’s first ever Airbus A380 aircraft, as the airline starts a major overhaul of its long-haul fleet. As well as the 36 B787s and 12 A380s, the airline still has outstanding orders for seven B777-300ERs.

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British Airways, as part of its ‘Weekend Savers’ campaign, has slashed its fares from Saudi Arabia to London by nearly 50% in First and Club World for bookings made between 20 June 2013 and 22 June 2013. Paolo De Renzis, area commercial manager, Middle East and Central Asia, said: “London is expecting to see an […]

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British Airways, as part of its ‘Weekend Savers’ campaign, has slashed its fares from Saudi Arabia to London by nearly 50% in First and Club World for bookings made between 20 June 2013 and 22 June 2013.A mock-up of the British Airways Airbus A380.

Paolo De Renzis, area commercial manager, Middle East and Central Asia, said: “London is expecting to see an exceptional summer season this year, with an influx of Gulf tourism led by Saudi Arabia. In order to welcome Saudi visitors to London, we are offering these special fares, so that travellers can have an easy, convenient way to fly while enjoying the best of British hospitality.”

In line with customer demand for the summer season, British Airways has recently made changes to its Saudi service.

In Riyadh, the airline has moved to a daily 747 aircraft on the route and introduced a new schedule, increasing the capacity on the route by more than 1000 seats per week. Operations to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport have also increased to daily.

The promotion is valid across all four cabin classes for a limited time by booking this weekend.

A full timetable of British Airways’ flights to London and beyond is available online at ba.com.

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Passengers will be allowed to switch on their mobiles while the aircraft is taxiing

British Airways will become the first airline in Europe to allow passengers to switch on their mobile devices immediately after landing. Previously, passengers were asked to wait until the aircraft had come to a complete stop before they could switch on their mobiles. But under new rules, the UK’s national carrier will allow mobile use […]

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Passengers will be allowed to switch on their mobiles while the aircraft is taxiing
Passengers will be allowed to switch on their mobiles while the aircraft is taxiing
Passengers will be allowed to switch on their mobiles while the aircraft is taxiing

British Airways will become the first airline in Europe to allow passengers to switch on their mobile devices immediately after landing.

Previously, passengers were asked to wait until the aircraft had come to a complete stop before they could switch on their mobiles. But under new rules, the UK’s national carrier will allow mobile use as soon as the aircraft has vacated the runway.

BA said the move was in response to customer demand, and that it has already demonstrated that it is safe to use mobiles while the aircraft is taxiing.

“Customers will no longer have the frustration of having to wait until their plane has arrived at the terminal building before being able to use their mobile phones and other handheld electronic devices. Now they’ll have that extra time to phone ahead for that important business meeting, check their emails, or make sure someone is there to meet them at the airport,” said Ian Pringle, BA’s flight training manager.

Earlier this year, BA started allowing passengers on long-haul flights to continue to watch in-flight entertainment during the take-off and landing phases.

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Bosses at Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have voiced their concern into the potential rising costs at Heathrow outlined by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). New capping charges at the airport could raise airline costs by GBP600 million with estimates of RPI minus 9.8% so charges do not affect Heathrow’s growth plans. The airlines have […]

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Heathrow Airport

Bosses at Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have voiced their concern into the potential rising costs at Heathrow outlined by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

New capping charges at the airport could raise airline costs by GBP600 million with estimates of RPI minus 9.8% so charges do not affect Heathrow’s growth plans.

The airlines have now called for the CAA to review the proposed fees in their response to its suggestions.

“In the current economic climate, businesses across the public and private sector are making tough choices and delivering on reduced resource,” said Craig Kreeger, chief executive of Virgin Atlantic.

“Rather than protect airports from this, it is the CAA’s responsibility to ensure Heathrow’s behaviour reflects the commercial reality of the sector and wider economy,” he added.

BA’s chief executive Keith Williams said the charges, on top of its 300% increases in 11 years, had made Heathrow the “most of expensive hub airport in the world”.

“As they stand the CAA’s proposals take an airport that is currently over-priced, over-rewarded and inefficient and allow it to remain that way for the next five years with ever increasing fees,” he said.

“The CAA has a new primary duty to further the interests of customers and a secondary duty to promote economy and efficiency on the part of the airport operator. We hope the CAA will meet these statutory obligations and reconsider its initial proposals as a matter of urgency,” added Williams.

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British Airways is to receive its first Dreamliner Boeing 787s later this month, followed by its first Airbus A380 in July, it has announced. The carrier’s Dreamliners will arrive at Heathrow on 26 and 27 June, with its A380 to follow shortly on 4 July. BA will be the second British airline to operate the […]

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First British Airways A380 rolls out of the hangar
First British Airways A380 rolls out of the hangar

British Airways is to receive its first Dreamliner Boeing 787s later this month, followed by its first Airbus A380 in July, it has announced.

The carrier’s Dreamliners will arrive at Heathrow on 26 and 27 June, with its A380 to follow shortly on 4 July.

BA will be the second British airline to operate the Dreamliner after Thomson Airways received its in late May.

“The delivery of these exciting aircraft opens a new chapter in British Airways’ history. We are proud to be leading the way in Europe in operating both these aircraft types,” said Keith Williams, chief executive at BA. “These deliveries form the centrepiece of the £5bn investment British Airways is making in new aircraft, smarter cabins, superb lounges and new technologies to make travel more comfortable in the air and on the ground.”

After training in Manston Airport, Kent and trials at Heathrow, the A380 will fly from Heathrow to Los Angeles from 15 October then to Hong Kong on 15 November.

Its Dreamliner destinations will be “unveiled shortly”.

BA’s A380 will be on display at the Paris Air Show next week, while Boeing plans to have a pair of Dreamliners at the event.

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British Airways expands Thailand services https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-expands-thailand-services/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:05:31 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=192365 The post British Airways expands Thailand services appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and Bangkok Airways

British Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, expanding its reach in Thailand. The deal means the airline will be able to offer flights to Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai via Bangkok from 11 June as well as Bangkok Airways’ flights between Singapore to Koh Samui. British Airways already flies daily to […]

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British Airways and Bangkok Airways
British Airways and Bangkok Airways have signed a codeshare

British Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, expanding its reach in Thailand.

The deal means the airline will be able to offer flights to Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai via Bangkok from 11 June as well as Bangkok Airways’ flights between Singapore to Koh Samui.

British Airways already flies daily to Bangkok and twice daily to Singapore, with the former to be moved from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 in October.

“This new partnership will offer smooth transit for passengers travelling from long-haul routes with British Airways to Bangkok and Singapore for their onward journey to Thailand’s key destinations,” said Peter Wiesner, SVP network management at Bangkok Airways.

“I am confident that this will also strengthen Bangkok Airways’ extensive codeshare scheme as well as boosting tourism in Thailand and Asia,” he added.

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British Airways to host transatlantic brainstorm https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-to-host-transatlantic-brainstorm/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:06:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=192284 The post British Airways to host transatlantic brainstorm appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is to host 100 of Silicon Valley’s most renowned business leaders on a transatlantic flight which will also serve as a humanitarian brainstorming session. Billed as ‘Ungrounded: The first innovation lab in the sky’ passengers will attempt to come up with ideas using technology to fight international emergencies and disasters during the 11 […]

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British Airways is to host 100 of Silicon Valley’s most renowned business leaders on a transatlantic flight which will also serve as a humanitarian brainstorming session.

Billed as ‘Ungrounded: The first innovation lab in the sky’ passengers will attempt to come up with ideas using technology to fight international emergencies and disasters during the 11 hour crossing.

The flight will take place next week.

Participants will include Craigslist founder Craig Newmark; Ben Rattray of Change.org and Gavin Newsom, the lieutenant governor of California, reports the Independent. Once the plane lands the delegates will be taken to representatives from the United Nations to share their ideas. The scheme is being ran in collaboration with Tech City the government hub of tech companies in East London.

The industry leaders are in London to attend the Decide Now ACT (DNA) summit next week.

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Report on Heathrow landing released https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/report-on-heathrow-landing-released/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/report-on-heathrow-landing-released/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 11:06:33 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=192211 The post Report on Heathrow landing released appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released a report with its initial findings on the British Airways incident on 24 May.  The report confirms that the Airbus A319 was forced to make an emergency landing because the doors on both engines were left unlatched during maintenance before the flight. The unlatched engines caused a […]

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The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released a report with its initial findings on the British Airways incident on 24 May. 

The report confirms that the Airbus A319 was forced to make an emergency landing because the doors on both engines were left unlatched during maintenance before the flight.

The unlatched engines caused a fire onboard the flight after a fuel pipe was punctured on the right engine.

The report states the following:

“As the aircraft departed Runway 27L at London Heathrow Airport, the fan cowl doors from both engines detached, puncturing a fuel pipe on the right engine and damaging the airframe, and some aircraft systems. The flight crew elected to return to Heathrow. On the approach to land an external fire developed on the right engine. The left engine continued to perform normally throughout the flight. The right engine was shut down and the aircraft landed safely and was brought to a stop on Runway 27R. The emergency services quickly attended and extinguished the fire in the right engine. The passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft via the escape slides, without injury.

Keith Williams, British Airways chief executive, said:

“We welcome the publication of the AAIB interim report. We continue to cooperate fully with the investigation team and can confirm that appropriate initial action has already been taken in accordance with the AAIB’s safety recommendation to Airbus.

“We regret we are precluded from releasing or discussing any additional details while the AAIB investigation is ongoing.

“We commend the professionalism of the flight crew for the safe landing of the plane and the cabin crew and pilots for its safe evacuation.

“We continue to offer our full support to those customers who were onboard the flight.”

“Subsequent investigation revealed that the fan cowl doors on both engines were left unlatched during maintenance and this was not identified prior to aircraft departure.”

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BA to fly daily to Rio https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-fly-daily-to-rio/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-fly-daily-to-rio/#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 13:36:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=191923 The post BA to fly daily to Rio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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British Airways is to bump up its flights to Rio de Janeiro in time to capture traffic for the World Cup next year. The airline will fly daily from Heathrow to Rio from 28 October onboard a Boeing 777-300ER with a four-cabin configuration. The extra weekly flight will not be in place in time for […]

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British Airways is to bump up its flights to Rio de Janeiro in time to capture traffic for the World Cup next year.

The airline will fly daily from Heathrow to Rio from 28 October onboard a Boeing 777-300ER with a four-cabin configuration.

The extra weekly flight will not be in place in time for the FIFA Confederations Cup this June but will take World Cup fans in 2014 and Olympics in 2016 if it continues.

The news will come as a welcome to tourism authorities in Brazil after its latest visitor figures showed a record year for British people travelling to the country.

Around 4% more Brits visited Brazil in 2012 up to 155, 548 with the numbers set to increase with the sporting events in the next three years.

“The latest tourism figures signify that momentum is growing ahead of our upcoming mega events and we are on track to meet our goal of 10 million visitors by 2020 [2012: 5.4m],” said Flavio Dino, President of Embratur.

To accommodate the influx of visitors hotel development has been boosted in the 12 host cities, with 109 hotels, resorts and hostels currently under construction.

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Emergency landing closes Heathrow runways https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emergency-landing-closes-heathrow-runways/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emergency-landing-closes-heathrow-runways/#respond Fri, 24 May 2013 08:35:54 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=154949 The post Emergency landing closes Heathrow runways appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Heathrow Airport temporarily closed both its runways earlier today after a British Airways flight had to make an emergency landing. The airport’s south runway has now re-opened but its northern runway remains closed following what BA called a “technical fault” on an Airbus A319 heading to Oslo. All passengers and crew were evacuated safely from […]

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Heathrow Airport temporarily closed both its runways earlier today after a British Airways flight had to make an emergency landing.

The airport’s south runway has now re-opened but its northern runway remains closed following what BA called a “technical fault” on an Airbus A319 heading to Oslo.

All passengers and crew were evacuated safely from the aircraft at 9am this morning and no injuries were reported.

London Fire Brigade has tweeted a crew had been sent to the airport to put out a fire, which is now out.

British Airways said in a statement: “The BA762, Heathrow to Oslo service, returned back to Heathrow shortly after take-off due to a technical fault. The Airbus A319 aircraft was carrying 75 customers. The aircraft landed safely and emergency slides were deployed and we are currently caring for our customers. We will be carrying out a full investigation into the incident.”

Delays are expected at the airport today.

“Our airside team is working with the emergency services to re-open the northern runway as quickly as possible. The temporary closure is likely to result in a number of cancelled flights throughout the day and passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline before travelling to the airport,” said Heathrow Airport in a statement.

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BA flies new B777 to Sydney https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-flies-new-b777-to-sydney/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-flies-new-b777-to-sydney/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:09:04 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=150294 The post BA flies new B777 to Sydney appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways will start flying its new Boeing 777 aircraft to Sydney from today. Effective 1 April 2013, the UK national carrier will replace the B747-400 that currently operates the route with its newest long-haul aircraft, the B777-300ER, which offers 297 seats in four classes, and the latest cabin products. These include fully-flat beds in […]

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British Airways will start flying its new Boeing 777 aircraft to Sydney from today.

Effective 1 April 2013, the UK national carrier will replace the B747-400 that currently operates the route with its newest long-haul aircraft, the B777-300ER, which offers 297 seats in four classes, and the latest cabin products.

These include fully-flat beds in the Club World business class cabin, plus on demand in-flight entertainment with 70 movies, 230 TV programmes and 400 audio options.

BA’s B777 flights between London and Sydney will operate via Singapore.

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BA’s extends hand baggage only fares https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-extends-hand-baggage-only-fares/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-extends-hand-baggage-only-fares/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:08:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=148794 The post BA’s extends hand baggage only fares appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has rolled out its ‘hand baggage only’ fares across its short-haul Gatwick network. The new fare will be available for 32 destinations after the success of its launch on five routes last month. New locations included are Genoa, Glasgow, Barcelona and Nice with tickets on sale now. “The new fares have been very […]

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British Airways has rolled out its ‘hand baggage only’ fares across its short-haul Gatwick network.

The new fare will be available for 32 destinations after the success of its launch on five routes last month.

New locations included are Genoa, Glasgow, Barcelona and Nice with tickets on sale now.

“The new fares have been very well received by customers and we have now decided to make the discounted prices much more widely available,” said Peter Simpson, director of Gatwick for BA.

“We are confident that they will prove popular during the busy summer season as short-haul customers continue to take advantage of our generous two-bag hand luggage policy. Those who still want to check in a bag will simply pay the same price they do now,” he added.

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BA announces A380 service to LA https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-announces-a380-service-to-la/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-announces-a380-service-to-la/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:50:37 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=148692 The post BA announces A380 service to LA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Announces special fare for Indian passengers to rejoice the 380 theme… British Airways (BA) has announced its first A380 service on the “Red Carpet Route” to Los Angeles. With tickets going on sale from 5 March 2013, the airline has announced an exclusive offer for its Indian customers between London Heathrow and Los Angeles. Rejoicing […]

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Announces special fare for Indian passengers to rejoice the 380 theme…

British Airways (BA) has announced its first A380 service on the “Red Carpet Route” to Los Angeles. With tickets going on sale from 5 March 2013, the airline has announced an exclusive offer for its Indian customers between London Heathrow and Los Angeles.

British Airways A380

Rejoicing the 380 theme, travellers from India will be able to experience A380 at return fares starting INR 30,380 (base fare) in World Traveller cabin and from INR 151,380(base fare) in Club World cabins on flight tickets booked by 31 March 2013 for travel between 5 March 2013 and 31 December 2013. . The double-decker superjumbo is due to be delivered to British Airways in July and seats are now on sale for flights from October 15, 2013.

Keith Williams, British Airways’ Chief executive said, “This will be a very special premiere. The A380 is a great aircraft that has been developed with huge amounts of British engineering ingenuity. London and Los Angeles are two world-leading cities, and we are proud to be the first airline to connect them with the A380.”

The A380 will be the largest aircraft in the British Airways fleet, accommodating 469 customers across four cabins. Customers in First will be seated at the front of the main deck. The cabin will offer 14 seats and is evolved from the current First class. Club World (business class) customers can choose from 44 seats on the main deck, or 53 seats on the upper deck. These upper deck seats will feature a new 2:3:2 configuration across the cabin. The 55 World Traveller Plus (premier economy) seats will be located on the upper deck while World Traveller (economy) customers can choose seats on both the main and upper deck.

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Finnair to enter AA, IAG joint business https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/finnair-to-enter-aa-iag-joint-business/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/finnair-to-enter-aa-iag-joint-business/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:49:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=148495 The post Finnair to enter AA, IAG joint business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Finnair is to enter the joint transatlantic tbusiness between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. The Finnish airline, which is a member of oneworld with the other three carriers, will join the venture later this year to bolster the Europe-North America network between the four. As part of the agreement Finnair’s AY code will be […]

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Finnair is to enter the joint transatlantic tbusiness between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.

The Finnish airline, which is a member of oneworld with the other three carriers, will join the venture later this year to bolster the Europe-North America network between the four.

As part of the agreement Finnair’s AY code will be placed on selected American, BA and Iberia flights while AA, BA and IB will be used on Finnair’s daily Helsinki-New York route. Together the four airline will operate up to 102 daily round-trips between Europe and the US and will co-ordinate schedules on the relevant routes.

“Our participation in this venture will significantly increase the portfolio of available destinations to Finnair’s existing customers, as well as open up Northern Europe to a whole new network of potential travellers,” said Allister Paterson, senior vice president commercial at Finnair.

“Fare combinability between the four carriers also brings more ticket flexibility to customers, as the fares and conditions are identical between the airlines. A business traveller soon will be able to combine American, British Airways, Iberian and Finnair routes flexibly when flying between Europe and North America,” he added.

Dedicated support teams will be set up at New York JFK, Heathrow, Madrid, Chicago, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles for transferring passengers, who can check-in online with either airline operating the flight.

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BA’s A380s heading to LA, Hong Kong https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-a380s-heading-to-la-hong-kong/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-a380s-heading-to-la-hong-kong/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:56:04 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=148296 The post BA’s A380s heading to LA, Hong Kong appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has announced it will deploy its first Airbus A380 to the Heathrow-Los Angeles route. Services on the new aircraft are due to start on 15 October with bookings available now. Its second A380 will be to Hong Kong with bookings being taken from 15 November. The A380 will carry 469 passengers at a […]

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British Airways has announced it will deploy its first Airbus A380 to the Heathrow-Los Angeles route.

Services on the new aircraft are due to start on 15 October with bookings available now.

Its second A380 will be to Hong Kong with bookings being taken from 15 November.

The A380 will carry 469 passengers at a time in four cabins with the interiors used for its B777-300ER fleet.

“This will be a very special premiere. London and Los Angeles are two world-leading cities, and we are proud to be the first airline to connect them with the A380,” said Keith Williams, chief executive at BA.

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Iberia dents IAG 2012 results https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iberia-dents-iag-2012-results/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iberia-dents-iag-2012-results/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:38:48 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=148030 The post Iberia dents IAG 2012 results appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has posted a loss in its full-year results, blaming Iberia and fuel costs for its downfall. The group, which also owns British Airways, lost GBP863m in 2012 compared to profits of GBP453m in 2011. While BA saw an operating profit of GBP300m, Iberia saw a GBP303m loss and its fuel bill […]

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has posted a loss in its full-year results, blaming Iberia and fuel costs for its downfall.

The group, which also owns British Airways, lost GBP863m in 2012 compared to profits of GBP453m in 2011. While BA saw an operating profit of GBP300m, Iberia saw a GBP303m loss and its fuel bill increased 20% to GBP5.3 billion.

Strikes have plagued the Spanish carrier as it continues with its turnaround plans, while it has also faced competition from low-cost carriers and the weak Spanish economic climate. In contrast yesterday rival Vueling, 45% owned by IAG, tripled its profits in 2012 to GBP24.3m.

Meanwhile British Airways saw capacity and traffic increase in all sectors, helped along by the network gained from its bmi takeover.

“British Airways, which is already seeing the benefit of permanent structural change, produced a solid financial performance in 2012, benefitting from a strong London market,” said Willie Walsh, chief executive at IAG. “The integration of bmi into British Airways was handled very effectively and, crucially, the airline remained focused on its overall business performance during this period.”

Iberia’s turnaround plans, costs and losses will determine this year’s results but IAG said it expects a better result than its profits registered in 2011.

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Travel brands make Superbrands top 20 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/travel-brands-make-superbrands-top-20/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/travel-brands-make-superbrands-top-20/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:41:17 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=147656 The post Travel brands make Superbrands top 20 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Hilton and Heathrow Airport have appeared in the top 20 business and consumer Superbrands list this year. British Airways came second in the Business Superbrands list behind only Apple, while the airline made fourth place in the consumer list after Rolex, Apple and Microsoft. The lists, independently put together by The […]

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British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Hilton and Heathrow Airport have appeared in the top 20 business and consumer Superbrands list this year.

British Airways came second in the Business Superbrands list behind only Apple, while the airline made fourth place in the consumer list after Rolex, Apple and Microsoft.

The lists, independently put together by The Centre for Brand Analysis, saw Virgin Atlantic come fifth in the consumer list with Hilton and Heathrow Airport seventh and eighth in the B2B ranking.

“To be recognised by the industry and customers is a real honour,” said Abigail Comber, head of marketing at BA. “We are very proud of the success we achieved as official airline of the London 2012 Games, and our provoking Home Advantage campaign, which really resonated with the public.”

 

Top 20 Business Superbrands 2013

1. Apple                                                               11. BP

2. British Airways                                              12. BT

3. Google                                                             13. Bosch

4. Visa                                                                   14. Samsung

5. Virgin Atlantic                                               15. FedEx

6. IBM                                                                   16. Rolls-Royce Group

7. Shell                                                                  17. Royal Mail

8. Microsoft                                                        18. PayPal

9. London Stock Exchange Group              19. GlaxoSmithKline

10. MasterCard                                                 20. DHL

 

 

Top 20 Consumer Superbrands 2013

1. Rolex                                                                11. BMW

2. Apple                                                               12. Heinz

3. Microsoft                                                        13. BBC

4. British Airways                                              14. Facebook

5. Coca-Cola                                                       15. Lego

6. Google                                                             16. Disney

7. Hilton                                                               17. Marks & Spencer

8. Heathrow Airport                                        18. BP

9. Kellogg’s                                                         19. Dulux

10. Mercedes-Benz                                         20. Nescafé

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BA to fly Shanghai daily https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-fly-shanghai-daily/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-fly-shanghai-daily/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:56:45 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=147481 The post BA to fly Shanghai daily appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is to fly daily between Heathrow and Shanghai from 30 March. The airline will add another weekly flight on the route next month in addition to its new Chengdu services will be launch on 22 September. “Shanghai is a very important route for British Airways’ customers, especially for those doing business there. We […]

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British Airways is to fly daily between Heathrow and Shanghai from 30 March.

The airline will add another weekly flight on the route next month in addition to its new Chengdu services will be launch on 22 September.

“Shanghai is a very important route for British Airways’ customers, especially for those doing business there. We want companies from China to grow and strengthen in the UK market and for British companies in the UK to thrive in China,” said Jamie Cassidy, BA’s general manager for the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

“This extra service will allow both countries to strengthen their economic ties and demonstrates the importance of China to British Airways and our commitment to grow our presence there,” he added.

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BA adds new fare to compete with LCCs https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-adds-new-fare-to-compete-with-lccs/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-adds-new-fare-to-compete-with-lccs/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:09:52 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=147384 The post BA adds new fare to compete with LCCs appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has become the latest airline to announced new “hand baggage only” fares on selected routes as traditional European airlines battle it out with low-cost carriers. BA’s new fares are available on its Gatwick routes to Amsterdam, Dubrovnik, Jersey, Tunis and Turin and allow passengers to take on a case plus a handbag or […]

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British Airways has become the latest airline to announced new “hand baggage only” fares on selected routes as traditional European airlines battle it out with low-cost carriers.

BA’s new fares are available on its Gatwick routes to Amsterdam, Dubrovnik, Jersey, Tunis and Turin and allow passengers to take on a case plus a handbag or laptop bag.

It comes following the success of carriers like easyJet and Ryanair that have snatched some of the weekend city break and short-haul business market by charging for checked baggage, therefore encouraging hand baggage only.

With these travellers focused on price and convenience, airlines such as BA are now adopting a similar approach and are releasing ‘no-frills’ fares in an attempt to claim back passengers.

KLM has too announced it will now ask travellers to check in baggage for European flights in its new fares.

The additional benefit of these is the airlines can offer what appears at first as a cheaper starting price.

Although as Peter Simpson, BA’s director at Gatwick says: “The introduction of our hand baggage only fare is all about giving our customers more freedom to choose the kind of flying they want. Many British Airways customers on Gatwick short-haul breaks choose not to check in a bag as they’re already taking advantage of our generous two-bag hand luggage policy. Those who still want to check in a bag will simply pay the same price they do now”.

Perhaps the airlines are hoping the hand luggage-only fares will encourage customers to purchase higher class tickets, as these will continue to include baggage and other benefits.

Clearly the advantage for carriers such as BA and KLM is the service comparison to the low-cost alternative but time will tell as to whether this more flexible option is enough to bring back those now accustomed to no frills conditions, especially now they are allocated seats.

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British Airways boosts Kuwait capacity https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-boosts-kuwait-capacity/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-boosts-kuwait-capacity/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:59:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=146781 The post British Airways boosts Kuwait capacity appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has increased summer capacity on its Kuwait route by more than 20% as part of the airline’s ongoing investment in the country.  The increase in capacity has been made possible due to replacement of the aircraft used on the route from a Boeing 777, to a larger Boeing 747. Paolo De Renzis, area […]

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British Airways has increased summer capacity on its Kuwait route by more than 20% as part of the airline’s ongoing investment in the country. 

The increase in capacity has been made possible due to replacement of the aircraft used on the route from a Boeing 777, to a larger Boeing 747.

Paolo De Renzis, area commercial manager, Middle East and Central Asia, said: “Kuwait remains a key market for British Airways, where we have seen solid growth.”

“This is one of the most prosperous regions in the world and has a healthy state of finances, which makes it an attractive destination for business and leisure travellers. This is reflected in the increased demand for travel to the Middle East, to which we have responded with an increase in our flights and capacity to the region,” added De Renzis.

The airline increased capacity on its Dubai service by using a larger aircraft, and also increased capacity on its Riyadh route by more than 1,000 seats a week. From the start of the summer 2013 season, British Airways’ Jeddah service will also become daily.

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BA to extend IFE showing times https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-extend-ife-showing-times/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-extend-ife-showing-times/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:38:01 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=143037 The post BA to extend IFE showing times appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has been granted permission to start its in-flight entertainment screens throughout the entire length of its long-haul flights. Following approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the carrier will start its screens as soon as passengers start to board and will continue to offer entertainment until the plane taxis. Rolled out from 1 […]

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British Airways has been granted permission to start its in-flight entertainment screens throughout the entire length of its long-haul flights.

Following approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the carrier will start its screens as soon as passengers start to board and will continue to offer entertainment until the plane taxis. Rolled out from 1 December (Saturday), it is thought passengers will be able to see an extra hour of films or TV.

“We know how much our customers enjoy our carefully selected in-flight entertainment so we’re delighted that now they’ll be able to pack even more of the programmes and films into their long-haul flights,” said Frank van der Post, director of brands and customer experience at BA.

The announcement comes as BA prepares to launch its new route to Seoul on Sunday (2 December) using a Boeing 777. The service will operate six times a week. 

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BA boosts India network https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-boosts-india-network/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-boosts-india-network/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:14:00 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=142838 The post BA boosts India network appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways (BA) has announced to boost its India network.  The airline will expand its route network from Hyderabad and Chennai from summer 2013 to six flights per-week from the current five times a week operation. Christopher Fordyce, Regional Commercial Manager for British Airways in South Asia said, “We have witnessed tremendous customer response and […]

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British Airways (BA) has announced to boost its India network. 

BA will serve Seoul with a Boeing 777
BA will boost India network

The airline will expand its route network from Hyderabad and Chennai from summer 2013 to six flights per-week from the current five times a week operation.

Christopher Fordyce, Regional Commercial Manager for British Airways in South Asia said, “We have witnessed tremendous customer response and increase in demand from Hyderabad and Chennai in the last couple of years. To cater to this growing demand, we are pleased to offer enhanced flight frequency to all our customers from these two cities. India continues to be one of the fastest growing markets for British Airways and we are proud to be participating as well as contributing to India’s tremendous growth story.”

The airline has also announced an attractive discount offer, exclusively for its Hyderabad and Chennai customers flying to London. Customers will avail 25% discount on all Club World tickets book before 23 November to London, for travel until 15 December 2012.

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IAG considers Vueling bid https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-considers-vueling-bid/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-considers-vueling-bid/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:28:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=141773 The post IAG considers Vueling bid appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The International Airlines Group (IAG), which comprises British Airways and Iberia, has confirmed that it is considering making a bid for Spanish low-cost carrier, Vueling. Following media speculation, IAG confirmed in a brief statement today (8 November 2012) that it is weighing up a complete takeover of the carrier. “IAG can confirm that it is […]

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Vueling operates a fleet of almost 60 Airbus jets
Vueling operates a fleet of almost 60 Airbus jets

The International Airlines Group (IAG), which comprises British Airways and Iberia, has confirmed that it is considering making a bid for Spanish low-cost carrier, Vueling.

Following media speculation, IAG confirmed in a brief statement today (8 November 2012) that it is weighing up a complete takeover of the carrier.

“IAG can confirm that it is considering making an offer for 100% of the share capital of Vueling,” the statement read. It added however, that “no decision has yet been reached”.

The potential price of the bid was not disclosed, nor were any other terms. Spanish national carrier and IAG member Iberia currently owns a 45.85% stake in Barcelona-based Vueling.

Vueling was launched in 2004 and has since expanded its reach across Europe, operating a fleet of almost 60 aircraft from bases in Spain, France and Italy.

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BA boosts Sydney, Singapore https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-boosts-sydney-singapore/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-boosts-sydney-singapore/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:11:47 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=141203 The post BA boosts Sydney, Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways will enhance its Sydney and Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London’s Heathrow airport. From 31 March 2013 one of BA’s two daily services to Singapore onto Sydney will be operated by a new Boeing 777-300 ER fitted with four […]

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British Airways will enhance its Sydney and Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London’s Heathrow airport.

From 31 March 2013 one of BA’s two daily services to Singapore onto Sydney will be operated by a new Boeing 777-300 ER fitted with four cabins, including 56 fully-flat beds in Club World business class and the new World Traveller Plus premium economy. Its in-flight entertainment will also be given a boost with 50% more movies and double the TV and music options.

BA’s other Singapore service will continue to be operated using a Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and both flights from Singapore will continue to leave in the evening and arrive in London in the early morning.

Passengers on the route will fly from Heathrow T5 to help passengers on the route connect to other BA destinations.

“This move confirms British Airways’ commitment to Australia,” said Jamie Cassidy, area general manager for Asia Pacific at BA. “It’s an important part of our network and we’re underlining that by putting our newest aircraft and cabins on the Sydney route and moving the flight to Terminal 5, to sit alongside the majority of our other services.”

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British Airways will enhance its Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London’s Heathrow airport. From summer 2013, one of BA’s two daily London-Singapore services will be operated using the airline’s brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with four cabins, including 56 fully-flat […]

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BA will fly its new B777 to Singapore
BA will fly its new B777 to Singapore

British Airways will enhance its Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London’s Heathrow airport.

From summer 2013, one of BA’s two daily London-Singapore services will be operated using the airline’s brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with four cabins, including 56 fully-flat beds in Club World business class and the new World Traveller Plus premium economy. BA’s other Singapore service will continue to be operated using a Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and both flights from Singapore will continue to leave in the evening and arrive in London in the early morning.

Passengers on the route will fly into Heathrow T5, which includes six BA lounges and more than 100 retail and dining options, including Gordon Ramsey’s ‘Plane Food’.

“The enhancements are great news for our passengers from Singapore,” said Jamie Cassidy, BA’s Area General Manager for Middle East & Asia Pacific. “Arriving and departing from T5 allows passengers to have even faster and smoother onward connections. Premium passengers headed to London will have access to our impressive Arrivals lounge at T5, where they can freshen up and even get their clothes pressed before heading into town later in the morning. They will also be able to relax and get work done at our award-winning Galleries and Concorde lounges in T5 when they are leaving London.”

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BA commences Gatwick-Vegas route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-commences-gatwick-vegas-route/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-commences-gatwick-vegas-route/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:51:35 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=140935 The post BA commences Gatwick-Vegas route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) celebrated its new route from Gatwick Airport today with treats and performances. A pop-up bar was placed at the check-in area so passengers could grab some bubbly, while a piano player, showgirls and circus performers provided entertainment. The new route will operate three times […]

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British Airways and the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) celebrated its new route from Gatwick Airport today with treats and performances.

A pop-up bar was placed at the check-in area so passengers could grab some bubbly, while a piano player, showgirls and circus performers provided entertainment.

The new route will operate three times a week using a three-cabin Boeing 777.

“Las Vegas is pleased that British Airways has expanded its service from London to Las Vegas by offering this new non-stop service from Gatwick,” said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.  “The UK is our number one overseas market and will play a key role in increasing international visitation to 30 percent of our total visitation over the next decade.”

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BA and easyJet rewarded London-Moscow rights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-and-easyjet-rewarded-london-moscow-rights/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-and-easyjet-rewarded-london-moscow-rights/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:49:08 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=140797 The post BA and easyJet rewarded London-Moscow rights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and easyJet have been granted with operating flights between London and Moscow with Virgin Atlantic’s bid rejected. BA will continue to run the services from Heathrow following its bmi takeover while easyJet is due to launch services from Gatwick to the Russian city early next year. Virgin Atlantic said it was ‘perplexed’ over […]

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British Airways and easyJet have been granted with operating flights between London and Moscow with Virgin Atlantic’s bid rejected.

BA will continue to run the services from Heathrow following its bmi takeover while easyJet is due to launch services from Gatwick to the Russian city early next year. Virgin Atlantic said it was ‘perplexed’ over the decision and went against competition enquiries first aired when BA acquired bmi.

A hearing by the board at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) made the decision, chaired by CAA’s director of regulatory policy Iain Osborne.

“On balance, allocating scarce capacity to BA and easyJet is likely to deliver the greatest benefit to consumers. easyJet’s proposal will introduce an innovative product into the market and has the potential to deliver the greatest dynamic fare benefits for consumers,” he explained.

“We concluded that easyJet’s proposal would introduce a distinctly different product into the market and would stimulate innovation on the route as a whole, as well as satisfying and stimulating consumer demand that is currently underserved, in particular: people who prefer or are content to use Gatwick.”

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Boeing starts building BA’s first Dreamliner https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/boeing-starts-building-bas-first-dreamliner/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/boeing-starts-building-bas-first-dreamliner/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:59:57 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=140071 The post Boeing starts building BA’s first Dreamliner appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Final assembly has commenced on British Airways’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which is due to join the airline’s fleet in May next year. BA has ordered 24 Dreamliners, as well as 12 Airbus A380s, the first of which is also due to enter the airline’s fleet in Q2 2013. “This is an exciting first step […]

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Final assembly has commenced on British Airways’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which is due to join the airline’s fleet in May next year.

BA has ordered 24 Dreamliners, as well as 12 Airbus A380s, the first of which is also due to enter the airline’s fleet in Q2 2013.

“This is an exciting first step to welcoming the first of our Boeing 787s into the British Airways fleet,” said Keith Williams, BA’s chief executive. “These revolutionary aircraft, form part of a GBP5 billion (US$8bn) investment by British Airways in new aircraft, smarter cabins, elegant lounges, and new technologies to make life more comfortable in the air – and on the ground.”

Last year BA completed the latest phase of a major redevelopment of its Heathrow engineering base to prepare for the arrival of the new fleet of B787s, B777-300ERs and A380s.

TUI will be the first UK airline to receive a Dreamliner, which will be used in its 2013 summer schedule. 

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Mark Warner posts strongest summer in five years https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/mark-warner-posts-strongest-summer-in-five-years/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/mark-warner-posts-strongest-summer-in-five-years/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:25:05 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=139694 The post Mark Warner posts strongest summer in five years appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Mark Warner Holidays has seen its strongest summer since 2006, it has announced. The tour operator has carried 5,000 more passengers this summer to 27,000 with a smaller number of resorts and new British Airways flights. The BA services will be extended to all eight of its resorts next year. “2012 has proved a very […]

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Mark Warner Holidays has seen its strongest summer since 2006, it has announced.

The tour operator has carried 5,000 more passengers this summer to 27,000 with a smaller number of resorts and new British Airways flights. The BA services will be extended to all eight of its resorts next year.

“2012 has proved a very good year for us, on the back of our strategy to increase our quality offering such as the opening of our new five star resort in Rhodes in June, as well as continuing to engage more with the travel trade through a targeted sales and marketing plan,” said Tim Locke, head of marketing at Mark Warner.

“Every single one of our resorts next year will be served by a BA flight, as our current routes served by the airline achieve unprecedented customer approval rates, so we’ve negotiated to get more of the airline into our programme.  We are confident that this will further secure higher revenue yields for next year,” he added. 

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BA, JAL to share revenue on routes https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-jal-to-share-revenue-on-routes/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-jal-to-share-revenue-on-routes/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:56:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=138736 The post BA, JAL to share revenue on routes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and Japan Airlines have announced they will share revenue on flights between the Europe and Japan as part of its new business agreement. Its joint business starts Monday with the deal expanding past its current codeshare on Tokyo-London flights to all flights between the UK and Japan that the carriers operate. These include […]

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British Airways and Japan Airlines have announced they will share revenue on flights between the Europe and Japan as part of its new business agreement.

Its joint business starts Monday with the deal expanding past its current codeshare on Tokyo-London flights to all flights between the UK and Japan that the carriers operate.

These include its services from Paris and Frankfurt, with both carriers also improving their connections to onward destinations. For BA this will mean a codeshare on JAL flights to Kansai, Okayama, Hiroshima, Izumo, Nagasaki, Kagoshima and Okinawa, while JAL will codeshare to Belfast, Helsniki, Frankfurt and Gothenburg.

Its websites will include information across the entire journey as if it were one airline.

“Together with the inauguration of JAL’s brand new seats and services between Narita and London from January next year, we hope to offer our customers an even greater travel experience than before,” said Yoshiharu Ueki, president of JAL.

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BA named as Brand USA partner airline https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-named-as-brand-usa-partner-airline/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-named-as-brand-usa-partner-airline/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:39:33 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=137256 The post BA named as Brand USA partner airline appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has become the first founding airline partner in the UK for Brand USA. Under the agreement, the carrier will work with Brand USA to promote the United States including travel agent and industry activity. BA will also host travel agents on Brand USA’s first mega-fam for UK travel agents, with the airline to […]

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British Airways has become the first founding airline partner in the UK for Brand USA.

Under the agreement, the carrier will work with Brand USA to promote the United States including travel agent and industry activity.

BA will also host travel agents on Brand USA’s first mega-fam for UK travel agents, with the airline to be included in co-op marketing and promotional campaigns.

“Working with the UK’s national carrier ensures the gravitas and long-term commitment that we dedicate to the UK market, the largest overseas visitor market to America,” said Jay Gray, vice president of business development at Brand USA.

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Qantas switches IAG for Emirates https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qantas-emirates-form-global-partnership-2/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/qantas-emirates-form-global-partnership-2/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:59:19 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=136902 The post Qantas switches IAG for Emirates appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Qantas has ended its joint business arrangement with IAG to sign a new global partnership with Emirates. The Australian carrier has signed a 10-year agreement with Emirates that will see Qantas re-route its European flights through Dubai. The two airlines will also codeshare on a range of routes, as well as collaborating on pricing, sales […]

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Qantas has ended its joint business arrangement with IAG to sign a new global partnership with Emirates.

The Australian carrier has signed a 10-year agreement with Emirates that will see Qantas re-route its European flights through Dubai. The two airlines will also codeshare on a range of routes, as well as collaborating on pricing, sales and scheduling. 

Qantas will now launch daily Airbus A380 services from both Sydney and Melbourne to London, via Dubai. This means that together Emirates and Qantas will offer 98 weekly services between Australia and Dubai. The tie-up will however, see Qantas restructure its Asian network.

“We currently have an Asian flying schedule based on travelling via Asia to Europe, but our Australian business customers want better access to Asia, and we have been looking to address this for some time,” said Qantas’ Group CEO, Alan Joyce. “With European services transiting through Dubai, Qantas’ Asian services will no longer be a subsidiary of the ‘Kangaroo Route’. Instead they will be dedicated to connecting Australians with our region, and Asian visitors to Australia.”

Changes announced so far include the retiming of flights to Singapore and Hong Kong to enable more ‘same day’ connections across Asia, and Qantas’ withdrawal from the Singapore-Frankfurt route.

Willie Walsh, CEO of IAG said the joint business had ended on amicable terms and supported its decision to work with Emirates. “The world has changed since 1995 when the joint business started. This is a small part of our overall network and this move fits in with changes in our global strategy,” he added. “Asia has become a key market focus for IAG and we’re talking to a number of airlines about alternative options for us”. 

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British Airways takes on revenue system https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-takes-on-revenue-system/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-takes-on-revenue-system/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:21:09 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=136722 The post British Airways takes on revenue system appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways has become the first airline to sign up for Amadeus’ new airline revenue system. The carrier is set to move onto the system in early 2014 and is an extension of its series of online services including using iPads with customers. The tool, named Amadeus Passenger Revenue Accounting, enables the carrier to make […]

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British Airways has become the first airline to sign up for Amadeus’ new airline revenue system.

The carrier is set to move onto the system in early 2014 and is an extension of its series of online services including using iPads with customers. The tool, named Amadeus Passenger Revenue Accounting, enables the carrier to make revenue decisions more quickly by offering real-time and mainly automated data.

“The removal of paper documents from the passenger distribution process provides the opportunity to bring revenue accounting closer to the operational functions. We have been looking for a passenger revenue accounting system that takes maximum advantage of this opportunity, and the solution agreed will be delivered in partnership with Amadeus,” said Gyorgyi Szantner, head of finance services at British Airways.

“We believe it will enable us to transform passenger revenue accounting from a ‘back office’ function to a ‘front-end’ activity, providing real time visibility across the airline including our operational colleagues on how well the airline is performing.”

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JAL, BA expand cooperation https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jal-ba-expand-cooperation/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jal-ba-expand-cooperation/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:44:06 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=136688 The post JAL, BA expand cooperation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Japan Airlines and British Airways have announced the expansion of their codeshare arrangement, plus the sale of joint fares. At present, the airlines codeshare on a total of 23 routes, including BA’s flights from London to 23 European cities, and eight JAL flights from Tokyo Narita. In addition to this, the two carriers will begin […]

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BA flies 12 weekly flights to Japan
BA flies 12 weekly flights to Japan

Japan Airlines and British Airways have announced the expansion of their codeshare arrangement, plus the sale of joint fares.

At present, the airlines codeshare on a total of 23 routes, including BA’s flights from London to 23 European cities, and eight JAL flights from Tokyo Narita. In addition to this, the two carriers will begin to market each other’s services between Tokyo and London Heathrow. JAL and BA will place their flight indicators on each other’s daily services between Heathrow and Narita, as well as on BA’s five weekly flights to and from Tokyo Haneda.

In total, the two airlines will offer 19 weekly flights between Tokyo and London.

In conjunction with the start of the Tokyo-London codeshare flights, JAL and BA will also begin selling aligned fares applicable for both JAL- and BA-operated flights on these routes, originating from either city. With these fares, customers can also choose to use a combination of JAL and BA in a round-trip itinerary.

 

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American Airlines moves closer to merger https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/american-airlines-moves-closer-to-merger/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/american-airlines-moves-closer-to-merger/#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:15:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=136425 The post American Airlines moves closer to merger appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

American Airlines carried 106m passengers in 2011

American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp, has signed a non-disclosure agreement with US Airways, paving the way for a possible merger. The new agreement will enable the two parties to exchange confidential information in order to evaluate the merits of a possible merger. The companies said they do not expect to provide any further announcements […]

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American Airlines carried 106m passengers in 2011
American Airlines carried 106m passengers in 2011
American Airlines carried 106m passengers in 2011

American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp, has signed a non-disclosure agreement with US Airways, paving the way for a possible merger.

The new agreement will enable the two parties to exchange confidential information in order to evaluate the merits of a possible merger. The companies said they do not expect to provide any further announcements regarding the discussions “until the parties have entered into a transaction or discussions between the parties have been terminated”.

According to Bloomberg, American’s partner British Airways is also involved in the non-disclosure agreement.

If completed, the merger would lead to the creation of the world’s largest airline in terms of passenger traffic, catering to almost 170 million passengers per year.

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BA’s Tams to take on charity challenge https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-tams-to-take-on-charity-challenge/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/bas-tams-to-take-on-charity-challenge/#respond Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:33:18 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=135920 The post BA’s Tams to take on charity challenge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways’ head of UK & Ireland sales Richard Tams is to commence a 30,000 mile journey next month to raise money for Comic Relief. Tams, accompanied by management consultant and oneworld top-tier frequent flyer Andrew Solum, is to try and make it around the world through oneworld partners in seven days. He aims to […]

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British Airways’ head of UK & Ireland sales Richard Tams is to commence a 30,000 mile journey next month to raise money for Comic Relief.

Tams, accompanied by management consultant and oneworld top-tier frequent flyer Andrew Solum, is to try and make it around the world through oneworld partners in seven days.

He aims to raise £15,000 for its charity partner Comic Relief, starting on 15 September from New York.

Tams said the travel trade had already been “really supportive” and had already reached £8,000.

 

Tams and Solum’s planned route

15 September: New York – Chicago – Tokyo Narita

16 September: Tokyo – Hong Kong – Kuala Lumpur – Singapore

18 September: Singapore – London – Amman

19 September: Amman – Frankfurt – Berlin

20 September: Berlin – Frankfurt – Madrid – Moscow

21 September: Moscow – St Petersburg – Helsinki

22 September: Helsinki – London – New York 

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British Airways has announced its five most popular destinations for travellers from the Middle East. London features prominently in the list, followed by New York, Washington, Toronto and Houston round out the top five. The list highlights connections Middle Eastern travellers have with North America, where they travel not just for business or holiday, but […]

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British Airways has announced its five most popular destinations for travellers from the Middle East. London features prominently in the list, followed by New York, Washington, Toronto and Houston round out the top five. The list highlights connections Middle Eastern travellers have with North America, where they travel not just for business or holiday, but to see family and friends, and even education.

Over the next five years, British Airways will be investing more than £5bn in new aircraft, smarter cabins, lounges and new technologies in the air and on ground. The airline has invested £100m in the new First cabin that is now fitted on more than 75% of its long-haul fleet.

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Qatar Airways is to roll-out a concierge service at Heathrow and Doha airports similarly to British Airways’ service. Staff at Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal at Doha and Premium Lounge at Heathrow will use the devices to access information about customers and obtain flight information including any special requirements for passengers. In the future the airline […]

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Qatar Airways is to roll-out a concierge service at Heathrow and Doha airports similarly to British Airways’ service.

Staff at Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal at Doha and Premium Lounge at Heathrow will use the devices to access information about customers and obtain flight information including any special requirements for passengers.

In the future the airline plans to use iPads to include onboard sign-up to its Privilege Club and to redeem Qmiles for upgrades or duty free purchases.

“While we will continue to offer the personal touch and unrivalled five-star service onboard, Qatar Airways will use innovation as an extension of our brand engagement to understand our customers better and set new benchmarks in service and customer experience,” said Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways. 

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British Airways has announced it will launch flights from Gatwick to Sri Lanka via the Maldives next year. The thrice weekly service will commence on 31 March to Colombo via Male and will be operated by a Boeing 777 with a three-cabin configuration. “This is such an exciting new route for us. The UK has […]

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British Airways has announced it will launch flights from Gatwick to Sri Lanka via the Maldives next year.

The thrice weekly service will commence on 31 March to Colombo via Male and will be operated by a Boeing 777 with a three-cabin configuration.

“This is such an exciting new route for us. The UK has the second largest number of tourists visiting the island after India so it’s a fantastic opportunity for them to fly there with British Airways from Gatwick,” said Silla Maizey, managing director Gatwick at BA. The flights will go on sale tomorrow from £595 in World Traveller.  

Sri Lankan Airlines currently flies directly to Colombo daily from Heathrow. It will fly 12 times a week on the route between 13 December 2012 and 15 January 2013, then again between 4 February 2013 and 10 March 2013.

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British athletes would rather party than relax after the Olympic Games with Las Vegas their top destination for holidays this September. According to British Airways’ poll of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 28% want to head to the USA, while 13% plan to head to Spain with Ibiza on the top of their list. Australia, Greece […]

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British athletes would rather party than relax after the Olympic Games with Las Vegas their top destination for holidays this September.

According to British Airways’ poll of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 28% want to head to the USA, while 13% plan to head to Spain with Ibiza on the top of their list.

Australia, Greece and Thailand were joint third in the list while others said they were heading to Lithuania, Cuba and Scotland.

The survey results as the carrier launched new fare deals to the USA and Caribbean. In fitting with its Home Advantage campaign, the airline said it had seen late bookings.

“We’ve seen a slight increase in late summer bookings this year, due to many holidaymakers staying at home to support our athletes during the London 2012 Games. The good news is that there are still lots of late bargains to be had,” said Richard Tams, head of sales and marketing UK & Ireland at BA. 

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London praised as Olympics come to town https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/london-praised-as-olympics-come-to-town/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/london-praised-as-olympics-come-to-town/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:00:42 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=133374 The post London praised as Olympics come to town appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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While the Olympics has seen the UK travel industry face a summer of uncertainty this year there is no doubt that the industry and nation have got behind the event in their own way. Numbers from ABTA and VisitEngland have suggested around a fifth will head abroad this summer while a similar number will stay […]

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While the Olympics has seen the UK travel industry face a summer of uncertainty this year there is no doubt that the industry and nation have got behind the event in their own way.

Numbers from ABTA and VisitEngland have suggested around a fifth will head abroad this summer while a similar number will stay in the UK but either way several are still undecided if they are going away at all so there is still time to get late bookings in.

London’s performance ‘outstanding’

In London the hotel market has witnessed a late surge in bookings with properties set for 80.4% committed occupancy during the Olympics period, according to analysts TravelClick. Tuesday 31 July is the busiest day for hotel stays with 85% occupancy, with prices reaching a high of £193 a night for Sunday 5 August. Hotel comparison site trivago.com also rated the capital as the tenth popular destination for the UK summer, although the Spanish and American favourites continue to top the table alongside Dubai, Albufeira and Paphos.

ETOA has praised the capital for its Olympic tourism performance, saying its record Olympic figures are ‘outstanding’ for a host city. It is estimated London’s hotels will have 60,000 foreign tourists per night during the games, where Sydney had 25,000, Athens 13,000 and Beijing 27,000 per night. Although London could normally anticipate 300,000 a day in August its figures are higher than averages for games and early August generally. LOCOG is sending more of its ‘Olympic Family’ than it has to other games, with the press, officials and corporate sponsors said to be boosting hotel business with value for money rates, although consumers have paid for triple the normal daily rate.

“It is important to emphasise how well London is doing compared with other Olympic Games, and what good news there is for potential visitors,” added Tom Jenkins, executive director at ETOA.

Free WiFi in West End

In addition there was more good news for the West End yesterday when it announced a new free WiFi network has been launched across the area covering Oxford Street, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Parliament Square with plans to cover Covent Garden and other areas of Westminster in the future. It will offer free unlimited WiFi for all mobile networks throughout the Olympics.

Airline involvement

Meanwhile although headline sponsor British Airways may have confused some with its Home Advantage campaign, the boy featured in its television advertisement has been offered tickets to the closing ceremony after giving his fee to charity. Isaac Rodrigues-Mendes donated his fee having already been a fan of the airline, which his mother worked for the 80s and 90s. When BA learnt he had given the money to its charity, it offered the tickets. Other initiatives from BA have included its tuck boxes for Team GB athletes and the ‘Park Live Presented by British Airways’, which is set to be the ‘Henman Hill’ of the Olympics. It was tested earlier this week by the airline’s staff and volunteers and will hold up to 10,000 visitors at a time to watch the games and ceremonies on giant LED screens.

Other airlines have been getting in on the games, with Gulf Air showing the action live onboard its planes throughout the Olympics period. BA competitor Virgin Atlantic has gone with a new free iPhone and iPad app that includes itineraries from crew and famous Londoners on what to do in the capital.

In the States…

Overseas, the Empire State Building will be lit up in the colours of the nations competing in the Olympic Games. The four sides of the building will illuminate with the colours of the competing countries’ flags each night of the competition, starting with red, white and blue for USA and GB today. 

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British Airways has announced it will launch flights from Heathrow to Alicante and Rotterdam as part of its winter schedule changes. Services to Alicante will begin three times a week on 28 October, while the Rotterdam flights will commence thrice weekly on 9 December. The carrier will also increase services to Gibraltar (nine times a […]

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British Airways has announced it will launch flights from Heathrow to Alicante and Rotterdam as part of its winter schedule changes.

Services to Alicante will begin three times a week on 28 October, while the Rotterdam flights will commence thrice weekly on 9 December.

The carrier will also increase services to Gibraltar (nine times a week from October) and Tel Aviv (20 a week from 28 October) in the changes, which have come into effect following its merger with bmi. Its Cape Town and Riyadh flights have been retimed with early morning arrivals into London, with the latter to be served by a bigger aircraft.

In addition, bmi’s previous routes to Almaty, Amman, Baku, Beirut, Dublin, Freetown and Tbilisi (the latter to become a direct service) will become British Airways destinations while its overlaps with Cairo, Moscow, Riyadh and Jeddah will see some bmi flights dropped. Underperforming routes to Amritsar, Bishkek, Casablanca, Dammam, Khartoum and Yerevan will be suspended throughout September and October in the changes.

The carrier also announced its newly-embodied A321s will put its Club World offering with flat beds on mid-haul destinations including Tel Aviv. Exterior and interior of bmi’s aircraft are currently being changed to BA’s style, which is expected to finish in early 2013. The Airbus A319s and A320s will include Club Europe and Euro Traveller cabins.

Snapshot

  • NEW Heathrow to Alicante and Rotterdam
  • More services to Gibraltar and Tel Aviv
  • Retimed flights from Cape Town and Riyadh
  • Seven bmi routes to become BA
  • Seven flights suspended
  • Club World cabins on mid-haul destinations

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BA signs Vueling interline agreement https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-signs-vueling-interline-agreement/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-signs-vueling-interline-agreement/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:41:37 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=131970 The post BA signs Vueling interline agreement appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and Spanish airline Vueling have signed an interline agreement for connections from Barcelona. The deal will allow BA passengers to connect to Vueling’s 74 destinations from El Prat, which registered a 17.8% increase in traffic last year. Vueling had already signed an agreement with BA’s partner Iberia and is also looking at interline […]

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British Airways and Spanish airline Vueling have signed an interline agreement for connections from Barcelona.

The deal will allow BA passengers to connect to Vueling’s 74 destinations from El Prat, which registered a 17.8% increase in traffic last year.

Vueling had already signed an agreement with BA’s partner Iberia and is also looking at interline deals with “two to four” other airlines.

During June the carrier posted a load factor of 75.6% with 19% more passengers than June 2011. 

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British Airways has appointed Chris Rankin as its new head of consumer sales, starting on 3 September. Rankin joins the airline from Air New Zealand, where he was head of sales and marketing development. Other previous roles include general manager at Qantas Holidays and running Cruise 1st in Australia. He will now be responsible for […]

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Chris Rankin is BA's new head of consumer sales

British Airways has appointed Chris Rankin as its new head of consumer sales, starting on 3 September.

Rankin joins the airline from Air New Zealand, where he was head of sales and marketing development. Other previous roles include general manager at Qantas Holidays and running Cruise 1st in Australia.

He will now be responsible for British Airways’ leisure sales revenue in the UK and Ireland, working with trade associations and partners, as well as leading tactical marketing activity.

Rankin succeeds the role from Simon Brooks, who has become senior vice president of sales for North America. 

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Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to move into the mid and short-haul flight market with new services to Moscow. The traditionally long-haul carrier is hoping to launch flights to the Russian capital next year if it is granted the 12 daily slots at Heathrow that British Airways was forced to give up with its bmi […]

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Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to move into the mid and short-haul flight market with new services to Moscow.

The traditionally long-haul carrier is hoping to launch flights to the Russian capital next year if it is granted the 12 daily slots at Heathrow that British Airways was forced to give up with its bmi takeover. BA already launched flights to Moscow earlier this year.

“This route is now open for another UK airline following BA’s takeover of bmi and we are making preparations to take up these rights early next year.  Linking these two cities will be an important part of our strategy to run short haul flights into Heathrow thus feeding our long haul network,” said Steve Ridgway, chief executive at Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Atlantic, which has continued to criticise the BA/bmi merger, is keen to establish more routes with growing economies to provide onward connections. Its Heathrow-Mumbai route is to launch in October, with inbound traffic to Heathrow then combined with its flights into the US.

“Our core flying has always been across the Atlantic but we have been clear that we will also continue to grow our routes to emerging markets if given the slots at London Heathrow,” added Ridgway.

Virgin Atlantic made the announcement in Mexico at the launch of its flights from Gatwick to Cancun. At the launch, Sir Richard Branson also announced the carrier is to display a message and link against Air Passenger Duty (APD) to its e-tickets. 

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News in brief this week so far from the airline industry   Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying displays at the Farnborough Airshow later this month. The new aircraft flew into the 2010 edition of the UK air show and was on static display, […]

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News in brief this week so far from the airline industry

 

Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough

Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying displays at the Farnborough Airshow later this month. The new aircraft flew into the 2010 edition of the UK air show and was on static display, but this year will mark the first time the Dreamliner has taken part in flight demonstrations. More here 

 

Delta to offer Wi-Fi on international flights

Delta Air Lines will start offering in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 150 of its long-haul international aircraft from early next year. The roll-out, which includes Delta’s Airbus A330, Boeing 777, B767, B747 and international B757 aircraft, expands on a scheme already offering in-flight Wi-Fi on 550 of its domestic aircraft. More here 

 

Etihad’s 777 takes off to London

Etihad Airways’ first three-cabin Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has departed on its maiden flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow. The new aircraft is configured with eight Diamond First Class Suites, 40 Pearl Business lie-flat beds, and 282 seats in Coral Economy. The aircraft will be deployed on Etihad Airways’ ‘blue-ribbon’ Abu Dhabi-London route, boosting capacity by 13%. The airline will continue to operate its four other flights to and from London. More here.

 

SIA/SilkAir 26hr reservations shut-down

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir are to close their reservation systems for 26 hours for an upgrade this weekend. Booking, reservation and ticketing services through its websites, call centres, service centres, mobile functions and travel agents will not be available from 6pm on 7 July Singapore time (11am UK time) and will resume progressively from 10pm on 8 July (UK time 3pm). Internet, mobile and early check-in will not be available for all flights departing 8 and 9 July (Singapore time), so customers must take a printed copy of their ticket to the airport. 

 

Air India pilots end strike

Air India pilots have ended their 58-day strike. The damaging industrial action, which is believed to have cost the national carrier more than US$100 million, ended yesterday after the Delhi High Court asked pilots to return to duty within 48 hours, and promised to consider their grievances. This includes a promise to reinstate the 101 pilots who had been sacked for failing to report for duty. 

 

MAS A380 takes to the skies

Malaysia Airlines’ first Airbus A380 entered commercial service Sunday on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London. The new double-decker aircraft arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Thursday following a flight from the Airbus factory in France, where it was painted with a special livery. Following a series of celebrations and ceremonies, the A380 finally took off from KLIA on Sunday 1 July, bound for London’s Heathrow airport. More here.

 

‘Know Me’ roll-out at BA continues

British Airways has started to roll out its ‘Know Me’ programme to further personalise its customer service. In the scheme, customer information will be given to staff through iPads so that they can help throughout the flight and are aware of any previous flight issues. Staff will also be able to search Google Images for a photo of a specific customer so they can recognise them in the airport and approach them. More here.

 

Cebu Pacific to offer in-flight Wi-Fi

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) is planning to roll-out in-flight Wi-Fi on its entire fleet of aircraft. The service, provided by OnAir, will initially be offered onboard the Manila-based low-cost carrier’s new fleet of long-haul Airbus A330 aircraft from 2013. CEB then plans to expand it to its fleet of A320s for short-haul flights.

 

Lufthansa develops Foursquare app

Lufthansa has launched its new Blue Legends app from Lufthansa, allowing passengers to share information about their journey with others via social media site Foursquare. The app enables users to virtually ‘check-in’ to airports, lounges and Lufthansa flights through Foursquare, and awards ranks and badges for those people using the site most regularly.

 

Emirates adds Paris, Barcelona, Moscow

Emirates has launched flights to Barcelona as part of a tripling of services to Spain. The airline’s daily flight to Madrid went double daily on 1 July and was coupled with the brand new Barcelona route. The airline will serve Barcelona with a 777-300ER offering 360 in a three-class configuration. The launch follows the announcement that the airline is to double its A380 services between Dubai and Paris, as well as launch its first scheduled A380 to Moscow

 

Qatar Airways eyes new Saudi airline

Qatar Airways has expressed interest in launching a new airline in Saudi Arabia. The Doha-based airline’s CEO, Akbar Al Baker, recently held talks with Saudi’s Prince Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud to discuss opportunities arising from the country’s new aviation liberalisation policy.

 

 

 

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British Airways has started to roll out its ‘Know Me’ programme to further personalise its customer service. In the scheme, customer information will be given to staff through iPads so that they can help throughout the flight and are aware of any previous flight issues. Staff will also be able to search Google Images for […]

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British Airways has started to roll out its ‘Know Me’ programme to further personalise its customer service.

In the scheme, customer information will be given to staff through iPads so that they can help throughout the flight and are aware of any previous flight issues.

Staff will also be able to search Google Images for a photo of a specific customer so they can recognise them in the airport and approach them.

“We’re essentially trying to recreate the feeling of recognition you get in a favourite restaurant when you’re welcomed there, but in our case it will be delivered by thousands of staff to millions of customers,” said Jo Boswell, head of customer analysis at British Airways on the programme. “And the early results have been extremely positive, our customers love being recognised and treated as an individual, and our customer service staff and cabin crew feel empowered to deliver a really bespoke service”. 

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British Airways has announced it will increase capacity to Scotland by 32% in its winter schedule, with also sees other new domestic, European and long-haul routes. The carrier will commence flights between London City and Aberdeen on 24 September, with two extra daily flights on its services from Heathrow to Edinburgh and Aberdeen.   In […]

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bmi cabin crew graduate BA training school

British Airways has announced it will increase capacity to Scotland by 32% in its winter schedule, with also sees other new domestic, European and long-haul routes.

The carrier will commence flights between London City and Aberdeen on 24 September, with two extra daily flights on its services from Heathrow to Edinburgh and Aberdeen.  

In addition, the carrier’s acquisition of bmi has enabled it to launch flights between Heathrow and Leeds Bradford (form 9 December) and between Heathrow and Belfast, which will be bumped up to a daily service on 28 October. A new London City to Isle of Man route has also been launched recently.  

Further afield, BA will commence its flights to Seoul from Heathrow on 2 December, as well as its thrice weekly service from Gatwick to Las Vegas from 29 October. In Europe, its Heathrow-Zagreb route will operate daily from 9 December; London City-Venice will run six times a week from 17 September and a thrice daily service between Gatwick and Barcelona will start on 23 February 2013.

“bmi’s integration into British Airways is really enabling us to grow our network as we promised, giving customers more flights to destinations we know they want to fly to,” said Keith Williams, CEO of British Airways on the new schedule. “We’re focusing on new routes such as Seoul, Leeds Bradford and Zagreb, more flights to popular destinations and creating more connections for the UK regions to our global network of flying”.

 

 Winter 2012/13 in a nutshell

DOMESTIC & EUROPE

  • New London City – Aberdeen from 24 September; Heathrow –Leeds Bradford from 9 December; Heathrow-Zagreb from 9 December; Gatwick-Barcelona thrice daily from 23 February 2013 
  • Heathrow-Belfast daily from 28 October
  • Increased frequency from Heathrow to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Oslo, Zurich, Phoenix and consolidated Bologna flights
  • Increased Gatwick frequency to Malaga, Marrakech, Salzburg and Turin.
  • Marseille flights will move from Gatwick to Heathrow on 28 October
  • bmi’s Heathrow routes to Agadir, Bergen and Stavanger will become BA form Terminal 5 from 28 October
  • Some BA routes including Basel, Dusseldorf, Luxembourg, Lyone and Toulouse will move to Terminal 1 on 28 October
LONG-HAUL
  • Heathrow-Seoul from 2 December
  • Gatwick – Las Vegas from 29 October 

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IAG puts acquisition plans on hold https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-puts-acquisition-plans-on-hold/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-puts-acquisition-plans-on-hold/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:51:43 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=129001 The post IAG puts acquisition plans on hold appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

IAG currently consists of BA, Iberia and the recently-acquired bmi

British Airways’ parent company IAG has put its acquisition plans on hold as the poor economic outlook in Europe dampens its ambitions. Speaking in Beijing this week, IAG’s chief executive Willie Walsh said that the group would not be following up on its interest in Portugal’s national carrier TAP, and would instead wait and see […]

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IAG currently consists of BA, Iberia and the recently-acquired bmi
IAG currently consists of BA, Iberia and the recently-acquired bmi

British Airways’ parent company IAG has put its acquisition plans on hold as the poor economic outlook in Europe dampens its ambitions.

Speaking in Beijing this week, IAG’s chief executive Willie Walsh said that the group would not be following up on its interest in Portugal’s national carrier TAP, and would instead wait and see what opportunities arose about of the tough market conditions.

TAP was considered the likely next addition to the IAG portfolio, following its recent acquisition of bmi from Lufthansa. But in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Walsh said the deal would not be completed any time soon.

“We aren’t looking at any acquisitions,” Walsh told reporters in the Chinese capital on Wednesday. “I don’t see that there’s anything likely to be available in the short term that would be of interest. What I think we’ll see in 2012 and 2013 is airline failures.”

So far this year, Europe has seen a several airlines go out of business, including Hungary’s national carrier Malev and Spain’s Spanair, and Walsh said these collapses were reflective of the state of the airline industry today.

“If you look at Barcelona and Budapest that’s exactly as we’ve said it should happen,” he said. “I think from an overall industry point of view the time has come for a proper cleanout. You can say that’s very cold and heartless, but we’re in business and the reality is that the weak fail.”

According to the latest IATA forecast, released in Beijing earlier this week, European carriers are expected to sink to combined losses of US$1.1 billion (£708m) this year.

This gloomy outlook, combined with the fact that IAG slumped to losses of EUR249m (£202m) in the first quarter of this year, appear to have curtailed IAG’s once ambitious expansion plans. Walsh said last year that he had a list of 10 airlines he would like to see join the IAG stable.

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BA to use Dreamliners for China expansion https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-use-dreamliners-for-china-expansion/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-to-use-dreamliners-for-china-expansion/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:12:57 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=128703 The post BA to use Dreamliners for China expansion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA could add up to 10 new destinations in China

British Airways is planning to add up to 10 new destinations in China, but will wait for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to launch the new services. Willie Walsh, CEO of the International Airlines Group (IAG) was reported saying in Beijing this week that BA will focus on the expansion of its long-haul […]

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BA could add up to 10 new destinations in China
BA could add up to 10 new destinations in China
BA could add up to 10 new destinations in China

British Airways is planning to add up to 10 new destinations in China, but will wait for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to launch the new services.

Willie Walsh, CEO of the International Airlines Group (IAG) was reported saying in Beijing this week that BA will focus on the expansion of its long-haul routes, especially to China, in the next three to five years.

“The airline will show in more cities in China in the future,” the state-run China Daily newspaper reported Walsh saying at the World Air Transport Summit, taking place in the Chinese capital this week.

BA currently operates 13 weekly flights between London and two Chinese destinations — Beijing and Shanghai. Other European airlines however, notably Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, already have considerably stronger presence in China than BA, flying to fast-growing metropolises such as Guangzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, Qingdao, Shenyang and Hangzhou. Walsh said in a previous interview that IAG has a list of 10 potential Chinese destinations it is considering.

BA is being forced to wait for the delivery of its B787 Dreamliners however, as the new fuel-efficient aircraft would make the new long-haul routes more economically viable. BA has ordered 24 Dreamliners, the first of which is due to be delivered in 2013.

Walsh added that the Chinese routes formed part of a broader long-haul expansion strategy, made possible by the Heathrow slots acquired from its purchase of bmi.

“The purchase of BMI gave us the opportunity to have more slots and we will use them for long-haul routes,” Walsh said.

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JAL gets green light for European JV https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jal-gets-green-light-for-european-jv/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/jal-gets-green-light-for-european-jv/#comments Sun, 27 May 2012 00:55:32 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=126866 The post JAL gets green light for European JV appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

JAL's new livery

Japan Airlines (JAL) has been granted permission to form a new joint venture with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for flights between Europe and Japan. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT) has granted the two parties anti-trust immunity for the venture, enabling JAL and its oneworld alliance partner British Airways to cooperate […]

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JAL's new livery
JAL's new livery
JAL's new livery

Japan Airlines (JAL) has been granted permission to form a new joint venture with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for flights between Europe and Japan.

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT) has granted the two parties anti-trust immunity for the venture, enabling JAL and its oneworld alliance partner British Airways to cooperate commercially on a range of flights. Expected to be launched by late March 2013, the deal covers revenue sharing, combining frequent flyer programmes, coordinating flight schedules, and the potential to launch new routes.

 “We would like to thank the Ministry for approving our application for ATI (anti-trust immunity) with IAG,” said Yoshiharu Ueki, JAL’s President.

“Amid the evolving Japanese aviation industry, the ATI will enable us to build a strong value-creating relationship with British Airways that can benefit our customers as well as our businesses.”

IAG’s Chief Executive Willie Walsh added; “We are delighted the Japanese authority has given regulatory approval for the joint business which will bring great benefits to consumers.

BA flies to Tokyo 12 times a week
BA flies to Tokyo 12 times a week

“British Airways has been flying to Japan for more than 60 years and this new agreement will strengthen our ties to the world’s third largest economy and further enhance our relationship with JAL.”

The agreement follows a similar joint venture agreement launched last year by JAL and American Airlines for trans-Pacific flights. Earlier this year, Star Alliance partners ANA and Lufthansa launched their own joint venture for routes between Japan and Europe.

JAL currently flies daily from Tokyo Narita to London Heathrow, Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle. It also has a daily service from Tokyo Haneda to Paris. BA meanwhile, offers a daily service from Heathrow to Narita and five weekly flights from Heathrow to Haneda. 

The tie-up still needs approval from EU regulators.

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Airlines briefs 25/05/12 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/airlines-briefs-250512/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/airlines-briefs-250512/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 14:12:58 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=126800 The post Airlines briefs 25/05/12 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Airline news from IAG/JAL and Virgin Atlantic’s new route   Japan authorities approve IAG/JAL deal The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has granted anti-trust immunity to IAG’s agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL) on flights between the EU and Japan. The deal will result in a new joint business between the groups, […]

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Airline news from IAG/JAL and Virgin Atlantic’s new route

 

Japan authorities approve IAG/JAL deal

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has granted anti-trust immunity to IAG’s agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL) on flights between the EU and Japan. The deal will result in a new joint business between the groups, which will launch in March 2013 and co-operate on routes flown by British Airways and JAL. “Amid the evolving Japanese aviation industry, the ATI will enable us to build a strong value-creating relationship with British Airways that can benefit our customers as well as our businesses,” said Yoshiharu Ueki, president of JAL.

 

 

Virgin Atlantic touches down in Vancouver

Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural flight to Vancouver from Heathrow touched down on Friday. The new service will operate four times a week until 27 October and is the airline’s 32nd route. Sir Richard Branson joined the flight with Amy Williams MBE, winter Olympic gold medallist from Vancouver 2010. “We’ve had lots of customers asking us to fly to Vancouver over the years, so we’re delighted to launch this new route in response to customer demand,” said Branson on the launch. “Vancouver’s tourism is thriving and we believe that we can drive demand even higher by providing great competition with our award winning product and service”. 

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IAG losses widen as new routes announced https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-losses-widen-as-new-routes-announced/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/iag-losses-widen-as-new-routes-announced/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 08:39:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=124835 The post IAG losses widen as new routes announced appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways and Iberia parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) saw its losses double to £200m following higher fuel costs and the Iberia pilot strike. The industrial action cost the airline group £20m in what IAG’s chief financial officer Enrique Dupuy called a ‘difficult quarter for national carriers’. However, Dupuy revealed a strong performance from […]

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British Airways and Iberia parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) saw its losses double to £200m following higher fuel costs and the Iberia pilot strike.

The industrial action cost the airline group £20m in what IAG’s chief financial officer Enrique Dupuy called a ‘difficult quarter for national carriers’.

However, Dupuy revealed a strong performance from London’ traffic, particularly on trans-atlantic routes across both premium and non-premium. Its revenue increased 7.8% in the first quarter results against relatively flat capacity growth. Looking ahead IAG said it expects long-haul premium traffic to remain popular in 2012 and breakeven for its full-year results.

Meanwhile with its Heathrow-Seoul flights to launch later this year, Willie Walsh, announced BA plans to launch flights from Heathrow to Leeds Bradford, Rotterdam and Zagreb as well as increase frequencies to key destinations.

Keith Williams, CEO of BA said 18 new routes are expected to be launched with a mixture of short and long-haul destinations. “We’d expect two thirds of slots to stay short-haul and one third to stay long-haul and this process has started with Seoul,” he added.

Speaking to analysts and media this morning, Williams it will continue to ‘transform’ Heathrow as an IAG hub, while bmi’s restructuring is set to cost £92m, most of which will be soaked in 2012’s figures. With several flight codes due to switch on 23 May from bmi to BA, another tranche will follow in June. Williams said IAG has no plans to use its A330s although all other aircraft will transfer over by Christmas this year. 

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Nine bmi destinations to transfer to BA https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/nine-bmi-destinations-to-transfer-to-ba/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/nine-bmi-destinations-to-transfer-to-ba/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:46 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=124724 The post Nine bmi destinations to transfer to BA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways is to takeover the code and flight number for nine bmi destinations later this month. From 23 May BA will adopt the return routes from Heathrow to Bergen, Basel, Nice, Vienna, Stavanger, Hanover, Agadir, Marrakech and Casablanca, which will operate as usual. BA said it has already advised travel agencies on the changes […]

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British Airways is to takeover the code and flight number for nine bmi destinations later this month.

From 23 May BA will adopt the return routes from Heathrow to Bergen, Basel, Nice, Vienna, Stavanger, Hanover, Agadir, Marrakech and Casablanca, which will operate as usual. BA said it has already advised travel agencies on the changes and all BA policies relating to baggage allowance, check-in times and special circumstances will apply to the coded flights. 

Further routes are to be changed in the coming weeks, with BA gradually spreading its style across the exterior and interior of bmi’s fleet. BA plans to integrate bmi fully for the start of the winter season, with all bookings from today taken through BA. 

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Airline briefs 02 May 12 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/airline-briefs-02-may-12/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/airline-briefs-02-may-12/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 12:55:47 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=123886 The post Airline briefs 02 May 12 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

BA initiatives aim to boost in-flight service British Airways is trialling two new initiatives designed to boost its in-flight service. The ‘onboard travel advisor’ and ‘golden ticket’ trials are both currently taking place in all cabins on BA flights. Following the roll-out of more than 2,000 iPads for cabin crew, BA’s online travel advisor scheme […]

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BA initiatives aim to boost in-flight service

British Airways is trialling two new initiatives designed to boost its in-flight service. The ‘onboard travel advisor’ and ‘golden ticket’ trials are both currently taking place in all cabins on BA flights.

Following the roll-out of more than 2,000 iPads for cabin crew, BA’s online travel advisor scheme will offer a range of travel apps to offer destination information and advice on a range of areas, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment and shopping.

The golden ticket initiative meanwhile, will enable BA’s most frequent travellers the chance to commend individual crew members who offer good service.

 

 

Continental connects Manchester with Washington

Continental Airlines has launched a new service connecting Washington DC’s Dulles International Airport with Manchester. The new services, which get underway on Tuesday, will be operated daily will be operated using a Boeing 757-200 aircraft with 159 economy seats and 15 in business class. Flights depart from Manchester at 1200.

 

 

Monarch launches new routes to Croatia and Crete  

Monarch Airlines has launch new scheduled flights to the Croatian port city of Dubrovnik and Heraklion in Crete. Flights to Dubrovnik will operate three times a week from London Gatwick airport and twice a week from Birmingham. Services to Heraklion will fly twice a week from both Gatwick and Birmingham airports.

 

 

New flights to connect Isle of Man with Norwich

The first ever direct link between Norwich and the Isle of Man will take off this month.

Loganair plans to run summer flights every Saturday from 26 May to 22 September. This schedule marks a two week extension from the airline’s original plan, which would have seen the flights end on 8 September. The airline’s chief operating officer Jonathan Hinkles, said the extra dates were added due to unexpectedly high demand.

 

 

Turkish to add Edinburgh flights

Turkish Airlines will launch flights to Edinburgh this summer. From 16 July, the carrier will offer four weekly flights between the Scottish capital and Istanbul. Flights will depart Edinburgh at 9.10am every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Edinburgh is one of four new routes being launched by Turkish over the next few months. Serivces to the Ugandan city of Entebbe will commence on 16 May, with services to the Spanish city of Bilbao and Leipzig, Germany, following on 28 May.

 

 

Aer Lingus Regional launches with Bournemouth flights

Aer Lingus Regional’s first flight took to the skies earlier this week from Bournemouth Airport to Dublin. The airline, operated by Aer Arann, will now fly the route six times a week, every day except Saturday. Speaking at Bournemouth Airport, Aer Arann’s Interim CEO Sean Brogan said; “We are delighted to commence our new Aer Lingus Regional Bournemouth to Dublin service today and we are confident that it will bring increased business and leisure visitors to both Bournemouth and Dublin”.

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BA unveils new refreshed lounge at Dubai International Airport https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-unveils-new-refreshed-lounge-at-dubai-international-airport/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-unveils-new-refreshed-lounge-at-dubai-international-airport/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:07:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=123523 The post BA unveils new refreshed lounge at Dubai International Airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The US$8 billion investment by British Airways’ into customer offerings, will witness its refreshed lounge at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is now complete. The refurbishment allows premium customers and eligible Executive Club members to relax in even more comfort before their flight. The Lounge has a modern yet comfortable feel complemented by ambient lighting. […]

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The US$8 billion investment by British Airways’ into customer offerings, will witness its refreshed lounge at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is now complete.

The refurbishment allows premium customers and eligible Executive Club members to relax in even more comfort before their flight.

The Lounge has a modern yet comfortable feel complemented by ambient lighting. There is also a new menu and improved food and beverage facilities.

Paolo De Renzis, regional commercial manager, Middle East said: “The update to our Lounge at Dubai International Airport is just one of the many enhancements that our Middle Eastern customers will start to see as a result of our investment for customers.”

Over the next five years British Airways’ investment will result in smarter cabins, elegant lounges, and new technologies. The airline will also be refurbishing some of its long-haul Boeing 767 aircraft, and has taken delivery of six brand new Boeing 777-300 aircraft that feature new cabins in First, Club World (business class), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and World Traveller (economy).

As a part of the airline’s US$161.4 million investment into First, over 70% of the airline’s 747/777 long haul fleet has now been fitted with new First cabins. British Airways’ 747 and 777 aircraft operate on the majority of the airline’s Middle Eastern routes.

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BA marks 85 years of in-flight meals https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-marks-85-years-in-in-flight-meals/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ba-marks-85-years-in-in-flight-meals/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:30:14 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=123172 The post BA marks 85 years of in-flight meals appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The first in-flight food was served in 1927

On 1 May 2012 British Airways will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the launch of in-flight meals.   In 1927 Imperial Airways, (the predecessor to BA) introduced the Silverwing in-flight service on the London-Paris route. A male steward served just 10 passengers on the flight, using a small cabinet carrying whisky, beer and water. They […]

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The first in-flight food was served in 1927
The first in-flight food was served in 1927
The first in-flight food was served in 1927

On 1 May 2012 British Airways will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the launch of in-flight meals.  

In 1927 Imperial Airways, (the predecessor to BA) introduced the Silverwing in-flight service on the London-Paris route. A male steward served just 10 passengers on the flight, using a small cabinet carrying whisky, beer and water. They also carried a packet of sandwiches and biscuits, and flasks of hot water for coffee or beef tea. Up until this time, passengers had to fend for themselves, packing home made snacks for the journey.

Eighty-five years on, BA cabin crew serve around 100,000 meals a day.

Bill Francis, BA’s Head of In-flight Service said; “At British Airways we have an incredible history. We’ve developed the service to our customers and even as we’ve grown from small propeller aircraft to 747s, we’ve managed to maintain the magic that makes flying special.”

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Lufthansa completes sale of bmi to IAG https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/lufthansa-completes-sale-of-bmi-to-iag/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/lufthansa-completes-sale-of-bmi-to-iag/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:03:14 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=122932 The post Lufthansa completes sale of bmi to IAG appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Lufthansa has completed the sale of its loss-making UK unit, bmi, to the International Airlines Group (IAG). The deal was originally worth GBP172.5 million (US$276.7 million) but IAG has received a reduction in price for also taking on bmi Regional and bmibaby. IAG has reluctantly taken on the two other carriers after a buyer could […]

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bmi will now be integrated with BA
bmi will now be integrated with BA

Lufthansa has completed the sale of its loss-making UK unit, bmi, to the International Airlines Group (IAG).

The deal was originally worth GBP172.5 million (US$276.7 million) but IAG has received a reduction in price for also taking on bmi Regional and bmibaby.

IAG has reluctantly taken on the two other carriers after a buyer could not be found for either. IAG has msde it clear it has no plans for either bmiRegional or bmibaby and is looking to ‘exit the business’ as soon as possible.

IAG, which includes British Airways and Iberia, was cleared to conclude the deal last month following an investigation by the European Commission. The probe did conclude however, that IAG would have to forfeit 14 of its coveted slots at London Heathrow, but IAG’s share of take off and landing slots will still grow to more than 50%, up from 43% before the takeover.

BA’s CEO, Keith Williams said that despite the takeover, it was business as usual for both bmi and BA.

“We plan to operate bmi’s Heathrow summer schedule and their flights remain available for sale through the GDS,” Williams said. “We are proposing to integrate bmi into British Airways, subject to the outcome of consultation with staff and unions, which began last week. We aim to make any transition as smooth as possible and we’ll keep customers up-to-date with our progress.”

IAG previously warned that the integration of bmi into IAG could lead to the loss of 1,200 jobs at regional UK airports.

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BA increases Hyderabad frequency

British Airways will add three more weekly services to Hong Kong later this month. From 25 March, the UK national carrier will operate three additional weekly flights, complementing its existing twice-daily departures.   “With events like the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Summer Olympics taking place in the UK this year, the extra flights will […]

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British Airways will add three more weekly services to Hong Kong later this month.

From 25 March, the UK national carrier will operate three additional weekly flights, complementing its existing twice-daily departures.  

BA flies a Boeing 777 to Hong Kong
BA flies a Boeing 777 to Hong Kong

“With events like the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Summer Olympics taking place in the UK this year, the extra flights will be a welcome addition for customers looking to travel during busy periods,” said Kevin McQuillan, BA’s Regional General Manager for East Asia. “Our new daytime flight will give business travellers and holidaymakers alike more choices, so they can make the best use of their time.”

The new flight will leave Hong Kong on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 0910 and arrive at London Heathrow at 1500 the same day. The return service departs London on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, leaving around noon UK time and arriving in Hong Kong early the following morning.

The extra flights, which will be operated using a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, are scheduled to operate from 25 March to 28 April, 27 May to 3 September, and 3 to 27 October 2012.

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British Airways, JAL to launch joint business venture https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-jal-to-launch-joint-business-venture/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/british-airways-jal-to-launch-joint-business-venture/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:54:22 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=121160 The post British Airways, JAL to launch joint business venture appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

British Airways parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has agreed plans to form a new joint venture with Japan Airlines (JAL). The new partnership would allow BA and JAL to coordinate operations between Europe and Japan, offering an expanded range of codeshare flights, coordinated schedules, combined frequent flyer benefits and the option of launching new […]

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British Airways parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has agreed plans to form a new joint venture with Japan Airlines (JAL).

The new partnership would allow BA and JAL to coordinate operations between Europe and Japan, offering an expanded range of codeshare flights, coordinated schedules, combined frequent flyer benefits and the option of launching new routes. 

JAL today submitted its application to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT) seeking anti-trust approval for the new venture. IAG is in contact with the European Union with a view to getting the equivalent permission.

The likelihood is however, that the venture will be approved. In June last year ANA and Lufthansa received anti-trust immunity to set up a near identical joint venture for flights between Japan and Europe. JAL has also set up a similar joint venture with American Airlines on routes across the Pacific.

“We have very close links with JAL and look forward to enhancing that relationship further. Despite the difficulties the Japanese aviation market has faced in recent years, we have great confidence in JAL’s business outlook and the overall market’s future prospects JAL and BA are existing codeshare partners and members of the oneworld alliance,” said Willie Walsh, chief executive of IAG.

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