BREAKING! Emirates suspends all passenger flights
Emirates to suspend all passenger flights, with no date announced for re-commencement.
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News from all around the world related to travel and hospitality
SAS temporarily shutting down most operations – only very basic services for now.
SAS is temporarily shutting up shop. Who is next?
Well… sh*t. UK and Ireland added to US travel ban
The UK and Ireland are now included in the US travel ban. Details of the 13 permitted arrival points if you are still permitted to fly.
US travel restrictions from Schengen – details as we know it so far
Details of the newly-imposed travel restrictions to the US as we understand them.
Avios, British Airways and Barclays Bank to partner up. What can we expect?
Avios, British Airways and Barclays announced a partnership to be launched later in the year. While details are thin, we speculate on what could be on the agenda.
New Domestic UK Route on British Airways
British Airways adds a new domestic flight route which would be great if you want a weekend away from London, or for those starting there, a much more convenient way to connect onto other longhaul services on British Airways.
British Airways trials robotic bartender in SFO and EWR. Adds new World Traveller (Economy Class) blankets
A couple of new additions to British Airways’ service for business and economy travellers. I am curious to know what their new signature cocktails taste like!
LATAM to leave Oneworld on 1st May 2020, a few months earlier than anticipated
LATAM’s departure from Oneworld is confirmed, and slightly strangely there will be no overlapping of benefits between them and Royal Air Maroc despite a short period of concurrent membership.
Royal Air Maroc to join Oneworld on 1st April 2020 — 39 new destinations in the Oneworld network.
Royal Air Maroc and Oneworld released a joint statement last week that it will be joining the alliance on 1st April 2020. This produces some new Avios earning and spending opportunities, including several new Tier Point Run routes to bring some diversity to the table.
New refreshed British Airways lounges to open at Berlin, Edinburgh and Chicago – Spring 2020.
British Airways has confirmed renovations to its lounges in three locations, all due for Spring 2020.
Marriott to open 30 luxury hotels in 2020
Several Marriott brands hotels will be opening up over 2020, but which ones are they? From Anaheim to Vietnam, we’ve got the list here.
Finnair opens its new Business Class (non-Schengen) lounge
Finnair’s new Business Class Lounge, located in the non-Schengen zone, is now open for use. Take a look at the first photos!
Is this British Airways’ 2nd Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner route?
These route are scheduled to be served by British Airways’ Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, although it has not yet been officially announced!
British Airways improves catering for Gatwick flights
British Airways have upgraded their in-flight meal offerings for flights out of London Gatwick Airport. This post provides a sample menu and lots of food photos.
Introducing Nick!
We welcome Nick to our team – find out who he is and what his role will be.