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BCD Travel snaps up Irish partner agency
Phil Davies - Jun 27, 2024
BCD Travel has stepped up its presence in Ireland by acquiring Tommy Tobin Travel for an undisclosed sum. The Irish…
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Ryanair’s bid for Aer Lingus ‘to be blocked’
Phil Davies - Jun 27, 2024
Ryanair expects the European Commission to block its bid to take over Aer Lingus this week. The no-frills carrier was…
Online agents to sell Silverjet flights
Phil Davies - Jun 27, 2024
All business class carrier Silverjet has secured distribution through six key online travel agents. The UK airline which operates between…
Trainline to acquire smart card software firm
Phil Davies - Jun 27, 2024
The Trainline is to embrace smartcard technology after agreeing to acquire software company AST. The deal for an undisclosed sum…
LAN Named Best VIP Lounge
David - Jun 26, 2024
What does it take to have an award-winning airport VIP lounge? Try work stations, meeting rooms and even shower service.…
The weird, whacky and wonderful world of hotels
Ian Jarrett - Jun 26, 2024
by Yeoh Siew Hoon I don’t know when I first became fascinated with the idea of hotels. Perhaps it was…
Heli Express to upgrade heliport and fleet
Ian Jarrett - Jun 26, 2024
HONG KONG - Heli Express Limited (‘Heli Express’) has unveiled its plans for the expansion of Hong Kong’s heliport and…
Heathrow held together “by sticking plaster”
Ian Jarrett - Jun 26, 2024
LONDON - Heathrow's chief executive has apologised to passengers for conditions at the airport. At times, he said, he saw…
Jet turns on the style in Paris
Ian Jarrett - Jun 26, 2024
PARIS: Amid all the talk of new and promised orders at the Paris Air Show, Jet Airways' latest Boeing 777-300ER…
Chinese cops told to smarten up
Ian Jarrett - Jun 26, 2024
BEIJING - - China's police officers could face the sack if they dye their hair unusual colours, wear jewellery or…
Cool! Dubai gets an ice bar
Ian Jarrett - Jun 26, 2024
DUBAI – As temperatures begin to soar around the Arabian Gulf, Dubai – the destination with almost everything – has…
SAA to ground 747s to save costs
Phil Davies - Jun 26, 2024
South African Airways is to ground its fleet of six Boeing 747-400s as part of cost-saving restructuring measures. Services from…
