Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways enhances customer experience with a complimentary inflight messaging service, allowing travellers to stay connected without purchasing additional Wi-Fi packages for short messaging. The ‘Chat’ messaging service supports popular platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage and WeChat, aligning with the tre...

US carrier Delta has announced its return to London's Gatwick Airport after a hiatus of over a decade. The airline relaunched year-round flights from Gatwick to New York JFK as part of its expansion of transatlantic services ahead of summer 2023, due to growing demand for travel between the UK and US. The return of the airline’s service coincid...

In a significant move that promises to expand travel options and benefits for flyers, Virgin Atlantic has announced its entry into the SkyTeam alliance, effective from 02 March 23. With the addition of Virgin Atlantic - the group’s first and only UK-based carrier - the SkyTeam network will comprise 20 world-class airlines offering seamless ...

As the summer travel season approaches, European airlines are gearing up to “cope” with the increased demand for flights, following the easing of travel restrictions across the continent. Industry experts predict that the summer months will see a significant rise in passenger numbers compared to previous years, as travelers look to make the mos...

In a bid to enhance the passenger experience, London's Heathrow Airport has announced a series of improvements to its operational services. The airport has invested in state-of-the-art technology and streamlined processes to reduce waiting times at security checkpoints, immigration, and baggage claim areas. The UK airport hub claims it cater...

Transatlantic budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is set to expand its operations from London, announcing its addition of two new routes to Florida in May. The Oslo-based airline will operate to Orlando four-times weekly, before increasing to daily flights during peak summer, and travel to Fort Lauderdale three-times weekly before rising to f...

Singapore has lifted all Covid-19 entry requirements for tourists (including those who have not received all recommended vaccinations) after the health situation “stabilised” in recent weeks. Non-fully vaccinated travellers no longer have to face border restrictions or provide a negative Covid-19 test result upon arrival into the country. Th...

European aviation giant The Lufthansa Group is the world’s first airline group to offer a new product for climate-friendly flying. Building on its impressive portfolio of sustainable travel offers, the group’s “Green Fares” will launch on February 15 2023, making it possible to fly more sustainably with just one click. After successfully ...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of a new luxury property in central London. The hotel, located in the city's financial district, will feature over 140 upscale rooms and suites, as well as a variety of dining and event spaces, including an all-day New York style bistro and specialty Chinese restaurant, a rooftop cocktail bar ...

Emirates has announced that it will be resuming flight routes to China, following a suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to China’s reopening of its borders, the Dubai-based carrier will be restarting flights to Shanghai and Beijing over the next two months, travelling to Shanghai from Friday 20 January and Beijing from 15 March...