New app could see passengers claim back the cost of Christmas
With the great Christmas getaway just around the corner, festive travellers who experience flight delays could claim back their Xmas spend thanks to the launch of a new app.
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Norwegian expands in Germany with new low-cost routes from Düsseldorf and Hannover
Norwegian, the world’s sixth largest low-cost airline, continues to expand its route network – this time with full force in Germany with five new route launches from Düsseldorf Airport and three new route launches from Hannover Airport. Today, award-winning low-cost airline Norwegian announces the launch of eight new routes in Germany. Nearly 170 000 seats …
Last call: Urban Innovation in Brazil competition
Deadlines for Urban Innovation in Brazil competition have been extended to the 14th of December 2016. As part of the UK-Brazil Newton Fund programme, Innovate UK and Brazil’s Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC) are running the Urban Innovation in Brazil competition, aimed at businesses that have innovative solutions to target urban issues. Companies …
Norwegian takes delivery of its first Airbus 320neo
Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA) has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus aircraft. This is the first of 70 A320neos that the Norwegian Group has on order. It is also the first of 12 A320neos that will be leased to Hong Kong carrier HK Express. “This delivery is a milestone for us as it is the …
Banyan Tree & AccorHotels announce strategic partnership
Banyan Tree Holdings today announces that it has entered into a heads of agreement with AccorHotels. Under a long-term partnership, both parties intend to collaborate to develop and manage Banyan Tree branded hotels around the world. Banyan Tree will also have access to AccorHotels’ global reservations and sales network, as well as its loyalty programme …
Norwegian to increase number of low-cost USA flights by over 50% next summer
Low-cost airline Norwegian is expanding its award-winning low-cost long-haul network with a 55 per cent increase in the number of flights to the US from next summer.
Virgin Atlantic launches wellness days as healthy staff lead to happy flyers
Virgin Atlantic has brought wellbeing into focus with the help of Specsavers Corporate Eyecare. The airline giant has a reputation for how well it looks after its customers and it’s clear that this caring attitude extends to its people as well.
Turkish Airlines improves its award-winning entertainment base
Turkish Airlines presents new tech features including Denon Headphones, Samsung Galaxy S2 tablet and an app with updated functionality. Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for six consecutive years according to the recent Skytrax results, has taken its in-flight experience even further. Understanding passenger’ satisfaction is paramount, the entertainment selection has been broadened in order to …
Airlines call on government to scrap air passenger duty
Top executives at Easyjet, British Airways and Ryanair have called on the government to scrap Britain’s air passenger duty.
AccorHotels finalizes acquisition of John Paul, the world leader in the concierge market
AccorHotels announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of John Paul, the number-one player in the concierge market.