British Airways to increase flights from Delhi to London Heathrow
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British Airways to increase flights from Delhi to London Heathrow

British Airways is set to expand its presence in India with the addition of a new daily flight between Delhi and London Heathrow, commencing on April 20, 2025. This move will augment the airline’s schedule across India to 63 flights per week, spanning five key cities. Presently, British Airways operates 56 flights weekly, including three…

China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways strengthen partnership – Business Traveller
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China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways strengthen partnership – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced the next phase of their partnership – which includes a codeshare agreement – with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance travel options and convenience for passengers. The carriers note that the MoU outlines a framework for them to boost their market presence and collaboration in the…

Etihad Airways and Egyptair deepen relationship with new MoU – Business Traveller
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Etihad Airways and Egyptair deepen relationship with new MoU – Business Traveller

Etihad Airways and Egyptair have strengthened their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services and increased value, subject to regulatory approvals. The new MoU will see codeshares between the two airlines extended, giving one-stop access for EGYPTAIR travellers to…

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Lisbon
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Qatar Airways resumes flights to Lisbon

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of year-round direct flights to Lisbon, with six weekly flights added to the airline’s summer schedule. This new route offers passengers seamless connectivity to over 170 destinations worldwide, including 47 in Europe. The airline will operate these flights between its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (Doha), and Lisbon’s Humberto…

British Airways introduces discounted Thames Clippers fares to London City Airport – Business Traveller
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British Airways introduces discounted Thames Clippers fares to London City Airport – Business Traveller

British Airways has launched a new partnership with the Thames Clippers service, offering customers discounted fares to London City Airport. The river bus service (officially branded as Uber Boat by Thames Clippers) stops at 24 piers between Putney Pier in the west and Barking Riverside in the east. The closest stop to London City is…

British Airways to launch Gatwick-Ivalo route – Business Traveller
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British Airways to launch Gatwick-Ivalo route – Business Traveller

British Airways has announced plans for a new route to Ivalo in Finland. The seasonal service from Gatwick will be operated by the carrier’s BA Euroflyer subsidiary, with twice-weekly flights launching on 3 December, 2024 and running until 14 February, 2025. Ivalo is situated in Lapland in the Arctic Circle, and is home to Finland’s…

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc to strengthen ties – Business Traveller
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Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc to strengthen ties – Business Traveller

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc, which have had a codeshare agreement since 2007 that has been expanded multiple times since then, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to boost their commercial and operational ties even further. The existing codeshare agreement gives customers of both airlines enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other’s networks…

Fiji Airways to become full oneworld member – Business Traveller
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Fiji Airways to become full oneworld member – Business Traveller

Oneworld has confirmed that Fiji Airways is to become a full member of the alliance. The carrier joined as a oneworld connect partner in late 2018, and will now transition to full member status within the next 12 months. The alliance said that the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific had been “a…

British Airways unveils renovated Lagos lounge – Business Traveller
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British Airways unveils renovated Lagos lounge – Business Traveller

A self service dining area features dishes such as Chicken Akara, meat skewers, jollof rice, lasagne, Greek salad, bagels, sausage rolls and cakes. Guests travelling in First will also be offered Champagne and canapes at the new bar. BA currently operates a daily Boeing 787-10 flight between Heathrow and Lagos, departing London at 1150 and…

ITA Airways to launch Rome-Dubai route – Business Traveller
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ITA Airways to launch Rome-Dubai route – Business Traveller

ITA Airways has announced plans to fly between Rome and Dubai this winter. The new nonstop service will launch on 27 October, departing Rome Fiumicino at 1040 and arriving into Dubai at 1950, before returning at 0150 and landing back into Rome at 0600. The route will be served by the carrier’s new A321neo aircraft,…