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…

Cathay to open lounge at the London Palladium – Business Traveller
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Cathay to open lounge at the London Palladium – Business Traveller

Speaking at the launch, Kinto Chan, regional general manager of Europe for Cathay, said: “It might seem strange to associate an airline with a theatre. But at Cathay, it’s our mission to help connect people to places, people and experiences that mean something and enrich their life. This is how we believe we can help people…

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…

My Lounge opens at London Luton Airport – Business Traveller
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My Lounge opens at London Luton Airport – Business Traveller

Airport Dimensions and Swissport have opened their second lounge at London Luton Airport. The joint venture has already resulted in the former Clubrooms lounge at the airport reopening as a No1 Lounge facility in December, and the latest addition sees a former Aspire lounge being rebranded under the My Lounge concept. The 135-seat lounge –…

Dalata set to open Maldron hotels in Manchester, Liverpool, Brighton and London – Business Traveller
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Dalata set to open Maldron hotels in Manchester, Liverpool, Brighton and London – Business Traveller

Dalata Hotel Group is gearing up to open four UK properties under its Maldron brand this summer. First up this week will be the 188-room Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter, the brand’s second hotel in the city and located on Chapel Street close to the Arndale shopping centre. The Manchester property will be followed by…

ABTA LifeLine seeks runners for Vitality London 10,000 to fundraise for travel colleagues in need
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ABTA LifeLine seeks runners for Vitality London 10,000 to fundraise for travel colleagues in need

ABTA LifeLine invites travel industry colleagues to participate in the 2024 Vitality London 10,000 on September 22nd. Help raise vital funds for those in need of emotional, financial, and practical support. ABTA LifeLine is calling on travel industry colleagues to join the 2024 Vitality London 10,000 on behalf of the charity. This exciting 10K run…

Charles Hope adds properties in Birmingham, Leeds and London – Business Traveller
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Charles Hope adds properties in Birmingham, Leeds and London – Business Traveller

Serviced apartment provider Charles Hope has further expanded its UK presence with the opening of three new properties. The new additions include serviced apartments in Birmingham city centre, featuring a resident lounge, co-working hub, and complimentary bike storage, and in Leeds city centre with features including a fitness centre and rooftop terrace. The group has…

Jet2 to use SAF blend on flights from London Stansted – Business Traveller
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Jet2 to use SAF blend on flights from London Stansted – Business Traveller

Jet2 has announced that it will use a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on flights departing from London Stansted Airport this year. This comes a month after the low-cost carrier committed to using a blend of SAF at Bristol Airport. The carrier has purchased approximately 650 tonnes of SAF from Shell Aviation, which will…

Greece’s ERGON House to open London hotel and restaurant – Business Traveller
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Greece’s ERGON House to open London hotel and restaurant – Business Traveller

Food and hospitality firm ERGON has announced plans to debut its ERGON House brand in London, its first hotel location outside of Greece. The group is set to unveil a boutique hotel within a listed building on the corner of King Street and Garrick Street in the capital’s Covent Garden district next year. The property…

London City Airport reports 50 per cent reduction in security queue times – Business Traveller
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London City Airport reports 50 per cent reduction in security queue times – Business Traveller

London City Airport says queue times at security have been cut by half since the installation of new CT scanners one year ago. London City became the first major airport in the UK to fully deploy next generation CT security scanners in April 2023, allowing passengers to pass through security without removing laptops and liquids…