Delta outlines upgrades to African network – Business Traveller
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Delta outlines upgrades to African network – Business Traveller

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Delta has announced a number of enhancements to its African network, including the return of flights between New York and Lagos. The carrier last served Nigeria’s largest city from JFK in 2022, but will resume flights on 1 December, initially offering a daily service before reducing frequencies to three flights per week during the winter…

British Airways outlines investment in sustainable ground equipment – Business Traveller
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British Airways outlines investment in sustainable ground equipment – Business Traveller

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British Airways has outlined plans to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, as part of its commitment to reducing emissions. Investment will see the carrier replace vans, cars, cargo transporters and passenger steps with electric alternatives where available. BA said that more than 90 per cent of its vehicles and ground equipment at…

Qatar Airways outlines plans for new Qsuite and first class cabins – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways outlines plans for new Qsuite and first class cabins – Business Traveller

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Qatar Airways is set to unveil new first class cabins and a redesigned Qsuite business class product in the coming months. The carrier’s group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer – who replaced the long serving Akbar Al Baker in November last year – gave an interview to CNBC, details of which have also since been…

Hyatt outlines plans for more than 60 new Chinese properties – Business Traveller
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Hyatt outlines plans for more than 60 new Chinese properties – Business Traveller

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Hyatt has announced a new strategic cooperation agreement with Hangzhou Trade and Tourism Group, and Zhejiang Dragon Hotel Management Group Co Ltd, to develop dozens of new hotels in China. The deal will see Hyatt expand its Independent Collection and select service brands in the country, at the same time as fostering “the strategic development…

British Airways outlines plans for festive celebrations – Business Traveller
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British Airways outlines plans for festive celebrations – Business Traveller

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All customers will be handed farewell chocolates when departing flights, and seats will be decorated with specially designed headrest covers featuring the airline’s Christmas ribbon design. There will also be a dedicated Christmas countdown channel on the carrier’s IFE system, with more than 20 festive films and 50 TV Christmas specials. Back on the ground,…

World of Hyatt outlines programme changes for 2024 – Business Traveller
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World of Hyatt outlines programme changes for 2024 – Business Traveller

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World of Hyatt is making a number of changes to its World of Hyatt loyalty programme from the start of 2024, which it says will offer “more flexibility and choices for members”. From 1 January members will have access to a wider range of milestone rewards, including the choice of either 2,000 Bonus Points on…