Korean Air to launch daily Macau service – Business Traveller
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Korean Air to launch daily Macau service – Business Traveller

Korean Air is launching a new daily service between its hub at Seoul Incheon International airport and Macau from 1 July. The flights will depart from Incheon at 2115 and arrive at Macau International airport at 2355. The redeye return flights will depart from Macau at 0110 and arrive back in Incheon at 0600. Korean…

British Airways to launch third daily Heathrow-Chicago service this summer – Business Traveller
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British Airways to launch third daily Heathrow-Chicago service this summer – Business Traveller

British Airways has announced a number of enhancements to its Chicago service, as the carrier celebrates its 70th anniversary of flights to the Windy City. The carrier has switched its departures from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare, enabling customers to benefit from American Airlines’ check-in desks and lounges, as well as improved…

Lufthansa’s first Allegris-fitted A350 to enter service on 1 May – Business Traveller
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Lufthansa’s first Allegris-fitted A350 to enter service on 1 May – Business Traveller

Lufthansa has confirmed that its long-awaited Allegris cabins will take to the skies from the start of next month. The first A350 fitted with the new cabins will enter service between Munich and Vancouver from 1 May, with the aircraft also serving Toronto alternately on selected flights in the first few months. As more A350s…

LATAM to relaunch Sydney nonstop service – Business Traveller
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LATAM to relaunch Sydney nonstop service – Business Traveller

From 28 October, South America’s LATAM Airlines Group will bring back its nonstop Sydney-Santiago flight, operating four times a week. In addition to this, the Sydney-Auckland-Santiago route will continue its service six times a week. The nonstop Sydney-Santiago flight will save around four hours of flight time. In 2023, LATAM also reinstated its nonstop Melbourne…

LNER launches new onboard digital information service – Business Traveller
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LNER launches new onboard digital information service – Business Traveller

LNER has launched what it is calling a new “one-stop digital information service”, accessible via a QR code on passengers’ seats. The service is being introduced across the operator’s fleet of trains, and includes the latest information on customers’ journeys and connecting services, as well as updates on the wider rail network and details about…

Ho Chi Minh City gets Air India service – Business Traveller
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Ho Chi Minh City gets Air India service – Business Traveller

Star Alliance member Air India will launch a new Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) route in June. This is the first time an Indian carrier is operating between the cities. From 1 June, Air India will operate between Delhi and HCMC five times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The flag carrier…

Singapore Airlines to partner with Monica Galetti for premium meal service departing the UK – Business Traveller
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Singapore Airlines to partner with Monica Galetti for premium meal service departing the UK – Business Traveller

Singapore Airlines has announced a new partnership with Samoan-New Zealand chef Monica Galetti. The MasterChef presenter and owner of Mere restaurant in London will curate seasonal menus for business class, first class and suite customers departing on SIA flights from the UK. This will include services from Heathrow, Manchester and also Gatwick – a new…

Global Hotel Alliance partners with luxury home rental service Plum Guide – Business Traveller
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Global Hotel Alliance partners with luxury home rental service Plum Guide – Business Traveller

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has entered a loyalty partnership with luxury home rental service Plum Guide. The GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme’s 26 million members will now be able to earn Discovery Dollars (D$ – the rewards currency) and tier credits on reservations with Plum Guide. Plum Guide…

New open-access rail service planned between Wrexham and London – Business Traveller
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New open-access rail service planned between Wrexham and London – Business Traveller

Plans have been unveiled for a new open-access rail service connecting North Wales, Shropshire, the Midlands and London. Rail stock manufacturer Alstom is partnering with rail advisor and project delivery firm SLC Rail with the goal of launching services under the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR) brand. A formal application is being submitted to…