A fast connection between London and Belfast was restored on earlier, as flights resumed between the two cities’ most central airports.The five-times-a-week service between London City Airport (…
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Norwegian sees passenger numbers fall dramatically in August
Norwegian has reported new traffic figures heavily influenced by the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent travel restrictions.In August, capacity was 94 per cent lower than last year, while the flights th…
United Airlines permanently waives domestic change fees
United Airlines is permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard economy and premium cabin tickets for travel within the United States, effective immediately.Starting in January, United custo…
A unique perspective on photographic safaris
Makumu Private Game Lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve has introduced its new subterranean photographic bunker.Unique to the safari scene in the Greater Kruger region, the underground bunker…
Round Hill Hotel reopens to guests in Jamaica
Round Hill Hotel & Villas will reopen to guests today, welcoming them to the renounced Jamaican retreat.With its reopening, the resort has also unveiled a new partnership with evoJets, bringing pr…
Heathrow launches Covid-19 quick testing trials
The workforce at London Heathrow has been taking part in three rapid point of care Covid-19 testing trials.The trials are part of a wider campaign from the airport to encourage the government to move …
Travel slump sees Gatwick report loss for early 2020
Despite an encouraging start to the year passenger numbers at Gatwick fell by 66 per cent in the first six month ended June 30thThis was largely due to the impact of Covid-19.The airport remained open…
Lufthansa permits passengers with health conditions to fly mask free
Lufthansa Group will allow those with health conditions to fly mask-free upon presentation of a medical certificate.Passengers will be able to download the document from the retrospective airlines&rsq…
Cooper steps down as Eurostar chief executive
Eurostar chief executive Mike Cooper has confirmed he will step down from the role to take over as leader of European passenger transport operator Arriva.He will take up the new post in October.Cooper…
Fred. Olsen to retire Boudicca and Black Watch
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed it will retire two classic vessels, Boudicca and Black Watch.The move comes as the company prepares to welcome two new ships, Bolette and Borealis, into the flee…