The ACJ319neo has successfully completed a first flight, lasting one hour and 55 minutes.The news comes as the plane begins a short flight-test programme to verify its corporate jet features – s…
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Industry hopes Notre Dame fire can reverse Paris’ tourism woes
Following months of violent protests that divided France and saw some of Paris’ most historic landmarks defaced, travel professionals expressed hope that the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathe…
Air Europa to leverage Panama route with Copa Airlines codeshare deal
Air Europa will consolidate its presence in Central America with the launch of its new route to Panama in June.At the same time, the carrier will offer passengers a codeshare option with Copa Airlines…
Millions of Brits prepare for Easter getaway
Some 7.4 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £1.8 billion boost to the economy.The figure comes from the latest T…
Emirates launches daily A380 service to Glasgow, Scotland
Emirates has landed its first A380 in Glasgow, launching the first regular service of the aircraft to Scotland.A crowd of local fans gathered to witness the arrival of inaugural flight EK025 as it tou…
Dupuy de Lôme to step down from IAG chief financial officer role
International Airlines Group has announced that Enrique Dupuy de Lôme is to step down from his role as chief financial officer.He will also leave his role as board executive director at IAG&rsqu…
UK and Ireland see two million cruise passenger departures for first time
Cruise Lines International Association has announced that the number of ocean cruises taken by UK and Irish passengers last year reached over two million for the first time.The UK and Ireland cruise i…
Caledonian Sleeper prepares to debut new fleet
Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the first images from inside its new fleet of trains on a revamped website launched to mark the final countdown to its re-launch.As well as showcasing the revitalised C…
Citymapper partners with Zipcar UK for new mobility options
Leading transport app Citymapper has added Zipcar UK to its London app as part of a six-month trial.The move will ensure that car sharing is included in relevant searches, displaying both route and ti…
Tui Group to move into river cruising in 2020
From summer 2020, Tui Group will be expanding into the river cruise industry following the purchase of three passenger ships.Tui River Cruises will offer adults the flexibility to create their trip wh…