UK & US Travel Headlines - April 19, 2024

Brazil Delays Visa Requirement Again by One Year Brazil has delayed the return of a visa requirement for tourists from the United States, Australia and Canada until April 2025. This marks the second postponement of the requirement this year.
British Passport Fees Rise Again An online application made within the UK for a standard passport has increased. The application for a standard adult 34-page passport now costs £88.50, up from the current £82.50, while the cost for a child passport rose from £53.50 to £57.50.
First Look: Cathay Pacific's New Premium Economy Seats Cathay Pacific revealed mock ups of its new premium economy product at a media preview in Hong Kong's Freespace centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District. First impressions of the cabin reveal a sophisticated colour scheme of muted green, grey and brown leather accents.
Hyatt Adds First Barcelona Property Under Grand Hyatt Brand Hyatt has added the second Spanish property, and just the fifth in Europe, under its Grand Hyatt brand. The new property is located on Placa de Piu XII on the city's famous Avendia Diagonal; it features 465 rooms, including 49 suites.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) to Offer Free Inflight Wi-Fi in Business Class Beginning this summer, ANA will offer complimentary inflight Wi-Fi for business class passengers. The free inflight Wi-Fi service will initially not be available on three 212-seat Boeing 777-300ER units, which also do not feature the airline's new signature THE Room business class product, as well as six 767-300ER aircraft.
SAS to Leave Star Alliance on 31 August SAS will leave the Star Alliance at the end of August. The move follows the restructuring of the Scandinavian carrier, which is seeing SkyTeam member Air France-KLM take a stake in SAS.

GREEN NEWS

Air New Zealand Trials Removal of Single-Use Cups Inflight

The carrier is exploring how to reduce the millions of cups used on its aircraft each year. It trialled the initiative on six domestic flights, with customers encouraged to bring reusable cups with them, or being provided with one for use during onboard service.

Don't Get Too Excited About a SAF Mandate, Say NGOs

Environmental NGOs across the UK warn against 'misleading' messaging related to sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and their potential to effectively reduce carbon emissions linked to flying. The warning comes ahead of what appears an imminent SAF mandate announcement from the UK government.

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