18th August 2023
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UK & US Travel Headlines - August 11, 2023
Air France Launches Remote Baggage Check-In Service in Paris
Air France has launched a remote baggage check-in and drop-off service for flights departing Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, following an agreement with French baggage specialist, Alltheway.
The carrier said the service will allow travellers to check their bags in at several locations in Paris and the Paris region via the Alltheway platform.
Air New Zealand Unveils New Menu
Auckland-based Star Alliance member Air New Zealand has unveiled its latest culinary and beverage menu that showcases more New Zealand suppliers and native ingredients than ever before.
A Taste of Aotearoa is the next evolution of Air New Zealand’s popular ‘Aotearoa on a Plate’ dining concept.
Four Seasons to Open Property in Florida's Jacksonville, Florida
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open a new property in Jacksonville, Florida in 2026.
To launch the property, the hotel group has partnered with the owner of the National Football League’s (NFL) Jacksonville Jaguars, Shahid Khan.
Also including 26 private residences, the 170-room, new-build hotel will be located on the banks of the St Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, offering waterfront views and access to a redeveloped marina. There will be four dining and lounge outlets, including a rooftop restaurant and bar, an all-day restaurant, and a pool bar and grill. In addition, the property will feature a gym, multiple outdoor pools, expansive meeting and event space, and a kids’ club.
United Airlines Unveils New Amenity Kits on Transcontinental & Hawaii Routes
United Airlines has introduced new amenity kits for business and first-class passengers on transcontinental and Hawaii routes.
Business class passengers on transcontinental routes between West Coast hubs and the New York City area, will now receive amenity kits featuring products from wellness brand, Asutra. The reusable pouches include an Asutra cleansing face towelette, lip balm, hand lotion and an eye mask, as well as a bamboo toothbrush, toothpaste and ear plugs.
Lufthansa Expands Business Class Meal Pre-Selection Service
Lufthansa has announced a number of changes to its in-flight service, including an expanded meal pre-selection offering for business class passengers.
From the middle of next month, premium customers on long-haul flights from Germany will be able to choose from a total of six main dishes, with pre-selection open between one month and 24 hours before departure.
TfL Unveils Details of New Piccadilly Line Trains
TfL has released images of its new Piccadilly Line trains, which are set to enter service in 2025.
The first of the 94 trains has arrived at the Siemens Mobility Test and Validation Centre in Germany for testing, having travelled from the production line in Vienna at the end of July.
Air Canada Adds Apple TV+ to In-flight Entertainment System
Air Canada has added Apple TV+ streaming service to its inflight entertainment system, doubling the amount of content available since last year.
Passengers will now be able to watch original Apple TV+ series, including The Morning Show, Ted Lasso, Bad Sisters and Severance. The carrier now offers more than 2,500 hours of movies, TV shows, podcasts and music on its complimentary IFE system.
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