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Written on 19^th March 2018

France strikes 22nd and 23rd March 2018

In the context of a has cancelled the following trains: Thursday 22nd March: ES9007, ES9015, ES9032, ES9046. Friday 23rd March: 07:04 train (9007) from Paris to London (for operational reasons) Please contact your dedicated Travel Executive for any further information regarding this matter.

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Written on 19^th March 2018

Air New Zealand takes off to Taipei

Air New Zealand has today announced it will start operating non-stop flights between Auckland and Taipei from November 2018. The airline will fly up to five times a week between Auckland and Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport from November, with NZ77 departing Auckland at 10:35am and arriving in Taipei at 4:50pm local time.

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Written on 19^th March 2018

Qantas unveils menu to help reduce jetlag on long haul flights

Healthy poke bowls and a herbal tea designed especially for Qantas, are among the new dining choices on Qantas’ new 787 Dreamliner Perth to London menus to increase hydration and help reduce jetlag. The airline’s Creative Director of Food, Beverage & Service Neil Perry said the new menus combined research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre with inhouse experience of the Qantas and Rockpool teams to create dishes that encourage sleep at optimal times during the flight.

Written on 19^th March 2018

Time flies for British Airways customers as airline trials cutting edge biometric technology at four US airports

British Airways is trialling biometric technology to speed up boarding and arrivals processes in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Customers are breezing through new biometric boarding gates at Orlando International Airport, with the airline managing to board flights of almost 240 customers in around ten minutes.

Written on 19^th March 2018

American Airlines: Basic Economy on select flights to Europe

Starting in April, American will introduce Basic Economy on some trans-Atlantic flights, giving customers a new option for our lowest fares. We're making this addition together with our Atlantic Joint Business partners British Airways, Iberia and Finnair.

Written on 19^th March 2018

Virgin Atlantic unveil three new ways to fly as part of multimillion pound investment in Economy

Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of three new ways to fly economy as part of a multi-million-pound investment in the cabin for the 21st century traveller. Recognising that one size doesn’t fit all, from spring 2018 Virgin Atlantic will introduce ‘Economy Delight, ‘Economy Classic’ and ‘Economy Light’ tickets.

Written on 19^th March 2018

Elizabeth Unique Hotel - A new haunt in historical Rome

Nestled discretely amongst the golden cobbled streets and time-worn terracotta hues of Rome’s historic city center, Elizabeth Unique Hotel is opening with grandeur worthy of the locale. Located minutes from the Spanish Steps by foot, in a restored 17th-century palazzo, the 33-room property is at once an homage to Roman classicism and the masters of yesteryear, yet a firm contemporary imprint reveals a snapshot of modern-day Rome.

Written on 26^th February 2018

Winter weather to cause travel disruptions in Europe this week

With warnings of exceptionally cold weather for the week ahead in various European countries, if you are due to fly this week, we recommend you check the status of your flight regularly, especially if you are flying to/from the UK, Rome and Stockholm. Please contact your dedicated Travel Executive for any further information regarding this matter.