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Written on 4^th January 2018

Cathay Pacific to launch Washington DC service with the Airbus A350-1000

Cathay Pacific will connect Hong Kong with the capital of the United States of America for the first time in late 2018. The airline will commence a four-times-weekly service to Washington DC in September next year, which will complement its existing routes to the East Coast, including Boston and New York’s two main international airports – John F Kennedy and Newark Liberty.

Written on 4^th January 2018

Fly United to ski destinations and get to Hawaii via the country's largest gateways

United is offering customers more than 100 additional ways to hit the ski slopes or catch some waves. United is increasing service to popular ski destinations across the United States.

Written on 4^th January 2018

Air Canada launches Montreal-Lima service

The arrival of flight AC1942 at Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport marks the successful launch Air Canada's non-stop service between Montreal and Lima, Peru, Montreal's first year-round link to the southern hemisphere. The twice weekly flights will be operated by Air Canada Rouge with 282-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft featuring Premium Rouge and Economy class service.

Written on 4^th January 2018

Mandarin Oriental to manage new luxury hotel and residences in Mayfair, London

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences on Hanover Square in the heart of London’s Mayfair district. The project is expected to open in 2021.

Written on 4^th January 2018

British Airways - Biggest summer schedule in a decade at Gatwick

British Airways is turning up the heat at Gatwick as summer 2018 is set to be the airline’s biggest schedule in almost a decade. In summer 2017 the airline operated around 1000 flights a week at its peak.

Written on 3^rd January 2018

Winter Storm Grayson affecting USA and Canada

• Albany, NY (ALB) • Bangor, ME (BGR) • Boston, MA (BOS) • Burlington, VT (BTV) • Hartford, CT (BDL) • Manchester, NH (MHT) • Montréal, QC, CA (YUL) • New York/Newark, NJ (EWR) • New York-Kennedy, NY (JFK) • New York-LaGuardia, NY (LGA) • Portland, ME (PWM) • Providence, RI (PVD) • Quebec City, QB, CA (YQB) • White Plains, NY (HPN) Please contact your dedicated Travel Executive for any further information regarding this matter. The Appointment Group .

Written on 3^rd January 2018

British Airways' New York JFK Terminal 7 redesign - Update

Update - 03 Jan 20178 As part of the New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 7 redevelopment, British Airways’ First Lounge will be closed from the last scheduled flight on the 3rd January 2018 until summer 2018.

Written on 22^nd December 2017

TAG Annual Global Entry Event – Los Angeles

The Appointment Group Los Angeles is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its annual private Global Entry and TSA Pre-Check Enrollment Day Valid Passport information Driver license information Address and dates of where you have lived over the past 5 years Company name, address, telephone number and dates of where you have been employed over the past 5 years Countries you have visited over the past 5 years For any further information please contact us at globalentry@appointmentgroup. com.

Written on 21^st December 2017

Qantas’ new Sydney-Osaka flights take off

Qantas’ direct flights between Sydney and Osaka provides passengers with another gateway into Japan following strong growth in travel between the two countries. Qantas’ fourth route between Australia and Japan begins as the airline celebrates 70 years of flying between the two countries.

Written on 21^st December 2017

Air New Zealand boosts Fiji flights from Christchurch

Air New Zealand currently operates two services per week from Christchurch to Nadi International Airport between July and October, increasing to three services per week at peak times. Next year Air New Zealand's Christchurch-Fiji service will start five weeks earlier on 26th May, with up to four services per week in the busy school holiday period.

Written on 21^st December 2017

Cathay Pacific to launch Washington DC service with the Airbus A350-1000

Cathay Pacific will connect Hong Kong with the capital of the United States of America for the first time in late 2018, as it continues to grow its network by launching pioneering nonstop routes. The airline will commence a four-times-weekly service to Washington DC in September next year, which will complement its existing routes to the East Coast, including Boston and New York’s two main international airports – John F Kennedy and Newark Liberty.

Written on 21^st December 2017

New Delta Sky Club opens at New York-LGA after terminal move

Delta opened a new Delta Sky Club in LaGuardia Airport's Terminal C, just a few days after the airline's successful consolidation of operations last weekend in Terminals C and D. Part of the airline's commitment to its customers amid LGA's ongoing redevelopment, this Club gives guests a new option to relax and refresh during their travels.

Written on 21^st December 2017

Introducing Club Eurostar

In response to customer feedback Eurostar are launching Club Eurostar, a new loyalty programme. This single programme will replace the existing Eurostar Frequent Traveller and Eurostar Plus Points programmes.

Written on 21^st December 2017

British Airways transforms international boarding experience

British Airways has become the first airline to trial self-service biometric boarding gates on international flights out of the USA, working in partnership with Los Angeles Airport. British Airways has begun an exclusive trial that will transform customers' airport experience by improving the boarding process and significantly reducing the amount of time it takes to board an aircraft.

Written on 21^st December 2017

The Appointment Group offices opening hours during the Festive Season

Please find below our TAG offices opening hours over the forthcoming Christmas and New Year period: TAG United Kingdom Offices Monday and Tuesday, 25th & 26th December: CLOSED Wednesday to Friday, 27th to 29th December: 8:30am to 6:00pm Monday, 1st January: CLOSED Out of Hours Emergency team: +44 20 8962 6704 or emergency@appointmentgroup. com TAG United States Offices Monday, 25th December: CLOSED Tuesday to Friday, 26th to 29th December: 8:30am to 6:00pm Monday, 1st January: CLOSED Out of Hours Emergency team: +1 424 248 2555 or emergency@appointmentgroup.

Written on 19^th December 2017

Brand new Singapore Airlines A380 cabin products

Singapore Airlines recently unveiled its highly-anticipated new cabin products which will be fitted to its Airbus A380 fleet. Suites Class With six Suites tucked spaciously within the front cabin of the upper deck, customers will experience a sense of exclusivity and intimate privacy aboard the A380.

Written on 15^th December 2017

The Appointment Group launches TAGTech – an in-house technology suite

The Appointment Group (TAG) launches TAGTech, an in-house technology suite that includes all ten bespoke software solutions to enhance the travel experience for our clients. TAGTech is a global, integrated brand that enables our clients to access the latest software customised to their needs across several TAG divisions, including Global Corporate Travel, Global Touring, Global Events, Global Film and Media and Global Sports.

Written on 15^th December 2017

Taipei – New Air France destination

Starting 16th April 2018, Air France will begin operating 3 weekly direct flights to the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. These flights will be operated by Boeing 777-200, equipped with the latest Air France long-haul travel cabins, with a capacity of 280 seats including 40 in Business class, 24 in Premium Economy class and 216 in Economy class.

Written on 15^th December 2017

Air New Zealand & Singapore Airlines boost Auckland-Singapore services

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines announced they will jointly launch a third daily flight between Auckland and Singapore from 28th October 2018. This will boost capacity on the route by up to 40 percent and add more than 165,000 seats annually between the two cities.

Written on 15^th December 2017

American Airlines consolidates operations into New York LaGuardia’s Terminal B

American Airlines customers can now enjoy an improved experience at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Now all American flights are operating out of Terminal B.

Written on 15^th December 2017

United Airlines adds the South Pacific's most stunning tropical paradise to its growing list of new routes

United Airlines (UAL) announced it will begin service between San Francisco and Pape'ete, the capital of Tahiti, the South Pacific's gateway to more than 118 islands in French Polynesia including Bora Bora, Moorea, the Marquesas and Raiatea. United is the only U.

Written on 15^th December 2017

Gatwick launches its first passenger app with flight information, live queue times and more

Gatwick’s new app – one of several passenger-facing digital innovations coming on stream soon - offers passengers personalised flight alerts, real-time queue updates for check-in and security, intuitive navigation using beacon technology and shopping, restaurant and airport offers. Other initiatives going live soon in Gatwick’s ‘digital transformation’ programme include advanced chat bots, augmented reality wayfinding and the airport-wide use of the Internet of Things.

Written on 15^th December 2017

Ryanair agrees to recognise pilot unions to avoid widespread customer disruptions over Christmas period

Ryanair today (Friday, 15th December) announced that it has written to the pilot unions in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal inviting each of them to talks to recognise these unions as the representative body for pilots in Ryanair in each of these countries, as long as they establish Committees of Ryanair pilots to deal with Ryanair issues, as Ryanair will not engage with pilots who fly for competitor airlines in Ireland or elsewhere. Ryanair will now change its long-standing policy of not recognising unions in order to avoid any threat of disruption to its customers and its flights from pilot unions during Christmas week.

Written on 15^th December 2017

Italy industrial strike – 15th December

Following the agitation proclaimed by some unions of the flight controllers for Friday 15th December (from 13:00 to 17:00), some changes to the operation of Alitalia flights could occur. Furthermore, the company was forced to cancel some flights, both national and international, scheduled for December 15th.

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