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Written on 14^th December 2017

Swissôtel Basel – At the centre of everything you need

You will certainly appreciate our central location: directly connected to the fairground and a tram station right in front at the hotel. We are just a few walking minutes away from the city centre, the Rhine River and Basel’s historic old town.

Written on 13^th December 2017

Lufthansa - There are now five stars more in the sky!

Lufthansa has been awarded the coveted ‘5-Star’ certificate by Skytrax and is one of the world’s 10 best airlines! For Lufthansa, this renowned award is a delight, but also an incentive to do everything it can in future to live up to the high expectations that travellers should have of a premium airline. And to continue setting new standards, Lufthansa is constantly developing its services and offers – for example with innovative seating concepts tailored to passengers’ requirements in all travel classes.

Written on 11^th December 2017

Adverse weather conditions across the UK and Europe - Update

Updated on: 12 Dec 2017 @ 16:16 Winter weather is still affecting flights across the UK and Europe, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Stockholm and Helsinki. Flights, trains and road travel may still be disrupted.

Written on 7^th December 2017

China Airlines adds non-stop flights to London, capturing all 5 major European destinations

China Airlines began operating the Taipei-London (Gatwick) service on 1st December with the new A350-900 XWB fleet making four flights a week. This route makes China Airlines the only airline in Taiwan to offer non-stop flights to London.

Written on 7^th December 2017

Virgin Australia unveils plans for comprehensive redevelopment of its domestic terminal at Melbourne Airport

Virgin Australia unveiled plans for a comprehensive redevelopment of its domestic terminal at Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 3 (‘T3’) over the next three years. As seen in concept designs released, Virgin Australia guests travelling through Melbourne will enjoy a significantly enhanced and streamlined experience from arrival at the airport to taking off from the tarmac.

Written on 7^th December 2017

Delta expands Basic Economy across Atlantic, partners introduce similar fare product

Delta Air Lines' Basic Economy fare is now available on more than 50 percent of Delta's flights between North America and Europe. Today's Basic Economy fare expansion to trans-Atlantic flights operating 10th April 2018, and beyond, comes as partners Air France-KLM and Alitalia each introduce a similar basic fare product across the Atlantic on the same date.

Written on 7^th December 2017

American Airlines - Travel Smart with Smart Bags

American Airlines (AA) have announced a policy change effective beginning 15th January 2018 relating to travel with smart bags. Smart bags, also known as smart luggage, have become more popular over the last few months, and they are expected to be a popular gift this holiday season.

Written on 7^th December 2017

United States - REAL ID and Air Travel

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and prohibits federal agencies, like TSA, from accepting licenses and identification cards for official purposes from states that do not meet these standards. Check your state’s status: You can check if your state is REAL ID compliant at dhs.

Written on 7^th December 2017

Emirates’ new Boeing 777 cabins in service

Emirates’ new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with its game changing fully enclosed private suites in First Class, as well as refreshed Business and Economy Class cabins, has now entered service. Following its Dubai Airshow debut, Emirates’ first 777-300ER with the new cabin products has now begun operating on the Dubai to Brussels route.

Written on 7^th December 2017

Lufthansa is flying special Airbus A340-600 aircraft between Munich and Berlin-Tegel

In the days before Christmas, Lufthansa will be employing long-haul aircraft between Munich and Berlin outside the usual schedule. This is a response to the greatly increased and continuously high demand after the market exit of Air Berlin.

Written on 7^th December 2017

American Airlines explains holiday scheduling error

Updated on: 7 December 2017 @ 15:59 Earlier this week, American Airlines (AA) shared that a processing error resulted in some concern as to whether flights over the December holidays would have adequate pilot staffing. The Allied Pilots Association have put that worry to rest to make sure flights will operate as scheduled.

Written on 7^th December 2017

The UK Foreign Travel Office (FCO) has updated the travel advice for the USA

Updated on: 7 December 2017 @ 15:42 On 24 September 2017, the US announced new immigration measures for nationals of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, as well as some Venezuelan government officials and their families. For the latest information check the websites of the US State Department and the Department of Homeland Security.

Written on 7^th December 2017

Winter storm Caroline, Scotland – British Airways

Winter storm Caroline has been forecast to bring heavy wind and rain, then freezing temperatures and snow. Currently, we have been advised that customers travelling on Loganair’s (BA*LM) Scottish island services may be subject to disruption.

Written on 6^th December 2017

USA - Southern California wildfire affecting travel to LAX

Three large wildfires in Ventura and Los Angeles County are actively destroying homes and other structures. All locations within these boundaries have been affected: South of Mulholland Dr East of 405 Fwy North of Sunset Blvd West of Roscomare Rd Please note that your route to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) may be affected.

Written on 6^th December 2017

Alitalia network expansion to Nairobi and Johannesburg

Alitalia continues its strategy of network expansion and has recently announced the launch of two new intercontinental destinations in Summer 2018: Nairobi starting from 28 March and Johannesburg from 8 April. The airline goes back to Kenya and South Africa after more than 16 years of absence.

Written on 1^st December 2017

Victoria, Australia – Severe weather warnings

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology has announced a severe weather warning for parts of Victoria during the weekend. We encourage all travellers to check their flight status before travel as delays and cancellations are expected.