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Written on 22^nd November 2017

TAG US Thanksgiving Holiday Hours 2017

Please be advised that all TAG US offices will close at 5pm local office time on Wednesday November 22nd. The offices will remain closed November 23rd and 24th.

Written on 22^nd November 2017

Discontinuation of Australian frequent traveller passport

The government is discontinuing the 66-page frequent traveller passport. Demand has fallen sharply, as more countries issue electronic visas and stop using border stamps.

Written on 22^nd November 2017

Qatar Airways is the first airline to operate an Airbus A350 to the Maldives

Qatar Airways announced that it is the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an A350, with the first A350 beginning operations today and the second A350 service joining shortly afterwards on 3rd November.

Written on 22^nd November 2017

American Airlines: An elevated pre-flight experience with the new Flagship® Lounge

American Airlines customers flying out of Miami (MIA) will be able to experience the elevated tastes of Flagship® First Dining and refined amenities of our new Flagship® Lounge. The complimentary Flagship® First Dining menu features regionally inspired dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

Written on 22^nd November 2017

Warm up your taste buds with United's new Winter menu

United Airlines (UAL) is introducing its winter menu, offering customers more options of food items from the airline's economy Choice Menu, including a 100% cage free egg breakfast sandwich, a first for any U. S.

Written on 22^nd November 2017

Qatar Airways continues expansion in Europe and Russia with additional non-stop flights

Qatar Airways has announced that it will increase daily frequencies to the Scandinavian capitals of Stockholm and Oslo, alongside the Italian cities of Milan and Rome. Due to an increase in demand to key European destinations, especially from the Asia Pacific region, flights to Rome, Milan and Stockholm will increase to 17 per week from Doha’s Hamad International Airport, while flights to Oslo are set to increase from seven to 10 frequencies per week.

Written on 22^nd November 2017

Alitalia - New flights to Johannesburg for Summer 2018

Starting from 8th April 2018, Alitalia will inaugurate a new direct Rome Fiumicino - Johannesburg flight, resuming the service between Italy and South Africa four times per week. Alitalia will operate the route with the newly designed Airbus A330 aircraft, offering three classes of service: Business, Premium Economy and Economy.

Written on 21^st November 2017

The Appointment Group - New York office telephone system disruption

Please note that our New York office telephone system is currently down. Please contact your dedicated Travel Executive by e-mail.

Written on 21^st November 2017

Computer failure at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Due to a computer failure at Air Traffic Control at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, some flights may be disrupted. We advise all travellers to check their flight status before travel.

Written on 20^th November 2017

Italian ground handling strike – Tuesday 21st November

We have been informed of strike action in Italy on Tuesday 21st November, which will affect ground handling services between 13:00 and 17:00 local times. As a result of this proposed industrial action, it may be necessary for airlines to make adjustments to those flights that are scheduled to operate to and from Italy during the strike hours.

Written on 17^th November 2017

Strike action by the RMT union for Sunday 19th November

The RMT union has called a strike for Sunday 19th November that will significantly affect CrossCountry train services. If the strike goes ahead, CrossCountry will operate a reduced service between 09:00 and 19:00.

Written on 16^th November 2017

Qantas rewards small businesses for recycling coffee cups

As National Recycling Week gets underway, Qantas is encouraging small businesses to lead the way and help Australia solve the challenge of recycling coffee cups by rewarding them with Qantas Points. Qantas Business Rewards is partnering with Simply Cups to give members the opportunity to earn points when they purchase and collect coffee cups to be recycled in Australia’s first dedicated coffee cup recycling facility.

Written on 16^th November 2017

Cathay Pacific to roll out inflight Wi-Fi across its wide-body fleet from mid-2018

The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity. This follows the successful introduction of broadband services to its Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Written on 16^th November 2017

American Airlines announces new Service to Reykjavik, Iceland

American Airlines is adding another new destination to its seasonal European footprint when service begins to Reykjavik-Keflavik, Iceland (KEF) next summer. Service to Iceland’s capital and largest city begins June 7th from American’s Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) hub.

Written on 16^th November 2017

SkyTeam's lounge takes customers to new heights at Vancouver airport

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has officially opened its latest branded lounge at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This marks SkyTeam’s first lounge in the Americas and seventh worldwide.

Written on 16^th November 2017

Emirates brings in a step change in 3D printing for aircraft parts

Emirates has announced that it has used cutting-edge 3D printing technology to manufacture components for its aircraft cabins. The airline has reached a significant milestone in innovation by using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), a new and innovative 3D printing technique to produce video monitor shrouds.

Written on 16^th November 2017

Etihad Airways marks opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi with spectacular A380 fly-by

Hundreds of visitors from around the world, attending the official public opening celebrations of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, were treated to a low-level fly-by of the Jean Nouvel designed museum by one of Etihad Airways’ flagship Airbus A380 aircraft. Sporting the airline’s ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery, the aircraft chosen for the display now also features Louvre Abu Dhabi’s official logo on each of its four engines, to promote the opening of the institution.

Written on 14^th November 2017

French unions to stage general strike - 15th & 16th November

French unions plan to stage a nationwide general strike on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th November 2017. If the strikes go ahead, it is likely that there will be disruption to transport across the country, including flight delays.

Written on 10^th November 2017

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour opens

The Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has opened its doors, making it the first new-build, international luxury hotel to open in Sydney’s CBD this millennium. Centrally located opposite the International Convention Centre, the $500M Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour will play a major role in the ongoing revitalisation of the vibrant Darling Harbour precinct.

Written on 9^th November 2017

Marriott International expands its resort portfolio in 2017 across the Asia Pacific Region

Marriott International is on track to open 16 new resorts in Asia Pacific across seven brands in 10 countries and territories this year, giving travelers more choices when booking holidays, business events or special occasions. Marriott currently has 130 upper-upscale and luxury resorts in the Asia Pacific region in countries including China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.

Written on 9^th November 2017

American Airlines launches new, daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing

American Airlines launched daily nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), marking the carrier’s third nonstop route to the Chinese capital and 15th route between the U. S.

Written on 9^th November 2017

Delta, Aeromexico launch Seattle-Mexico City service

Delta Air Lines and its partner Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, have launched nonstop service between Seattle and Mexico City. This new route will connect these two cities enabling bilateral exchange to increase business and investment opportunities in both destinations.

Written on 9^th November 2017

Emirates’ new Boeing 777 First Class product to debut in Europe

Emirates confirmed that its first two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with its soon-to-launch First Class product will operate from Dubai to the airline’s Belgian and Swiss destinations starting from 1st December 2017. Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature six private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the eight private suites in a 1-2-1 layout on its existing 777 fleet.

Written on 9^th November 2017

British Airways revamps flagship Concorde Room

British Airways has revamped its flagship Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5, taking inspiration from the very best of British Design. The refurbishment to the airline’s exclusive lounge included re-upholstering iconic pieces of furniture, and adding new feature pieces to the room, all of which are illuminated by hand-blown glass lighting with bone linen shades and ochre silk linings.