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Written on 4^th October 2017

Virgin Atlantic reaches new heights in Manchester

Virgin Atlantic has announced its biggest ever season of flying from Manchester Airport, with nearly 40,000 more seats available to book in 2018. Flights to both New York JFK and Atlanta have been upgraded and will now be operated by both the A330 and the largest aircraft in Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, the Boeing 747, which boasts 455 seats per aircraft, providing even more opportunity for holiday-makers and businesses across the North West to get to the US than ever before.

Written on 3^rd October 2017

Catalonia General Strike - Tuesday 3rd October 2017 - Update

Published on: 5th October 2017 British Airways are currently operating a normal flight schedule, however as the situation could change at short notice flexible booking policies have been introduced. Please continue to allow extra time for your journey to and from the airport as public transport is likely to be affected by the industrial action.

Written on 2^nd October 2017

Monarch Airlines has ceased trading with immediate effect

Monarch Airlines has ceased trading with immediate effect and all future holidays and flights booked with the airline are now cancelled as of today, Monday 2nd October 2017. Monarch has confirmed that the following companies have ceased trading and have now entered administration: Monarch Airlines Ltd Monarch Holidays Ltd (ATOL Number 2275) First Aviation Ltd (ATOL Number 4888) previously trading as Monarch Airlines Avro Ltd (ATOL Number 1939) Somewhere2stay Ltd If you are due to depart from a UK airport with Monarch Airlines today or in the future, they advise you not to travel to your UK airport as your flight will not be operating.

Written on 28^th September 2017

The Appointment Group nominated at Talk of Manchester Awards 2017

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Written on 28^th September 2017

The Ritz-Carlton unveils tropical paradise in Malaysia

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Written on 28^th September 2017

Qantas first class customers snuggle up with Sheridan

Qantas customers travelling in First are set for an even better night’s sleep with a new range of luxurious bedding products created exclusively by Australia’s premium home and lifestyle brand, Sheridan, for the airline’s A380 First class suites. The new bedding range marks the first stage of Qantas’ major A380 fleet cabin upgrade, including refurbished First class suites with new contoured cushioning and a larger, higher resolution entertainment screen.

Written on 28^th September 2017

Hilton Hotels & Resorts adds iconic property to growing Washington, D.C. portfolio

Hilton announced that the Loews Madison Hotel will join Hilton Hotels & Resorts' portfolio as The Madison Washington DC, a Hilton Hotel. The 356-room hotel, located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.

Written on 28^th September 2017

Delta’s trans-Atlantic schedule brings customers more flights and more destinations

Delta Air Lines, is bringing more nonstop options to Europe from its Los Angeles, New York-JFK, Atlanta, and Detroit hubs and more next summer. Further schedule and service detail is as follows: DL500 IND at 6:20 p.

Written on 28^th September 2017

World first airline connections service announced as easyJet, Norwegian and WestJet partner with GatwickConnects

A new partnership announced creates the world’s first global airline connections service by a low fares airline and will see passengers seamlessly self-connect with different airlines through Gatwick in a single transaction. Passengers will be able to connect with either another easyJet flight or one flown by low cost long haul airlines Norwegian and WestJet.

Written on 28^th September 2017

Emirates to introduce additional flights to Stockholm

Emirates announced that it will introduce three additional flights per week to the Swedish capital, complementing Emirates’ existing schedule and providing more choice to travellers from 8th December 2017. The three new weekly flights will enhance Sweden’s global long-haul connectivity, offering passengers travelling from Stockholm the chance to reach over 70 Emirates destinations in Asia, Australasia, Africa and the Middle East.

Written on 28^th September 2017

TAG Melbourne office closed Friday 29th September, TAG Sydney office closed Monday 2nd October

The Appointment Group Melbourne office will be closed on Friday 29th September 2017, in observance of Grand Final Day. The Appointment Group Sydney office will be closed on Monday 2nd October 2017, in observance of Australia Labour Day.

Written on 28^th September 2017

Upcoming daylight saving time clock changes in Australia

Daylight saving time in parts of Australia starts on Sunday 1st October 2017 at 02:00 am, clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 03:00 am. Clocks will spring forward by 1 hour in the following areas only: Australian Capital Territory New South Wales South Australia Tasmania Victoria On Lord Howe Island, which is a part of New South Wales, clocks move forward 30 minutes instead of 1 hour.

Written on 21^st September 2017

Shangri-La Hotel, Xiamen opens as a new lifestyle getaway

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced the soft opening of the 325-room Shangri-La Hotel, Xiamen. Situated in the city’s important newly developed business district, Guanyin Shan Business Centre, the hotel is less than 10 minutes’ drive to the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre and 20 minutes from the Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Written on 21^st September 2017

New Qantas Sydney – Osaka flights extended to year round

Qantas has announced its seasonal service between Sydney and Osaka starting in December 2017 will be extended to operate on a year-round schedule. * The decision follows a strong response to the airline’s seasonal announcement in July and the ongoing support provided by Kansai International Airport and the New South Wales Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Written on 20^th September 2017

Delta Sky Club named ‘North America's Leading Airport Lounge’

Delta Sky Club at Seattle-Tacoma Airport was awarded "North America's Leading Airport Lounge 2017" by the World Travel Awards. Based on votes from travel and tourism professionals and consumers across the globe, this accolade for the recently-opened 21,000 sq.

Written on 20^th September 2017

Star Alliance launches ‘Connection Service’ at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Star Alliance has launched a new Connection Service to assist customers arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to reach their onward flight with another Star Alliance member carrier. The enhancement for customers in United's home hub will carry new branding that will be progressively rolled out for similar services operating at 11 major airports around the world.

Written on 20^th September 2017

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to open second London hotel in Qatari Diar's historical U.S. Embassy building on Grosvenor Square

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by global real estate investment firm Qatari Diar to manage a new, ultra-luxury hotel located on picturesque Grosvenor Square in London’s prestigious Mayfair district. Set to be housed in the iconic building which currently serves as the U.

Written on 20^th September 2017

British Airways launches new Indian Ocean route

From 24th March 2018, British Airways customers will be able to fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles, making British Airways the only airline offering a non-stop service from the UK. Scattered across the Indian Ocean and famed as some of the most idyllic islands on the planet, flights will take to the skies twice-a-week from March to October and will be operated by the airline’s newest fleet of aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Written on 20^th September 2017

TAG Australia offices closed Monday 25th September

The Appointment Group Australian offices will be closed on Monday 25th September 2017, in observance of the Family and Community Day Holiday. If you require any urgent assistance whilst our offices are closed, please contact TAG’s 24 Hours Emergency Team on + 61 3 8888 8955 or emergency@appointmentgroup.

Written on 20^th September 2017

Mexico Earthquake

On Tuesday 19th September 2017, Mexico experienced an earthquake of magnitude 7. 1 approximately 140km south east of Mexico City.

Written on 19^th September 2017

Hurricane Jose is affecting travel in Northeastern U.S. - Update

Hurricane Jose is now following a similar path to Hurricane Irma and is expected to disrupt services and transport in the north-eastern Caribbean over the weekend and into next week. The path of the hurricane is currently forecast to veer north into the Atlantic and is not predicted to landfall on the USA.

Written on 15^th September 2017

Incident at London Tube - Parsons Green, District Line

An incident at Parsons Green is affecting travel on the District Line. There is currently no service from Earls Court to Wimbledon and from Ealing Broadway to Turnham Green eastbound.

Written on 13^th September 2017

Virgin Australia to fly daily between Melbourne and Hong Kong

Virgin Australia announced it will increase flights to Hong Kong, moving to daily return services between Melbourne and Hong Kong from 12th November 2017. From 12th November 2017, VA87 will depart Melbourne late morning/midday each day.

Written on 13^th September 2017

Emirates to launch fourth daily service to Sydney, Australia

Emirates is set to introduce a fourth daily service from Dubai to Sydney from 25th March 2018, complementing its existing three daily A380 services and improving connections globally. The new service will be operated by Emirates’ iconic A380 aircraft and will increase passenger capacity on the route by 6,846 seats a week, inbound and outbound between Sydney and Emirates’ hub in Dubai, and represents a 7.

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