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AN INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL NEWS UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2023
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+ ON THE SOAPBOX: Professor Chris Tarry - Principal at CTAIRA
This summer has brought to mind at least parts of one of the more famous quotes from Charles Dickens’s Tale of Two Cities where he wrote “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times”. Indeed, some of the sentiments expressed in the remaining part of the sentence are also quite apposite.
+ London airports hit by ULEZ
The Mayor of London’s controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been expanded to cover all of Greater London.
+ Monarch to return, or not
In mid-August there was a rush of media comment on the prospects of a return for Monarch Airlines, but on 31 August the airline's website was revised. See below.
Air traffic control and PTR
The government-created Package Travel Requirements (PTR) has been the cause célèbre as disgruntled air passengers sought recompense for disruption triggered by a major slowdown of aircraft movement over the August Bank Holiday.
Aviation Club features BA CEO
The September luncheon of the Aviation Club of the United Kingdom is at the Royal Overseas League, Pall Mall, on Tuesday 12 September.
British Airways' pay
Unite trade union, has secured a significant pay increase for around 24,000 staff employed by British Airways.
Broadwalk Soho hotel London
A new hotel will open in November at the very centre of London’s historic hospitality area, a private enterprise put together by a group of friends.
Gatwick gains airlines
Passengers at Gatwick can now fly to a choice of 50 long-haul destinations, after the airport announced the arrival of Air Mauritius and Ethiopian Airlines.
Harrods and Stansted
Harrods Aviation has announced the unveiling of a new brand identity for its Stansted Airport fixed base operation (FBO): ‘The Knightsbridge’ and ‘The Brompton’.
Islanders galore
The return of aircraft assembly to its traditional home on the Isle of Wight seems to be paying dividends to Britten-Norman.
LATAM at Heathrow
Latin America’s largest airline, LATAM, is to introduce non-stop flights between Peru’s capital Lima and Heathrow.
Lego Dornier for British Airways
The above title may be odd but it is true.
Norse delay
Gatwick’s major long-haul airline Norse Atlantic is to delay its new routes to the Caribbean.
Route news from British Airways
The A380 is expected to return on the Heathrow – Singapore route for the summer season 2024 but its introduction is dependent on the refurbishment programme for its still 12-strong fleet.
Ryanair, BA and facial recognition
A storm in a teacup seems to be erupting over newspaper reports that Ryanair is violating customer privacy practices by using facial recognition. British Airways is also bringing in new rules for ID on domestic routes.
Southampton runway extension
The runway extension at Southampton Airport is now officially approved and open, and will be celebrated at a party later in the month.
Stansted tops 2019
Stansted has become the first major British airport to top the best 2019 monthly figures.
Vertical take-off
The Aviation Club will host a session, titled 'Testing, Testing, Flying Examples of Next Generation Technology’, at ICF on Tuesday 19 September, in their superb facilities at Riverside, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Virgin Hotels Glasgow
Following the successful opening of its Edinburgh property on 23 March this year (less visible these days – Sir Richard did turn out) Virgin Hotels has now introduced a Glasgow version, slightly larger and sitting on the bank of the River Clyde.
Wizz Air shares
Wizz Air, the short-haul challenger to Ryanair and easyJet, is significantly lagging behind its rivals as the airline industry recovers from pandemic travel restrictions. Air traffic problems are not helping!
World Aviation Festival
The 2023 World Aviation Festival takes place at Lisbon’s FIL – Exhibition and Congress Centre 26–28 September.
+ ON TOUR: Winchester - Capital of Wessex
As with plenty of others I have passed by Winchester on the M3 many times on the way to Southampton for the Isle of Wight ferry, or to join a cruise ship. I’ve even recommended Winchester as a layover.
CRUISE NEWS SEPTEMBER
New ships debuting in 2024
A reader’s review of Ambassador Ambience
Stornoway cruise terminal for next year
The modern cruise ship - A floating hotel at sea Click her for the full story.
CRUISE NEWS EXTRA - Hotels at sea
The modern cruise ship - A floating hotel at sea
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