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JUNE 2024 Edition: An introduction to Travel News Update.
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+ ON THE SOAPBOX: Shai Weiss, CEO, Virgin Atlantic
Born to be Different – Virgin Atlantic at 40.
+ COMMENT: Time to belt up
A series of air turbulence incidents in very recent weeks has focused on the fact that it is not compulsory for travellers to wear safety seat belts on commercial flights for the whole journey.
Gatwick tribunal
Underway is a Public Inquiry (started end of February) for Gatwick Airport to routinely use its existing standby (emergency) runway. Publication of a final decision by the Secretary of State is not expected to be announced until February 2025, with a new government in place.
ABTA 2024 Travel Convention
This year’s event will take place from 7–9 October in Costa Navarino, Messinia, sited in southwest Greece, occasionally called the Peloponnese.
Airport CEOs get together
Istanbul Airport is to play host to the annual gathering of airport bosses under the auspices of Airports Council International.
Amsterdam return for Aviation Festival
Something of a nomad these days the Aviation Festival returns to Amsterdam 8−10 October at the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Aviation Club lunch
On Thursday 13 June the Royal Over-Seas League will be hosting Mehmet Nane, Chairperson of Pegasus Airlines, as Guest of Honour of the Aviation Club.
BA Advisory Panel
British Airways (BA) has held has held the first meeting of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel, aimed at engaging with members of the community to improve the end-to-end experience for its customers with accessibility requirements.
Boom to go supersonic
The first recognized aircraft to exceed the speed of sound was a Bell X-1 research rocket plane piloted by Chuck Yeager on 14 October 1947. On 1 October 1969 Concorde passed Mach 1 for the first time.
We move on.
Changes at the top for easyJet
Johan Lundgren has announced that he will step down as CEO of easyJet at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by Kent Jarvis, the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
Emirates to Edinburgh
The introduction on 27 June will see a twice weekly (Thursday and Sunday) flight between Edinburgh and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side of the city. This will be an all-year-round service and flown by an Airbus A320 series aircraft.
Eurostar to rebrand classes
+ Following the launch of Eurostar’s new website, app and rewards programme, the train operator says that customers will soon enjoy even simpler, more seamless and unique experience.
Fairmont Windsor Park saved from demolition
The controversial, and well-received Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel, just eight easy miles from Heathrow T5, has been saved from demolition.
Farnborough Drone Show 2024
What will dominate this year's Farnborough Airshow 22−26 July?
Global Airlines arrives in the UK
In a move that surprised many in the industry, and a significant milestone for the new upstart airline, Global Airlines has welcomed its first aircraft (9H-GLOBL) to the UK, an Airbus A380, at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Luton Airport has a new lounge
There is good news for eligible travellers and others prepared to pay for a well organised and quiet facility overlooking the very busy main airport shopping complex and fast-food dining area at Luton Airport.
Mandarin Oriental to open in London Mayfair
The fact that it is very close by the Elizabeth line station with trains to Heathrow may not be of use to many clients but Mandarin Oriental’s new 50-room Mayfair property is now open (from 3 June).
New Oxford hotel
The site may be familiar to visitors and past students at Oxford. Boswells department store is no longer and is now a hotel.
Paris Olympics
Do not go near Paris from Friday 26 July until Sunday 11 August, the date of the Paris Olympics, or for that matter 28 August to 8 September when the Paralympic Games take place!
Propliner - A short review
One hundred and seventy-two pages of pure aviation nostalgia. That is the only way to describe the 2024 edition of the Propliner Annual.
Record year for Heathrow?
Figures published by Heathrow Airport in May would indicate 2024 becoming an all-time record year for the world’s fourth busiest airport. It is top of the league for Europe.
Who has the best Premium Economy product?
It is a choice between British Airways, Norse and Virgin Atlantic.
ON TOUR: Plymouth - plus its Synagogue
Thinking of a UK waterside break? Plymouth is the place.
MOTORING JUNE: Kia Sportage GT
George Loveridge Driving Around for Travel News Update.
CRUISING JUNE 2024
Now for something completely different! Plus Hebridean Princess.
If you enjoy cruising as a means of getting away for a truly relaxing waterborne touring holiday with everything included but are alarmed by the sheer size of some of the offerings now available why not try something still maritime but at the other end of the spectrum. And stay in British waters with a crew whose first language is English, and a cruise with a Scottish twist. Lord of the Highlands might be just for you.
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