Heathrow Airport has announced the opening of its new Terminal 2 on June 4, 2014, designated for Star Alliance airlines. United Airlines will be the first to move in, along with Virgin’s Little Red, Aer Lingus, and Germanwings, as the airport aims to avoid the issues faced during the Terminal 5 launch.
Qantas has embraced a retro approach to in-flight entertainment by introducing “Stories for Every Journey,” a curated collection of ten printed books. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Droga5 and Hachette, offers a nostalgic reading experience for loyal frequent flyers, celebrating the joy of physical books during travel.
American Airlines is offering AAdvantage members in the UK and Ireland the opportunity to earn double miles on select First and Business Class fares for flights operated by American Airlines and British Airways. This promotion runs from May 31 to July 15, 2013, and requires pre-registration. Eligible routes include major cities such as Atlanta, New York, and Chicago.
An exclusive offline sale offers discounts on British Airways flights to select destinations for bookings made through the Customer Contact Centre. Applicable only to Economy class tickets using 40,000 or 50,000 Avios, this promotion excludes online bookings and certain carriers.
Brussels Airlines has expanded its reach in Italy, now offering 11 connected airports and nearly 20 daily flights from its Brussels hub. The summer timetable introduces increased frequencies to key cities such as Venice and Milan, alongside the new destination of Palermo, enhancing travel options for passengers.
Le compagnie aeree stanno adattando le loro offerte di intrattenimento per i passeggeri, sfruttando la crescente diffusione di smartphone e tablet. Diverse iniziative permettono ai viaggiatori di scaricare giornali e riviste, contribuendo a ridurre i costi della carta stampata e migliorare l’esperienza di volo.
Turkish Airlines is rapidly ascending in the global aviation market, achieving an 85% increase in air traffic over the past five years, totaling 130 million passengers. With a strategic hub in Istanbul and a growing network of destinations, it aims to surpass major European markets and establish itself as the largest airline on Earth.
British Airways is offering a summer sale on Business and First Class seats from London, featuring competitively priced flights to destinations like JFK, Orlando, and Vancouver. Travelers can earn valuable Tier Points and Avios while enjoying additional options through American Airlines and United for creative routing.
Two individuals were arrested at Stansted Airport following an incident involving a Pakistan International Airlines flight that was diverted from Manchester. RAF Typhoon jets were deployed to investigate the situation, with the suspects taken into custody on suspicion of endangering an aircraft, according to Essex Police.
A British Airways Airbus A319 was safely evacuated via slides after a technical fault prompted its return to Heathrow shortly after take-off. Witnesses reported seeing black smoke from the engine, but there was no fire. The southern runway has reopened, while the northern runway remains closed, leading to potential delays.
A recent change in American Airlines flight schedules has led to a loss of British Airways Tier Points for a traveler originally booked on a Business Class fare from Athens to San Francisco. The withdrawal of a key flight segment forced a rebooking that ultimately reduced the Tier Points earned, prompting the traveler to seek alternative short trips to recover the lost points.
Circa 500 camere d’albergo vicino all’aeroporto di Francoforte sono riservate da Lufthansa per i passeggeri degli ultimi voli della notte, a causa delle restrizioni sul rumore che limitano i decolli tra le 23 e le 5. Dal 2011, circa 28mila passeggeri hanno dovuto pernottare a Francoforte a causa di ritardi e cancellazioni.
