Airport lounges remain one of the great undiscovered gems of economy class travel. Long considered an essential by business types, these air-conditioned sanctuaries are now catching on among savvy travellers looking for that extra flourish of luxury. Here Breaking Travel News visits No.1 Traveller Lounge at Gatwick Airport to find out more. Details
Qatar Airways has launched two new destinations in Pakistan, Sialkot and Faisalabad. The airline has commenced four weekly passenger services to Sialkot where it already operates dedicated freighter services. At the same time Qatar Airways added Faisalabad to its Pakistan network with three flights a week. Details
Air Astana increased its operating profit by 115 per cent to $23.9 million in the first half of 2015. Net profit was $8.3 million, versus a loss of $36.4 million in the first half of 2014 – largely the result of a book loss following a local currency devaluation. At the same time passenger numbers…
Following a huge response to its current recruitment drive, Oman Air is expanding opportunities for Omani nationals to become pilots with the airline. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is now accepting applications from graduates with no prior flight training, as well as those who already have experience. Details
British Airways is serving up the best of British this summer in the form of a Bolney Estate Pinot Gris 2014 from the West Sussex located winery, plus tonic water from UK-based company, Fever-Tree. The airline will be serving the wine, which was a favourite tipple at Wimbledon this year, to its customers in the…
A bird smashed through the window of a small business aircraft covering the crew and passengers with blood and pieces of bird. A short video shared by Sure News shows the aftermath of what happened. In the clip one person records the interior of the plane with red stains on everyones clothing and red above the pilots…
Over 270 of Britain’s business leaders signed an open letter to the prime minster demanding the government implement the Airports Commission’s clear and unanimous recommendation to expand Heathrow. The letter – sent from signatories ranging from FTSE chiefs and Britain’s key business and trade associations, to leading global brands and SMEs spanning the whole of…
American Airlines has welcomed the reopening of the US Embassy in Havana and the Cuban Embassy in Washington. “The reopening of the United States and Cuban embassies in Havana and Washington is an important step toward building new commercial relationships and re-establishing scheduled air service between the US and Cuba,” said American chairman Doug Parker.…
Passengers on a flight from Glasgow to Ibiza were nearly grounded the flight after they failed to heed many warnings from the crew about their behaviour. A video has surfaced on social media showing the ravers singing loudly along to rave music. Cabin crew announced “Ladies and gentlemen, please remain quiet. There are travellers on board…
The boss of Airbus has ended months of speculation by confirming that the plane maker will build a new version of its superjumbo, the A380. Fabrice Brégier told The Sunday Times that the A380neo, which will have new engines, could be ready for sale in five years. “We will move to the A380neo type. You…
LOS ANGELES – The major construction plan at Los Angeles International Airport was announced and outlined far in advance. It was scheduled to take place in six different phases to attempt to make it as convenient as possible. The FAA and Air Traffic Control officials at KLAX even came up with a plan to implement…
On the 16th of July, Air Malta began the Sky Spa, the first ever free in flight spa onboard a commercial short haul flight. Gatwick flight KM116/117 was the inaugural flight of the new free service, which no other airlines offers free of charge in economy cabins. This is only available on selected services. The…