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Whether travelling for business or pleasure, we all like to spend as little time as possible waiting around at the airport. Now passengers travelling with Flybe from selected airports, including Newcastle International Airport, may be able to save time by using the brand-new Flybe Self Service Bag Drop Kiosks. Customers flying with Flybe from Newcastle will be able to check-in, weigh any hold luggage and print luggage...
Read MoreGround staff at Mallorca, appointed by Acciona and represented by CGT and SOM unions, have announced eight days of strikes in April and May. The first strike is due to begin at 1pm this Friday and will last until 3pm (local time). Seven more strikes of up to three hours will follow throughout April and May with the last being held between 8 and 11pm on Sunday 28th May. The dates and times of the strikes, during whi...
Read MoreWe live in a 'Do it Yourself' age where we're all seemingly 'expert' at everything. Nowhere is this more evident than when we travel. But is it always the best way to book? Our joint managing director Anne Bromley dispelled some myths and gave some top tips on how to get the most out of your business travel programme in the last issue of Northern Insight magazine. See the full article here (pages 112 - 113) https://is...
Read MoreSecurity employees at Porto, Lisbon, Funchal and Porto Santo airports in Portugal have announced plans to launch a partial strike during the Easter holidays in a row over pay. The strike is proposed to take place from 13 - 17 April and is backed by the Sitava Union. If it goes ahead disruptions to airport security operations are possible so passengers due to travel are advised to allow for additional time to clear security.
Read MoreBeijing Capital International Airport has closed one of its three runways for resurfacing works. The runway is likely to remain closed until 29 April and may cause delays and disruption. Passengers planning to fly into or out of the affected airport should contact their airline well in advance of departure to confirm flight status.
Read MoreSecondary picketing relating to the Bus Eireann strike caused train services across the country to be cancelled and Dublin Bus services to operate at a heavily reduced capacity this morning (Friday 31st March). Tens of thousands of people were forced to make alternate travel plans amid huge disruption to Irish Rail inter city services, Dart services, and Dublin Bus services on top of the strike at Bus Eireann. Pickets...
Read MoreAir France and KLM are expanding their offering from the UK during summer 2017. Passengers will have access to greater choice and frequency of flights from UK airports to Amsterdam. In addition, Air France and KLM are introducing a number of new services to destinations around Europe and worldwide for 2017. All of the new services will be available from UK airports travelling via Amsterdam. For more informatio...
Read MoreFlying to more than 150 destinations around the globe, Qatar Airways’ awarad-winning Business Class was voted Best in the World in the 2016 Skytrax awards. Now the airline is hoping to enhance its customer experience even further with the introduction of their new Business Class Qsuite. The new Qsuite features a unique, customisable cabin with movable privacy panels, seats made of hand-stitched Italian leather and the w...
Read MoreItalian Trade Unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl-Ta, USB and CUB have confirmed that a 24-hour strike will take place on 5th April 2017. On the same day, trade unions ANPAC and ANPAV have also confirmed a four-hour strike from 12 pm to 6 pm. Alitalia has cancelled a number of flights and modified its domestic and international flight schedule between late evening on 4th April and early morning on 6th April....
Read MoreCyclone Debbie hit the Great Barrier Reef area having been upgraded overnight to a category four storm, just one rung below the most dangerous wind speed level. The cyclone is expected to make landfall in northeast Queensland and has been gaining in force en-route. Authorities warned it could reach level five by the time it makes landfall around 2 pm local time (0300 GMT). Wind gusts of more than 135 mph/220 kph lashed r...
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