LATAM has launched a new set of ‘travel eco kits’ for passengers travelling in its Premium Business cabins. The amenity kits feature design by emerging Latin American artists and are reusable “with a very long lifespan”. The bags are not wrapped in plastic as part of the airline’s commitment to eliminate single-use plastic, and the […]

The European Council has recommended that member states of the European Union ease restrictions on non-essential travel into the bloc from March 1. The Council advises EU nations to lift testing and quarantine requirements for travellers who have been fully vaccinated with an EU or WHO-approved vaccine, or who have recovered from the virus within 180

Qatar Airways has officially unveiled one of its B777 aircraft painted in a special retro livery, as part of the carrier’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The airline in fact began operations in early 1994, but considers 2022 to be its 25th birthday as the carrier was relaunched in 1997 under the mandate of His Highness The

SAS has announced plans to operate 230 routes to 120 destinations this summer, including the resumption of several UK services. The carrier said it would offer “an extensive summer programme” in response to rising demand, with 150 weekly flights between Scandinavia and North America, including a second daily Copenhagen-New York service. SAS is also set

British Airways has become the first UK airline to officially recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. The airline has partnered with the organisation to make travel “simple and easy for customers with additional assistance needs”. Customers can wear a sunflower lanyard to indicate that they may need additional support, assistance or more time when travelling. The

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says new data shows “a growing momentum in the recovery of air travel” as restrictions continue to lift around the world. The association said there had been a jump in ticket sales in recent weeks, with an 11-percentage point increase in international tickets sold between January 25 and February

Culinary Director, Chef Vikram Khatri prepares for the launch of his novel menu inspired by the Wood Fire Oven, bringing them to the kitchens of the Market restaurant, at the Westin, Pune. The Market – an innovative restaurant stays true to Westin’s Eat Well philosophy. Each live kitchen has a unique identity and dining zone

Yatra Online announced their partnership with Cleartrip. Under this agreement, Cleartrip customers will now have access to Yatra.com’s inventory of 94,000 hotels and homestays of various kinds ranging from 5-star luxury properties to alternate accommodations such as villas, guesthouses, and service apartments amongst others in over 1,400+ cities and towns. The addition of Yatra’s inventory

Norwegian start-up carrier Flyr has announced plans for its first UK route. The airline launched flights in 2021, initially serving domestic destinations, and has confirmed it will fly between Edinburgh and Oslo from April 8. The year-round service will operate up to thrice-weekly, using a B737-800 aircraft. Flyr will join Norwegian and SAS on the

Sky Express has become the latest carrier to join the Worldwide by Easyjet connections service. The move will allow customers to book tickets through the Easyjet website, for self-connecting flights with Sky Express via Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Zakynthos, Preveza, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Larnaca, Chania and Heraklion to over 20 new Greek destinations, including: Mytilene, Paros, Icaria,