Edinburgh to Doha

ADDITIONAL flights between Edinburgh and Doha will see double daily flights introduced at Scotland’s busiest airport by Qatar Airways.

The airline will introduce an additional afternoon flight in April to cater for high Easter demand, meaning a double daily service on Mondays throughout the month.

It’s the first time a long-haul carrier has operated double daily routes to the Middle East from Edinburgh Airport, demonstrating the award-winning airline’s confidence in the busy route.


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Up in the Air . . .

BRISTOL Airport has become the first airport to launch a Trip Finder feature on their website. The innovative feature allows passengers to search for flights using the month or day they want to fly and to filter results by types of holidays – including winter sports and city breaks. This gives passengers the flexibility to plan a holiday around their busy schedule and is ideal for those searching for a weekend getaway.

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Busiest ever year for a Scottish airport

EDINBURGH Airport has recorded the busiest ever year for a Scottish airport with more than 14 million people passing through in 2018.

A total of 14,310,403 people passed through Scotland’s busiest airport last year, up 6.5% on the previous year.

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On the Runway at Heathrow

A record 80 million passengers travelled through the UK’s only hub airport in 2018, up 2.7% on last year, with growth boosted by the use of larger and fuller aircraft. #Heathrow is one of only seven airports in the world to achieve this milestone.

Heathrow continued to raise the bar on customer satisfaction scores being named ‘Best Airport in Western Europe’ for the fourth year running, and ‘Best Airport for Shopping’ for the ninth year in the most recent Skytrax World Airport Awards. Terminal 2 beat its international counterparts to win ‘World’s Best Airport Terminal’, with Terminal 5 coming in 4th.


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Brisbane Airtrain beats strong competition

BRISBANE Airtrain has received global recognition for its work in connecting travellers to the Gold Coast following the highly anticipated launch of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 tram in December 2017. Airtrain has taken out the highly regarded 2018 Marketing Campaign of the Year Award at the Global AirRail Awards ceremony in London, beating strong competition from six others, including Stansted Express, Heathrow Express, Hong Kong Airport Express, and Sydney Airport Link.

Airtrain is the fastest, easiest and most cost-effective way to reach Brisbane and the Gold Coast from #Brisbane Airport. It is the sole rail service connecting Brisbane Airport to Brisbane CBD with more than 21 million passenger trips taken in the company’s 16 years of operation. Airtrain offers seamless travel from Brisbane Airport’s Domestic and International terminals to Surfers Paradise and all major stops in between, with one simple transfer from Airtrain to the G:link tram at Helensvale station.

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Iconic London Taxis on the Runway at Heathrow

BRITISH Airways has introduced a brand new and environmentally-friendly electric cab service at its #Heathrow home, giving customers the opportunity to experience travelling in a legendary London taxi without leaving the airport. The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) taxi features WiFi, phone, laptop and USB charging and a panoramic roof – great for plane spotting.

The taxis will join British Airways’ fleet of chauffeur-driven executive vehicles, to drive premium customers at risk of missing their connecting flight to meet their next aircraft. Customers are met by the driver at the aircraft side and are driven directly to the aircraft side of their onward flight. With every ride completely free of charge, there’s no need for customers to reach for their wallets.


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On the runway . . .

THE parliament of Saint Lucia voted to borrow US$100 million for the Hewanorra International Airport redevelopment project in December 2018.

The construction of a new terminal building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, restaurants, shops and executive lounges, and the conversion of the old terminal to accommodate fixed-based operators will provide an added incentive for airlines to open new routes to the destination.

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Up in the air . . .

AFTER two years of construction, Van Don International Airport opened on December 29, in Quang Ninh province – home to the UNESCO world Heritage site Halong Bay – just 220 kilometres from the capital Hanoi.

This is the first ever international airport in #Vietnam to be developed by a private company, namely, Sun Group, as a new gateway for both domestic and international travellers coming to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, the airport will receive an estimated 2 to 2.5 million passengers annually for the next two years and five million per year by 2030.


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Helsinki Airport breaks another record

THE 20 millionth passenger of the year has visited Helsinki Airport.This historical milestone is the climax of the unprecedented growth in the past few years. The current development programme budgeted at €1 billion helps the airport to prepare for serving up to 30 million passengers a year.

Up to 21 million passengers are expected to visit #Helsinki Airport by the end of the year. The corresponding figure last year was 18.9 million passengers.  Joni Sundelin, Director of Helsinki Airport says that responsibility is a key factor in the growth of Helsinki Airport.

“We do our best to ensure that the volume air traffic can grow responsibly.Helsinki Airport is already a carbon neutral airport.We use renewable energy and fuels and compensate for other emissions.”


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Worst US airports for flight cancellations

TO help travellers to make more informed decisions when it comes to holiday travel, researchers at InsureMyTrip reveal which airports to possibly avoid and how the latest data trends can aid travellers when comparing travel insurance benefits.

New York's LaGuardia (LGA) will be most stressful for travelers this Christmas, LGA reports the highest percentage of canceled flights (4.9%) so far this year.  Flights scheduled for departure between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm are more susceptible to delays and cancellations.  If a flight is cancelled, most airlines will rebook travelers on the next available flight at no additional charge. However, airlines are not required to reimburse travelers for losses incurred as a result of a cancelled flight.

This is the list of the most stressful airports this Christmas, based on flight cancellation rates:

1.   LGA New York, NY:LaGuardia 

2.   ORF Norfolk, VA: Norfolk 

      International
3.   CHS Charleston, SC: Charleston 

      AFB/International
4.   ROC Rochester, NY: Greater       

      Rochester International
5.   PHL Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia 

      International
6.   EWR Newark, NJ: Newark Liberty International
7.   PVD Providence, RI: Theodore Francis Green State
8.   DCA Washington, DC: Ronald Reagan Washington National
9.   BUF Buffalo, NY: Buffalo Niagara International
10. JFK New York, NY: John F. Kennedy International


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Get into the holiday spirit

GET in to a different type of holiday spirit and start plotting their summer escape now as British Airways launches new routes from Heathrow to Ljubljana in Slovenia and Montpellier in France.

Seats to Slovenia’s capital are available to book on ba.com from today with flights taking off on Mondays and Fridays from July 15 through to September 2, 2019. Fares start from £63.00 one-way* in Euro Traveller.

Situated on France’s southern coast, Montpellier will be served with a four-per-week schedule, departing on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from July 15 through to September 2 also. Fares start from £38.00 per person one-way.

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10 Most Pet Friendly Airports in the US

FOR those who travel through airports with pets, finding terminals to accommodate these special travelers can be a stressful event. New federal regulations requires each airport that serves over 10,000 passengers a year must maintain pet relief stations, to provide for service animals of all types. The Upgraded Points study evaluated these larger airports and their current facilities.

1. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

3. Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

4. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

5. Minneapolis St.Paul International Airport (MSP)

6. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

7. Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

8. Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

9. Denver International Airport (DEN)

10. Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)

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Gatwick to Budapest with Wizz Air

WIZZ Air has announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to Budapest.

This new Gatwick connection to Hungary’s capital will see Wizz Air increase its presence at London’s second busiest airport, where it already operates flights three times daily to the Romanian capital of Bucharest.

Beginning on March 31st, the new flights will run daily, bringing a low-fare travel option for passengers travelling from the south London hub.

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No hassles, no lay overs, direct to Kenya from the U.S.

KENYA'S National Airliner Kenya Airways launched its direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on 28th October, 2018 to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. This new route is intended to open up the 2 vibrant economies.

Travel from the USA to #Kenya will only be 15 hours or there about with no connection hassles, no lay overs and stop overs. Trade and investment, Horticulture, Technology and Tourism are the most key sectors that are likely to benefit from the introduction of this route.

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Up in the air . . .

THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today announced an ambitious new airport development project in #Yemen that, when complete, will accommodate 2 million travellers a year. The airport to be rebuilt is in the historic city of Marib, east of the capital Sanaa. Once complete, it will provide a critical infrastructure hub for the country and region.

THE Quintana Roo Tourism Board announced today that the region's global air connectivity continues to grow with new, direct international flights to the #Cancun International Airport as well as increased capacity on several existing routes. This expansion comes as international tourists continue to flock to Mexico's most popular international destinations located across the state, which include Cancun.

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More options for British Airways passengers travelling to and from Moscow

BRITISH Airways has launched a flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). Now, British Airways flights are even more convenient for passengers who live in Russia wish to get to the center of Moscow as quickly as possible on arrival.

Sheremetyevo International Airport is located 29 km northwest of central Moscow. British Airways' timetable gives fliers the option of taking an early morning, mid-morning or overnight flight from Terminal 5 to the Russian capital. The new Sheremetyevo flight will be operated by an Airbus 321.

British Airways has major plans. The company is already investing £4.5 billion to improve service and flight quality for customers. This includes the installation of the latest generation in-flight Wi-Fi as well as power in every seat, fitting 128 long-haul aircraft with new interiors and taking delivery of 72 new aircraft. The airline is also investing £600 million specifically in Club World (long-haul business class), including outstanding catering at an altitude of 11,500 meters, and providing the best conditions for sleeping onboard the airline's planes.
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Air Travel News & Views

STRONG growth in passenger volume at Ontario International Airport (ONT) continued in September as the number of air travelers who passed through the airport rose 14%, while passenger numbers increased more than 13% in the first nine months of the year.

JetBlue launched nonstop service to New York City in early September. A month earlier, Frontier Airlines began daily service to Florida. Last week, Delta Air Lines announced it will add nonstop service to its Atlanta hub in the spring. Meanwhile, the completion of multi-million dollar upgrades of the airport's dining and retail concessions has brought new, popular amenities to ONT passengers.



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Emirates lands in Edinburgh

EMIRATES has celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh.

The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down in the Scottish capital on October 2, making #Edinburgh the airline’s second destination in #Scotland and the eighth in the United Kingdom.


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Working together in the air and on the road

AIRASIA and SkyBus have announced an enormous boost in bus services to Melbourne’s West, as the region prepares for the first-ever international flights to touchdown at Avalon Airport on December 5th. 

Around 4,500 new SkyBus services per year will be delivered under the deal, almost doubling the number of existing services connecting Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station in the heart of the CBD with Werribee and the new international terminal at Avalon. Those flying with AirAsia will also get access to discounted SkyBus fares and onboard offers in hotspots right across Asia, making the entire experience one of the most affordable ways to travel between Melbourne and the more than 130 destinations found in AirAsia’s network.

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A green airport garden

WITH rapid development, Shuangliu International Airport ranks in the world's leading airports. Since its first international air route in 1987, Shuangliu International Airport has opened 109 routes, connecting five continents.

While promoting the airport economy, Shuangliu is actively building a beautiful airport and improving the level of green resources. Up to now, the green area in Shuangliu District has reached 4030.06 hectares, of which parks cover 557.47 hectares.

In the future, Shuangliu will build "Airport Flower Field Park" at Muma Mountain, it will also speed up the construction of airport greenway, carefully lay out various urban parks, green landscape and rural pastoral landscape, and form the regional ecological pattern, in a bid to ensure that the per capita park green land area will reach 16m2 by 2020.

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