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EasyJet targets British Airways loyalty club members with new promotion

EasyJet has launched a new promotion targeting members of British Airways’ Executive Club loyalty scheme. The UK-based budget carrier is offering half-price annual membership of...

Sabre adds Lufthansa NDC content in airline group’s home markets

Lufthansa Group has made its NDC-based content available to Sabre-connected agencies in its home markets of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium. The European aviation giant,...

Movers and Shakers: New Mauritius tourism chief

Claire Le Lay has been appointed the new President of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).  With a background in branding and communications, Le Lay...

Oceania ramps up culinary-focused excursions

Oceania Cruises has expanded its Culinary Discovery Tours with the addition of 12 new excursions for 2025.  The new gourmet itineraries explore:  Amsterdam, Belfast, Invergordon, Valencia...

KQ expands fleet with new Boeing 737-800

Kenya Airways has expanded its fleet with the addition of a B737-800 as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy.   The acquisition of the...

Agents fix what travel influencers overlook

As a travel adviser, I’ve seen first-hand how the rise of travel influencers has shifted the way travellers make decisions.   Social media now plays a...

Chaos for Brit travellers as two European airports announce strikes

Workers at two European airports are set to strike for 24 hours, which could have "extensive effects" on travel.  Verdi trade union announced the walkout...

Istanbul Snowstorm Disruptions Continue: Latest Travel & Weather Update – Focus on Travel News

Istanbul snowstorm continues to cause widespread travel disruptions as heavy snowfall, icy roads, and freezing temperatures grip the city.Turkish Airlines has announced further flight...

Wales floods: Heavy rain causes flooding and travel disruption

On Sunday evening several thousand sandbags were distributed to key flood risk areas across the Rhondda Cynon Taf, while dozens of crews and heavy...

The tourists cancelling their holidays to Trump’s America

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailA long-standing tradition...

Lavish Tuscan Villas, Four Seasons’ New Yacht And More Travel News

Abercrombie & Kent Launches New Luxury Villa Collection Dreaming of a summer escape in the Italian countryside? The venerable travel outfitter Abercrombie & Kent recently...

Thailand urged to tighten rules for elephant sanctuaries

Wildlife advocates are urging the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to set clear standards for businesses claiming to be sanctuaries.  Wildlife NGOs continue to encourage...

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