Travel Industry News

Seoul sisters Georgia May Jagger and Lizzy Jagger have celebrated British Airways first Anniversary of flying direct to South Korea's capital Seoul from London Heathrow, with a rare photo shoot together onboard a British Airways B777-200. Supermodel sisters Georgia May Jagger and Lizzy Jagger were photographed laying on a British Airways Club World ‘Ying-Yang’ flat bed seat, wearing Alice Temperley dresses celebrating British Airways anniversary. → Read More

Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, has launched its first flight to the new Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, becoming the first full service carrier to commence operations to the new airport. GF578 took off from Bahrain International Airport at 09:30 landing in Al Maktoum International Airport at 11:45, carrying Gulf Air delegations and members of the media from the Middle East. → Read More

P&O Cruises has made a short video showcasing ‘behind the design’ of Britannia, the largest cruise ship ever created for the British market. A teaser clip of the full video coming later this month, it provides a sneak preview of the making of P&O Cruises new 141,000 tons cruise ship, which is scheduled to enter service in spring 2015. → Read More

American Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection and completed its merger with US Airways to create the largest airline in the world. The merger has already survived a challenge from the government and criticism from consumer groups, but will now face the long task of integrating the two airlines. → Read More

Boeing and Jetairfly have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787. The airplane departed Paine Field in Everett earlier on its delivery flight to Brussels. “We are very excited about the Jetairfly Dreamliner entering service as the first and only 787 operated by a Belgian airline,” said Elie Bruyninckx, chief executive, TUI Belgium. → Read More

Emirates has commenced its newest service, to Afghanistan, with flight EK 640 touching down in Kabul International Khwaja Rawash Airport earlier. Kabul is the 138th destination on the Emirates route network, and Afghanistan is the 78th country it serves. → Read More

Europcar is helping customers enjoy stress-free car hire in a number of countries across Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand with the launch of GoZen and GoZen+. The new all-in-one cover reduces the customer’s excess to zero for theft and damage to cars, including damage to the windscreen, mirrors, lamps and tyres. → Read More

Marriott International has marks a milestone in its expansion into south-east Asia with the unveiling of JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi. The property is the JW Marriott brand’s third to open in Asia within the past two months (others in Bengaluru and New Delhi), reflective of a significant investment in the region by the rapidly growing luxury hotel brand. → Read More

Katara Hospitality has signed a memorandum of understanding for the management of a new hotel in Doha under the umbrella of Merweb brand. The deal was signed by Saeed Abdulla Al Amer Al Kaabi, president of Sphinex Hotels & Resorts and, on behalf of Katara Hospitality, by Hamad Abdulla Al-Mulla, chief executive officer. → Read More

Qatar Airways is extending its footprint in the USA with the launch of a new service to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), commencing on July 1, 2014. The destination will become Qatar Airways’ second route in Texas; the airline currently operates to Houston non-stop daily from Doha. → Read More

Ryanair has launched allocated seating on all Ryanair flights from February 1st 2014, with booking now available. The move, which follows a similar decision from low-cost rival easyJet, allows Ryanair customers to choose their preferred seats in advance. → Read More