Business Traveller: August 2007 stories

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30 November 2007 stories

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Heathrow expansion: the next step
As a government study gives the green light to Heathrow expansion, how soon can business travellers expect to reap the benefits? We answer your questions

Oman Air begins flights from London Gatwick
Oman Air began operations to London’s Gatwick airport from the Omani capital of Muscat this week

New York Plaza hotel reopens on January 1
The famous New York Plaza hotel, which overlooks Central park, will reopen as a Fairmont Hotel on January 1, in a much-altered form and under new name The Plaza

Silverjet launches loyalty programme
All-business class carrier Silverjet has launched a loyalty scheme with rewards aimed at corporate travellers

Sun International opens Red Sea resort
South Africa's leading hotel group Sun International has opened its first resort in Egypt, with conference facilities for up to 1,500 delegates

More upgrades for Premium economy
Premium economy, the superior long-haul class pitched midway between business and economy class, continues to get better

Thistle Charing Cross joins the Guoman collection
The Thistle Hotel Charing Cross has been rebranded as a Guoman hotel, the premier brand of Guoman Hotels Ltd

Hyatt opens first Andaz in London
Hyatt has opened the first property under its new luxury hotel brand, Andaz, in London

 

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6 December 2007 stories

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Jet launches flights from Chennai to Toronto and New York
Indian carrier Jet Airways begins flying from Chennai to Toronto and New York from December 6, via its Brussels hub

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Qantas celebrates 60th anniversary of kangaroo route
Australian national carrier Qantas is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its famous kangaroo route the first time a single carrier flew from Australia to the UK

JAL unveils premium economy with introductory prices
Japan Airlines has become the latest carrier to offer a premium economy cabin, with the launch of its new product on December 1

Winners and losers in BA Euro routes reshuffle
Next summer will see British Airways changing a number of its business routes, with London City Airport (LCY) gaining at the expense of Gatwick

Easyjet to serve Jersey
Easyjet will fly to Jersey for the first time next year. It will inaugurate daily flights from both Luton and Liverpool next Spring

Conrad Hotels lays on festive freebies
Conrad Hotels and Resorts is offering guests complimentary extras such as free phone calls and a gift-wrapping service over the festive period

Etihad adds Beijing route
Etihad Airways is to launch a four-weekly service from Abu Dhabi to Beijing, starting March 30 next year

Jurys Inn goes green in Brighton (UK)
Budget chain Jurys Inn has opened its latest hotel in Brighton, which includes a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact

Park Plaza expands airline partnerships
Hotel brand Park Plaza has announced the expansion of its airline partner network

Easyhotel opens in Zurich
The latest Easygroup budget property has opened in Zurich, Switzerland. This is the sixth Easyhotel to open in Europe, and follows the launch of the Easyhotel Budapest in October

Air Astana launches frequent flyer club
Kazakh airline Air Astana has announced the launch of its new frequent flyer programme Nomad Club

 

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14 December 2007 stories

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Chinese carriers join Star Alliance
Two of mainland China's main carriers, Air China and Shanghai Airlines, have officially joined Star Alliance

Supersonic travel - a reality once again?
If all goes according to plan we could soon be crossing the Atlantic supersonically for the first time since Concorde retired in 2003

Accor launches Pullman brand
Hotel chain Accor launched its new brand for business travellers this week with the opening of 12 Pullman properties worldwide and the promise of 300 by 2015

Savoy to auction off hotel memorabilia
The Savoy hotel is to hold a charity auction of memorabilia when it closes for refurbishment this week

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Citadines Barbican serviced apartments relaunched
Citadines Apart’hotels has unveiled its redesigned and refurbished serviced apartments at the London Barbican property in Goswell Road

Flight check: Japan Airlines
Business Traveller reviews JAL's new premium economy offering on the London Heathrow-Tokyo route

Hyatt Regency to return to Hong Kong
A new Hyatt Regency property will open on Canton Road in Hong Kong's busy Tsim Sha Tsui shopping and entertainment district in 2009

Le Méridien launches concept website
Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts has relaunched its website, promising a global community for those who appreciate creativity

W for Washington
Starwood Hotels and Resorts is to open a new hotel in Washington, under its trendy W brand

Holiday Inn refurbishes Bloomsbury property
Holiday Inn has completed a refurbishment of the reception, lobby and Junction Bar at its London-Bloomsbury property

Star Alliance lounge for CDG
Star Alliance is to open an executive lounge in Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

 

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20th December 2007 stories

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Marriott opens latest Beijing hotel
Marriott International has opened its fifth property in China’s capital, the JW Marriott Hotel, Beijing

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Flight check: Air China
Business Traveller reviews the business class offering onboard Star Alliance's newest recruit

Northwest announces new US routes from Heathrow
Taking advantage of the new US Open Skies agreement, Northwest Airlines (NWA) has announced the start of its first flights from London Heathrow

Air France moves Paris flights to LCY
Next spring Air France will cut the number of daily Heathrow to Paris CDG flights from 12 to seven, while boosting London City (LCY) to Paris Orly frequency from four departures a day to six

Emirates relaunches website
Emirates Airlines has unveiled a redesigned emirates.com website, with new features including a more flexible booking engine and trailers for in-flight movies

ANZ to launch “concierge in the sky
Passengers with Air New Zealand will be able to consult in-flight concierges on long-haul flights from next year