Business Traveller magazine: September 2006 stories

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BA delays controversial baggage checking policy
Some good news today. British Airways has announced it will delay its controversial baggage checking policy which was due to start on October 11
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Long-haul travel goes low-cost
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines officially launched its low-cost long-haul offering this week, with a headline-grabbing fare of £75 (plus £68 taxes and charges) one-way from London to Hong Kong
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London Grosvenor House refurbishment delayed
Refurbishment of London's Grosvenor House Hotel is running well behind schedule
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CSA to review future of Edinburgh-Prague route
Scotland might lose a key international service early next year. Czech airline CSA says it is reviewing the future of its daily link between Edinburgh and Prague
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Emirates and SAS increase flights to Beijing
Fast-growing Gulf airline Emirates launched a daily flight between Dubai and Beijing on September 1
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Maxjet to serve Las Vegas from Stansted
All business-class airline Maxjet will start flying twice weekly between Stansted and Las Vegas on November 2
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[Kiwi Flyer]

BA would have been silly to not delay the new baggage rules, while the current restrictions on carry on remain in place. Speaking of which, I hope there will be some relaxation soon.

 

[NM]

BA would have been silly to not delay the new baggage rules, while the current restrictions on carry on remain in place. Speaking of which, I hope there will be some relaxation soon.

I am hoping likewise. Currently debating whether to route through LHR for possible F upgrade and extra EQP, or to go direct to FRA for the convenience of avoiding LHR and being able to take my usual wheelie briefcase (its 47cm x 35cm x 22cm so does not fit into the BAA limit of 45x35x16).

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

When are you flying?

 

[NM]

When are you flying?

Hoping it will be mid October. But not sure if the project funding will happen yet.

 

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14 September 2006 stories


Business Traveller Awards 2006
The 2006 Business Traveller awards were revealed this week at a star-studded ceremony at the London Hilton Park Lane
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Eurostar unveils Ebbsfleet "park and ride" station
Eurostar passengers living within a wide area of London and the Home Counties will have easier access to high-speed rail services from autumn of next year
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Bmi abandons Southampton-Amsterdam plans
Bmi has quietly dropped plans to launch flights from Southampton later this year
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GNER and Virgin announce online initiatives
Two of Britain's main train companies, GNER and Virgin Trains, have new initiatives for passengers who buy their tickets online
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Qatar to unveil luxury Airbus
Fast-growing Qatar Airways has just taken delivery of the first of a fleet of Airbus A340-600s
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Easyjet to expand at Madrid
Budget airline Easyjet says it will launch six routes from its new base at Madrid early next year
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22 September 2006 stories

Breaking news: Hand luggage restrictions to be eased
The rumours are true: the restrictions on hand luggage from UK airports are to be eased from tomorrow (Friday September 22)
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Bmi to introduce lie-flat seats
Bmi is joining the lie-flat club. The carrier will upgrade its long-haul business class by next summer with new generation seating
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Silverjet's £799 New York offer
All-business class airline Silverjet is hopeful it will be able to launch a daily Luton to New York Newark service on December 16
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United's Economy Plus - restricted access
United has become fussy about which passengers can occupy its Economy Plus cabin
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Airlines ban faulty laptop batteries
Business travellers should be aware they may not be able to use their laptops on Virgin, Qantas and Korean flights
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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2006
Hot on the heels of the 2006 UK Business Traveller Awards, the annual results have now been announced for Business Traveller Asia-Pacific
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The May Fair completes £75m overhaul
The May Fair Hotel finishes its extensive overhaul this month, after two years and a £75m refurbishment programme
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28 September 2006 stories


New Virgin premium economy seat
Virgin Atlantic this week unveiled details of its new premium economy seat
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Cathay Pacific to introduce fully flat beds in business class
Cathay Pacific promises state-of-the-art seating from next year
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Jet Airways' transatlantic ambitions
India's privately-owned Jet Airways plans to launch two transatlantic services next year
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Temporary BA/Qantas lounge at new Bangkok airport
British Airways and Qantas have now transferred their flight operations to Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi airport located 30 miles east of the city centre.
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More Italian routes for London City
London's City airport (LCY) is poised to see a big boost in services to Italy
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Refurbishment for Amsterdam Marriott
Amsterdam's Marriott is about to undergo extensive refurbishment in a bid to regain its five-star status
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BA flights for fewer miles
Award mileage reductions by the Air Miles loyalty scheme have prompted British Airways to do likewise with its BA Miles scheme
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