Travelbiz E-Zine
12
July
2023

British Airways & Iberia trade Updates

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Inflight Enhancements Arriving

From 7th July 2023, we will be introducing Ice Cream on applicable flights departing LHR & LGW, Locally Sourced Cup Noodles on select flights from China, Hong Kong, Japan & Singapore, a second hot meal on flights from India and delighted to be re-introducing sparkling wine as part of our pre-take off drinks selections in World Traveller Plus.

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Wayfinding Web Tool Trial

A new application that will allow customers to seamlessly navigate their way around the terminal has now been introduced. The new wayfinding trial app allows customers to locate their exact gate and other points of interest, including shops, restaurants and more, with the help of a map.

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US ESTA Official Mobile App

The United States has launched a new Application to apply for an ESTA. This is available for 40 countries and will make the process of apply for an electronic visa to enter the United States much easier. It is still possible to apply for ESTA on the current ESTA Webpage.

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AJB Newsletter May/June

The latest newsletter addition begins with summer travel in the Atlantic Joint Business. Highlights include:  AJB travel through Dallas, Aer Lingus’s New Cleveland Route, British Airways touch down in Cincinnati,  Iberia’s new Tirana, Albania Destination for the summer season, Finnair introducing a super light ticket type and American Airlines elevating the onboard Customer experience.

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Travel Through Dallas-Fort Worth with the Atlantic Joint Business

As the home of American Airlines, connect to over 150 US destinations through DFW Airport.

While in Dallas, you can immerse yourself in nature at the Arboretum and Botanical Garden or appreciate world-class art at The Museum of Art.

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Experience British Airways First

Step into your Private and spacious suite. Relax and unwind in style with the finest loungewear by Temperley, London. Your amenity kit and plush slippers add an extra touch of luxury.

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Re-Cap on our new Destination Cincinnati

Since 05th June, British Airways are the only nonstop between option between the UK and Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, becoming the airline’s 27th US destination. With 5 flights per week in the summer and 4 flights per week in winter, and with our partners American Airlines, connect on to cities like Austin and Raleigh/Durham.

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Whisperings of a New Bar

Exclusive new Whispering Angels lounge bar at Heathrow Terminal 5. British Airways is excited to announce the launch of a bespoke Whispering Angel rose bar this summer, inviting customers to indulge in the refreshing French wine ahead of their flight from Heathrow Terminal 5.

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New Codeshare from City of Derry Airport to London Heathrow with Loganair

British Airways is now a codeshare partner with Loganair on their new route from the City of Derry Airport to London Heathrow. With this new codeshare it opens up another regional connection to British Airways Worldwide Network. With Long-haul fares now in place worldwide for both published and private fares, you can offer your customers a seamless experience with through tickets and baggage along with British Airways & Loganair’s award winning service from this City and surrounding areas.

See your GDS for Fares and Schedules:

British Airways Updates

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