Regional Gains – Virgin Atlantic, Air France- KLM codeshare agreement.
Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM have today announced their first codeshare agreement to strengthen Trans-Atlantic Partnership This partnership makes it easier for customers to build their ideal trip across the Atlantic by combining flights operated by Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Delta to many cities across the globe. The airports include Aberdeen, Belfast, Belfast […]
British Airways Orders 42 New Aircrafts – B777-9s
British Airways has placed an order for up to 42 B777-9 The deal consists of 18 firm orders, plus options on a further 24 aircrafts. IAG says the B777-9s will be configured in four-class layout, with a total of 325 seats and will be used to replace fourteen B747-400s and four B777-200s between 2022 and […]
Emirates Cancellations due to Airspace Closures – India/Pakistan
Please be advised that there is some developing tension between India and Pakistan which has led to some operational restrictions. Things are fluid and developing / changing quickly. For the time being, below are the facts. Pakistan airspace is closed indefinitely (including over flights). Afghanistan airspace is closed indefinitely. EK640/1 27th Feb DXB-KBL-DXB is cancelled. […]
After Brexit Will You Need a Visa to Travel to Europe?
One of the most frequent questions we are being asked by business travel clients, is what documentation they’ll need for post-Brexit travel. Many of our customers are worried that they’ll need different passports, new Visas and to make extra preparations for their business trips. After Brexit Will You Need a Visa to Travel to Europe? […]
Hainan Airlines Launch Dublin to Shenzhen Airport Route
Hainan Airlines have confirmed that they are launching new routes between Dublin and Shenzhen Airports, starting on February 25th, 2019. Shenzhen (深圳; Shēnzhèn) is one of the most populous cities in China. It is situated in Guangdong Province and separated from Hong Kong by a narrow river. It is approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) south […]
WIN! £100 Shopping Voucher with Etihad Airways
Beyond Business Travel, Belfast have teamed up with Etihad Airways to offer our clients the chance to win a £100 gift card for the shop of their choice. To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, all you have to do is enter via the form below. The answer to the question […]
Why Your Next Business Flight Should Be With Etihad
From a futuristic fleet, fantastic loyalty and reward programmes and destinations all over the world, there are many reasons why your next business flight should be with Etihad. Etihad’s Network From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad fly to over 80 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North […]
In business, time is money. Etihad saves you both.
Beyond Business Travel is proud to work in partnership with Etihad BusinessConnect, where your business earns more benefits, the more your team travels. Airmiles collected on each journey can be used to access discounts on future flights, pay for upgrades and more. The upgrade option is particularly popular with our business travel clients, who are […]
ESTA update: U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforcing 72 hour minimum
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have recently announced that real-time approvals will no longer be available for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). CBP has reinforced the requirement that customers from Visa Waiver Program countries should apply for their ESTA not less than 72 hours before their international flight is scheduled to depart. […]
Emirates confirm flight routing changes to and from Australia
Emirates have confirmed that it will adjust its services to and from Australia to optimise fleet utilisation and provide more efficient and direct connection options for customers. Effective 31 March 2019, Emirates will suspend EK424/425 and serve Perth with a once daily Airbus A380 service non-stop from Dubai. Effective 01 June 2019, Emirates will suspend […]