Amadeus opening travel APIs to independent developers
Amadeus, the official technology partner for Beyond Business Travel, has revealed that it is joining with independent developers on open API technology links, in the hope of creating innovative new products and solutions. The company is a major IT provider for the global travel and tourism industry. In 2010 Amadeus processed almost 900 million billable […]
Norwegian Air launches new flight – Dublin to Stockholm
Norwegian Air has launched a new flight from Dublin Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport this summer. It has been announced that the service will run twice weekly and will continue throughout the year. It is the latest in a long line of announcements from Dublin Airport management. We have also reported recently on the new […]
Icelandair launch Belfast / Reykjavik flights
Icelandair have started flying directly from Belfast to Reykjavik for the first time. Due to increased demand, the airline launched their new route in June 2017 and even better, it will be a year-round service. It has been announced that the flights will operate from Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik three times a week on […]
Aer Lingus New 2017 Routes: Miami, Croatia & More
Aer Lingus have announced new routes and extra flights from Dublin to Croatia, Porto, Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando and Miami in 2017. Aer Lingus have announced a number of new routes and timetables for summer 2017. New Travel Routes from Aer Lingus Flights from Dublin to Miami direct will be the first of its kind […]
Airfare & hotels price increases predicted for 2018
The price of flights and hotel stays are set to increase substantially in 2018. Bad news indeed for business travellers and their employers. It has been reported this week that those who travel for work can expect to pay up to 10% more for their corporate adventures, though prices will vary depending on destination. GBTA […]
Flybe Remind Travellers of New Cabin Baggage Rules
Flybe have issued a reminder to travellers about what size and weight of cabin baggage that they will accept onboard an aircraft. Just as the summer season gets into full swing and airports become packed with crowds of holidaymakers, the airline have reached out to make sure their new rules are complied with. Previously, it […]
Severe Chicago storms lead to flight cancellations at O’Hare airport & beyond
More than 400 flights have been cancelled, due to severe weather conditions in Chicago currently. O’Hare International airport has warned travellers of serious delays and disruptions as a result. Chicago Weather Conditions The National Weather Service reported that severe thunderstorms were affecting the region, as well as parts of southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana from […]
Emirates, Etihad Airways & FlyDubai stop all Doha flights
As of the morning of 06 June , Etihad Airways, Emirates and FlyDubai Airways will stop all of their flights to Doha until further notice. Flights in and out of the Qatari capital are being halted, as a result of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt confirming that they have broken off relations with […]
Air Traffic Controller & Alitalia Strike in Italy, 28th May 2017
Air traffic controllers and some Alitalia staff across Italy are threatening to strike at many airports on Sunday 28th May 2017. This industrial action is likely to bring significant disruption to airlines and travellers in the region, at what is a very busy time of year. Strike action is planned from 1 p.m. to 5 […]
UK Terror Threat: How To Keep Corporate Travellers Safe
After the awful Manchester Bombing this week, British Prime Minister Theresa May has raised the terror threat to critical level. What does this mean for business travellers in the region? The raise of terror level means that police and the government believe another attack or act of terrorism is not just likely but possibly imminent. […]