Author: Shawon Hannan
Boeing, the US based aircraft manufacturer, has been cooperating with US and Japanese investigators to discover the problem with its next generation Dreamliner 787 aircraft, and recent report suggests that the fault may be with the aircraft’s electrical components. Earlier, airlines had grounded the aircraft globally, on fears regarding its airworthiness, following incidents of its onboard battery catching fire. Two Japanese airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airlines, were the first of many to ground their Dreamliner aircraft and commence an investigation into the safety standards of the aircraft, claimed to be the first to offer mid-size airplane capabilities on…
Silversea Cruises, a cruise operator, has announced a new collection of eight short cruises for 2013. The company is offering four- to seven-day voyages to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean for busy professionals looking for a short break. The new shorter voyages for 2013 include the four-day Northern Europe Voyage aboard the Silver Cloud, from June 15 to 19, 2013, a Mediterranean Voyage aboard the Silver Wind, from March 16 to 20, 2013, a Mediterranean Voyage aboard the Silver Wind from May 14 to 18, 2013, a five-day Mediterranean Voyage aboard the Silver Wind, from March 11 to 16, a…
UAE-based airline company, Emirates, has increased its commitment to Japan with the introduction of a new service between Dubai and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport). The daily, non-stop flights will be commencing from June 3, 2013. Haneda Airport is the 131st destination served by the airline, and a three-class Boeing 777-200LR will operate the service Thierry Antinori, Emirates executive vice president for passenger sales worldwide, said, ‘As Emirates’ third gateway in Japan, the Dubai to Haneda route will help to build on the vibrant relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Japan, in terms of trade and increasing the opportunities…
UK based airline, British Airways, is partnering with Twinings, a tea marketing company, to offer an innovative tea blend to its passengers. The new tea has been specially blended to be palatable at higher altitudes, and will be available on the airline’s flights from February 1, 2013, for passengers in all cabins. Recent research has shown that the taste of standard beverages can fade by around 30 percent at 35,000 feet. The new blend is expected to counteract this effect and provide the real goodness of a blended tea to the airline’s passengers, even at cruising altitude. Kate Thornton, the…
Europcar, a France-based car rental company, will soon be offering its customers the choice of hiring a BMW. Reacting to customer demand, the company will be including the BMW 3 and 5 Series vehicles as part of its Prestige by Europcar fleet. These vehicles are claimed to offer a superlative driving experience, and a number of customisation options for customers, and they can be booked for rental from February onwards. Ken McCall, the managing director of Europcar UK Group, said, ‘BMW stands for engineering perfection, elegance and class, so we are really excited to be adding these vehicles to the…
Does your dream holiday involve big skies, raw natural beauty, and plenty of outdoor activities? Feel your riding skills could do with a boost – or a kick start – but can’t be bothered to take lessons? What you need to look into is a dude-ranch holiday. See Big-Sky Country the Right Way Now, take a deep breath and put Billy Crystal and Jack Palance in City Slickers out of your mind for a minute. Drunken cowboys and terrifying trail bosses aren’t part of the package. But choose the right insurance – in this case you’ll probably need to get…
Haven Holidays, a UK-based holiday park operator, is reaping the benefit of offering discounts for advance bookings. The company has reported that there has been a 12 percent increase to date in repeat bookings from guests who have previously stayed at its campsites in the UK, compared with those bookings taken by the same time last year, due mainly to customers taking advantage of early booking rates. On average, these customers paid around £130 per week less than those who book similar accommodation with the company at the last minute. The caravan park owner is offering Spring breaks in Somerset…
The UK Department for Transport has announced the preferred route for the new HS2 High-Speed rail project in northern England. The government is investing £32 billion in the project to operate the HS2 network from Birmingham to Manchester, Manchester Airport, Toton, Sheffield, and Leeds to London. UK Transport secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, said, ‘There will be a comprehensive programme of engagement on all aspects of phase two and a public consultation, planned originally for 2014, has been brought forward to begin ahead of schedule this year. HS2 will be integrated with the existing national railway network allowing cities and towns in…
Flybe, a UK-based airline company, has launched its newest service from Birmingham Airport in the UK. The airline is offering daily weekday flights to Lyon in France from May 1, 2013, the flight will be operated by a new 88-seat Embraer 175 jet aircraft. Simon Lilley, the airline director of marketing, said, ‘Flybe is committed to developing its route network out of Birmingham. We have every confidence that this additional new service will prove successful in offering an attractive and affordable way for travellers to access this major business and popular leisure destination. Our new weekday service to Lyon will…
Local communities not currently served by the UK’s rail network could receive a boost as the UK Department for Transport is to provide a fund for new stations. The £20m fund is intended help local British communities to boost their economy as more new stations are likely to be opened en route. Robin Gisby, the managing director of network operations at Network Rail, said, ‘Rail is absolutely vital to the economy, connecting people with jobs, bringing friends and families together and helping businesses move goods from ports and airports to our high streets. As more and more people decide to…