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IATA urges uk to prioritise aviation iAtA, the International Air Transport Association, has urged the UK government to “shore-up its international air connectivity” ahead of the country’s departure from the EU. The organisation believes the government must also focus on the cost-effective expansion of London Heathrow Airport. Speaking at the UK Aviation Club, Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, said: “In building the post-Brexit world, the prosperity of the UK will depend on the strength of its connectivity – links with Europe and the rest of the world.” De Juniac called an early resolution for aviation in the Brexit talks. "The Brexit clock is ticking towards a deadline of March 2019. But the aviation deadline is earlier. Normally passengers can book travel about a year in advance.
singAPore Airlines has revealed its new cabin products following an $850million investment across its fleet of Airbus A380s. The new products provide more space and privacy in all classes and will enter service on the first of five new A380s. Retrofit work will take place on 14 existing aircraft to ensure consistency across the entire A380 fleet. Following four years of development the new aircraft will be configured with 471 seats in four classes, comprising six Singapore Airlines Suites, 78 business class
amErican airlinEs strEngthEns commitmEnt to BusinEss travEl AMeriCAn Airlines has pledged to introduce its new lounge concept at London Heathrow in late 2018 or early 2019 for First and Business passengers. Upgraded lounges have already opened in US destinations including Chicago and Miami. The carrier says the move is part of a commitment to business class travellers, who bring in 44% of its revenue but represent only 13% of its passengers.
[ TAKING OFF ] >> NORWEGIAN has launched the world's longest low-cost route, from London Gatwick to Singapore. The service operates four time a week with fares from £149.90 >> BRITISH AIRWAYS will increase its Heathrow-Inverness service from seven to ten flights a week from March 2018 >> AER LINGUS is expanding its transatlantic operations with a twice-daily service to Chicago, daily services to San Francisco and Los Angeles, increased capacity to Washington DC and a new Philadelphia route >> Low-cost airline PRIMERA AIR will launch services to Toronto from both London Stansted and Birmingham in 2018 >> JET AIRWAYS has introduced a third daily service from Heathrow to Mumbai
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seats, 44 premium economy seats and 343 economy class seats. Singapore Suites have separate flatbeds and leather chairs together with a 32-inch full HD monitor. Business class seats recline into fully-flat beds and are in a 1-2-1 configuration with USB ports, increased stowage space and a large dining table. All seats on the aircraft have personal monitors with access to KrisWorld, Singapore Airline's in-flight entertainment system. High-speed wifi is also available throughout the aircraft.
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IATA’s 2017 Global Passenger Survey of over 10,000 travellers found 82% of respondents would like to be able to use a digital passport on their smartphones for as many travel activities as possible, from booking flights to passing quickly through the airport
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