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British Airways has reported a sharp rise in demand for its short-haul business class service, Club Europe, with bookings surging to their highest level since before the pandemic – a surprising trend fuelled by a growing number of leisure travellers upgrading their experience.
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British Airways sees record demand for short-haul business class

By Ana Ives · June 6, 2025
 British fintech firm Wise is preparing to shift its primary stock market listing to New York in a move that will be seen as a fresh vote of no confidence in London’s ability to retain leading technology companies.
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Wise plans New York listing in major shift from London

By Ana Ives · June 6, 2025
 British Airways is preparing to significantly increase its presence in India, with plans for new routes, additional frequencies and expanded cargo capacity as the UK eyes deeper economic ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
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British Airways expands India routes ahead of UK-India trade deal

By Ana Ives · June 6, 2025
 Birmingham Airport is lining up its most ambitious international expansion in over a decade, with plans under way to reinstate direct flights to the United States – a move that could provide a major boost for business travellers across the Midlands and the wider UK.
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Birmingham Airport targets direct US flights with £300m expansion plan

By Ana Ives · June 6, 2025
 The Trump administration has expanded its controversial travel ban policy, with President Donald Trump signing a proclamation on Wednesday that fully restricts entry to the United States from 12 countries and imposes partial restrictions on nationals from seven more.
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Trump administration announces expanded travel ban on 19 countries

By Ana Ives · June 6, 2025
 United Airlines and Spotify have launched a first-of-its-kind inflight entertainment partnership, giving passengers access to over 450 hours of Spotify’s most popular content across 130,000 seatback screens on more than 680 United aircraft.
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United Airlines partners with Spotify to bring music, podcasts, and audiobooks to 130,000 seatback screens

By Ana Ives · June 6, 2025
 The Fairmont Monte Carlo has unveiled a striking full-property renovation to coincide with its 50th anniversary, redefining luxury on the Riviera while reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and Monaco’s coastal heritage.
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Fairmont Monte Carlo marks 50th anniversary with full-scale renovation and sustainable transformation

By Ana Ives · June 4, 2025
 The UK’s airspace is set for its most comprehensive overhaul in more than 70 years, as the government lays out ambitious plans to modernise the country’s congested skies.
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Government launches sweeping airspace overhaul to cut delays, emissions and support aviation growth

By Ana Ives · June 4, 2025
 In a significant step for inclusive travel, the Radisson Blu Resort Lanzarote has officially been certified as an autism-friendly hotel, becoming one of the first properties in Spain to receive the distinction.
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Radisson Blu Resort Lanzarote becomes certified as an autism-friendly hotel, boosting inclusive travel in Spain

By Ana Ives · June 4, 2025
 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has projected that global production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will double to 2 million metric tonnes in 2025—equivalent to 2.5 billion litres—but warned that mandates and compliance costs are inflating prices and threatening the financial sustainability of aviation’s green transition.
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IATA warns SAF mandates are driving up airline costs as production doubles

By Ana Ives · June 4, 2025
 JetBlue has announced a new partnership with high-speed rail operator Brightline, allowing passengers to book seamless air and rail itineraries across Florida.
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JetBlue and Brightline launch air-rail partnership to boost Florida connectivity

By Ana Ives · June 4, 2025
 A new era of intimate luxury dining has arrived in Belfast with the launch of The Cavern at the Grand Central Hotel — a secret, high-spec private dining space led by the hotel’s Executive Head Chef, Damian Tumilty.
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The Cavern: Grand Central Hotel unveils Belfast’s most exclusive private dining experience

By Ana Ives · June 3, 2025