LONDON CITY AIRPORT INCREASES SECURITY LANES .... The airport has added 2 additional security lanes following growing concerns about increased delays at security over the last few months. It is thought the delays have been due to the British Airways New York service and increased leisure routes from the airport. (15/03/2010)

LUFTHANSA INCREASES EDINBURGH SERVICES .... Lufthansa is to boost its routes from Edinburgh this summer, with a new service to Dusseldorf and a second daily flight to Frankfurt. The six-times weekly service to Dusseldorf will commence April 26. The carrier will also reintroduce an early evening flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt,adding to its existing lunchtime service. (10/03/2010)

BMI HEATHROW DOMESTIC LOUNGE REFURBISHMENT .... The current domestic lounge is closing today for a much needed refurbishment. Eligible customers can use the reopened upstairs part of the lounge during this period. The new "London Room" will be open from 15 April. (05/03/2010)

NEW EDINBURGH - STOCKHOLM SERVICE .... Norwegian, the low cost carrier will start an Edinburgh to Stockholm service from 06 May. The flights will operate three times weekly on Tuesday,Thursday and Sunday. (03/03/2010)

CITYJET SCRAPS BUSINESS CLASS .... Air France owned Cityjet has scrapped Business Class in favour of a premium economy product on services serving London City airport. A new product called Cityplus offering a range of benefits will replace the full Business Class service. (18/02/2010)

FULL BODY SCANNERS AT HEATHROW & MANCHESTER .... The UK government has initiated the use of full body scanners at Heathrow & Manchester airports. Paricipation is now mandatory. (10/02/2010)

FLYBE TO LAUNCH MOBILE BOARDING PASS .... Flybe plan to introduce mobile phone check in later this year. This will operate in a similar fashion to other airline systems whereby a bar code sent to the passengers's mobile can be scanned at the aiport. (09/02/2010)

SAS LAUNCHES PREMIUM ECONOMY EXTRAS .... Scandinavian Airlines is offering Economy Extra additional benefits on selected routes over the next few months. Passengers travelling between UK & most Scandinavian routes will benefit from a 10% fare reduction & lounge access. (04/02/2010)

AER ARANN TO OPERATE AER LINGUS REGIONAL SERVICES .... Aer Arann has announced it is to operate flights on behalf of Aer Lingus from Dublin and Cork to 12 destinations. The franchise services will be branded as Aer Lingus Regional.The agreement will increase Aer Lingus presence in the UK market, as Aer Arann will operate several of its routes from Dublin and Cork under the new Aer Lingus Regional brand, to cities including Bristol, Cardiff, Blackpool, Doncaster/Sheffield and Durham.It will also result in an increase in Aer Lingus capacity on routes from Dublin to Glasgow and Edinburgh. (29/01/2010)

CITYJET RAMPS UP LONDON CITY CAPACITY .... The introduction of the larger Avrojet RJ85 on the Edinburgh - London City route has increased the number of seats available by 40%. The Avrojet with 95 seats on board will operate on selected flights. (22/01/2010)

BMI DROPS BUSINESS CLASS ON UK DOMESTIC FLIGHTS .... From January 27 the short-haul business class cabin will be dropped altogether, and replaced with a one-cabin economy and flexible economy offering. The new flexible economy fare includes fully flexible tickets, access to executive lounges, and free food and drink in-flight. Seating will be at the front of the aircaft albeit with no seperate cabin.Further information available from Clyde Travel Management. (18/01/2010)

ESTA FOR U.S. VISITORS NOW MANDATORY .... The ESTA online visa waiver application form must now be completed at least 72 hours prior to visiting the USA. This is now compulsory from 20 January 2009. It has been highly recommended that visitors complete the form up to this date but the online application is now mandatory & failure to complete it will result in airlines not allowing travellers to fly to the U.S. (12/01/2010)

BMI DIAMOND CLUB INSTANT SILVER STATUS .... Bmi are offering instant Silver status to all existing Blue level or new Diamond Club members. The Silver level provides lounge access & premium check within a range of benefits. The upgrade application must be made by 28 Feb 2010. (11/01/2010)

BRITISH AIRWAYS & UNION TO HOLD TALKS .... British Airways & Unite have agreed to hold talks aimed at finding a negotiated settlement to the cabin crew dispute. Unite have confirmed that they are currently in the process of re-balloting their British Airways members. (07/01/2010)

INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES .... Increased security is in place at all major airports. Passengers travelling to the U.S.are advised to arrive at the airport no later than 3 hours before departure (29/12/2009)

MORE THREATENED STRIKE ACTION AT HEATHROW & ABERDEEN .... Baggage handlers and check in staff employed by SAS Ground Services are set to launch a series of strikes over a pay row. The stoppages will impact travellers at Heathrow (Turkish, Emirates & Thai) and Aberdeen (KLM/ Air France, Wideroe & Atlantic Airways). The 48 hour action is scheduled for 22 December, 26 December and 03 January. (17/12/2009)

BA CITYFLYER TO OPERATE DURING PROPOSED STRIKE .... BA Cityflyer services in & out of London City airport will not be impacted by the proposed BA strike. Services include flights to Glasgow & Edinburgh and also to various destinations in mainland Europe. Contact Clyde Travel Management for more information (16/12/2009)

BA STRIKE ACTION OVER CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR .... Unite union members at BA have announced their intention to take strike action for 12 days from 22 Decmber to 02 January. Talks are taking place next week in an attempt to avert this crippling action (14/12/2009)

HEATHROW EXPRESS TO OFFER PADDINGTON CHECK IN .... Check In services are being introduced at Paddington Station using automated self - service machines. This is the first time common use machines have been used at a UK railway station. (08/12/2009)

EASYJET EXTENDS ONLINE CHECK IN .... Easyjet have extended their free online check in facility to include passengers with hold baggage. Up till now it was only passengers with hand baggage that could use the online check in system. (01/12/2009)

VIRGIN REOPEN GATWICK LOUNGE .... Virgin has unveiled its new Gatwick "Clubhouse" at the South Terminal. The upgraded facilities include a spa,restaurant with waiter service and concierge area. (26/11/2009)

HEATHROW TERMINAL 2 CLOSES .... The Terminal 2 building will close from 23 Nov after 54 years in service. The terminal is being closed to make way for a multi million pound replacement as Terminal 1 is merged to form a large new terminal which will be the home of the Star Alliance airline group from 2014. (23/11/2009)

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT UPGRADE .... The airport will benefit from a major makeover over the next year. This includes new restaurants and improved access for rail passengers arriving at the airport. (12/11/2009)

NEW WINTER ROUTE FOR ABERDEEN .... Danish airline Cimber Sterling have started direct flights from Aberdeen to Billund in Denmark. Fares & schedules available from Clyde Travel Management. (10/11/2009)

HEATHROW TERMINAL MOVES .... Several carriers are moving terminals at Heathrow during November. Major airlines such as Qantas & Singapore Airlines are relocating so please double check with Clyde Travel Management before travelling if you are unsure. (04/11/2009)

CONTINENTAL JOINS STAR ALLIANCE .... Continental Airlines has officially joined the Star Alliance airline group. This brings the prestigious London - New York route back within the Star network. Bmi & Singapore Airlines are major menbers of Star Alliance. (28/10/2009)

NEW LONDON CITY HOTEL .... Apex Hotels are opening a second London property on 12 November. The Apex London Wall hotel is a four star new build property just off Liverpool Street. Rates and further information from Clyde Travel Management. (23/10/2009)

LLOYDS MANNING & TRAINING CONFERENCE .... Clyde Travel Management will be attending the Lloyds Manning and Training Conference in Manila on the 4th and 5th November 2009 as part of the International Marine Travel Group (IMTG) (16/10/2009)

BA ADD SECOND LONDON CITY - NEW YORK SERVICE .... British Airways have added a second all Club World service from today (13 October). The flight will depart London City at 1600 arriving into JFK at 2025 with the return leaving JFK at 2150 arriving 1025 next day. Special Fares & full schedule available from Clyde Travel Management. (13/10/2009)

BRITISH AIRWAYS EDINBURGH LOUNGE TO CLOSE FOR REFURBISHMENT .... The Edinburgh lounge will close from Friday 02 October for around seven weeks. The new lounge will be a superior area with more space and new facilities. There is no alternative lounge available during the closure. (01/10/2009)

BA OFFER A PAID FOR SEAT SELECTION .... In another ill conceived airline development BA is to allow all passengers to select their seats at the time of booking, but theres a catch: the carrier will be charging for the privilege, starting from UK10 per sector for Euro Traveller passengers, rising to UK60 for Club World customers. The fees will not apply to Premier and Gold Executive Club members who are already able to choose their seats for free in all cabins (including exit row seats) at the time of booking. Silver card holders, customers with fully flexible tickets and customers on corporate deals can pre-assign their seats for free and will have the option to buy exit row seats in World Traveller and World Traveller Plus. Those who choose not to avail of the new service will be left to select from the remaining available seats from 24 hours before departure. (28/09/2009)

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO RYANAIR ID REQUIREMENTS .... Ryanair will no longer accept a driver's licence as a valid form of identification from 01 October. Only a valid passport or a government issued National Identity Card will be accepted when travelling on Ryanair flights from this date. (24/09/2009)

KLM LAUNCH PREMIUM ECONOMY ZONE .... KLM is to offer an upgraded economy class on long haul flights. Unlike sister airline Air France, KLM is adapting the existing economy seat to offer more legroom & greater recline. Upgraded sectors will be able to be bought for between 80 - 150 pounds per sector & Flying Blue Platinum passengers travelling on fully flexible tickets can travel in the new seats without a surcharge. Refurbishment of all aircraft will be complete by December 2009. (17/09/2009)

CHANGES TO LONDON CITY TERMINAL .... London City Airport is to carry out a multi-million pound configuration of the terminal building in early 2010. This will provide a larger passenger search area and additional space in the departure lounge. (15/09/2009)

BA CITYFLYER TO CHANGE CATERING POLICY .... BA Cityflyer is expected to come into line with mainline BA services which means notably that hot dinners will not be served after 1700 on Cityflyer services. Changes will take place at the end of September. (10/09/2009)

BMI DROP GLASGOW - MANCHESTER ROUTE .... Bmi have announced that they are ending the service on 18 September leaving only Flybe on this route. (04/09/2009)

EASTERN AIRWAYS ADD NORWEGIAN SERVICE .... Eastern Airways has announced a new route from Aberdeen to Bergen. The weekday flight will commence 05 October & will add to Eastern's existing services to Oslo & Stavanger. Schedules & fares available from Clyde Travel Management. (28/08/2009)

ABERDEEN AIRPORT NEW PARKING DECK .... The new 5M parking deck at Aberdeen airport is due for completion by early September providing valuable additional terminal parking spaces. (24/08/2009)

STANSTED EXPRESS OPERATING NORMALLY .... After recent disruption due to strike action the Stansted Express service between the airport & Liverpool Street is now running normally. Passengers are advised to check prior to departure to ensure no further strike action is planned. (18/08/2009)

GATWICK MONORAIL TO CLOSE FOR REFURBISHMENT .... The free Monorail which runs between South & North Terminals will close for a 37m upgrade from September (no exact dates available). The new Monorail will not be introduced till July 2010 & a free shuttle bus will be provided until then. (06/08/2009)

BA REDUCES TRANSATLANTIC BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE .... In a week when British Airways have reduced routes and cut meals the airline have announced that they are reducing baggage allowance on USA transatlantic routes for World Traveller passengers. From 07 October only one bag (max weight 23 kgs)will be permitted. (03/08/2009)

BA CUTS MEALS ON SHORT HAUL FLGHTS .... The airline is to scrap free meals in economy after 10am on flights under two and a half hours. BA will continue to offer all passengers a free breakfast before 10am. (31/07/2009)

NATIONAL EXPRESS OPENS NEW LOUNGE .... Despite being on the verge of losing the East Coast rail franchise National Express has opened a new lounge near Platform 1. The lounge is available for most First Class passengers. (27/07/2009)

BMI EXPANDS CHAUFFEUR DRIVE OFFER .... Bmi has expanded its complimentary chauffeur service on selected Business Class fares to include Bmi served UK regional airports. The service was originally launched on London Heathrow routes in and is now available to customers travelling on selected business class fares to Eastern European & Middle Eastern destinations. The chauffeur drive service is available at both ends of the routes. (09/07/2009)

NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL FOR EDINBURGH .... The Hotel Missoni has recently opened on The Royal Mile. The 136 room luxury hotel is a collaboration between the Missoni founders and Rezidor Hotel Group who own Radisson SAS and Park Inns. Rates available from Clyde Travel Management. (09/07/2009)

Virgin Trains targets Glasgow market .... Virgin Trains is now going all out for the Glasgow market having seen success between both Liverpool and Manchester and London believing that the schedules can be reduced further with a journey time from Glasgow to London of under four hours. (01/07/2009)

Bmi Regional improves Scottish links to Yorkshire .... Twice daily flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Leeds/Bradford have been introduced at improved times by Bmi Regional. The change to the summer timetable is desinged to allow for a full working day in Leeds. The airline is also introducing a larger aircraft on the Glasgow-Leeds/Bradford route to increase capacity by a third. (29/06/2009)

Emirates extends Newcastle chauffeur option to Edinburgh area .... The service has now been extended to business class passengers living or working within "EH" Edinburgh postcodes. (29/06/2009)

BA to begin all-business class flights from London City to New York .... British Airways has confirmed it will launch its all-business class flights from London City to New York on September 29. Tickets for the service go on sale from June 23. BA will initially operate the route once daily, except on Saturdays and the carrier says this will increase to a twice-daily service from mid-October. Fares & schedules available from Clyde Travel Management. (23/06/2009)

Terminal Improvements At Aberdeen Airport .... Aberdeen Airport has opened a covered walkway for arriving and departing passengers, part of a 5 million pound improvement programme at the facility. The new international walkway has been designed to improve the airport experience for passengers, and was developed as a direct result of customer feedback. (17/06/2009)

British Airways is to drop flights from Gatwick to New York, just a year after they restarted. .... The airline is due to launch all-business class flights from London City airport to New York this autumn, but the dropping of the Gatwick service will be a blow to business travellers living within the airport's catchment area. (08/06/2009)

Ryanair Imposes Web Check In Only .... All bookings made on Ryanair including passangers with checked in bags must now use online check in and bag drop in order to avoid a very expensive "boarding card reissue fee" of UK40. Ryanair is phasing out the use of airport check in desks at all airports by 01 October 2009. (05/06/2009)

Bmi lounge at Heathrow T1 .... Bmi will open its new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 1 on June 1. The new lounge will be located within the former BA Gallery near gate 5. (27/05/2009)

Facial Recognition Programme extended .... Following trials of Facual Recognition on immigration gates at Stansted and Manchester airports the programme is being extended to 10 UK terminals by August this year. The gates can be used by any British or European passengers who have an e-passport. (14/05/2009)

Emirates increase checked baggage allowance .... The carrier is now allowing 10kg more checked baggage than previously allowed, at no additional cost. This means that the allowance in Economy Class is now 30kg (compared to 23kg on BA) (07/05/2009)

Virgin codeshare with Jet to Mumbai .... Virgin dropped its Mumbai daily service on 02 May but have announced a codesghare agreement with Award winning Indian carrier Jet Airways. The codeshare will commence from 06 May allowing Virgin Flying Club members to earn and redeem points on a route that was previously lost to the Virgin network (07/05/2009)

BMI Diamond Club upgrade .... Bmi are said to be shortly introducing "some exciting new develpments" to the loyalty programme The system upgrade will be complete by 12 May (05/05/2009)

BA to open lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 .... The new Galleries Lounge will open on 11 May. The lounge offers free wifi throughout as well as a feature bar (04/05/2009)

Refurbishment complete at London City Airport .... The departure lounge at the airport has been refurbished as part of a 1.5m programme. The lounge is now larger with improved facilities (01/05/2009)

New 5 star hotel for Heathrow .... Approval has been granted for a 13 storey new build hotel on Bath Road opposite the Premier Inn. (27/04/2009)

American Airlines Business ExtrAA .... American are rolling out its company loyalty scheme in the UK enabling companies to earn upgrades & free flights. The Business ExtrAA programme sits alongside their individual traveller scheme AAadvantage. Further details from Clyde Travel Management (16/04/2009)

AA to revamp Heathrow lounges .... Both AA lounges at T3 are to be upgraded. The Admiral Club lounge will be reconfigured with new shower suites & improved business centre being part of the revamp. The Flagship Lounge will more than double in size with seating for 134 passengers. (07/04/2009)

Free Chauffeur Service on New York flights .... Delta Airlines is offering Business Class passengers a free Chauffeur Service to Heathrow & Edinburgh airports on New York (JFK) services. The promotion is running till 30 June 09 & is available within a 50 mile radius of both airports (03/04/2009)

BA terminal changes from 29 March .... British Airways will make changes to several departure terminals at Gatwick & Heathrow this weekend.Included in the changes are flights to Toulouse & Atlanta which move from Gatwick to Heathrow T5.Also, flights from Heathrow to Nice will move from T3 to T5.Further information available from your designated Clyde Travel Management office. (24/03/2009)

Air France launches premium economy cabin .... Air France is calling the new cabin Premium Voyageur and will initailly launch it on New York & Tokyo routes The new seats will provide a 97cm pitch & 123 degrees recline. In flight meals will be the same as economy. (23/03/2009)

Laptops to be removed again at Glasgow & Heathrow .... Passengers must once again fully remove their laptops from hand luggage when transiting security at both airports.Glasgow & Heathrow had received dispensation during an 18 month trial.Following the end of the trial the DFT have removed this dispensation while results are evaluated. (18/03/2009)

Bmi to open new facilities at Heathrow T1 .... Bmi are opening a new premium check in area from early April allowing gold cardmembers,business class & premium economy passengers to use a dedicated area. Bmi are also opening a new International Lounge from early June on the site of the former BA Galleries lounge area in T1 (13/03/2009)

Double miles on Bmi Regional routes .... Bmi are offering double destination & status miles on routes from all regional airports including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, & Glasgow. The extra miles can be earned on business & fully fexible economy tickets used before 30 April. The offer does not include Heathrow services. (10/03/2009)

Free breakfast at London Thistle hotels .... Clyde Travel Management can offer free full breakfast at all properties in London. This attractive deal is in place until at least the end of April. (03/03/2009)

Air France Southampton - Paris now arriving into Orly .... All flights from 29 March will switch to Orly. Flights currently use either Paris Roissy or CDG (10/02/2009)
More information: http://www.airfrance.co.uk

Triple VoyageurREWARDS with Air France .... For travel during the month of March the airline is offering triple points on some routes from London City airport including Edinburgh. Further information available from Clyde Travel Management. (09/02/2009)

New 5 star hotel for Belfast .... The Fitzwilliam Hotel will open in March offering 130 rooms including superior, executive, & a number of suites. Designed around the Fitzwilliam property in Dublin, it will be situated on Great Victoria Street in the heart of Belfast city. (03/02/2009)

Rosyth - Zeebrugge ferry now taking reservations .... Norfolkline who have taken over the only Scottish ferry link into Europe, are now accepting reservations for the service, which commences 18 May. The brand new ship departs Rosyth on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays at 1700 returning from Zeebrugge on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 1800. Fares & reservations available from Clyde Travel Management. (30/01/2009)

Bmi to launch Heathrow - Kiev service .... The new service will operate 5 times per week from 29 March. Outward flight will leave Heathrow at 1010 with the return departing Kiev at 1620 or 1630. Fares & full information available from Clyde Travel Management. (22/01/2009)

Approval of third runway at Heathrow .... The controversial third runway has now been given approval despite strong protests. Slots gained through the new runway will be " green slots" only, being given to aircraft with highly efficient emmisions. Investigations are also being established to consider a high speed rail hub at Heathrow creating a direct high speed air link between Scotland & the airport. (19/01/2009)

New Aberdeen - Birmingham service .... Bmi Regional have announced they will operate a 3 times daily service commencing 29 March this year. The budget carrier bmibaby will continue to operate their daily service till 27 March before giving way to it's sister airline who provide a full service operation. (14/01/2009)

Air France / KLM to buy stake in Alitalia .... The merged airlines are planning to buy a 25% stake in Alitalia, subject to regularity approval. Alitalia has been "reborn" after a massive deal was struck with the Compagnia Aerea Italiana consortium. Under this deal the assets of Alitalia will be merged with rival italian carrier Air One. (12/01/2009)

Emirates free upgrade to First Class .... Upgrade is from Business Class to First for travel up to & including 31 March 2009. Offer is available on certain fare levels & is subject to refund restrictions, travel must be booked by 15 February 2009. More information available from Clyde Travel Management. (08/01/2009)

Free First upgrade with British Airways .... The offer is available on return flights to upgrade from Club World to First on either the outward or return flight Travel must be booked & completed by 31 March 2009 & there is no limit on the amount of upgrades that can be taken. Full terms & conditions are available from your Clyde Travel Management Consultant. (07/01/2009)