UK & US Travel Headlines - May 5, 2023
Delta Adds Third Sky Club to Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
Delta Air Lines opened its newest Sky Club lounge in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, according to the carrier.
Located on the upper level of the recently expanded G concourse, the club has more than 21,000 square feet of space and seating for more than 450 customers, making it the largest of the three Delta Sky Clubs in the airport.
Virgin Atlantic to Resume Shanghai Service
Beginning 1 May, Virgin Atlantic will resume daily service between London Heathrow and Shanghai, the carrier announced. The route had been suspended since 2020 because of COVID-19.
US to End Vaccine Rule for International Visitors
The US is set to soon scrap its longstanding COVID-19 vaccine requirement for inbound international travellers from 12 May, the White House announced on Monday.
Qantas Appoints Hudson as First Female CEO
Qantas’ Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson has worked at Qantas for nearly 30 years. She will soon take over from CEO Alan Joyce when he retires in November 2023, after 15 years in the role.
Emirates Opens Robot Check-in Centre in Dubai's Financial District
The world’s first robot check-in assistant, known as Sara, can check passengers in via facial recognition. After, it can guide travellers to the luggage drop area at the new Emirates City Check-in and Travel Store in ICD Brookfield Place, an upmarket mixed-use space that includes offices and retail.
UK Rail Strikes to Disrupt Travel Again in May
UK rail passengers will face disruption – yet again – as train driver union, ASLEF, and rail union, RMT, have both called for strike action in May amid long-standing industrial disputes. Train drivers at 15 rail companies will walk off the job on Friday 12 May, Wednesday 31 May, and Saturday 3 June as ASLEF members seek a “fair deal on pay.”
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