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May
2008 Vol 5 - Issue 1
Dear
Readers,
Had
enough airline upheaval? Well, get ready for more.
Airlines are folding fast - Oasis Hong Kong has
been liquidated, and now Eos is filing for bankruptcy;
some of you have suffered financial and time losses;
my deepest sympathy because when airlines fold
or get it wrong, the passenger suffers.
There are more upheavals brewing because there
is a likely merger agreement between Delta and
Northwest airlines. Such a merger can kick off
a wave of consolidation likely to directly change
the flying experience for millions of travellers.
We can at least breathe a sigh of relief on some
of the merger traumas because Continental has
chosen not to merge with any airline. Consolidation
may save fragile airlines, but it can make flying
a bigger headache than it already is. Some of
the likely downsides are fewer flights, more crowded
planes and more disarray at airports - now we
have to be glad that things are looking bright
at Heathrow T5.
Members of the Executive Traveller Club can always
consult the Travel Desk for better ways of travelling.
The Travel Desk continues to update its database
with travel products suitable for individuals
as well as groups. Every Club Member’s needs
are a priority – take advantage of all the
special services available to you.
In the meantime enjoy this month’s newsletter
and have a pleasant time travelling.
Warm
regards Lyssiemay Annoh Editor
Destination
of the month: 48 hours in Groningen,
Holland. The people of Groningen say that Groningen
is Holland because it is the most Dutch of all
the Dutch regions. Continue
reading
Event
destination of the month: 30 Pavilion
Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1. Country elegance
in the heart of the Capital. In this Georgian
townhouse with the peaceful tranquillity of a
country residence, 30 Pavilion Close offers something
unique. Continue reading...
Train
News Update
Enjoy
Heathrow Airport’s brand new Terminal 5
station.
If you love the comfort of trains, then it will
be useful to know that Heathrow Express’
journey time is 21 minutes to Terminal 5, after
departure from London’s Paddington station.
. Read more
France's
TGV high-speed rail service offers Internet and
multimedia portal throughout Europe Read
more
The
Business Desk
Know
Before You Go
Handy
tips on how to better manage international business
Compiled
in association with TMA.
Executive Traveller is delighted to bring to you
a series of Business Essentials in association
with TMA. These Business Essentials have been
adapted from TMA’s online cultural intelligence
tool Country NavigatorTM. TMA is a leader in developing
talent for the evolving global workplace. They
also specialise in practical learning solutions
for global leaders, teams and associates. This
month's essentials for doing business in France
Tried
and Tested
Cars,
Techs and Gadgets
The
World’s Lightest Roller-Suitcase
Antler has dared to call it size
zero because like the models on the catwalk it
really is very light. The world's lightest structured
large roller-case weighs in at just 3.6 kg. It
allows you to pack in up to 30kg of the things
you really need and still travel enviably light
weight! This is particularly useful today where
hand luggage is limited to only one item depending
on which airport you are travelling from. Continue
reading....
Now
here’s something that can save you from
embarrassment at the airport.
If you are one of those people who loathes begging
‘check-in’ staff to allow your overweight
luggage to ‘go through’ because you
cannot afford to pay for the excess charge, then
we have the ideal gadget for you. It comes in
the form of a Digital Luggage Scale under a unique
name "Balanzza". Continue reading....
264
passengers enjoy open skies agreement between
EU and US
On March 31st, the 264 passengers flew Air France
flight AF060 from London to Los Angeles and
became the first to enjoy the open skies agreement
between the European Union and the United States.Continue
reading...
To join the flight live, click
here
Travelling
Lufthansa? Book flights, check-in and seat selection
now possible via mobile phoneFind
out how...
British
Airways Revamps its Image at London City with
Direct Flights to Nice
After the T5 fiasco, it is no wonder British Airways
felt like changing airports when it decided to
launch a new daily service to Nice. BA transformed
the terminal concourse at London City Airport
into a casino on Monday 31 March. Continue
reading...
