The US Department of Homeland Security now requires airlines to implement additional security checks for flight operating into and over their airspace.
There will now be enhanced screening for those carrying large electronic devises.
In view of this the time taken to pass through security is expected to substantially increase and the airlines are recommending a 3 hour check in time for these flights.
This Wednesday (25th January 2017) sees the final major changes to the terminals at Gatwick.
British Airways are moving all their operations to the South Terminal with Virgin Atlantic moving to the North. Leaving Easyjet (which currently operates from both terminals) to consolidate its operation around the North terminal.
Then let us organise your trip to the Bahamas. You could also try snorkelling with tropical fish and sea turtles or shark and eel sightings to scuba diving.
2017 is the 40th Anniversary of the foundation of the Deltic Preservation Society (which Avocet Travel Management sponsor). In conjunction with the National Railway Museum/KOYLI Group, Beaver Sports and our hosts the Bluebell Railway we would like to announce a special event at the Bluebell Railway on Friday 6th to Sunday 8th October 2017.
The event will feature 4 working Deltics, D9002, D9009, 55019 and 55022 and we are working on a surprise visitor and will be a DELTIC only event. We are at the early planning stages at the moment but some of the ideas we are following include at least one dining train on the Bluebell and if possible another on the main railway network organised by Avocet Travel Management, anybody who would like to express an interest in this would they please contact Neil at enquiries@avocettm.co.uk . Jason Cross at the East Midlands Photographic Society has been asked to organise an event on the Friday evening.
Please watch the five parties relevent webistes for further updates.
Mike Hallum-Rudd
DPS Director
Newquay Airport has announced a new seasonal route to Cork. Operated by Aer Lingus Regional the twice weekly summer only service commences operation on 6th May 2017.
Close to Cork airport lies Blarney Castle and Gardens and why not stay in the coastal town of Kinsale just a short drive from the airport? The town of Cobh is close by. This is where the SS Titanic set sail on its ill-fated maiden voyage and of course you have the City of Cork. And not forgetting the Jameson Experience in Midleton.
The possibilities are endless so why not contact your Travel Partner to find out more?
Unite have announced that they intend to hold industrial action involving British Airways cabin crew on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th January 2017. This could potentially effect flights from London Heathrow airport.
Banyan Tree Holdings has announced that it has entered into an agreement with AccorHotels designed to allow the French hospitality giant to design and manage Banyan Tree branded hotels around the world. AccorHotels will invest an initial €16 million in Singapore-based Banyan Tree and both parties will then co-develop the brands owned by Banyan Tree.
Article from Breaking Travel News Friday 9th December 2016
Beginning May 2017, Virgin Atlantic will fly three times a day between London Heathrow and Los Angeles, creating greater choice of flights for customers during the peak summer travel season. All three services on this route will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft – Virgin Atlantic’s most fuel-efficient aircraft, offering three cabin classes, including fully flat bed and aisle access seats in Upper Class.
To book your flights from London to LA call Avocet Travel Management.
FLASH Entertainment, the Middle East’s premier live events company, announced earlier that Coldplay will return to Abu Dhabi to celebrate the New Year with their UAE fans. The event, on Saturday, December 31st, will take place at the du Arena, Yas Island. Coldplay’s show forms part of the A Head Full of Dreams Tour, presented by du Live! and brought to Abu Dhabi by FLASH Entertainment in association with Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant entertainment and leisure destination.
Contact Avocet Travel Management to make this happen.
