Why so serious? Ever wondered why you are no longer allowed to smile on your passport photograph, or what a biometric chip is?
The biometric chip in your passport contains information about you, derived from the photo you supplied when you applied for the document. That image was scanned, and key relationships (distance between the eyes, tip of the nose to the chin) used to generate a mathematical map.

More than 1.1 million rooms, in more than 5,700 properties, in more than 110 countires.

Qatar Airways and British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), have announced a joint business agreement that will come into effect on 30 October 2016.
The joint business will benefit customers by offering a wider choice of flights, an enhanced network, greater choice of fares and superior benefits for members of their frequent flyer programmes.

Experience a journey that’s ahead of the curve on the Qatar Airways A350 XWB, flying from London Heathrow starting 30th October 2016. The A350 XWB is a faster, more efficient aircraft, the cabins features state-of-the-art technology and all the finest luxuries allowing passengers to travel in additional comfort.

To align American Airlines with their oneworld® partners and to reduce baggage mishandlings, they will now only check baggage through to your final destination when all your tickets are booked in a single reservation and customers are travelling on oneworld airlines and affiliates.

Through check-in will be honoured when all tickets issued are issued in the same reservation, and all tickets are for travel with the following carriers: American Airlines and American Eagle, oneworld airlines and affiliates.

Throughout our history we have taken care of the travel logistics for large group projects across a range of industry sectors, supporting a variety of clients with long and short-term private charters.
With our global industry connections, we have a substantial network which has been strengthened by over 45 years in the corporate travel industry.

When you choose Traveleads to arrange your private air charter we do so much more than just make the reservation. In association with our indusrty partners we offer:

Flight representation

A peaceful demonstration against airport expansion is expected to take place at Heathrow Airport on Saturday 1 October.

Heathrow Airport is working with the Metropolitan Police who will manage any protest activities in and around the airport or terminal facilities.

Roads around Heathrow may see a period of disruption around the middle of the day and customers travelling to/from the airport may wish to allow extra time for their journey.

From 11th January British Airways will be upgrading their food offering on all short haul flights to and from London Heathrow and London Gatwick by partnering with Marks & Spencer, another great British brand.

Passengers will be able to purchase food from the delicious and seasonally inspired menu, ‘M&S on board’, along with a choice of branded wines, spirits and soft drinks available to purchase from an extensive bar menu.

Wightlink’s £45million Investing for the Future project is going ahead with plans for a new ship on the Portsmouth to Fishbourne route and updates to port facilities at Portsmouth and Fishbourne car ferry terminals underway.

Easy-to-use double deck boarding ramps are currently being installed at both terminals increasing vehicle capacity, and improving reliability and punctuality especially at peak travel times. While these works are underway passengers should be aware of the following changes:

Following a positive reception for the upgraded long haul aircraft SAS is making investments to implement upgrades across its entire short and medium haul fleet.

The first aircraft with the refreshed cabin interior will be SAS’s new A320NEO, which in addition to extra leg room, new and more comfortable seats, a lighting system that aligns with the time of day and USB outlets at seats to keep personal devices charged, will also offer 15-20% lower fuel consumption.