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January 2023 100 Local Children with Life-Limiting and Life-Threatening PRESTIGIOUS Award for Loganair


Loganair Named Regional Airline of the Year at Prestigious Global Awards


LOGANAIR, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, has been named Regional Airline of the Year at the 2022 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence. Regional Airline of the Year is awarded to the regional operator that has stood out strategically, established itself as a leader and demonstrated innovation within the regional landscape.


The judging panel selected Loganair in recognition of its dedication to maintaining essential connectivity, continuing to serve some of the remote islands in Scotland, while growing its reach across the UK. Judges


also praised Loganair for


managing a complex network of services – which includes flights into London Heathrow – and for the agile way in which the airline has moved quickly to backfill routes and support regions following the collapse of other operators.


The World’s Oldest Living Land Animal Turns 190 Years Old


Conditions Revel in the Joy of Lapland Thanks to Local Charity WEDNESDAY 21st December was a day to remember for 100 children from Northern Ireland who are living with life threatening and life limiting conditions as they travelled to Lapland from Belfast to meet Santa in his winter white wonderland.


The children and a huge support team made up of Trust medica, nurses and


carers, as well as


parents, as well checked in at Belfast International Airport from 5am and were welcomed by The Choir Studio from Newry, who filled the air with festive music, initiating the magic of what was a fun-packed day. After a three hour


TUI Airways flight to Northern Finland the children disembarked and made their way to the magical location of Rovaniemi, under the Arctic Circle.


Upon arrival the all-inclusive day trip began and saw the children enjoy what is the quintessential fantasy experience at Christmas time including reindeer rides, husky dog rides, sledging, a visit to the elves workshop as well as Mrs Claus’ gingerbread bakery factory among many other activities. The


pinnacle moment for all


children was a private meet and greet with Santa Claus himself after which the children continued their festive cheer theme 35,000 feet up on board their homeward bound flight. The trip was organised by the NI Children to Lapland Trust.


EU Move to Allow Use of Mobile Devices Onboard Flights


JONATHAN Celebrates Turning 190


ST HELENA’S national treasure, Jonathan the Tortoise will be celebrating his 190th birthday on 2nd – 4th December 2022 on the remote island.


Jonathan the Tortoise is the oldest known


living land animal on Earth, and also the oldest chelonian ever recorded. Born in the early 1800s, Jonathan the Seychelles Giant Tortoise has lived on St Helena since 1882: Situated in the midst of the South Atlantic Ocean, the British Overseas Territory is one of the world’s remotest islands. Jonathan has spent his island life in the grounds of Plantation House, alongside a handful of other tortoises: David, Emma and Fred, all of whom are of course much younger. He has lived through two world wars, watched more than 35 Governors come and go from Plantation House and has watched the island introduce radios, telephones, TVs, internet, cars and an airport.


Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, at the start of 2022, his 190th birthday year, earned another Guinness World Records title! Celebrating his 190th birthday this December, Jonathan is now the oldest tortoise ever. Jonathan is the island’s most famous permanent resident and to celebrate him turning 190 years old, everyone from across the island will be coming together over three days for a birthday party at the Governor’s House on this momentous occasion.


PASSENGERS flying within the EU will soon be able to use their mobile phones to call, text and stream videos onboard flights. This could be the case in years to come after the European Commission confirmed that airlines are able to provide 5G technology during flights; This could also see and end to turning on airplane mode whilst travelling. Previously,


airlines were


unsure of the risk using mobile devices could have in relation to interference to flights however ,the European Commission has now deemed this significantly lowers than first expected. Until now. The UK and EU faces different interference frequencies than those whilst flying across the US and therefore this is allowing for planes to possibly implement the technology on board.


Need for Flexibility Doubles Travel Insurance Buying from Pre-Covid Levels


TRAVELLERS’ demand for more flexibility is defining post- pandemic travel as customer seek to manage a wider range of potential issues. This is one of the key trends highlighted in the States of Mind Travel Report published by Allianz Partners. Drawing on insights from leading industry experts (Joe Mason, Chief Marketing Officer for Travel, Allianz Partners, and Luís Araújo, President, European Travel


Commission) and Allianz’s own customer trends data, the report highlights the increase in stress factors facing travellers today. As well as navigating ongoing health-related concerns, travellers now face geopolitical turbulence, high inflation, and wider economic uncertainties. This is leading to a new attitude to travel, where in-built flexibility and protection against the “what-ifs” are even more essential.


Allianz’ data reveals that demand has seen customer intentions to purchase travel insurance across five major European markets (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, UK) shoot up from 21% in 2019 to 55% in 2022 for international travel, and from 12% to 26% for domestic travel. In line with rising demand, Allianz Partners recorded its highest ever level of claims for post-departure benefits in 2022.


Franco-Irish Rail and Ferry Ticket Agreed!


THE Irish Government is developing a Franco- Irish rail and ferry ticket that would cover travel between France and Ireland - ticket will come into effect by next summer.


France Given Go Ahead to Ban


Domestic Flights FRANCE could move to ban short haul flights in a latest bid to tackle climate change. The French Government had moved towards a plan to ban domestic flights across the country back in 2021 as included within its climate laws, however, this faced backlash from both the Union of French Airports and Airports Council International Europe. Because of this, the decision had to go through the EU, which has granted permission to go ahead with the proposal. Flights affected by the move initially will include Paris Orly airport to Nantes and Lyon and Bordeaux. Domestic flights which have an alternative rail service which is less that 2.5 hours could be at risk of being implemented under the ban.


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