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Best Hilton UK Staycations and European Getaways for a Fun-Filled Family School Break
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Best Hilton UK Staycations and European Getaways for a Fun-Filled Family School Break

With many families missing out on holidays this summer, parents can book an autumn escape with Hilton’s specially-curated family experience packages. This October half term, more than 140 Hilton hotels across Europe and the Middle East are offering complimentary extras for youngsters ranging from thoughtfully chosen baby care items, to specially decorated beds and bespoke kids’ menus and dedicated breakfast corners*.  In a move welcomed by families, Hilton is the only major hotel chain that allows guests to confirm interconnecting rooms at the time of booking, providing a hassle-free solution to a decades-old problem for groups. Whether holidaymakers are looking to steal the last of the summer sun in Europe, head further afield for an unforgetta...
Air France unveils its first Airbus 200-300s
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Air France unveils its first Airbus 200-300s

Air France is continuing to renew its fleet and takes delivery of the 1st of the 60 Airbus A200-300s ordered to replace its Airbus A318s and A319s, as well as several Airbus A320s;The A220-300 is a major lever in improving Air France’s economic and environmental performance, with a cost reduction per seat of 10%, a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 34% reduced noise footprint;Commercial flights to Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan and Venice start as from 31 October. On 29 September 2021, Air France took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300, the company’s latest jewel in the fleet on its short and medium-haul network. Since introducing the Airbus A350 on its long-haul network, the company is continuing its fleet renewal and by 2025 will have integrated the 60 A220-300s ordered ...
The unveiling: Excited crowds flock to the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai
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The unveiling: Excited crowds flock to the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai

DUBAI – As Expo 2020 Dubai opened its doors to the world for the first time, crowds of visitors flocked to the spectacular site, eager to witness first-hand the first day of the first World Expo in the region. Excitement levels were already high before the gates were opened at 10am at the Sustainability Entry Portal, with many enthusiastic people beginning to line up after travelling from all over the UAE and around the world to be among the first to see Expo 2020. “I woke up at 6am. We left at around 7am,” said 17-year-old Mubarak Salah Al Hemeiri, who came with his whole family from Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, and planned to spend the whole day at the Expo site. “I don’t use social media. I came here to get my own first impression. I’m so excited. I couldn’t imagine seeing this...