British Airways has appointed a master of wine to source and select the company’s drinks. The appointment follows the airline’s launch earlier this year of “The Wine Flyer” in partnership with IAG Loyalty. The latter enables members of the Executive Club loyalty programme to collect up to 10 Avios … Read more about Master of Wine Appointed by British Airways to “Elevate” Passengers’ Gastronomic Experience
Potential Return of Wizz Air Flights on the Agenda at Gibraltar Aviation Summit
Gibraltar’s government has held discussions with Wizz Air in the hope that the airline will resume its regular flights to the Rock. During this month’s CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence held in Gibraltar, minister for business, tourism and the port Vijay Daryanani met with … Read more about Potential Return of Wizz Air Flights on the Agenda at Gibraltar Aviation Summit
Popular Christmas Coin Collection Unveiled in Gibraltar
Gibraltar’s annual Christmas coin collection was unveiled today. Held at the Gibraltar Savings Bank, the launch was presided over by Sir Joe Bossano, minister with responsibility for the Gibraltar National Mint. This is the 34th year since the first collection was launched in 1988, including the … Read more about Popular Christmas Coin Collection Unveiled in Gibraltar
Gibraltar Launches Christmas Fair Attractions
The Christmas period has now officially begun in Gibraltar, with the “Festival of Lights” inaugurated last week and now locals and visitors able to enjoy a diverse program of fair attractions. The lights will be switched on automatically every day until Friday 6 January (Three Kings Day) and, as … Read more about Gibraltar Launches Christmas Fair Attractions
Gibraltar Issues First King Charles IIi Royal Charter Stamps
The first set of stamps in the world featuring His Majesty’s Royal Cypher has been issued by the Gibraltar Government and Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau. Titled “The 12 Days of Christmas”, the set covers postage values used in Gibraltar for postal operations throughout the Christmas period. It … Read more about Gibraltar Issues First King Charles IIi Royal Charter Stamps
Exhibition Commemorates Momentous Milestone in Gibraltar’s History
The 80th anniversary of Operation Torch is currently being commemorated with a special exhibition in Gibraltar. Inaugurated this week by deputy chief minister Joseph Garcia, the exhibition marks 80 years since the retaking of northern Africa from the Nazis, an operation that was planned and … Read more about Exhibition Commemorates Momentous Milestone in Gibraltar’s History
Fearless Flying Courses for EasyJet Passengers… and Children’s Arts and Crafts Activities
EasyJet is once again running its “Fearless Flyer” courses for passengers this winter, as well as organising “AirCraft” autumn holiday activities for children. Returning from 12 November to 29 January, the “Fearless Flyer” course is aimed at “helping nervous flyers take control and overcome their … Read more about Fearless Flying Courses for EasyJet Passengers… and Children’s Arts and Crafts Activities
Ancient Osprey Remains Discovered at Vanguard Cave
Visitors exploring Gibraltar can find a fascinating trove of natural treasures. One of the features of Gorham’s Cave, for example, is the continued presence of bird species that have been present since the Late Pleistocene – sometimes as far back as 125,000 years. Now, according to professor … Read more about Ancient Osprey Remains Discovered at Vanguard Cave