British Airways (BA) today announced it has officially arrived at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline's inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down just before 7:30 p.m. local time. The Ohio city becomes the 27th American destination served by British Airways and further advances the United Kingdom flag carrier's position as the largest overseas airline in the United States.

"When we look at the Cincinnati region we see a vibrant part of the U.S. with a great mix of business and leisure travelers who have long asked for more international service and global connectivity, which is what made it so attractive to us and why we're confident this new route will be a success," said Neil Chernoff, director of networks and alliances, British Airways. "Our incredibly positive and welcoming conversations with the airport team, the business development community and tourism partners – combined with all the region has to offer visitors from outside the U.S. – were a clear sign that Cincinnati was the right place to expand our flying in America."

Cincinnati-based customers are now just a convenient nonstop flight away from the U.K.'s capital city and all the iconic landmarks and attractions London has to offer. From some of the most well-known like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace to hip hot spots like Borough Market, Shoreditch, Battersea and Notting Hill, there's something for every kind of explorer. Cincinnati's corporate community also benefit from service to one of the world's key business centers.

Additionally, British Airways offers convenient connections onward from its home at London Heathrow's Terminal 5 to nearly 200 destinations in 65 countries around the world, including routes with its partnership airlines. The arrival of British Airways links Cincinnati to the globe unlike any other airline in the region.

"We are thrilled this day has come when CVG has nonstop service to and from London-Heathrow," said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. "This flight offers tremendous growth opportunities for business travel, economic development, and tourism between the UK and our region. We are grateful to our partners in Ohio and Kentucky who have supported this flight that will benefit travelers for years to come. I offer a personal thanks to our new friends at British Airways for this opportunity."

British Airways customers arriving to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will be met with a region in the U.S. packed with things to do. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are home to variety of sports teams, performing arts venues, museums and parks. Unique neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine and Covington offer an eclectic mix of restaurants, breweries, cocktail bars and art galleries. And for a taste of history and fine spirits, a trip along Kentucky's Bourbon Trail – which stretches south into the central region of the state – offers visitors a uniquely American experience.

Service between Cincinnati and London operates five times weekly during the current summer flying season and four times weekly during the winter flying season. The all-new new nonstop flights will be flown by various aircraft in the British Airway fleet including the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787. All aircraft serving Cincinnati offer a variety of quintessentially British onboard experiences with three distinct cabins – Club World (business), World Traveler Plus (premium economy) and World Traveler (economy).

British Airways offers some 300 weekly transatlantic flights between the U.S. and Europe, the most of any foreign carrier. All American cities are served by spacious wide-body aircraft with multiple cabins of service. Additionally, the airline proudly offers customers flights to more destination to and from London than any other carrier, giving customers access to one of the world's most extensive flight networks.

As a global airline and the UK's flag carrier, British Airways has been flying its customers to where they need to be for more than 100 years. The airline connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, operating one of the most extensive international scheduled airline route networks together with its joint business, codeshare and franchise partners. British Airways flies to destinations in more than 65 countries. Its principal place of business is London, with its main home at Heathrow Terminal 5. In 2021, the airline won six Business Traveller Awards including Best Short-Haul Carrier, Best Airport Lounge, Best Frequent Flyer Programme, Best Travel App and Best New Seat. In September 2021, British Airways launched its sustainability programme, BA Better World, committing to put sustainability at the heart of everything it does and with a clear roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. British Airways is a founding member of the airline alliance oneworld, which serves around 1,000 destinations across the globe. The latest information on the measures British Airways is taking to ensure its customers have a safe experience when travelling can be found on ba.com. The British Airways press office can be contacted at press.office@ba.com. To book visit BA.com and connect on Facebook @BritishAirways and Instagram @british_airways.

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) welcomed more than 7.6 million passengers in 2022 representing a 21% increase over 2021. CVG offers the lowest airfares in the region and 50+ nonstop destinations, which now includes nonstop service to London Heathrow (LHR) on British Airways, the airport's 14th airline. CVG is the 7th largest cargo airport in North America with two powerhouses on campus continuing to drive growth: Amazon Air's megahub, and DHL Express' Global Superhub for the Americas. With an annual impact of $6.8 billion on the local economy, the airport drives regional growth and remains a leader in aviation innovation. Learn more at CVGairport.com.

Chain4Travel, the Swiss startup building a blockchain-based infrastructure for the travel sector, has announced the mainnet of its web3 travel ecosystem Camino Network is now live, backed by a host of major industry brands.

The Camino Network is a public and permissioned Web3 blockchain for the global travel industry that anyone can build on. It will transform the travel industry by enabling participants to build and deploy decentralized applications powered by smart contracts, ushering in a new era of travel-related products and services. With this approach, Camino Network is posed to create real-world value for the web3 space as a whole. Operated, maintained and governed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), Camino Network is a consortium blockchain that’s made up of dozens of major travel industry players, including pioneering brands such as Lufthansa, Eurowings, Hahn Air, TUI, DER Touristik, and Sunnycars.

The global travel industry is one of the largest in the world, accounting for more than 10% of global GDP prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the industry is notorious for a slow pace of innovation stemming from its reliance on decades-old, proprietary technology platforms and a myriad of bilateral licensing agreements. To accelerate digital transformation in the travel sector, the industry requires a complete technological overhaul, with next-generation decentralized applications and services built on global, open and shared infrastructure that serves every participant equally. With Camino Network, travel sector participants will have access to an industry-owned blockchain that empowers peer-to-peer business while fostering greater collaboration and innovation. Many dApps are already being built on the network in order to streamline processes such as payment and reconciliation, or completely new products including loyalty programs and retradeable rates.

“Camino Network will revolutionize the global travel industry by empowering both travel businesses and travelers with the full potential of web3 technologies. This approach could also bring significant additional interest to the overall web3 space, as it demonstrates new, real-world use cases that go beyond financial services,” said Peter Stilwell, Head of Business Operations & Strategy, Coinbase EMEA.

Camino Network has been up and running in testnet since Q2 of 2022 as part of an extensive testing process prior to its go-live. The process included an external audit of its source code, smart contracts and infrastructure components by the cybersecurity specialist Hexens, which previously audited the Polygon network, 1inch, and TON among many other projects.

“Along with the released bug bounty program, we firmly support the comprehensive security approach of the Camino team on its way to delivering a fast and secure solution for its users” said Vahe Karapetyan, CTO and Co-Founder Hexens.

More than 80 prestigious names in the travel industry, including, for instance, airlines, technology providers and operators have signed up to act as trusted validators for Camino Network. Each validator is required to stake 100,000 CAM to participate, receiving equal voting rights over governance matters. An initial group of these validators is taking part in the soft launch of the mainnet in order to test and validate the network and the initial dApps it supports in a real-world setting. Once this testing phase is complete, the remaining validators will be onboarded rapidly, ensuring the network is ready for prime-time by June 2023.

Chain4Travel is the initiator of the Camino Network, the travel industry blockchain and is backed by more than 120 industry supporters and SFR 10 million in funding. Camino Network is fueled by the Camino token, it provides the global travel industry with a versatile network to expand current business models and to create new touristic products that will delight travelers and business partners.

The facts of the case will determine the liable party in a New York City e-bike accident case. If you have been injured in an e-bike accident, contact a reputable NYC personal injury attorney who will fight for your rights and get you the best settlement or verdict possible.

Pedestrians. In some cases, negligent pedestrians may be liable for an e-bike accident. A pedestrian, for example, who is pedestrian, a pedestrian who is crossing against the light or a pedestrian who does not have the right of way and is texting or not paying attention can all pose a risk. If a cyclist has to swerve unexpectedly to avoid a pedestrian and is injured; as a result, the pedestrian may be held responsible for the accident.

eBike Riders and Cyclists. As previously stated, e-scooter riders can cause accidents with e-bike riders, other cyclists, and pedestrians. Similarly, another cyclist (whether on a traditional bike or an e-bike) who is riding in the wrong direction or failing to obey traffic control devices (stop and yield signs and red lights) could be at fault for an injury-causing accident or direct collision.

Drivers of automobiles. Motorists on the road are a significant risk to e-bike riders. E-bike riders, like those who ride motorcycles, mopeds, and traditional bicycles, have little protection in accidents with larger vehicles, such as cars and trucks, especially when those larger vehicles travel much faster. While some parts of New York City are accessible to cyclists, many roads lack bike lanes, forcing e-bike riders to share the road with cars traveling twice or three times the speed limit.

Manufacturers of electric bicycles. In some cases, a flaw in the e-bike itself may be the root of the problem. In a product liability case, the bike's manufacturer and seller may be liable for injuries caused by a poorly or defectively constructed bike. These are referred to as product liability cases.

IBS Software, a global leader of SaaS solutions to the travel and transportation industry, has chosen CarTrawler, a leading B2B technology provider of car rental solutions, to offer car hire & insurance services to IBS iFly Staff & Corporate customers.

This partnership will simplify and enhance the Whole of Trip (WoT) experience for iFly Staff & Corporate customers, in addition to expanding IBS Software's footprint in non-air ancillaries in the global travel industry. Currently, airline staff and corporate travel involves navigating multiple applications to book essential add-ons. IBS Software's partnership with CarTrawler enables iFly Staff users to book car rentals and car insurance through an integrated and seamless staff travel system.

Since its inception in 2004, CarTrawler has provided more than 75 airlines with global car rental and mobility solutions for commercial purposes. CarTrawler also holds the widest breadth of car rental supply of any provider across over 1,700 suppliers in 55,000 locations. Its partnership with IBS Software signals an unprecedented and strategic step to offer an integrated travel experience for airline staff within corporate travel.

Madhu Nair, Head of iFly Staff Product Management and Strategy at IBS Software, says: "We're delighted to partner with CarTrawler, a renowned and well-respected global car rental solutions provider. Motivated by a need to improve, simplify and boost efficiency across the end-to-end travel experience for our iFly Staff and Corporate customers alike, we're working closely with CarTrawler to provide a unique and innovative Whole of Trip travel experience."

Aileen McCormack, Chief Commercial Officer at CarTrawler, says: "We're excited to partner with IBS Software and to support them in the expansion of their Staff Travel & Corporate solution for current and prospective customers, using CarTrawler's technology to seamlessly improve travel experiences through flexible and simple end-to-end bookings."

CarTrawler is the leading global B2B provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the travel industry. Our purpose is to drive successful partnerships. CarTrawler's end-to-end technology platform expands their airline and travel partners' offering to their customers, creating substantial ancillary revenue opportunities. The company provides unrivalled breadth and depth of content worldwide, including car rental, private airport transfer and ride-hailing services. CarTrawler creates innovative, data-led solutions for some of the largest travel brands in the world, including United Airlines, easyJet, American Express Travel, Emirates, and Uber. As a B2B company they focus solely on helping our airline and travel partners build their brands, not just their own.

IBS Software is a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, managing mission-critical operations for customers in the aviation, tour & cruise and hospitality industries. IBS Software's solutions for the aviation industry cover fleet & crew operations, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, loyalty programs, staff travel and air cargo management. IBS Software also runs a real-time B2B and B2C distribution platform providing hotel room inventory, rates and availability to a global network of hospitality companies and channels. For the tour and cruise industry, IBS provides a comprehensive, customer-centric, digital platform that covers onshore, online and on-board solutions. The Consulting and Digital Transformation (CDx) business focuses on driving digital transformation initiatives of its customers, leveraging its domain knowledge, digital technologies and engineering excellence. IBS Software is a Blackstone portfolio company and operates from 15 offices across the world.