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Italy removes mask mandate for flights

The UK foreign office has updated its advice for travel to Italy, after the country removed its mask mandate for flights.

Aer Lingus signs deal for two new aircraft

Both new A320neo aircraft will predominantly operate between Heathrow and Dublin from July this year

South Africa removes final Covid-19 restrictions

There are now no testing requirements, face masks are no longer required indoors or in public settings and there are no limits on gatherings

Tui increases summer capacity to Jamaica

The carrier has added 10,000 seats to the destination amid an increase in demand

Jet2holidays boosts trade sales with free child seats

The additions apply to all flights from the UK departing in June, July and August

Oman Air to join oneworld in 2024

The airline was elected as a oneworld member in Doha by the alliance’s governing board

Customers urged to 'book as normal' despite BA strike vote

The Not Just Travel co-founder urged the airline to ’balance the books and turn the rotor’ to avoid more summer flight disruption

Govt's by-election woes, plus rail strike hopes

Rail strike negotiations could have taken a turn towards a deal, sources say

Covid testing firm reveals big profits leap

PCR test specialist makes huge pandemic profit, it is revealed

British Airways check-in staff vote for July strike

Around 700 BA Heathrow staff are set to strike in a row over pay

Travel Day of Action anniversary is marked by Abta and UKinbound

Industry marks one year anniversary of Covid parliament protest

Norse Atlantic reveals more US destinations

Start-up airline reveals half a dozen US airports it plans to serve from Gatwick

Windfall for carriers as Aeroflot slots are dished out

Six airlines benefit from Aeroflot slot distribution

Brexit the cause of airport chaos, says Ryanair

Ryanair boss blames Brexit for understaffed airports, while sterling falls again

Norwegian purchases 50 new aircraft in 'landmark' deal

The agreement also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft

United Airlines to join Pride in London parade

United Airlines announced as official carrier of Pride in London

Etihad relaunches Abu Dhabi stopover option

Etihad revives free overnight stay offer for Abu Dhabi stopovers

Belfast City airport claims Q1 on-time prize

Belfast City airport tops CAA punctuality list for the first three months of 2022

Aito appoints new members to agents’ panel and HQ

The association has added four new members to its Specialist Travel Agents’ Panel and one to its Twickenham HQ

Inflation rises again, while rail strikes continues to bite

Inflation heads towards double figures, while commuters are told not to travel until this afternoon

Abta welcomes UK govt's airport slot amendments

‘Allowing additional flexibility around airport slots will help minimise these late cancellation,’ said Luke Petherbridge, Abta director of public affairs

EasyJet partners with Iris to reduce carbon emissions

The airline is the first of its kind to partner with the air traffic management programme

Finnair reopens Platinum Wing lounge at Helsinki airport

Carrier’s premium lounge has been closed for two years due to the pandemic

Govt to amend slot rules ‘to avoid summer flight cancellations’

Parliament to approve suspension of ‘use it or lose it’ slot rule this summer