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Icelandair reveals new nature-inspired livery
It’s the first time the whole of the airline’s livery has been changed since 2006
Red list regime to be retained as 'an option', govt confirms
The red list remains the UK’s first line of defence against new variant importation, the Department for Transport has said
UK to admit more overseas visitors, including from China
UK to begin accepting Chinese vaccine passports along with those issued by a further 15 nations
Families 'to save £100' under Covid test rule change, says Shapps
New test rules will be bookings boost, Department for Transport says
Shapps confirms 'easier, cheaper' travel from Friday 11 February
Changes to UK travel restrictions due at 4am on Friday 11 February
Aer Lingus to resume Miami service next winter
Aer Lingus restores another US route from Dublin
Finnair unveils its first premium economy cabin
Finnair introduces premium economy and a redesigned business class seat
Qatar Airways to increase Dublin frequency
Qatar Airways adds another three flights a week to Ireland connection
How England's airports have upgraded and revamped during the pandemic
While the pandemic has presented countless challenges for airports, many have made use of the downtime to upgrade their spaces to provide customers with the best experience in time for the expected boom. Gary Noakes reports
Heathrow unveils ‘refreshed’ sustainability targets for next decade
The airport is aiming to ensure 2019 was its “peak year” for carbon emissions
MPs warn government over Brexit border queues
MPs’ report expresses concerns about difficulties travelling to and from the EU when normal passenger numbers return
Virgin Atlantic secures sustainable fuel supply at Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic secures first Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplies for some of its UK flights
'As travel rebounds, sustainability becomes ever more important'
"It’s taken almost two years but last month travel was, finally, able to breathe a tentative sigh of relief."
France 'set to relax UK testing requirement'
French minister says rules on testing for non-EU entrants will be revised soon
EasyJet opens Greek islands routes with partner airline
EasyJet strikes connection deal with Greece’s Sky express airline
Travel restrictions lost UK £7 billion in 2021, says WTTC
UK lost £7 billion from border restrictions, but global tourism income generation could be just 6% below pre-pandemic levels in 2022
Emirates doubles services from Gatwick as demand 'soars'
Increase comes shortly after airline’s return to the airport in December
Savings and desire to holiday will override cost of living fears, Tui predicts
Tui boss says UK household savings will mean they spend this summer despite energy bills hike
Manchester Airport unveils new education centre to 'inspire' careers in aviation
The AeroZone facility will give school-aged children the chance to learn more about the airport and the job opportunities available in the industry
Stansted expecting busy departures week ahead
Stansted airport begins a recruitment drive as it gears up for half term
US airline merger to combine budget brands
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines in planned merger
British Airways to resume flights as Morocco reopens
British Airways resumes Marrakech services this week, but travellers still face testing
Portugal and Greece relax testing rules
Boost for Portugal and Greece as they drop testing requirements, but Greece faces hurdle with child restrictions
Australia's agents appeal for clarity and support as country prepares to reopen
Australian agents urge clarity on whether cruise ships can return and ask for government financial help