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Spain could reject UK Covid recovery certificates for children

Destination likely to continue to bar children who aren’t fully vaccinated against Covid-19, even if they are able to provide evidence of recovering from a recent infection – although situation could change quickly

Corendon extends flight sale throughout February

Turkish carrier continues UK discounting campaign into February

DfT ponders replacement for EU airline compensation scheme

Package organisers could get new powers to reclaim cash from airlines on behalf of clients under new DfT proposals

British Airways and Loganair expand codeshare partnership

British Airways and Loganair add 18 routes to codeshare arrangement

Icelandic carrier to offer one-stop budget UK-New York flights

Iceland’s Play to fly to New York’s Stewart International airport

Norwegian set to launch Manchester-Trondheim route

From 15 August the carrier will add a twice-weekly direct flight between the UK and Norway from £66.90pp one way

Loganair celebrates 60th anniversary with competition launch

The carrier will give away a ’diamond ticket’, consisting of 60 free flights across its network, to one winner

Masks on flights for years to come and questions over EU261 shake-up

Airlines say masks on flights could remain compulsory for several years, while many are likely to save money if EU airline compensation rules are ditched in the UK it is reported

European Union rejigs Covid pass rules

EU changes requirements for Covid certification from 1 February, but most travellers are likely to be unaffected

Insects nesting in aircraft cause aborted take-offs at Heathrow

Air Accidents Investigation Branch report says bees and wasps responsible for blocking aircraft systems, forcing two BA flights to abort take-offs

Jersey to relax Covid restrictions for visitors

Jersey changes its Safer Travel Covid rules for tourists

Aviation minister praises 'constructive' meeting with pilots

Aviation minister Robert Courts holds meeting with Balpa to discuss sector recovery

Manchester airport to hold Jobs Fair to fill hundreds of roles

More than 500 jobs in security alone on offer at Manchester airport

Ryanair Christmas sales dip blamed on Omicron

Ryanair Q3 results reveal impact of Omicron emergence

BA to address customer call centre issues as 'number one priority'

Chief executive Sean Doyle said ’complicated’ travel restrictions have pushed up the airline’s waiting times

Virgin Atlantic and AGS Airports named in PM's 'gender-balanced' business council

Bosses from the companies will reportedly be named as members of Boris Johnson’s new business council next week

Airline compensation shake-up and return of BA snacks

Government planning to scrap EU261 compensation rules, while British Airways will reinstate some Euro Traveller perks

Govt pledges to strengthen airline passenger compensation rights

New proposals will amend compensation processes available for delayed domestic flights and improve access to faster dispute resolution

EasyJet to offer free newspaper for kids on all half-term flights

The offer will be available to passengers from 7 to 28 February ’to keep kids engaged and entertained on board’

Wizz Air unveils new Italy and Bulgaria routes from Gatwick

Wizz Air says it is filling vacant slots at Gatwick following reintroduction of ‘use it or lose it’ rule

Summer flight numbers heading for 2019 levels, data reveals

Airlines set to replicate 2019 flight departure numbers, Cirium data indicates

EasyJet ‘confident’ about taking on more competition at Gatwick

Airline faces challenge from new BA short-haul subsidiary and Wizz Air expansion

Call to scrap passenger locator forms as half-term prices 'soar'

Airport boss says ’complex form should go, while February half-term holiday prices are in the spotlight

EasyJet expects 'strong' summer for UK beach flights

Airline saw UK sales ’jump’ in January as the UK government eased travel and testing restrictions