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Virgin Atlantic confirms new service to Austin

Flights to Texas capital to get under way in May

EasyJet ups focus on zero-emission hydrogen-powered flight

The airline has partnered with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to support the development of a new hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system

Israel reopens borders to UK visitors

Israel downgrades the UK’s Covid risk status

Nearly 60,000 flights cancelled over Christmas and New Year

In total, some 2.43 million flights were cancelled globally in December 2021 making it the busiest month last year for flight cancellations

Pilots union wins tribunal case over Norwegian Air pay

Gatwick-based crew are set to receive a payments after losing their jobs in 2021

Scottish testing update has 'immediate impact' on enquiries

SPAA members reportedly saw enquiries jump 100% compared to last week after rules changed this week

Bookings soar as testing changes come into force

Uplift in bookings reported throughout national press as testing changes begin across UK, but retail trade overall is down

Agents and operators predict 'positive peaks' this month

Advantage’s Kelly Cookes said members were currently trading at 70-80% of 2019 levels

Omicron restrictions drive down Norwegian Air carryings

Carrier’s December passenger carryings up significantly year-on-year, but recovery ’strongly affected’ by government-imposed measures and restrictions

Testing changes reaction and bookings bonanza forecast

Changes to testing requirements warmly welcomed by travel, plus there are signs the government will take action to tackle a looming hike in energy prices

Video: Peaks and PCR tests - how confident are travel leaders feeling about 2022?

Is it a happy new year for the travel industry?

Test changes come at 'critical time', say industry leaders

Changes to testing regime in England receive positive reaction

Govt confirms pre-departure and Day 2 testing shake-up

Pre-departure tests to be scrapped from 4am on Friday (7 January), Boris Johnson confirms, while the Day 2 testing standard will be lowered from PCR to lateral flow

SAA denies merger talk with Kenya Airways

The idea was floated by Kenya president Uhuru Kenyatta during his new year address.

He was reported as saying Kenya Airways “will join hands with partners in South Africa to establish a pan-African airline, with unmatched continental reach and global coverage.”

Both airlines are loss-making, with SAA having undergone a huge restructuring last year.

South Africa’s News24 quoted an SAA spokesperson who said the two brands would “operate independently”.

Abta's Mark Tanzer: 'Travel will be rewarded in the long run'

Abta chief sits down with TTG after another tumultuous year for travel, but looks ahead to 2022 with renewed confidence hailing members’ staunch resilience

Video: Watch TTG's turn of year interview with Mark Tanzer

Abta chief joins TTG’s James Chapple for a full and frank look back at 2021, and assesses the association’s work to lobby for a better settlement and future for travel post-Covid