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Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
Three-quarters of Brits 'long for holidays' to ease Covid stress
New research from Heathrow has shown that Spain is the most popular destination for Brits hoping to book this year
The news that self isolation for fully vaccinated US citizens arriving into the UK will be removed from Monday (2 August) has "increased consumer confidence"
Virgin sees New York-London bookings 'increase by 250%'
Airline reports a sharp rise following the easing of quarantine restrictions on fully vaccinated US arrivals to the UK on Wednesday (28 July)
EasyJet cabin crew Mandy Rayne and Keira Kotecha (Credit: Matt Alexander / PA Wire)
EasyJet launches in-flight language learning initiative
The budget carrier has partnered with children’s book series Mizzi Mozzi to offer a selection of free digital books onboard
Arrivals from 33 countries will be met at the airport and taken to quarantine accommodation (Credit: Belinda Fewings / Unsplash)
Ditch ban on non-UK Covid certification, say airlines following trial
Successful test of non-UK Covid credentials means quarantine unnecessary for foreign amber arrivals, according to British Airways and Virgin Atlantic
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
England set to reopen to EU/US travellers as Covid cases fall again
Fully vaccinated EU and US travellers will no longer have to quarantine under new rules being drawn up by ministers, while new Covid infections have fallen for seventh consecutive day
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Wizz Air plots swift return to 2019 capacity levels
Budget carrier expecting to operate at 100% of pre-Covid capacity by August, but warns of another potentially problematic winter for airlines
JetBlue will launch London transatlantic services later this year (Credit: JetBlue)
JetBlue scales back September flight schedule
JetBlue’s Heathrow-JFK flight frequency to dip following launch period
The app will certify pre-departure test results and Covid vaccination status (Credit: Iata)
Etihad extends roll-out of digital travel pass
Iata Travel Pass solution will soon be available on seven Etihad routes out of Abu Dhabi
Heathrow flights will get under way from 1 December
Loganair cancels Isle of Man-Heathrow service
Regional carrier blames lack of financial support from island’s government for decision
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Govt confirms plan to lift quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals
Move will ease requirements from EU and US through recognition of vaccination schemes around the world
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Caution urged despite plunge in Covid cases and fresh US travel blow
Ministers have called for calm despite a rapid fall in new Covid cases in the UK, while the US is set to keep its ban on UK visitors
Tui will resume operations to Dubrovnik in Croatia at the weekend (Credit: Matthias Mullie/Unsplash)
Tui to restart Croatia holidays next month
Airline and operator sets out restart plans for coming weeks
Jet2's first flight from Bristol will take off for Lanzarote on 1 April 2021
Jet2 mobile app gains Covid travel documents feature
It will allow customers to upload Covid-19-related documents to their mobile devices
Heathrow says it is ready to scale up its operations to meet demand as it returns
UK 'must open up to vaccinated travellers', says Heathrow chief
Restrictions remain significant barrier to Covid recovery, says John Holland-Kaye, who has called on the UK government to ease testing requirements to avoid falling behind EU rivals
Aviation has pledged to make the UK’s airlines carbon free. Picture: Ethan McArthur
'Half a million jobs at stake', says Airlines UK
New research shows extent of jobs at risk due to aviation crisis
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Covid 'continuing to wreak havoc' on aviation, says Ryanair
Budget carrier, though, claims ‘huge surge in bookings’ following easing of amber list quarantine rules, despite sinking to deeper first-half loss
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Iata 'misses open goal' with slot ruling
EU decision to raise ‘use it or lose it’ winter slot requirement criticised
What will the aviation sector look like following the coronavirus crisis?
Heathrow to introduce £5 drop-off fee in October
Fee will apply to arrivals by car, taxi or private hire vehicles
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Airlines set out blueprint to get the industry moving
Airlines UK writes to transport secretary Grant Shapps with key demands ahead of second formal review of the UK’s traffic light regime
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'Green' aviation fuel firms given £15 million to build UK plants
Eight sustainable aviation fuel start-ups share pot of government seed funding
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App developed for lorry drivers 'could benefit' UK-France travellers
Talks over whether to introduce Eurotunnel-designed app for all UK-France passengers
American Airlines has ended its flights to Manchester, blaming continued Covid restrictions
American Airlines upbeat as it expands and hires staff
American Airlines says the green flag has been raised on travel’s return
Jet2CityBreaks will offer Funchal starting 1 November (Credit: Dimitry B / Unsplash)
Jet2 adds more autumn capacity to Madeira and Malta
Airline and operator increases flights to green list islands in September and October
It is hoped the stamp of approval will boost consumer confidence in the country's tourism sector
Portugal flights set to be disrupted by ground handlers strike
Foreign Office warns about potential impact on services to the country