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The swab test process is expected to take less than 30 minutes
MPs pledge to ‘drill down’ into price of UK PCR testing
Transport Committee chair Huw Merriman said the cost of test components would need to be explored ahead of international travel restarting
Flybe has laid off the majority of staff
Flybe brand revived and set to fly again 'this summer'
Investors seal deal to buy airline from administrators and aim to restore operations – including on a number of former Flybe routes – over the coming months
Newquay airport is searching for an airline to link it with London
Cornwall-London air link contract still unresolved
Newquay-London air service negotiations bust deadline
The report says the majority of passengers infected with Covid-19 can be identified using airport testing
Covid test market leader drops PCR fee to £60
Randox has dropped the price of more expensive PCR Covid tests, which will be required for those returning to the UK from "green list" countries when international travel resumes
Heathrow flights will get under way from 1 December
Scotland's islands to reopen to visitors from late April
Loganair welcomes decision by first minister Nicola Sturgeon to align islands’ restrictions with those of the rest of the country so travel can ’operate more normally’ from 26 April
Tui's TV campaign will focus on offering reassurance to consumers about booking a holiday
Tui still planning for 17 May restart
Travel giant hopeful of prompt resumption of travel this spring
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Abta: Govt plan to restart travel 'lacking crucial details'
‘We also urgently need the chancellor to present a plan of tailored financial support for the travel industry,’ writes the association’s director of public affairs, Luke Petherbridge, for TTG
Agenda 2021 - Ready to take flight
Skyscanner reports 50% of travellers 'optimistic' about Covid situation
The most searched-for countries were the US, Spain, Russia, Turkey and the UK
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Airline to offer South of France link for summer peak
New service to Nice announced in time for summer
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Runway extension will see Southampton airport attract new airlines
Permission given for longer runway at Southampton
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BA ditches plans for Gatwick short-haul return this summer
British Airways confirms Gatwick short-haul flights will operate from Heathrow until winter season starts
Norwegian had to significantly extend capacity reductions during March
Norwegian takes another step towards recovery
Oslo court approves Norwegian’s restructuring plan
American has signed up Qured to test UK passengers
American Airlines to offer discounted antigen tests to UK travellers
American Airlines seals partnership with Covid testing firm
Weiss: 'If there’s one thing that will be with me for ever, it was that feeling of being humbled by the team.' (Credit: Virgin Atlantic)
Shai Weiss: 'Our people are Virgin's magic sauce'
It’s been a turbulent year for all airlines – Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss talks people, sustainability and future plans with TTG
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Global Travel Taskforce sets out plans to restart travel from May
A ‘green watchlist’, additional enforcement powers for the CAA and a new Covid-19 passenger charter are among plans to restart international travel this summer, amid hopes travel could still resume in May
Collinson has worked with Swissport to create a testing facility at Heathrow
Govt pledges to cut Covid testing costs for leisure travellers
The Global Travel Taskforce has committed to working with the travel industry and the testing sector to reduce costs
Dove hopes clients will become more willing to pay for robust insurance (Credit: Jeshoots.com/Unsplash)
'This is not the reopening of travel as promised by ministers'
Mixed response to Global Travel Taskforce framework for resumption of international travel from aviation sector
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Heapy slams 'lack of clarity' as Jet2 cancellations extended
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have suspended restarts until 24 June following the publication of the report
Jet2's first flight from Bristol will take off for Lanzarote on 1 April 2021
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays pushes restart back to late-June
All flights and holidays due to depart up to an on 23 June cancelled says airline and operator
Tui is suspending the 'vast majority' of its global operations owing to the coronavirus
Tui seeking to raise further €350m with bond offering
Travel giant to use proceeds to ’further improve liquidity position’
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Jet2 chief: 'We don't have enough certainty for May restart'
Steve Heapy has shared his "disappointment" over the content of the Global Travel Taskforce report
The flights will get under way on 25 June
British Airways announces new Jersey and Gibraltar routes
Twice-weekly CityFlyer flights from London City airport will get under way on 25 June
The swab test process is expected to take less than 30 minutes
Covid air travel measures must not become ‘permanent’
Iata’s Walsh says testing and vaccine passports should be removed after health crisis
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Webinar: Selling Penang with Malaysia Airlines
Welcoming representatives from both Malaysia Airlines and Penang Global Tourism, this TTG webinar covers capacity updates, fare changes, customer and visitor health and safety, sustainability efforts and includes a short destination training presentation