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Summer 2024 'sold well' despite late booking trend and cost worries

A TTG Agenda 2024 panel agreed the summer had so far sold well, but a section of the market is holding back due to financial concerns

Consumer sentiment on the up, but holiday cost remains an issue – PwC

PwC survey reveals optimism among consumers about the economy, but some are holding back on booking travel citing cost and concern about household finances

Aer Lingus pilots vote convincingly for summer strike action in second ballot

However, president of Irish pilots’ union Ialpa, Captain Mark Tighe, said action was ’not inevitable’ despite the vote

Play commercial chief Adrian Keating leaves carrier to be closer to family

Keating has left the Icelandic low-cost airline and will relocate back to the UK on a more permanent basis due to family reasons

Saudi government to buy larger stake in Heathrow airport

Paris-based Ardian will acquire a 22.6% stake, while Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will buy a 15% stake – up from a previously agreed 10%

The 40-year-old Virgin: How Richard Branson's revolutionary airline made its fifth decade

Virgin Atlantic this week hosted a 40th birthday party for the ages in Las Vegas; Laura Millar finds out how and why Richard Branson’s carrier has stood the test of time, and what’s next for the travel trade

Changes to liquid rules 'creating uncertainty' heading into summer peak season

The government’s decision to temporarily reintroduce the 100ml liquid rule at six UK airports will create ’uncertainty’ going into the peak summer season, airports have warned

Aer Lingus strike vote prompts disruption warning from Irish agents body

Aer Lingus members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action this summer in a dispute over pay with owner IAG

Operations resume at Majorca's main airport following flash floods

The airport was forced to close for an hour on Tuesday afternoon (11 June) after a severe storm flooded the main terminal and runways

EasyJet puts northern lights at centre of new winter schedule

The carrier announced on Tuesday (10 June) said its 2024/25 winter schedule would feature 60 new routes

EasyJet puts Tenerife holidays on sale from Southend for summer 2025

New route is among several scheduled to launch next summer when the airline and operator opens a three-aircraft base at Southend

Virgin Atlantic confirms Toronto return ahead of 40th anniversary

Virgin Atlantic will recommence flights to Toronto early next year, it has confirmed ahead of its 40th anniversary celebrations on 22 June

Liberal Democrats vow to shift flight tax burden onto frequent flyers

Party unveils aims to reduce the climate impact of flying in general election manifesto

FCDO warns strike action in France could disrupt ferries and flights

The Foreign Office has warned holidaymakers of possible delays and disruption when travelling to France due to a series of planned strikes

Scammers impersonating 'every major UK airline' to trick customers

Consumer champion Which? finds fake X/Twitter customer service accounts for all major airlines operating in the UK

'Liquid rule' reintroduced at six UK airports despite security upgrades

The 100ml cap on liquids in hand luggage has been reintroduced at the six UK airports that have already completed their upgrades to new generation scanners designed to speed up passage through security

Short watch: Air New Zealand In The Spotlight

Find out about Air New Zealand’s international and domestic network, its key airline partnerships, cabin options and its fare proposition, in this short In The Spotlight video

Air India names Bengaluru its fifth direct route from Gatwick airport

Five-times-weekly service will take off on 18 August

British Airways adds Lapland to Gatwick network

The airline’s short-haul subsidiary BA Euroflyer will operate flights to Finnish village Ivalo and Cypriot city Larnaca this winter

Delhi gets flights boost from London, including Air Canada

Air Canada to operate to Delhi from Heathrow next winter as British Airways increases frequency to the Indian capital

Party manifestos – what should we expect for travel?

Abta’s Luke Petherbridge outlines what the travel industry should expect - or not - from party manifestos forming the state of play for the upcoming general election

French ATC strikes force Ryanair to axe almost 100 flights

Ryanair was forced to cancel flights to and from Paris Beauvais on Thursday (6 June) after air traffic controllers downed tools

New security scanners at Bristol - but other airports miss deadline

Bristol airport passengers will be able to leave liquids and electronic devices in their hand luggage from mid-June following the installation of new scanning equipment

Spending on travel agents remains a priority despite challenging month - Barclays

Travel remained a priority for Brits in May despite the majority feeling the pinch of rising household bills, Barclays said