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EasyJet 'uniquely placed' to maximise reduction in competitor capacity

The airline also highlighted its ability to ‘ramp up’ capacity when demand returns

Boeing 737 Max cleared for take-off in UK and Europe

Civil Aviation Authority follows European Union Aviation Safety Agency in giving aircraft green light to resume operations after 22-month grounding

Patel outlines new measures to limit international travel

‘Going on holiday is not a valid reason for travel,’ home secretary tells nation in Commons address

New quarantine rules 'will destroy the industry', says WTTC

Tourism and airline bodies warn of ’catastrophic’ damage from new quarantine measures

Qatar Airways to test Iata Travel Pass

Iata’s ’digital passport’ faces first Middle East carrier trial

'Further UK entry restrictions would be catastrophic', warn aviation bodies

Bodies representing UK airlines and airports have insisted government must make its roadmap for easing travel restrictions clearer

MPs urge Johnson to launch ‘recovery package’ for aviation and travel

Politicians write to PM urging sector support following suspension of travel corridors

Norwegian Air in line for government funding boost

Norway’s industry minister Iselin Nyboe indicates state prepared to contribute to beleaguered carrier’s refinancing effort

BA parent IAG finalises cut-price Air Europa deal

IAG to pay half the original €1 billion price agreed for Spain’s Latin American specialist carrier

Jet2 adds more summer 2022 capacity

Four airports receive 26 new Jet2 routes for summer 2022

EasyJet boss calls for cheaper Covid testing to 'unlock' travel

Pre-departure testing costs ‘prohibitive’, says chief Johan Lundgren

Etihad to offer Iata's digital passport by spring

Etihad to be one of the first carriers to offer the Iata Travel Pass carrying vaccination details

Boeing 737 Max set for European flying clearance

Airworthiness directive expected next week says EU Aviation Safety Agency chief

'The travel industry still has a nasty case of long Covid'

If 2020 was a write-off, 2021 doesn’t look like it will be any easier – at least in the short term.

Govt confirms plans for airports support scheme

Aviation and maritime minister Robert Courts says grants likely before the end of the financial year

Loganair announces Teesside-Heathrow service

Route to operate twice-daily Monday to Friday from 8 March, with a single Sunday flight

Norwegian exit 'another devastating blow' for Gatwick

Carrier’s decision to axe its Gatwick-based long-haul operation will result in the loss of more than 1,000 jobs at the Sussex airport

Virgin Atlantic completes Dreamliner sale and leaseback

Carrier says reported £180m deal with Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Credit will allow it to pay down debt and boost its cash position

Long-haul 'no longer viable' for Norwegian Air

Carrier to serve ’dedicated short-haul network’; 1,100 UK pilot and crew roles at risk

Balpa: 'Aviation remains in serious crisis'

Union says Norwegian’s withdrawal from the long-haul market comes as ‘yet more devastating news’ for air travel sector

US confirms new Covid entry requirements

All arrivals will be required to provide evidence of a pre-departure negative test for coronavirus from 26 January

Iata chief criticises UK over border closures

Iata boss says governments should not demand tests for air travellers without ditching quarantine

TTG launches mental health hub and industry pledge

How will you support mental health in the travel industry this year?

Virgin Atlantic and Ryanair slammed over refunds in Which? survey

Which? describes Virgin and Ryanair refunds scores as ’abysmally low’