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EasyJet: 'We know there is underlying demand for travel'
Carrier reports more than 200% week-on-week increase in flight and holiday searches following news that UK-wide Covid restrictions will be eased over Christmas
London slumps to eighth in global air connectivity list
Covid crisis sees English capital lose crown as world’s most connected city, according to Iata
Webinar to 'demystify' rapid Covid testing processes
Agents offered chance to gain clarity on rapid testing by tuning into online session
Three-day testing challenge aims to show travel is ‘possible’ in Europe
Irish PR specialist is taking Covid tests in three European airports over three days
Covid testing centre opens at Edinburgh airport
ExpressTest site to offer Edinburgh passengers PCR tests at a subsidised rate of £80pp
Which? research finds packages cheaper than DIY bookings
It also found packages offer ‘much greater protection if a trip is affected by coronavirus or other disruption’
Emirates clears billion-pound Covid refund backlog
Emirates completes seven-month programme of refunds and rebookings
New flight review app inspired by will.i.am tweet launches
New FareUpThere app will give loyalty points for reviews
Ryanair launches Spain flights from Teesside
The low-cost carrier will operate two services each week to Alicante and Palma next June
Sunak pledges £21m funding for green aviation fuels
Chancellor retains commitment to ‘green aviation’ in Spending Review
Quarantine rule change gets mixed reaction from industry
Travellers will still be deterred despite quarantine rule changes, experts say
Quarantine time to be slashed as 'test to release' scheme confirmed
The 14-day quarantine requirement for arrivals into England will be cut by up to two-thirds from 15 December
Govt pledges financial support for English airports
The financial boost will ‘address fixed costs’ and be capped at £8 million per site
Willie Walsh in line to become new Iata chief
Walsh recommended for director general role with Alexandre de Juniac to stand down at the end of March 2021
Test to release 'might save winter sun season'
Industry reacts to new five-day ‘test to release’ quarantine regime, due to come into effect from 15 December
Loganair moves London-Isle of Man service to Heathrow
Daily services to and from UK’s busiest airport to start from 1 December
Video: Watch Shapps hail latest govt help for travel sector
Transport secretary says new test and release regime and rates relief for airports ‘will start to assist’ travel
Travellers using NHS for test and release risk fines
Government outlines requirements for avoiding 14-day quarantine
Pre-departure testing talks to continue, govt confirms
Global Taskforce says test and release isn’t the only plan
Airport communities seek emergency funds from govt
Cross-party effort to lobby government to recognise impact of aviation downturn on Heathrow and Gatwick catchments
Vax certificates will be needed for flights, says Qantas chief
Qantas to change T&Cs to make vaccinations compulsory for international travel
Delta extends middle seat block into 2021
Airline will block middle seats to preserve and promote social distancing until at least 30 March next year
Gatwick launches subsidised Covid screening service
Gatwick passengers and on-airport staff will be able to get tests for £60, with facility set up in anticipation of government ’test and release’ quarantine scheme
Airlines need further £60bn+ in aid to survive Covid – Iata
Association believes full-year losses for airline sector likely to amount to more than £75 billion