Air

Theresa May says testing is the “way forward” to reduce current quarantine period

Group expects to operate at less than 50% capacity versus pre-Covid levels until the end of its 2020/21 financial year

Airline criticised over the way it has handled redundancies during Covid crisis

All flights and holidays to the two Greek islands through to 31 October cancelled

New connections to north of England and Scotland available from Guernsey, Jersey, Exeter and Southampton

Worries over health when flying commercial, cancelled flights and sudden quarantine changes are driving a rush of travellers to opt for private jets

Scheme would involve airport testing, and a confirmatory test days later to reduce quarantine times

Frankfurt airport doubles Covid testing capability

Unite says worsening knock-on impact of coronavirus on aviation ’inevitable’ unless government steps in

All holidays departing up to and including 26 September cancelled

Two debates will examine the situations facing aviation and tourism amid Covid-19

EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren renews call for targeted support for aviation in candid interview with TTG

EasyJet chief Johan Lundgren sits down with TTG editor Sophie Griffiths to discuss easyJet’s fortunes and future in the age of Covid

Carrier cites ‘constantly evolving’ government travel restrictions across Europe and UK quarantine measures for its decision

Boss Johan Lundgren admitted the refunds situation had been “deeply frustrating”

Wizz Air to offer 71 routes from Luton from next month

Bookings have been paused after the government revealed plans to implement quarantine on returnees from seven Greek islands

Tolhurst moves to new role within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Luis Gallego to take over as chief executive of British Airways parent group

Etihad Airways continues to offer its high levels of service while introducing new initiatives to improve traveller wellness and consumer confidence

Big drop in August travel purchases amid more positive signs for the economy

Health secretary dampens hopes of airport testing soon.

TTG Debate finds FCO must better communicate sudden travel advice decisions to restore its reputation within the trade

Etihad confirms partnership with AXA to offer coronavirus cover