Air

Steve Endacott: 'Commercially nationalise UK airlines now!'

“As a capitalist, I have historically opposed nationalisation, but in times of crisis we need exceptional measures”

Heathrow cancelling executive pay and freezing recruitment

Airport ’committed to remaining open’ during coronavirus outbreak

Norwegian in line for £230 million state bailout

Norwegian government pledges up to NOK 6 billion (£462 million) in credit guarantees to support the country’s aviation sector

South African Airways suspends international operations

It will not operate international flights until after 31 May

Manchester airport to suspend two terminals

All flights will now take off from and arrive at Terminal One

Thomas Cook collapse set to cost taxpayers £156 million

Failure last September set to drain Air Travel Trust Fund by nearly £500 million and leave it under-resourced to deal with any future failures, new report reveals

Air New Zealand brings forward closure of London cabin crew base

The move, necessitated by the coronavirus crisis, will affect around 130 flight attendants

Aviation sector ‘working round the clock to bring passengers home’

Government pledges to stand firmly behind sector, with series of support measures ‘to follow shortly’

Jet2.com to suspend all flights 'until at least 1 May'

Carrier taking steps to secure finances amid coronavirus crisis, but has pledged to complete the majority of its ongoing coronavirus repatriation flight programme

Jet2holidays to issue rebooking vouchers retaining agent commission

Operator also pledges to pay commission on any increase in rebooked holiday cost

Tui to cut staff hours amid cost-saving measures

Retail and contact centre staff are unaffected

Aviation sector to hold emergency talks with government

Chancellor’s promise of a specific support package for airlines and airports welcomed, but sector seeks urgent clarity on full measures

Loganair halves flight schedule as demand plummets

Regional carrier sets out new emergency timetable with forward bookings down 75%

US travel ban ‘jeopardises millions of airline seats’

The ban is designed to curb the spread of Covid-19

Airlines urged not to ‘cash in’ on customers’ misfortune

Watchdog Which? says some passengers have been charged ‘extortionate’ flight change fees or left stranded altogether in countries under lockdown or fresh travel restrictions

Flights for isolated Fred Olsen guests confirmed

They should all have landed in the UK by 10.30am on 19 March

Jet2.com extends coronavirus repatriation flight programme

Carrier has put on a number of extra flights to bring Britons stranded overseas home

AAC: ‘We need airlines to work with us, not against us’

Association of Atol Companies hits out at airlines refusing customers refunds for cancelled flights

Ryanair ‘preparing to ground entire fleet’

Schedules to be cut by more than 80% over next six days before near-total shutdown bar essential connecting flights

EasyJet places winter 2020/21 programme on sale early

All the flights carry a flat rate of £29.99 one way, including taxes and charges

ITT urges govt to give travel sector more help

Chair Steven Freudmann called for "immediate measures" to aid businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic

Manchester Airports Group looks at pay cuts and lay-offs

The group includes Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports

Billion dollar question: Can Boeing recover from the Max grounding?

With 737 Maxs still grounded, can Boeing and airlines cope?

Jet2.com pledges to operate extensive repatriation programme

Carrier putting on extra flights to bring home anyone trapped in-destination