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BA named 2020 Tokyo Olympics Team GB partner
British Airways has now been the official partner for four consecutive games
Virgin Voyages partners with Flightstore for ‘streamlined’ booking
Agents can earn 10% commission on anything they sell through Flightstore
Tax break included in Flybe rescue deal
The deal will reportedly likely involve some deferral of Flybe’s APD bill
Government briefed on Flybe 'rescue talks'
Flybe is refusing to comment on "rumour or speculation" amid reports it had been trying to secure additional financing
Balpa 'appalled' by reports of secret Flybe talks
Balpa says it should have been consulted if the airline is in danger of collapsing
Balpa calls for government action over Flybe 'rescue talks'

The British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa) said if the regional airline did not exist it would have to be invented because it is so important. 

This comes as numerous national news agencies reported Flybe was locked in emergency rescue talks last night (12 January). 

However, Flybe has not confirmed the "rescue talks" and says it will not comment on "rumours".

Iran admits shooting down Ukraine International flight
Iranian military mistakenly believed passenger aircraft was a cruise missile
FCO steps up Iran travel advice amid Ukrainian jet crash probe
Foreign Office advising against all travel to Iran and all air travel to, from or within the country as fears grow Ukraine International Airlines flight PS 752 was brought down by an Iranian missile
Ryanair profit forecast boosted by strong festive season
Full-year profit guidance increased from €800-€900 million to €950 million to €1.05 billion
Iran UK flying ban backed by Balpa
Government tells airlines to avoid flying over Iraqi and Iranian airspace
Willie Walsh to retire as chief executive of British Airways owner IAG
Walsh will stand down from the role and his place on the board on 23 March before retiring on 30 June
Ukrainian jet 'tried to turn back' before deadly crash
Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737-800 was on fire immediately before it crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran on Wednesday morning (8 January)
EASA warns against flying over Iraq amid Middle East tensions
It is holding an extraordinary meeting to assess the region in more detail
French national strikes to bring more travel chaos
Unions are protesting president Emmanuel Macron’s introduction of a new universal pension scheme
'No survivors' after Ukrainian passenger jet crashes in Iran
Boeing 737-800 came down en route from Tehran to Kiev on Wednesday morning
US carriers ordered to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace
Directive by US Federal Aviation Administration comes after Iranian missile strikes on two Iraqi military bases hosting US personnel on Wednesday
Three British nationals killed in Iran plane crash
Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS-752 came down shortly after taking off from Tehran on Wednesday morning
Boeing recommends simulator training for 737 Max pilots
Manufacturer previously insisted its computer-based training was adequate
Jet2 reveals 'hugely expanded' Greece programme for summer 2020
Airline and operator will offer more than 220 flights weekly during peak periods and has placed 18 new routes on sale
Norwegian forward ticket sales 'looking good' says new CEO
New CEO Jacob Schram hails airline’s efforts throughout 2019 to pivot from growth to profitability
Heathrow to lodge third runway planning application this year
A public consultation will run from April-June
Budget carriers' December passenger numbers soar
Wizz Air and Ryanair traffic up significantly year-on-year over festive period
Manchester kicks off 2020 with new long-haul route
New Bangladesh link launches from Manchester