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British Airways announces six new European routes

The airline will fly to Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro and Turkey next year

Liverpool airport closed after private jet skids off runway

The airport remains shut after the incident this morning

EasyJet set for Tunisia return

The news comes four years after the Sousse terror attack

Jet2 on lookout for more ex-Thomas Cook staff

Airline and operator has so far taken on more than 120 former Cook employees

Manchester airport reports growth despite Cook collapse

Manchester airport group has released its Interim Financial Report, which covers the six months until 30 September 2019

Wizz Air launches Luton-Castellon route

Twice-weekly flights to historic Spanish city under way

FlyLolo 'suspends trading' as supplier negotiations continue

The seat-only charter operator cancelled its Christmas flying programme last month

British Airways trialling 3D printing for aircraft parts

British Airways says non-essential cabin parts will be first on the list to be generated

Giant digital screen coming to Manchester airport

The 83-square-metre digital screen will provide entertainment and information for passengers when the first part of its extension opens in July

Grabbing a coffee? Air New Zealand trialling edible cups

The airline is trialling vanilla-flavoured, leakproof holders as a long-term waste reduction measure

South African Airways enters business rescue proceedings

Formal measures to secure embattled flag carrier’s future under way

Norwegian recruits Jet Blue chief commercial officer

Marty St George to serve as interim following departure of Helga Bollmann Leknes

Norwegian Air disposes of Argentinian subsidiary

Move will not impact carrier’s Europe-South America operation

South African Airways undergoes special measures to avoid bankruptcy

A new statement from Pravin Gordhan, minister for the department of public enterprises, said the decision to place the national airline into “business rescue” is being fully supported by the government.

The procedure is used in South Africa to try to turn around a company that is in serious trouble and sees a business rescue practitioner appointed to run and restructure the business while the airline continues operations normally.

Norwegian to build carbon offsets into booking process

Low-cost carrier last week became first airline to sign UN climate change pledge, committing to become ‘climate neutral’ by 2050

Warning over flights disruption during French strikes

Local media is reporting one-fifth of flights could be affected in the strike action, which is expected to start soon

Ryanair closes two bases over grounded Boeing Max aircraft

The airline is also cutting capacity on certain other routes

Richard Branson opts to retain control of Virgin Atlantic

Competition authorities have now approved the tie-up with Air France-KLM

British Airways signs accessibility pledge

British Airways has pledged its commitment to improving accessibility on the International Day of People with Disabilities

Latam and Delta announce codeshare arrangement

The codeshare agreement should launch in the next three months

Jet2 adds Santorini to summer 2020 collection

The route is Jet2.com’s and Jet2holidays’ sixth new Greek destination for next summer

Typhoon Tisoy grounds Manila flights

Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) hit the Philippines yesterday (2 December)

Manchester airport predicts 1.2m Christmas passengers

Winter sun destinations to boost passenger numbers at Manchester airport over the festive period

Norwegian Air lands Heathrow airport slots

Norwegian Air has secured six weekly slots at Heathrow airport for summer 2020