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Low-cost carrier planning to launch UK-US transatlantic services in 2021

Delegates at the World Aviation Festival in London told OTAs must ’vastly improve’ customer experience – or risk extinction

UK airlines granted permission to operate flights to and from the EU until 24 October 2020 in event of no-deal Brexit

Further action to be held later in September following three-day strike this week

Strike over 9-10 September could be suspended if BA agree to fresh talks, says union

Carrier courting agents ahead of launching first low-cost long-haul route between the UK and the Middle East in October

Unite union planning fresh strike ballot

Slosar’s impending departure will follow that of CEO Rupert Hogg and commercial director Paul Loo last month

Deal will allow customers flying on Virgin’s new Heathrow-Sao Paulo route to connect seamlessly with 37 destinations across Brazil

Dishes have been created through airline’s partnership with Como Shambhala

Myriad Travel has partnered with Liverpool airport to launch Liverpool Airport Holidays

Budget carrier ’not expecting strike-related disruption’

Wizz Air passengers hit record four million last month

Carrier wants to use the slots as collateral to push back payment of bonds worth about $380 million

Services suffered delays and cancellations due to computer problem

Flights to Florida continue to operate but airlines warn of potential disruption later this week

Activists force suspension of airport shuttle service and barricade key roads

Workers employed at the airport by Babcock Airports accept new two-year pay deal says Unite union

Heathrow Pause, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, plan to use drones to ground flights at Heathrow next month

Deal expected to be completed during Q2 2020, subject to regulatory approvals

Closure of loss-making winter bases ‘will not be reversed’ says airline

Pilots union says BA chief executive Alex Cruz is yet to respond to its request for a meeting

Airport initiates planning process to bring existing northern runway into routine use

Move could end liquid restrictions on cabin baggage at major airports