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Luton airport gains new airline with nod to historic name

New Romanian carrier takes off from Luton airport with twice-weekly service

Seven things that could shape agents' fortunes in 2024

At the start of a new year, we assess some of the challenges that could come to bear on travel agents – and the industry as a whole

Spending with travel agents up by more than 10% in 2023

Barclays consumer data shows that both spending and transaction growth with travel agents rose across 2023

EasyJet flight almost crashed into another plane after ‘ATC error’

France’s Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) has classified the incident as a ‘serious encounter’

Seven-night all-inclusives 'in highest demand' for easyJet holidays

EasyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed their latest travel trends for 2024 during the first week of the Big Orange Sale

Eleven hurt as P&O Cruises charter flight hit by 'freak' turbulence

The Manchester-bound flight from Barbados diverted to Bermuda following the incident

British Airways confirms new Turkey route for next summer

British Airways will add a fifth destination in Turkey next summer with a new route from Heathrow

MPs call for curbs on flying if no progress is made on emissions by 2025

Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has warned of the need to restrict flying if no progress is made on emissions reductions by 2025

Virgin Atlantic to increase winter sun capacity next year

The airline has ramped up services to the likes of Barbados, Dubai and the Maldives

EasyJet and easyJet holidays launch 'biggest-ever' peaks campaign

Airline and operator will discount more than 1.2 million UK seats heading into the new year, as well as thousands of package holidays

Lufthansa to close Liverpool and Bristol routes in 2024

German carrier will axe two UK routes early next year, removing connection opportunities at Frankfurt

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Australia next year

Turkish Airlines will operate to Australia for the first time in 2024 after being granted rights by the Australian government, opening up new regional connections from the UK

Delays inevitable following EU entry-exit rollout next year, Advantage boss warns

Advantage chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said said it is likely there will be delays when the EU introduces biometric border checks next year

TTG Canada Fest 2023: Ready, Set, Sell!

Speakers from Destination Canada and Air Canada provide insight into travel trends, what new hotels and attractions are set to make a splash in the coming months, and changes in traveller behaviour. Plus, what agent support is available in 2024?

Iceland's Blue Lagoon closes until after Christmas following major eruption

The famous geothermal spa was forced to close its doors less than 24 hours after it reopened due to new volcanic activity in the area

Easyjet confirms major aircraft order to fuel growth into the 2030s

EasyJet seals deal with Airbus for new aircraft that it says will cement growth plans until 2034

Jet2holidays unveils hotel sustainability labelling scheme

Chief executive Steve Heapy said the new scheme would help agents choose the best accommodation for their clients

Travel jobseeker numbers 'at their highest level since the spring'

‘The travel industry has been crying out all year for quality candidates,’ says C&M Travel Recruitment boss Barbara Kolosinska following a ‘big increase’ in applicants

Is this the world’s coolest airport terminal?

Changi T2 has redefined airport luxury and efficiency with a whole lot of nature thrown in

Singapore Airlines to make Gatwick debut next summer

Singapore Airlines is to fly from Gatwick for the first time next summer, offering five flights a week

Wizz Air insists engine inspection issue will not hamper expansion

Wizz Air details how it will be affected by global inspection programme of potentially faulty engines

'Drunk' Jet2 passenger who 'pretended to be asleep after abusing cabin crew' jailed

Leeds Crown Court heard how cabin crew were forced to call the police after Kieron Jordan caused disruption to the flight on 20 May 2022

Transport sec urged not to make taxpayers pay for SAF production

Aviation sector must foot the bill for the production of cleaner fuels, Mark Harper told

Pilots union Balpa elects first ever female general secretary

Amy Leversidge to take over from interim general secretary Miranda Rackley following the retirement of Captain Martin Chalk earlier this year