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China Airlines resumes UK-Taiwan flight

The flight is the only direct one between the two countries

Powdair cancels flights for 2017-8 winter season

Start-up airline plans to launch services next year as it talks to investors

American Airlines tackles Christmas staffing problem

Carrier says cancellations will be averted despite rostering problems

Thomas Cook Airlines cabin crew vote to accept pay deal

Unite union says members voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of package

UK 'must stay' in air safety body after Brexit

DfT lobbies for UK air safety group membership after Brexit

Beary Christmas, Everyone

Ethiopian Airlines partners with Paysafe to drive digital wallet sales across Africa

Airline teams up with technology specialist to boost sales via digital wallets across Africa

Wizz Air secures Monarch's Luton slots

The carrier is set to expand its fleet and operate additional routes as a result of the deal

‘Budget’s APD freeze did not go far enough’

The government’s decision to freeze Air Passenger Duty on all short and long-haul economy flights is proof that lobbying efforts are having some effect.

Moriarty confirmed as new CAA boss

New CAA chief to be in top job next summer

Travelport seals deal with IAG over GDS fee

BA and Iberia began imposing a £8 charge “per fare component” on GDS bookings from November 1

Bali's main airport reopens after volcano disruption

Although officials said it may close again as Mount Agung continues to spew ash

Comment: Slots of confusion in a week with Monarch

The repercussions of Monarch’s fallout are still being felt – including the confusion surrounding the slots question – all of which has been keeping its administrators rather busy. Here’s how I imagine their diary might have looked last week…

IAG acquires Monarch's Gatwick slots

Administrators said the deal "represented an excellent recovery for creditors"

Royal Brunei launches online dynamic packaging

Airline is offering holiday and stopover packages through its website

Open skies deal 'increasingly important' for Portugal tourism, urges UK ambassador

Kirsty Hayes told Aito overseas conference delegates that low-cost carriers had helped fuel UK visitors to the country in recent years

New airline Powdair admits cash difficulties

Start-up airline appeals for backers ahead of December launch

On Our Radar: The charming coastal city of Lisbon

With a new TAP Air Portugal flight from London City airport, Lisbon is in the spotlight. By Andrew Doherty

Tourists stranded as Bali closes airport amid volcano eruption fears

Dark smoke and ash is billowing up to 3,400m above the mountain’s summit according to authorities

Monarch owed £466m at time of collapse - but holidaymakers unlikely to see any of it

A report by administrators KPMG showed there is just £600,000 available to repay unsecured creditors, but it notes the cost of repaying them will likely exceed this amount

Thomas Cook rumoured to be bidding for Monarch Gatwick slots

The airline joins a growing list of carriers bidding for the slots, including easyJet, Wizz Air, IAG and Norwegian

Airlines agree £71.9 million settlement with developer of Twin Towers

Developer Larry Silverstein had accused American Airlines and United Airlines of negligence in failing to prevent the 9/11 attack by the hijacked aircraft

Long-haul expansion powers Gatwick to record summer

Airport will continue adding new long-haul routes over the coming months

Jet2holidays launches school trip competition

Nine school classes can win a trip to Majorca next year