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Thomas Cook sees bookings for Spain 'level off' in competitive market

In its half-year results announcement the group also revealed plans for a further 11 hotel openings in the next 18 months

US laptop ban will not be extended to UK departures, meeting concludes

Talks in Brussels avert laptop ban on UK flights to US

Norwegian offers Manhattan transfer for New York-bound passengers

Budget airline secures pre-clearance for Dublin and Shannon US flights

Join Qantas & Tourism Western Australia for non-stop fun!

Qantas and Tourism Western Australia have partnered with TTG Media to launch a series of competitions and events to celebrate the first-ever non-stop flight between the UK and Australia

Aviation vulnerable to control rules and tech

While no industry remains immune to disruption, it is certainly true to say the aviation sector is vulnerable on a number of levels

Call to ditch 'archaic' ownership regulation

Ownership and control rules in aviation should be ditched to free up the industry and generate further economic benefits for all, delegates at Capa’s event heard

'Google's stealth attack on travel is eating everyone'

Google was accused of abusing its monopoly and seeking to muscle in on the aviation sector, at last week’s Capa event

Experts warn of ‘wide’ laptop ban extension repercussions

Experts from around the industry have warned of the far-reaching implications and risks of a potential extension of the US’s laptop ban to include UK airports

Amadeus: We'll screen-scrape if we have to

Amadeus unveils its latest drive to improve search and distribution

New corporate start-up programmes from Amadeus

Amadeus Ventures increases R&D to help customers prepare for next wave of disruptive technology

Abta launches pre-election campaign to ensure travel 'remains a priority'

The association will contact more than 2,000 candidates standing next month to highlight the value of the sector

Canada tables 'bill of rights' for bumped air passengers

Officials said “non-negotiable” legislation would be put in place to protect travellers

Tunisia extends national state of emergency

The destination has been effectively off limits to UK travellers since the June 2015 Sousse massacre

EasyJet half-year losses deepen after weak pound and late Easter

Despite boasting record passenger numbers, the low-cost carrier made a pre-tax loss of £236m in the six months to the end of March

Australia looking 'very closely' at implementing laptop ban

Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull said the country was "taking into account all the information and advice" about a potential ban

KLM to fly to the home of Bollywood from late October

KLM to fly to India’s commercial and entertainment centre

Emirates to launch third daily Brisbane service

The carrier is offering special deals on UK-Brisbane flights to mark its increased capacity to the Queensland capital

Air Asia agrees deal to expand into China

Malaysia’s Air Asia gets go-ahead to crack vast China market

Thomas Cook begins Manchester-San Francisco flights

Airline is flying twice-weekly to northern Californian gateway

Ryanair adds new booking platform to boost hotel sales

Online booking specialist eviivo forms partnership with Ryanair to enable travellers to find ’exclusive accommodation’

EU demands urgent talks with Trump government over possible laptop ban extension

While no decision has yet been taken, any restrictions could hit major European carriers

'Proposed Alitalia sale will not affect UK'

A leading aviation expert is predicting little impact on the UK market after Italian flag carrier Alitalia entered administration

Emirates sees profits plunge after difficult year

Emirates Group warns of tough market conditions due to currency, Brexit and other issues

Etihad appoints interim bosses

The two appointments will cover the chief executive and chief financial officer roles