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Ryanair: Only the biggest of the OTAs will survive

Half of all online travel agencies will be out of business within a decade as they fail to keep up with consumer demand, Ryanair’s chief marketing officer has predicted

Non-stop Qantas London to Perth flights go on sale

The route from Heathrow will be the first regular passenger service to travel non-stop from Europe to Australia

United to offer up to $10,000 for giving up seat

Boss Oscar Munoz branded the policy change, which comes as part of a review into the carrier’s practices, a “turning point”

Lufthansa Group sees first Q1 profit in nine years

The Cologne-based group reported adjusted earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of €25 million

Norwegian bullish despite increased losses

Budget carrier remains confident despite near-doubling of first quarter losses

Married agent creates hijacking hoax to avoid holiday with mistress

The travel consultant reportedly emailed details of a fake terror plot to police

Lufthansa Group launches agency direct sales system

The technology has already been picked up by two TMCs while discussions are ongoing with other agents

Giant rabbit dies on United flight to O'Hare

Airline faces legal claim after bunny dies on flight

Wow air to operate new A320neo from May

The aircraft will be used on both North American and European routes

Jet2.com confirms Belfast International expansion next summer

Eight new destinations unveiled for Northern Ireland airport

Air New Zealand appoints new UK sales manager

The appointment is one of three the airline has announced

Digital Travel Summit plans to 'drive inspiration' in the sector

The annual Digital Travel Summit returns to London in June, marking its third year. Conference director Susie Benaim updates TTG on the latest themes

Trump 'considering' laptop ban on ex-UK flights

Flights from the UK could join Middle East’s in US ban on electronic devices

United Airlines 'forced woman from seat'

United faces another lawsuit from passenger ’ousted’ from seat

Monarch produces city breaks brochure with low deposit offer

Monarch aiming for agents’ business with city breaks programme

Could Southend alleviate London airport capacity crunch?

Southend airport is pitching to be considered as London’s fifth airport as capital’s capacity continues to be squeezed

Air traffic control strikes remain Europe's biggest aviation issue

Industrial action causes more problems than security threats or taxation

Gun found on Manchester flight after air marshall 'error'

Passenger on Delta flight to JFK finds loaded weapon

800 unserved European routes could become profitable with new aircraft

The E195-E2 has been designed for economic short haul activity

Cardiff airport secures long-haul link

Middle East carrier to start flights to Wales

Air passengers offered flight changes after Paris shooting

A gunman shot dead a French police officer on the Champs-Elysees yesterday evening

Security staff fail to spot gun in hand luggage

Off-duty police officer accidentally takes gun onboard flight from Los Angeles

Scientists reveal ‘likely’ location of MH370

Analysis pinpoints area north of previous search zone for missing aircraft

BA provides food for thought

British Airways has been attracting headlines in recent weeks – some less positive than others. TTG assesses the impact of the planned changes to the airline’s fleet