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‘This disruption can't go on’: Gatwick ATC chaos prompts call for ‘deep review’ of Nats
Cost of UK air traffic control services to rise by a quarter
CAA sets out new arrangements for the price Nats can charge airlines for its services, which will increase the average cost per passenger per flight by around 43p to £2.08
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Heathrow trims losses following hike in passenger numbers
According to newly appointed boss Thomas Woldbye, Heathrow’s “best days” lie ahead
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Acapulco airport shut after Hurricane Otis wreaks havoc along Mexico’s Pacific coast
UK authorities have urged holidaymakers to follow the advice of local authorities, as the post-storm situation will likely be severe
JetBlue's merger with Spirit Airlines may be blocked
JetBlue confirms plans to launch flights to Scotland and Ireland next year
JetBlue will launch flights from Edinburgh and Dublin next year, aiming to disrupt the market with its single-aisle hybrid transatlantic concept
The rise of the online travel agent
OTAs urge govt to stamp out budget airline ‘anti-competitiveness’
Several top firms call for the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate how no frills airlines deal with online agents amid claims they deny consumer rights when bookings are made through third parties
Abta: 'The mood music is changing in Westminster when it comes to travel'
Poll: Abta seeks trade's views on govt's package travel shake-up
Trade body says it is ‘critical’ the government understands what any changes mean for businesses and holidaymakers
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Long-term impact of Israel-Hamas conflict on travel ‘still unknown’, Virgin boss warns
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss, who is Israeli, said conflict in the Middle East is always a ‘dampener’ for travel
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Long-time Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker to stand down
Group chief executive Al Baker to leave post next month after 27 years with the group
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Man arrested in connection with Luton airport car park fire
Bedfordshire Police launched an investigation into the blaze on 10 October, which destroyed around 1,500 vehicles
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Jet2.com makes flights easier to book through new technology deal
The carrier has sealed a deal with Sabre as part of its “ongoing growth in the leisure travel market”
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Leeds Bradford airport reopens after Tui aircraft skidded off runway
The airport reopened on Saturday (21 October) following the incident on Friday, but some knock-on disruption is expected
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Tui aircraft skids off runway at Leeds Bradford amid Storm Babet rain
An airport spokesperson confirmed to TTG a Tui flight arriving from Corfu on Friday (20 October) afternoon had ’moved off the runway while landing’
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Aer Lingus to restart Manchester-Barbados route next month
Services between Manchester and Barbados will resume from 1 November, operating three times a week
British Airways to relaunch Heathrow-Abu Dhabi route next spring
British Airways to relaunch Heathrow-Abu Dhabi route next spring
The carrier said on Thursday (19 October) services operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft will resume in April
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Storm Babet bears down on Scotland prompting rare red weather warnings
The Met Office has issued a range of red and amber warnings for Scotland, with the second named storm of the year poised to bring high winds and heavy rain
Air passengers warned to brace for 'challenging' summer
Airlines demand tens of millions in compensation for bank holiday ATC meltdown
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary reiterated his call for Nats boss Martin Rolfe to stand down during the showdown with MPs
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Govt overhauls air passenger travel guide in light of post-Covid disruption
The Air Passenger Travel Guide, formerly known as the Aviation Passenger Charter, outlines what people can expect if things go wrong while travelling
Jet2 opens multimillion-pound centre to take control of in-flight retail operations
The airline said around 300 jobs have been created at the facility in Cheshire, which will see its in-flight retail operation go in-house
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays to Morocco next year
Three of the new routes – Glasgow to Marrakech, Bristol to Agadir, and Leeds Bradford to Agadir – are exclusive to Jet2
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Virgin Atlantic pushes back plans to restart flights to Tel Aviv
The carrier said that it would contact affected passengers to discuss their options
New Heathrow chief heralds ‘new chapter’ in the airport’s history
Thomas Woldbye, who succeeds John Holland-Kaye, is meeting colleagues and partners during his first few days
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Holiday spending ‘could exceed pre-pandemic levels this year’
Around 32% of Brits said they would most want to continue to spend on holidays – even if they had to cut their overall spending, according to market research firm Mintel
Hundreds of Heathrow baggage handlers to walk out next month
Heathrow baggage workers call off threat of half-term strike action
New pay deal ends threat of strike over 20-30 October
Travel Counsellors claims 14th consecutive record sales month
More than a third of Brits booking their holidays with agents, new data reveals
Travel Counsellors research finds more than a third of consumers turned to travel agents in the past 12 months, with higher income households more likely to do so