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'Winter of discontent' fears as UK travellers brace for strikes
Travellers could be set for a miserable start to the festive break, with four different strikes set for this week
Monarch predicts £26m fall in profits as 2016 proves a 'challenging year'
The group’s bookings for summer 2017 however are currently up 40% year-on-year
'Traces of explosives' discovered on EgyptAir crash victims
A criminal investigation is now being launched into the incident by Egypt’s civil aviation ministry
BA cabin crew vote for Heathrow walkout
More than 2,000 of the airline’s staff will strike in a dispute over pay
Heathrow baggage handlers arrested in drug smuggling raids
The trio of handlers at the London terminal are among 11 people suspected to be part of a drug smuggling ring
Gatwick appoints new chairman
Outgoing chair Sir Roy McNulty will remain on the airport’s board
British airports bureaux de change offering some of worst deals in Europe
Consumers getting an increasingly bad deal as airports increase rents and offer exclusivity deals
Leader: Long flights may not be to every client's taste
It is almost 70 years since Brits first flew from London to Australia on Qantas’s so-called Kangaroo Route
Last ship begins search in MH370 investigation
The vessel is scheduled to complete its scouring mission in the Indian Ocean in early 2017
US snowstorm wreaks travel havoc
Two people have died and thousands of travellers have been left stranded as a result of the severe weather
Ryanair closes in on Norwegian ‘feeder flights’ deal
Ryanair looks set to secure a “feeder deal” with Norwegian Air
Gatwick rail passengers to face disruption as strike looms
Members of the train drivers’ union Aslef will walk out on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of this week
Qantas announces non-stop London-Australia service
It will be the first regular passenger service to directly link Europe to Australia
CAA releases new airport guidelines to support travellers with hidden disabilities
The authority said it was aiming to help reduce “stress and anxiety” for travellers
Prestige Holidays unveils three-week private jet tour around South America
It will be the operator’s first private jet excursion and first time featuring the region
Monarch cuts flight-only Atols and credit card charges on same day
The airline and operator will only offer Atol protection on packages from December 15, the same day that credit card charges will end
Jet2 and Norwegian unfazed by Ryanair’s move into packages
Bosses at two of Ryanair’s closest rivals say they are unconcerned by the low-cost carrier’s move in the package holiday arena
Shining a light on Jet2’s success
Jet2 has become one of the success stories of the UK travel industry. Steve Heapy tells how the brand got to where it is today
Air stewardess arrested after being eight times the legal alcohol limit onboard flight
The flight attendant was removed from a Manchester to Chicago service in October
Trade targeted by easyJet
EasyJet is targeting the trade for the first time with its group booking proposition
Royal Brunei names new UK country manager
The carrier said the appointment was a means of boosting its market share in key destinations
Norwegian's Irish arm prepares for transatlantic travel
The airline is finishing planning Irish routes following the granting of its foreign carrier permit
Qatar Airways to launch Doha-Dublin route
The new service will begin in the summer of next year