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Norwegian grows Gatwick-US programme by 55%

The airline is increasing the frequencies on its US routes for 2017

Norwegian has US licence approved 'paving way for further global expansion'

The plan had divided the industry as airlines and unions battled over whether it would increase competition or unfairly harm other carriers

Norwegian reveals first ex-UK long-haul routes beyond the US

It is hoped the new routes from London Gatwick will be in place by 2017’s winter programme

Leeds Bradford airport to get rail station

The station is part of a £270 million overhaul of the city’s transport structure

Ten airlines sign up to scheme that will 'reinvent flight shopping'

Scheme will see airlines showcase rich content across multiple Travix agent websites, using Routehappy technology

Terror threat remains ‘very real’ in Europe

The targeting of airports and aircraft by terrorists is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, a terrorism expert has warned

Staff care vital after attacks

Bosses of airports attacked by terrorists this year have spoken of their ongoing efforts to help staff recover from the attack

More control required by airports

Airports need to move faster in the fight against terrorism, a Heathrow-based security expert has warned

Air France 'shirt-ripper' protestors found guilty

Three of the airline’s former employees were handed suspended sentences

Malaysia Airlines reports 'steady progress' in Q3 results

Although the carrier said it "remains cautious" going into 2017

Ryanair launches Ryanair Holidays

The package holiday offering goes live to the UK market from today

Blue Islands launches new Cardiff-Guernsey route

The summer-time route will operate three times a week

Flybe signs Singapore Airlines codeshare agreement

The deal should mean better connections for UK flyers

Why Ctrip's purchase of Skyscanner means 'good things for the metasearch industry'

Momondo boss Hugo Burge heralds $1.4bn takeover deal as ’validation of our belief that metasearch is very attractive sweetspot in travel’

Delta slaps Trump supporter with lifetime ban

The airline took action after the passenger embarked on a "loud, rude and disrespectful" rant during a flight

More than 70 people feared dead in Colombian aircraft crash

A search has had to be called off due to bad weather conditions

UK government 'nowhere near' deciding Brexit deal, says Vince Cable

The former MP said the UK economy was heading towards “a few years of great uncertainty and slower growth”

Sharm airport security 'simply inadequate', believes UK ambassador

Speaking in Jordan, Edward Oakden added that tourism to the Middle East region faced “obvious challenges which are not going to be quickly resolved”

Ryanair claims victory after German court rules against OTA

A court in Germany has ordered eDreams to display the final price of a flight at the beginning of the booking process - including all surcharges

Meet Thomson Airways' child ambassador

Kids help design Thomson's new plane

Thomson’s new 787-9 may feature children’s area

Gatwick prepares £250m capital investment

The money will be spent on improving both the north and south terminals as well as the railway station

Protection concerns as Airbnb focuses on 'whole trips' offering

Industry leaders have raised questions over Airbnb’s announcement that it will now be offering “whole trips”, as it also plans to add flights to its portfolio

Tui approves plans for new leisure airline with Etihad

The deal with the Abu Dhabi-based group will see the German operator relinquish control of its carrier Tuifly