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MH370 report rejects 'controlled descent' theory

The fresh evidence casts doubt on theory that suggested someone was in control of the plane as it descended

Ryanair reports 13% passenger boost

The airline carried 10.9 million passengers in October

Heathrow challenges will fail

Sir Howard Davies has predicted the weight of evidence will outweigh the issues

Monarch cancels Sharm flights indefinitely

The carrier had previously cancelled flights only up to and including February 9, 2017

Emirates commences A380 operations to NZ

The aircraft is being operated on the Christchurch and Auckland routes

BA pilot suspended over explicit cockpit photos

The captain was removed from flying duties after a series of sordid images seemingly shot in a Boeing 777 emerged

Huge explosion near Malta airport leaves passengers shaken

Stunned airport passengers took pictures and videos of a huge plume of smoke

Thomas Cook Airlines announces Birmingham-Cape Verde flights

It will be the first time the carrier has operated the route

Fog causes disruption at London airports

Air travellers also faced delays on Sunday as foggy conditions caused problems

Birmingham airport's trade team reshuffled

Mandy Haque is moving on to a new role as Stefanie Bowes is promoted

Belfast City airport launches new ski route

The flight to Salzburg is being operated in conjunction with Topflight and Crystal Ski Holidays

Brexit could drive acquisitions and clip wings of UK airlines

Capa delegates heard concerns that European businesses were looking to take commercial advantage of the departure

New Package Travel Directive implementation 'not affected by Brexit'

Last week the DfT quietly released its consultation on ‘Modernising consumer protection in the package travel sector – Consultation on Atol changes’

India’s 2020 vision

While new policy will help boost India’s ambitious growth plans, tapping into one of its greatest assets - its population - is vital

Small islands in focus: What’s the big idea?

Although small in size, some islands need to think big when it comes to developing their airports to bring in tourists – and their much-needed cash

Crystal announces partnership with The Peninsula Hotels for inaugural AirCruise and reveals more features

Prices for the voyage will start at $159,000 per person

Airline boss claims western countries are targeting airlines over open skies

The chief executive of Qatar Airways has implored countries to remain open to open skies negotiations

British Airways owner says profits hit by weak pound and strikes

IAG said operating profits had fallen by 3.5% to £1.08 billion in the three months to the end of September

Special report: Latin America's hotspots

While Brazil’s economic woes may be casting a considerable shadow over the region, other parts of Latin America are faring better

Norwegian launches new low-cost Iceland route

Three weekly flights will depart on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, intended to encourage long weekend breaks

Father slams BA after being 'barred from flight and wrongly blamed for error'

The carrier wrongly said as the passport attempted to travel with was the old style, it must be valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay

BA adds Fort Lauderdale to network

Another new US route from British Airways

Low-cost carriers could account for two thirds of short-haul airlift in 10 years

Low-cost carrier bosses believe the model has become so successful legacy carriers will find themselves squeezed in the market

Royal Brunei Airlines - the airline that dares to dream

A new path for Royal Brunei Airlines, with an investment in fleet and a focus on customer service, has the carrier daring to dream