Air

Heathrow boss to hand over ‘solid legacy’ to successor

Outgoing chief executive John Holland-Kaye said on Wednesday (11 October) monthly passenger numbers had surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in September

Luton airport fire: Flights suspended after huge fire rips through car park

Flights suspended until 3pm on Wednesday (11 October) owing to ’significant fire’ in Terminal Car Park 2, with passengers told to stay away

Israel: airlines and operators respond to Middle East crisis

Several tours have been diverted or cancelled, while a number of carriers will no longer serve Israel for the foreseeable future

Lebanon becomes off-limits following new FCDO advice

The FCDO has issued new advice about Lebanon following escalation of the Israel situation

Spending momentum ‘still with travel in September’, says Barclays

New figures from Barclays show spend on travel continued its healthy upward trajectory last month

EasyJet becomes world’s first airline to participate in Airbus' carbon removal project

easyJet group markets director Thomas Haagensen said the airline’s “ultimate aim” was net-zero flying

‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for Doncaster Sheffield airport, says region's mayor

Office of South Yorkshire mayor and Doncaster Council reportedly ‘on the verge of agreeing a deal’ with the airport’s owner, which could lead to flights resuming

Norse Atlantic puts more summer 2024 flights on sale

Availability extended through to October 2024 as airline prepares to lease more aircraft for charter operations this winter

Jet2 to transition entire Manchester flight programme to Terminal 2

All of Jet2.com’s flights – including those to and from Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy and Madeira – will move to Terminal 2 from 7 November

CAA launches air traffic control review following bank holiday meltdown

The review, the aviation watchdog said, will be spearheaded by Jeff Halliwell, who recently served as chair for transport users watchdog Transport Focus

British Airways and unions close to agreeing pilots' pay deal

The agreement would see pilots receive a 4% pay increase this year backdated to June as well as a series of rises until June 2026

Wizz Air to switch two city break routes from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Flights to Budapest and Bucharest will take off next month

Jet2 goes early with largest-ever summer programme for 2025

Season has been put on sale “nice and early” due to strong customer demand

Malta confirms shut down of national airline in 2024

Air Malta closure confirmed by Maltese government with new carrier to rise from the ashes

Norwegian Air defies ATC issues and strikes to record best punctuality since Covid

’Majority of the few flights Norwegian didn’t operate [in September] due to ATC issues at Gatwick airport and national strikes in Italy,’ says carrier

EasyJet to mark 25th anniversary at Belfast with Egypt flight launch

New Hurghada route, plus new south coast flights, to take off later this month

The Big Question: Does all-inclusive value come at too high a price for the planet?

All-inclusives have been a travel industry mainstay for decades, and have surged in popularity amid the cost of living squeeze – but do they have a future as travel looks to forge a new path towards sustainability?

Why summer 2024 looks set to be the most competitive for years

Jet2, Tui and easyJet holidays are all set for major expansion next summer, and will face competition from the OTA sector

Gatwick extends daily flight cap for further two weeks

Airport said the decision followed discussions with air traffic control operator Nats over its ongoing staffing challenges

Heathrow launches six-month trial of pre-booked security slots

Trial will be open to passengers travelling with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic from Terminal 3

British Airways to double San Diego service next summer

Second daily Heathrow flight to California city take off in April

'We've had enough': easyJet chief demands 'wide-ranging review' of UK air traffic control

’We need reform of how Nats is regulated to ensure that all its services are robust and resilient so that UK travellers can be confident their flights will take off,’ said Johan Lundgren

Vueling to up Spain schedule and offer Egypt, Jordan and Lapland this winter

IAG carrier to put on extra Gran Canaria, Malaga and Seville services this winter, and will offer new connections with Egypt, Jordan and Lapland as part of its ongoing focus on promoting travel during shoulder seasons

Portuguese government to sell majority stake in national carrier Tap

Finance minister Fernando Medina said the cabinet had approved the sale of 51% of the company, while giving employees a 5% stake, opening the carrier up to being privatised