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BAA's break up worth £870m for consumers
Competition and Markets Authority chief executive Alex Chisholm said the break up of the company has driven standards across the board
Oman Air to launch Manchester flights
The Middle East carrier is to connect the two cities from next April
Passengers pushing the boundaries on flight delay compensation claims
A number of key cases have recently gone against airlines
Germany lifts ban on Sharm el Sheikh flights
Egyptian tourism minister calls on other countries to lift their airport bans
Ryanair to offer Aer Lingus connections within a year
Kenny Jacobs said negotiations are already taking place and could soon be completed
British Airways launches new non-stop Middle East flights
Airline will operate continuous services to Doha and Muscat later this year
Ryanair to launch winter base at Bournemouth
Airline will add new services as part of expansion plan
Airline completes key stage in move to North terminal
EasyJet has opened a new enhanced check-in area at Gatwick airport
Heathrow makes new commitments for third runway
Airport boss writes to PM to outline package of measures
UNWTO calls for lifting of ban on Egypt flights
Flights from the UK to Sharm el Sheikh have been banned since November 17, following the downing of a Russian passenger plane in October
Airline consolidation ‘more likely’ if oil prices rise, says easyJet chief
EasyJet boss Carolyn McCall has said the predicted rise in oil prices could precipitate further consolidation in Europe’s crowded airline market
Mayor could lend unwitting hand to Heathrow expansion
Sadiq Khan’s win as mayor of London could help the government push through a third runway for Heathrow, despite Khan’s own opposition to it
City welcomes easyJet's 'robust' half year results
Largely flat revenues and profits, but the six-month results were deemed positive in light of recent terror-related challenges
Etihad Aviation Group announces new management structure
The group will oversee a number of companies following its creation in 2014
Willie Walsh: Ryanair transformation is 'stunning'
Walsh made the comments as he confirmed talks had taken place for Ryanair to become a feeder airline to Aer Lingus
Thomas Cook Airlines cabin crew in strike ballot
Action by cabin crew could hit half-term holidaymakers
Latam Airlines launches inaugural flights
The newly formed airline is now up and running in South America
Singapore Airlines appoints new UK general manager
Sheldon Hee started in the role last month after replacing Wilson Yong
Canadian city evacuated over forest fire threat
All 88,000 residents of Fort McManus were forced to flee as flames threatened both the city and its airport
MPs urge government to give Heathrow runway green light
The transport select committee said the government should have made the decision before Christmas
Thomas Cook Airlines launches Manchester-LA service
The new service is the only direct one to Los Angeles outside of London
Sonic booms heard as RAF jets scrambled for Air France plane
The Typhoon jets helped guide the passenger plane to a safe landing in Newcastle after it became unresponsive
Turkish Airlines prepares for record Boeing delivery
The airline will receive 26 aircraft from the manufacturer in 2016
BA relaunches Inverness to Heathrow service
It is first time the airline has operated the route in nearly 20 years