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Interview: Craig Kreeger looks to a 'bright future' at Virgin Atlantic
Following the “tough call” to axe Little Red, the airline is ready to move on from its recovery phase. TTG caught up with its chief executive
Compensation ruling is no 'passenger boon', say airline bosses
The Supreme Court’s rejection of appeals by Jet2.com and Thomson Airways could see costs passed on to passengers, Flybe COO claims
Malaysia Airlines sued by MH370 passenger's family
A family is suing Malaysia Airlines as well as the country’s government following the disappearance of flight MH370
Airlines fail in Supreme Court appeal bid
Two airlines have had their appeals over paying out compensation for flights delays thrown out by the Supreme Court
Lan and Tam to target European passengers with new campaign
South American airline group launches campaign in five key markets, including UK
'We'll stay with leisure': Monarch's Swaffield sets out post-deal future
Group is “financially stronger” after sale to Greybull, and has no plans to chase business travellers
Heathrow 'our ideal first choice', says Branson
Richard Branson has reaffirmed his backing for Heathrow as the best place to build a new runway in the UK
Heathrow 'our ideal first choice', says Branson
Richard Branson has confirmed his backing for Heathrow as the best place to build a new runway in the UK
Jet2.com sales improve as prices fall
The business saw a “pronounced” fall in ticket yields to the Canary islands and eastern Mediterranean destinations during the summer
Monarch completes sale of group to Greybull Capital
The sale was completed just hours before the expiry of the company’s Atol licences
Gatwick drives Norwegian passenger growth
Norwegian has reported its strongest passenger growth has come from Gatwick
Interview: Kenny Jacobs on raising Ryanair's game
The divisive airline’s chief marketing officer is taking it in a range of new directions. He explains his strategic thinking to Gary Noakes
Ryanair could launch holiday brand 'within five years'
The man tasked with improving the image of Ryanair has hinted at plans to launch a holiday brand within the next five years
AirFastTickets UK office enters administration
The UK office of Air Fast Tickets has gone into administration, TTG has learned
Delta insists airlines will always opt for Heathrow slots over Gatwick
The airline has insisted that it will always fight for space at Heathrow rather than Gatwick, even if the south London airport gets a new runway
Heathrow sells Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports
Spanish giant Ferrovial and investment firm Macquarie pick up trio for just over £1 billion
Ebola fear factor playing a part in latest travel share slump
Mounting fears over Ebola and the UK’s own preparations to fight the deadly virus have seen travel industry share prices tumble
Air-France KLM moves upmarket in new commercial drive
Air France-KLM is offering minimal capacity growth and moving upmarket in a bid to win back passengers
Heathrow begins Ebola screening
Passengers arriving from at-risk countries to be examined by staff from Public Health England
Virgin Atlantic axes Little Red services
Kreeger calls time on domestic airline, citing “inadequate” slots and lack of connecting traffic
Heathrow flight path trial sparks record number of complaints
The airport received 500 complaints a day when it tested new paths over Berkshire and Surrey
TTNG 2014: Is Ryanair's bid to woo trade 'a short-term tactic'?
The changing world of the airline sector dominated much of the panel debate between the industry’s leaders at the TTNG conference in Split last weekend
Branson insists Virgin Galactic will be ready by spring
Richard Branson has insisted his Virgin Galactic enterprise will be ready for its first flight next spring
Jet2.com rules out scheduled US services
The boss of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has insisted the company has no plans to launch scheduled transatlantic services, despite similar moves made by rival airlines