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Jet2 to restart free resort flight check-in in the Canaries this summer
Jet2 places Manchester 24/25 winter breaks on sale ‘earlier than ever’
Boss Steve Heapy said the early release of the programme would allow customers to "get the best choice of dates, rooms and resorts"
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BA’s latest IT meltdown hits busiest bank holiday getaway since 2019
The carrier was forced to cancel a number of short-haul flights on Friday (26 May) due to knock-on effects from a tech issue it experienced on Thursday (25 May)
ITA Airways was formed in 2021 after the Italian government bailed out Alitalia
Lufthansa takes major step towards acquiring Alitalia successor
German carrier’s €325/41% stake in the airline, born out of the ashes of Alitalia, paves the way for a complete buyout
Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
UK airlines fail to make top 10 most punctual carriers in Europe
According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, LOT Polish Airlines was named Europe’s most punctual carrier last month
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Gatwick to gain new Egypt and Czech Republic routes this Autumn
Flights to the destinations will commence on 31 October with fares from £21.99 to Prague and from £48.99 to Hurghada
South African Airways currently has no long-haul fleet
South African Airways ‘still planning UK return’, chief vows
South African Airways hopes to relaunch Heathrow flights as it rebuilds under private majority ownership, its chief executive says
Edinburgh airport passenger numbers fell 1% in October
Edinburgh airport staff to walkout this summer over pay conditions
The Unite union confirmed around 275 workers based at the airport supported taking strike action in a dispute over pay
The aircraft will be delivered during 2024 and 2025 (Credit: British Airways)
British Airways cancels dozens of flights after another IT glitch
As of 5pm on Thursday (25 May), the airline had cancelled 5% of all services from the London airport
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Jet2 launches first of two new Italy routes from Birmingham airport
Airline and operator’s inaugural BHX-Sicily flight takes to the skies, with new Sardinia route to follow
The body was retrieved from a Tui Airways flight (Image credit: Tim Dennert/Unsplash)
Tui secures €2.7 billion loan extension tied to sustainability targets
Tui agrees a deal with banks that sees a refinancing loan extension tied to emissions reduction
Jet2's first flight from Bristol will take off for Lanzarote on 1 April 2021
Jet2 puts 'biggest-ever' winter sun schedule on sale for 2024/25
The release of the new programme, which offers 12 destinations across 120 routes, comes in response to strong demand, said the airline and operator
Flights to North African destinations experienced the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019
EasyJet adds nine new UK routes to 2023/24 winter programme
New destinations include Akureyri in northern Iceland, as well as destinations across the UK, France, Morocco and Tunisia
Leger Holidays expands into river cruising and European rail breaks
Leger Holidays expands into river cruising and European rail breaks
New rail holidays and river cruises brochure features 32 tours offering rail and coach excursions, guided walking tours, rail connections and river cruises
Paris, Normandy and Historic Treasures of the Seine is one of three new 10-night Riviera itineraries
EasyJet to launch year-round Southend-Paris route this winter
Four-times-weekly flights to Charles de Gaulle will take off from 29 October
2.8 million people travelled through Heathrow in February
Heathrow security workers embark on first of three days' summer strike action
Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye said passengers ’should not be concerned’ about strike action taking place from Thursday (25 May) to Saturday (27 May)
Striking back: How travel can tackle negative PR this summer
Striking back: How travel can tackle negative PR this summer
Ahead of more strike action at Heathrow, TTG looks at how the industry can combat negative headlines and notions about travel
Manchester airport passengers experienced long security delays this summer
Manchester airport hit by power outage affecting Terminal 3
The incident happened just before 8am on Wednesday morning (24 May)
EasyJet confirms another new base for summer 2024
EasyJet confirms another new base for summer 2024
Airline and operator follows up Birmingham base announcement with plans to station three aircraft in Alicante
Jet2holidays trade lead Alan Cross promoted to new director role
Jet2holidays to host five trade-facing ‘nights out’ this summer
In June and July, the operator will host events in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle and Leeds
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France implements ban on shortest domestic flights in bid to limit emissions
The ban all but rules out air travel between Paris and cities such as Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux
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British Airways begins rolling out first new uniform in 20 years
The uniform designed by Ozwald Boateng will be worn by more than 5,000 of the airline’s staff
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Friday to see highest number of UK departures since 2019
Data published on Tuesday (23 May) by aviation analytics firm Cirium shows that over 3,000 flights are scheduled to take off from UK airports on Friday
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Jet2 expects queues in Portugal over bank holiday weekend
The low-cost carrier urged customers to allow extra time for security procedures as Portuguese border force staff are set to walk out on bank holiday Monday (29 May)
Heathrow poised to gain extra Elizabeth line rail services
Half-term Heathrow rail service strikes called off following revised pay deal
The TSSA union had already suspended strike action which was due to take place on Wednesday (24 May)