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Heathrow to restart some flights following power outage
The UK’s largest airport is set to restart flights after being hit by a "significant" power outage early on Friday (21 March)
Gatwick pursues long-haul goal with new Kenya and Bahrain routes
The hub is counting the benefits of attracting more long-haul airlines, with Kenya Airways and Gulf Air the latest to bring services
EU Entry-Exit System delay prompts new FCDO advice
The FCDO has updated its advice on Schengen countries following the latest delay to the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System
Virgin Atlantic wants agents to sell new zero-emissions air taxi service
Through the partnership, the carrier aims to offer zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from the carrier’s Manchester and Heathrow hubs
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
500,000 passengers impacted as German aviation workers walk out at 13 airports
The disruption is affecting some of Germany’s busiest airports – including Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich
Jet2 switches Amalfi flights away from new airport
The carrier has abandoned a deal with Italy’s new Salerno airport, offering the Amalfi coast via the more usual gateway of Naples
India's IndiGo places largest-ever commercial aircraft order
IndiGo to connect Manchester to as-yet-unnamed Indian destination
The Indian carrier will begin flying to the UK in July, it has said, but has failed to say which city it will serve from Manchester
Work under way on IAG-backed plant to make sustainable fuel from waste tyres
Construction has begun of a £100 million plant in Sunderland that will produce sustainable aviation fuel from used tyres, with production starting in 2027
Mauritius reopens airport following Tropical Storm Garance but passengers advised to stay away
Garance was the strongest storm to hit the country since January 1989, with winds hitting speeds of 100mph
EasyJet holidays to support Manchester-Cape Verde launch with agent fam places
Five agent fam places up for grabs with year-round holiday departures starting from 28 October
‘This disruption can't go on’: Gatwick ATC chaos prompts call for ‘deep review’ of Nats
Gatwick second runway approved in principle but final decision deferred to autumn
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has granted provisional permission for Gatwick airport to bring its standby runway into daily use, but a final decision will now be made in the autumn
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Air travellers warned they will have to foot the cost of decarbonisation
The Climate Change Committee has said air passengers must pay for the cost of decarbonising the aviation industry in its latest recommendations to government
Norse Atlantic adds low-cost Caribbean flights from Gatwick
Norse Atlantic to offer fewer destinations after another year of losses
The low-cost long-haul outfit, formed out of the ashes of Norwegian Air’s long-haul operation, plans to lease out four aircraft to an Indian carrier resulting in it being able to serve fewer destinations from the UK
Gatwick expansion: transport secretary signals support for second runway plan
Heidi Alexander confirms government’s backing for airport expansion, with a decision on a second runway at Gatwick due on Thursday, but reiterates growth must be balanced against environmental realities
Gatwick expansion: when is the decision due and what's at stake?
It’s a big week for Gatwick, which will find out whether the government will support its plans to almost double passenger numbers by bringing its standby runway into permanent use
Norse Atlantic to launch budget Gatwick-Bangkok route this winter

Up to four-times-weekly flights will get under way from 26 October 2025, with return fares leading in from £295pp including taxes.

Bangkok will become Norse’s first UK route to Asia; it currently flies transatlantic from Gatwick, and also to South Africa. "The introduction of this service marks a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in the UK market," it said.

Oslo-headquartered Norse has operated to Bangkok from the Norwegian capital since 2023, and will also serve the Thai capital from Stockholm this winter for the first time.

‘This disruption can't go on’: Gatwick ATC chaos prompts call for ‘deep review’ of Nats
Strikes set to disrupt flights to Italy and Greece this week
Pilots and air traffic controller strikes in Italy and Greece will take industrial action next week, disrupting services from the UK
New HS2 station to massively boost rail connectivity at Birmingham airport
The new high-speed rail link will cut the journey time between the airport and central London from 70 minutes to less than 40 minutes
Air Canada boosts non-stop summer flight options to Dublin
Air Canada increases Dublin schedules to Vancouver and Montreal this summer
Air Canada has used a relaxation of Dublin airport’s capacity restrictions to increase frequencies to key destinations this summer
US strengthens airline compensation rules pledging to 'take out the haggling'
US warned its airports won't cope with 'mega decade' of sporting events
Country’s airports not ready for ’Thanksgiving-like travel extremes’ ahead of next year’s Fifa World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, warns the US Travel Association
Abta reinstates Baldwins Travel membership as agency appeals expulsion
Baldwins Travel has had its Abta membership reinstated pending an appeal after the association began an investigation into its finances
Jet2 predicts 10% profit lift, but warns of pressure on margins in coming year
Jet2 says it is on course for an 8-10% increase in profits this year, but has also warned its next financial year – beginning as the summer season commences – could see a squeeze on margins
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Luxury operator Captain’s Choice to step up UK travel trade presence
Australian firm hopes to work with luxury travel agents to sell its escorted tours
‘People are surprised when I tell them what I do,’ says 30 Under 30 star
Helen Paddock was selected for TTG 30 Under 30 2024 after impressing judges with her speedy rise up the aviation ranks.