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Six trends the travel trade should look out for this summer
Can the blistering start to 2023 possibly continue and will rising prices push some consumers out of the market?
False Creek, Vancouver. (Pict: Albert Normandin)
Icelandair extends its winter North America network
Icelandair expands its winter 2023/24 range of North American destinations
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Tui to place ‘authenticity’ at heart of near-1,000 role recruitment drive
According to Tui executives, colleague-generated content is perceived as more trustworthy by potential applicants.
Loganair to restart Donegal-Glasgow service this summer
Regional carrier to restart strike-hit services early
Breakthrough on pay set to resolve dispute between unions and Scottish airports operator
Former WTTC comms lead loses claim for unfair dismissal
Former WTTC comms lead loses claim for unfair dismissal
WTTC exonerated after tribunal judge rules former comms chief Toby Nicol was not unfairly dismissed
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Tui makes San Francisco its eighth US city break destination
Tui adds San Fran to its US city range, offering packages based on scheduled flights
Jet2holidays’ new Express Transfers service goes live
Jet2holidays to restore free resort flight check-in service
The service will return at the end of April, initially in Cyprus, after being suspended due to the pandemic
EasyJet has continued its expansion at Belfast City
EasyJet to launch two more Belfast City routes this summer
EasyJet links Belfast City with Luton and Manchester
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Specialist launches Guyana following addition of new BA flights
Signature Guyana: Wildlife and Waterfalls is a 12-day private journey
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Ryanair petitions EU to sort out 'unacceptable' impact of French ATC strikes
The commission should protect travellers by enforcing minimum service levels for overflights, according to chief executive Eddie Wilson
France will include the UK in its marketing efforts (Credit: Anthony Choren / Unsplash)
Airlines warn of delays ahead of French national strike
EasyJet, Ryanair and Eurostar have warned passengers travel to the country may be disrupted on Monday (20 March)
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Heathrow staff to stage 10-day walkout over Easter
More than 1,400 members of the Unite union have voted for strike action over pay conditions
WTM London: Mauritius ramps up airlift and eco-focus
Air Mauritius to increase London service to daily this winter
Service will also relocate from Heathrow to Gatwick
It is hoped the stamp of approval will boost consumer confidence in the country's tourism sector
Strike threat hangs over easyJet's Portugal services next month
EasyJet’s cabin crew employed in Portugal set to walk out over 1-3 April in dispute over pay and conditions
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Watch a BA jet race a rowing boat for Comic Relief challenge
Could the GB Rowing team compete with an Embraer 190 aircraft?
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Travel chiefs call on govt to end to ‘devastating’ Passport Office strike
Next month’s strike will have “devastating consequences” on the travel industry’s post-Covid recovery, according to BTA boss Clive Wratten
Jet2holidays’ new Express Transfers service goes live
Jet2holidays offers agents up to 55% off spring 2023 holidays
Deals are available across more than 600 hotels in April, May and June
HM Passport Office told travellers to expect delays as staff struggle with a surge in applications
Passport Office staff to strike for five weeks from next month
The action is a significant escalation of the PCS Union’s long-running dispute over pay, pensions, redundancy terms and job security
The case aims to demand government reveal the methodology and data behind its decisions to place countries on the traffic light system
Airlines rack up millions of pounds in 'outstanding' court judgments
Which? found County Court Judgements (CCJs) collectively worth more than £4.5 million have piled up against airlines including Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air
ITC expands into Ireland with Dublin airport packages
ITC expands into Ireland with Dublin airport packages
Packages can be booked with all ITC brands, which includes Inspiring Travel, Rainbow, Regent, and sporting operator Spectate
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'Hold my hand... in marriage?' Jet2 cabin crew's surprise proposal
Newly qualified cabin crew member Louise Conlon got engaged to her partner after he popped the question at her graduation
“The 7 October will be a day to remember" - Chris Rowles, Aito chair
Flights to become more expensive in 2024-25, Budget confirms
The 2023 spring Budget confirmed APD rates will increase in line with RPI for 2024-25 rounded to the nearest pound
Travel’s stark climate challenges laid bare in new report
Gatwick brings forward net-zero target by 10 years with £250m investment
The airport will also continue to reduce overall energy use, invest in on-site renewable energy and source renewable electricity through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
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EasyJet holidays unveils summer 2024 trade booking incentive
The incentive will see £15 paid for all beach and city holidays booked from Wednesday (15 March) until 11 April 2023, on holidays departing between 1 April 2024 and 31 October 2024