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Aer Lingus Regional ups Belfast capacity following Flybe failure
The airline is adding more than 15,000 seats across its existing network from Belfast City airport after Flybe collapsed at the weekend
Passengers demand more e-gates and a zero-tolerance approach to in-flight disruption
Amadeus partners with Cirium to enhance flight booking capability
Amadeus will integrate Cirium’s flight schedules data into its Travel Platform solutions
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Heathrow publishes first-ever community investment plan
The new programme includes £6.5 million of funding to local charities and community groups by 2030
Manchester airport's Flight Academy offers children the chance to sit in a cockpit
The local airports that are so much more than just a runway
Many UK airports are akin to community hubs with the support they provide locally
In its ruling, the court said the passenger should be refunded with interest
Ryanair's Christmas and new year quarterly profits soar to €211m
Budget carrier still on course to deliver full-year post-tax profits in the region of €1.325 billion and €1.425 billion, says chief Michael O’Leary
Flybe's administrators confirmed 276 roles with the regional carrier had been made redundant
Flybe failure prompts call for new legislation to guard against sudden insolvencies
Pilots union Balpa says it will see to work with the government to improve the regulatory framework around aviation to avoid such ’sudden and precipitous events in future’ following loss of 276 jobs at Flybe
135 Brits are due to arrive this evening (11 March). (Credit: Suhyeon Choi/Unsplash)
Flybe failure: Airlines step in to offer job opportunities for ex-staff
Wizz Air, easyJet and Ryanair have all launched recruitment campaigns to help staff members displaced by the collapse of the regional airline
Flybe will become Newquay's 10th airline
Flybe ceases trading and cancels all flights
The carrier, which operated from Belfast City, Birmingham and Heathrow, has cancelled all services
Airports haver been warned about possible ‘price fixing’ (Pic: iStock)
Warning for UK airports amid claims they breached competition laws
CMA and CAA say ‘intelligence’ has warned of price fixing by airports
Antalya's coast is proving popular this summer (Credit: Mert Kahveci/Unsplash)
Jet2 ups Turkey capacity to more than two million seats
Jet2 bets on Turkey this summer with additional capacity, extending its summer schedule to Turkey from its 10 UK bases to a peak of 186 weekly flights
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EasyJet signs deal to double Morocco capacity
EasyJet holidays hails ’significant’ investment in Morrocco
The CAA has published another Atol consultation document
Trailfinders criticises Atol reform 'delays and inertia'
Trailfinders’ Mike Gooley criticises latest Atol change delays but backs segregation of funds
Aircraft emissions are a growing source of global warming (Credit: Unsplash)
'No need to stop flying' to achieve net zero, says Tory group
Conservative Environment Network unveils manifesto for ’jet zero’
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Wizz Air eyes return to profit as passenger numbers reach record levels
Despite expecting to make an overall loss in the 12 months to March, the carrier predicts it will return to profit in the next financial year
Jet2 boss calls for ‘fair and effective’ reform of flight compensation
Jet2 to increase full-year profit forecast after demand soars
In a recent trading update, the company said reported winter 22/23 forward bookings have continued to strengthen throughout December and January
Flights to North African destinations experienced the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019
EasyJet holidays to upgrade growth plans as demand increases
The firm will continue to see new investment into marketing and advertising as part of the brand’s turn-of-year sale campaign
Manchester airport to close Terminal 1 as part of £440m refurbish
Manchester airport to close Terminal 1 as part of £440m refurbish
The instalment will fund new facilities, technology and equipment, as well as a new range of shops, bars, restaurants and airport lounges
Stansted has agreed new pay terms with more than 1,000 employees (Credit: Stansted airport)
Stansted and Belfast to boost workforces ahead of summer
Both airports will hold job fairs later this year in a bid to recruit new staff ahead of what is tipped to be a busy summer season of air travel
The CAA plans to begin reforming Atol from April 2024
Why the latest Atol reform ideas have industry experts split
Key figures give initial thoughts on Atol Reform document
Abta reconvening financial protection focus groups after Atol update
Abta reconvening financial protection focus groups after Atol update
The association will reconvene panels of experts to offer its view on Atol changes
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Ryanair boosts capacity from Kerry for summer 2023
The carrier will offer 7% more capacity this year compared to 2022
Iata is easing its financial criteria for travel agencies from November 2021 to October 2022
CAA puts agents’ pipeline money protection reform on hold
CAA will not reform protection of pipeline money this year
'There are several issues that travel firms must yet be mindful of to survive Covid-19'
Atol protection cost ‘could reach £15pp’, CAA proposes
CAA veers towards a stepped system of Atol Protection Contribution
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Arrivals ‘should prepare for disruption’ as Border Force strikes confirmed

The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union has announced civil service industrial action on 1 February and until 7am on 2 February, with people advised to check the latest travel advice with operators, travel agents and airlines before travelling.

All passengers eligible to use eGates are encouraged to do so. 

The proposed strike action will impact international arrivals at all UK air and maritime ports as well as those travelling to the UK from UK border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in northern France.