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Private jet travel is under scrutiny
Ex-transport minister calls for 'super APD' to fund greener travel
Call for ’Super APD’ on private jets to fund environmental transport development
Play will offer two US destinations from Stansted, via Iceland, starting in spring 2022
Iceland's Play to launch budget Toronto flights in the summer
Carrier’s new route to Toronto’s Hamilton airport, via Reykjavik, will be fed from Stansted and Liverpool
Cardiff airport welcomed Wizz Air in 2022
Wizz Air closes another UK base at short notice
Wizz Air to close a UK base airport less than a year after it opened
Aer Lingus is upgrading Manchester-New York to an Airbus A330-300
Aer Lingus slashes transatlantic fares at Manchester airport
New York fares cut to as little as £399pp return, and Orlando and Barbados 
Luton airport runway closed for heatwave repairs
Airport ground handler strike threat quelled by new pay deal
Around 200 ground handling staff employed by Wizz Air at Luton airport had been threatening to walk out in a dispute over pay and retention bonuses
Jet2 boss calls for ‘fair and effective’ reform of flight compensation
Jet2 launches recruitment drive amid Bristol summer expansion
The airline and operator are on the hunt for 100 new recruits as it expands its programme from Bristol for summer 2023
Walsh's career in aviation stretches back more than 40 years
Walsh: 'Governments still playing science politics with travel'
Iata director general Willie Walsh has accused international governments of ’playing science politics’ when it comes to international travel and Covid-19
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
Let the CAA ‘clamp down’ on airlines, Which? urges govt
Airlines ‘emboldened to fail customers’ says consumer champion as it renews its call for the authority to be given new powers to address airlines
Jet2: 'It's time to have a serious look at your marketing'
Jet2holidays vows to further strengthen trade partnerships in 2023
The pledge comes as the tour operator announces the first two winners of its peaks campaign for independent agents
Stansted has agreed new pay terms with more than 1,000 employees (Credit: Stansted airport)
Stansted begins five-month runway resurfacing project
The work will take place at night to minimise the impact on the local community and airport operations
JetBlue's first transatlantic passenger flight arrived at Heathrow on 12 August
JetBlue to switch one of two Gatwick-New York frequencies to Heathrow
New transatlantic carrier to alter its UK schedule in late March with additional Heathrow-JFK flight at the expense of a Gatwick-JFK service
Corendon will offer summer 2022 departures from Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle and Birmingham
Corendon to offer half-price fares on Turkey summer flights
The airline will operate flights to Antalya and Dalaman from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow this summer
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New British Airways uniform aims to capture ‘best of modern Britain’
Created by British fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng, the uniform will be introduced from spring 2023
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Airlines blast EU's China Covid testing recommendations
Airlines represented by Airlines for Europe and Iata ’lament’ EY recommendation to reintroduce pre-departure testing for people travelling to the bloc from China
In its ruling, the court said the passenger should be refunded with interest
Ryanair upgrades profit outlook by €200m after 'stronger then expected' festive season
First holiday season for three years free of adverse impacts helps budget carrier unlock ’strong pent-up travel demand’
Iain Stewart was named the new chair of the transport select committee in November
New transport chair: 'Heaven forbid we don’t learn lessons from Covid'
New transport select committee chair Iain Stewart is keen to ensure travel is ready to tackle its future challenges
Granada boasts a wealth of heritage sites, including the Alhambra castle
Discovering glorious Granada with Vueling
It’s easy for clients to soak up the stunning views, historical treasures and rich culture in Granada, thanks to Vueling’s direct flights from Gatwick
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British Airways adds five new short-haul routes to Gatwick network
BA Euroflyer has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network
Walsh's career in aviation stretches back more than 40 years
Covid restrictions for Chinese travellers 'scientifically unjustified'
“Governments must base their decisions on science facts rather than science politics”
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Emirates scales up search for UK cabin crew
The airline is currently recruiting for thousands of positions as it responds to sustained demand for international travel
Ryanair and Wizz (pictured at Bergamo airport) have cut routes
Ryanair passenger numbers more than double year-on-year in 2022
Budget carrier’s full year traffic figures highlight rebound from Covid crisis and mirror those of rival Wizz Air
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Budget carrier doubles passenger numbers in 2022
Budget carrier cites launch of new routes and expansion to new markets for post-Covid bounceback
Tanzer: 'We have been in touch directly with the government to share our dismay with ministerial comments this week'
Tanzer: Travel must be ready for ‘new challenges’ in 2023
Abta chief Mark Tanzer joined TTG for a wide-ranging turn-of-year chat as the industry bid farewell to an encouraging 2022 and set its sights on further renewal in 2023
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Virgin pays tribute to ‘iconic’ uniform designer Vivienne Westwood
The punk fashion icon created Virgin Atlantic’s current cabin crew uniform, worn by staff since 2014