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Iata teams up with Prince Harry's Travalyst coalition to measure CO2
Iata to offer a standard carbon measure for passengers in conjunction with Travalyst
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand summer 23 Bulgaria programme
The increased capacity represents thousands of additional seats and comes in response to strong demand forholidays to the destination
The final 747 is rolled off the production line (Pic: Paul Weatherman)
End of an era as the last Jumbo Jet is built
Last Boeing 747 leaves the factory, ending 54 years of production
MAG says days of 'airport chaos' over after massive recruitment drive
MAG says days of 'airport chaos' over after massive recruitment drive
Group, which comprises Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, ’well-placed to continue strong recovery’ after taking on around 2,000 new members of staff
Bell said the government "needs to step in now" to protect "viable businesses and jobs across the sector"
Xmas flights 'will be axed' if strikes go ahead, airport bosses warn
Christmas travellers face a fifth of flights being cancelled as Border Force staff prepare to strike from 21 December, according to reports in the national press
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Xmas getaway faces further strike threat and Indonesia sex ban for tourists
Festive flights could be cancelled due to walkouts by immigration staff at airports
British Airways' short-haul flights from Gatwick will be operated by BA Euroflyer
British Airways receives formal go-ahead for Gatwick Euroflyer subsidiary
British Airways gets CAA blessing for Euroflyer lower cost offshoot
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India e-visa scheme removes final barrier, operators say
Operators welcome India e-visa scheme as last barrier to resumption of travel
One of the aircraft is named after leader of the Suffragette movement Emmeline Pankhurst
Virgin Atlantic strikes US SAF supply deal
Virgin Atlantic has secured 70 million gallons of sustainable fuel in the US in new deal
Tanzer: 'More work needed to resolve Brexit issues'
Don't derail travel recovery, Tanzer urges government
Abta boss warns travel is ’not out of the woods’ and faces 2023 challenges
Nouvelair had planned to launch the flights last summer
Nouvelair to boost London-Tunisia capacity next summer
It comes after the airline launched its first regular flights from the UK with a three-times-weekly service from Gatwick
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
More Christmas rail misery and Glasgow airport evacuation
Festive getaway will be affected by increased disruption as rail union calls new strike dates
Demand 'persistent' despite low season lull, says Norwegian Air
Demand 'persistent' despite low season lull, says Norwegian Air
Carrier continuing to see pent-up demand for air travel, particularly to beach destinations
Air France and KLM’s redesigned business class cabins
Special report: How business class is flying high
Even eyebrow-raising post-pandemic air fares don’t seem to be prising luxury fliers away from their lie-flat beds
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Glasgow airport partially closed due to police incident
Royal Navy bomb disposal team on-site after concerns raised over item in passenger’s bag
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Xmas rail strikes to go ahead and easyJet 'bomb' threat
Travellers face disruption to their festive travel plans after a new pay offer was rejected
Passengers demand more e-gates and a zero-tolerance approach to in-flight disruption
European Union set to allow calls on flights next year
The move could signal the end of airplane mode on mobile devices
Drummond: 'I’m confident that over the next five years we’ll see more change
'Why do disabled travellers like me have to fight so hard for change?'
’Accessible travel has come a long way in recent years – but airlines and cruise lines still have a way to go,’ write Limitless Travel founder Angus Drummond for TTG on the eve of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Jet2 chief Steve Heapy handed the apprentices their certificates at the ceremony in Leeds on Thursday
Jet2 to widen search for new talent with expanded apprenticeship programme
Airline and operator this week held its first-ever apprentice graduation ceremony, with the 13 candidates now set to progress into permanent roles at Jet2
Covid is likely to accelerate consolidation in travel (Credit: Nick Fewings / Unsplash)
Heathrow ground handlers confirm pre-Christmas strike action
Some 350 ground handlers employed at Heathrow by Menzies to walk out for 72 hours from 4am on Friday 16 December, Unite union confirms
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BA pledges to boost accessibility with new charity partnership
The carrier is aiming to improve its customer experience for travellers with additional assistance requirements
Passengers demand more e-gates and a zero-tolerance approach to in-flight disruption
Airlines down 'nearly $220 billion' since onset of Covid
Full financial impact on airline sector laid bare in new Cirium data
Ryanair and Wizz (pictured at Bergamo airport) have cut routes
Rebound in budget flight demand continues in November
Ryanair and Wizz Air carryings up year-on-year as impact of Covid restrictions wane
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Branson's Covid loan frustration, plus BA's lost property levy
Sir Richard Branson says Virgin Atlantic’s failure to secure a government Covid loan has tilted the playing field in its competitors’ favour