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Airports could scrap hand luggage liquid rules by 2024

Restrictions on laptops and liquids in hand luggage could be axed in the UK within two years, reports in the national press suggest

EasyJet urges over 45s to join its cabin crew

EasyJet launches recruitment campaign for older cabin crew members

Emirates increases Sri Lanka and Maldives flights

Emirates increases Indian Ocean services during winter peak

British Airways unveils another sustainability option for customers

British Airways launches carbon removal option for passengers

Eastern Airways launches Southampton-Belfast service

The new daily flights will commence on Thursday 9 February

Business travel making steady recovery, Advantage report says

Global business travel set to recover fully in 2024/5, Advantage predicts

Jet2 unveils ‘biggest ever‘ Christmas market programme

The expanded 2023/24 programme includes flights and city breaks from Bristol and Stansted for the first time

‘Strong consumer demand’ drives Qantas 2023 profit upgrade

The Australian carrier also expects its net debt to fall to $2.3 billion – $2.5 billion by the end of 2022

Govt urged to put more funding into sustainable fuel development

Government urged to consider subsidising sustainable aviation fuel to kick-start production

Govt hints it will finally give CAA powers to hold airlines to account

Department for Transport says ministers want to ensure consumers have confidence airlines will honour their legal obligations

Sustainable fuel pricing ‘beginning to make sense’ – Iata boss

Willie Walsh tells Airlines 2022 conference the falling price of sustainable aviation fuel is making it a more viable option, with big targets set for SAF adoption

How Vueling’s sustainability plan can be seen in action

From green fuel to onboard waste segregation, discover how Vueling is on track to reduce emissions.

Willie Walsh calls for new leadership at Heathrow

Former BA chief now Iata boss says Heathrow management must bear responsibility for summer chaos

Minister insists government is ‘committed’ to sustainable aviation

New transport minister Baroness Charlotte Vere denies suggestions development of sustainable aviation fuel is too slow

New budget airline plans summer 2024 Belfast launch

Fly Atlantic will offer transatlantic flights, as well as services to 35 global destinations

Nearly half of Brits on the lookout for Black Friday travel deals

Holidaymakers eyeing deals this autumn amid cost of living squeeze according to new research from the Civil Aviation Authority

Jet2holidays launches new range of golf packages to Turkey

The launch will allow agents to offer customers five-star hotel and four rounds of golf plus flights with Jet2.com

Virgin Atlantic chief all but rules out return to Gatwick

‘There is no connectivity there’ says Virgin Atlantic chief executive

Finnair cuts 150 jobs amid Russian airspace closure

Some workers have been offered different roles with the airline

Norse Atlantic slashes Gatwick-New York fares

Returns down to £289pp during Black Friday week

Ski Scandinavia doubles winter ski capacity

It is operating direct flights from Gatwick to Salen/Trysil on Saturdays

Up in the air: Will capacity constraints threaten Asia’s recovery?

A lack of flights could hold back the region’s rebound as travel restrictions ease

Travel groups warn about impact of future APD rises

UKinbound says increasing aviation tax will be “hammer blow”

Loganair brings forward relaunch of Newquay-Manchester route

Regional carrier to restart service in February to meet half-term demand