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Government's tax U-turn, and plunging pound lures US visitors
Monday’s headlines dominated by govt’s sudden decision to abandon plans to axe the 45p tax rate
Delta and Latam enter joint venture to boost US connectivity
The new agreement will allow customers to access more than 300 destinations between North America and Latin America
EasyJet holidays boss to speak at WTM London
The operator’s chief executive Garry Wilson will ‘share his vision for making travel more sustainable’ during World Responsible Tourism Day
Air India to up Birmingham airport schedule this winter
Indian carrier to restore three-times-weekly Amritsar and Delhi services
Hurricane Ian: Tui extends cancellations with storm expected to strengthen again
Hurricane-force winds expected across North and South Carolina on Friday (30 September)
Fresh Hurricane Ian warning and Australia to end Covid isolation
US braces for second hit from Hurricane Ian as storm gathers strength again, while Australia is ready to end mandatory isolation for Covid-19 cases
Triple win for Intrepid Travel at The Travel Industry Awards 2022 by TTG
Adventure specialist named UK & Ireland Travel Company of the Year during ceremony at Magazine London on Thursday (29 September)
Wizz Air to transfer Doncaster Sheffield routes to Leeds Bradford
Budget carrier announced plans to pull out of DSA earlier this year, ahead of an announcement this week that operations at DSA would be wound down from the end of October
Transport sec calls for global action to decarbonise aviation
The transport secretary will tell countries to reduce aviation carbon emissions at the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly on Thursday (29 September).
Hurricane Ian: Everything you need to know after storm batters Florida
Airlines, cruise companies and theme parks have all been impacted
Hurricane Ian hits Florida, plus Qatar executive 'tortured'
Hurricane Ian devastates coastal areas of Florida and is heading north into the centre of the state
Aer Lingus to launch new transatlantic service next summer
New four-times-weekly Dublin-Cleveland route, with nine UK feeds, will become the only direct European service to the city in Ohio when it commences on 19 May
Gatwick to gain new year-round Vietnam service this winter
Bamboo Airways to launch flights to Ho Chi Minh City in December
Hurricane Ian: Airlines, cruise lines and theme parks brace for landfall in Florida
Hurricane Ian is due to hit the west coast of Florida on Wednesday after devastating western Cuba
New Virgin Atlantic uniform policy ‘to allow staff to express their true identity’
The announcement is part of an ongoing drive by the carrier to champion the individuality of its people and customers
More warnings about UK finance, plus Hurricane Ian hits Cuba
International Monetary Fund urges UK to change economic course to avoid high interest rates and further hardship
Another triple success for TTG at Travel Media Awards
TTG Media picks up trade publication of the year – print; trade publication of the year – online; and trade writer of the year accolades for third year in succession
Virgin boss on currency crisis: Customers may trade down but they will still travel
Shai Weiss says government should act to halt sterling’s slide
Air Mauritius ups winter schedule with fifth weekly Heathrow flight
Christmas peak service extended to full winter frequency
Virgin Atlantic confirms SkyTeam entry but rules out early Gatwick return
Virgin Atlantic to join alliance early next year, but has no plans for an imminent return to Gatwick
The burning issue: Is travel really set up for a carbon-free future?
The government wants the aviation industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but how realistic is this ambition? Gary Noakes reports
Norse eyes expansion after securing UK operating licence
The airline launched its inaugural flight from Gatwick to JFK on 12 August
Air Canada welcomes govt's removal of Covid travel restrictions
The Canadian government recently removed requirements for wearing masks on aircraft, testing and quarantine
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays add three new routes to 2023 Greek season
The move comes after the airline and operator saw a ’hugely successful’ summer 2022 programme to Greece