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EasyJet has received a short-term debt instrument. (Credit: Frederick Tubiermont/Unsplash)
EasyJet adds 50,000 seats to green list destinations
New routes from Bristol and Luton to Malta will launch next month
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch increased Jersey programme
The inaugural flight departed from Leeds Bradford airport on Thursday (24 June)
Aer Lingus will use jets to replace Stobart's propeller fleet
Aer Lingus announces schedule following Stobart Air collapse
The airline will operate six routes until at least the end of August 2021
British Airways is reducing its schedule because of the current four-week lockdown in England
British Airways to launch four new routes from Belfast
Exeter, Glasgow, Newquay and Leeds Bradford services to be added this summer
What other support mechanisms are in place for the self-employed?
Travel to mount legal challenge over traffic light system
Ryanair to join effort spearheaded by Manchester Airports Group
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Ryanair takes delivery of first Boeing 737-8200
Ryanair takes first delivery of 210 737 aircraft formerly known as the Max.
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EasyJet shifting UK capacity to European network

The airline has confirmed over the past week, it added an extra 150,000 seats to its intra-European network. This includes relocating UK-Palma capacity to Berlin-Palma, among other changes.

Following Monday’s announcement (14 June) that the UK’s domestic unlock has been pushed back to 19 July, with no further information on the resumption of international leisure travel, easyJet said it had been forced to "evaluate" its schedule.

The flights will get under way on 25 June
'Big rise' in Gibraltar, Israel and Iceland bookings
Additional flights have been introduced to the countries on the green list
Aer Lingus Regional has begun two new routes
Aer Lingus cancels flights following Stobart Air collapse
Franchise partner ceased trading and filed for liquidation at the weekend
Aviation Action is ready to support workers whose roles have been impacted by the coronavirus crisis
Aviation charity reflects on 'successful' first year
Aviation Action has marked a year since it began supporting workers in the industry
Virgin's partnership with Vertical Aerospace includes the option to purchase up to 150 eVTOL aircraft
Airlines pledge to pioneer zero-emission aircraft
EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic exploring sustainable technology across their fleets
Jersey will reopen its borders from 26 April using a traffic light system
Wizz Air to launch inaugural Jersey services in July
Budget carrier will fly from Doncaster Sheffield and Cardiff to the island destination
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United Airlines launches venture fund to 'make air travel better'
The airline will use the fund to invest in emerging companies that champion environmentally-friendly concepts
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Opinion: Concorde's successor has a lot to prove in travel's new era
Plans for supersonic flight revival will have to pass stiff environmental tests
Heathrow flights will get under way from 1 December
Loganair commits to full carbon neutrality by 2040
Airline announces “GreenSkies” environmental programme, which will levy a £1 carbon offset charge on ticket prices from 1 July
BA passengers will be able to change their travel arrangements (Credit: Jason Leung / Unsplash)
Aviation sector urges govt to extend support into 2022
Airlines UK has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a lengthy extension of the furlough scheme for aviation workers
easyJet's first Ibiza flight touched down on Thursday (9 July)
EasyJet secures discounted PCR testing option
Customers can book a Covid-19 test for £43 through Randox
Kuoni will offer Covid testing packages (Credit: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)
BA offers discounted at-home PCR tests
Testing specialists from Wren Healthcare will administer the Covid tests at customers’ homes
Singapore Airlines is introducing a new distribution capacity to the UK
Singapore Airlines announces Manchester return
It is hoped that in time we’ll see the return of the westbound transatlantic connection to Houston
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Portugal tourism chief blasts UK govt's traffic light decision
Luis Araujo said Portugal remained confident of safely welcoming visitors this summer
Tim Alderslade from Airlines UK has asked chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "comprehensive" package of measures
Airlines UK demands clarity from Shapps over traffic light changes
Alderslade has a series of questions about the methodology used to determine a country’s status in regards to the opening of international travel
EasyJet expects hundreds of members of cabin crew to come forward to assist
EasyJet launches Glasgow-Newquay seaside service
The airline highlighted Newquay’s position as ‘one of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations thanks to its sandy beaches, surf-worthy waves and local attractions’
EasyJet expects hundreds of members of cabin crew to come forward to assist
EasyJet 'ready to ramp up operations' as European vaccine roll-out 'picks up pace'
Customers are booking closer to departure and visibility remains limited, it said
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Analysis: Fuelling aviation’s sustainable future
In the face of the pandemic, is UK aviation still on track to hit its target of net zero emissions by 2050?