Airlines

Turkey and Morocco see soaring number of UK flights this month

Turkey and Morocco will see the number of UK flights arriving up by more than 70% compared with pre-pandemic levels, aviation analytics specialist Cirium predicts

EasyJet to return to Luxor this winter for first time in a decade

Twice-weekly Gatwick-Luxor will start on 11 November, departing on Mondays and Thursdays

Virgin Atlantic to suspend Heathrow-Shanghai flights this autumn

The final outbound service from London will depart on 25 October, Virgin Atlantic has confirmed

Jet2 brings forward Bournemouth base launch to early February

The first flights to Tenerife will depart on 4 February 2025 instead of 1 April, Jet2 announced on Friday (12 July)

CAA tells airlines to abide by EU261 after BA crew sickness ruling

The CAA has told airlines they must pay consumers who lodged EU261 claims that depended on the outcome of a case involving British Airways after a flight was cancelled following crew sickness

Strong package pricing is helping Jet2 counter soaring cost increases

The airline and operator on Thursday (11 July) detailed a big rise in package prices last year, which it says has helped offset huge rises in oil prices and other costs – and saw it pay more commission to agents

Jet2 firms up major aircraft order as annual profits jump by a third to £520 million

Chief executive said the airline and operator’s reaction to headwinds like last year’s wildfires in Rhodes, floods in Skiathos and the August bank holiday ATC outage had contributed to its strong performance

Irish agents hopeful of end to Aer Lingus pilots dispute as pay deal tabled

Aer Lingus pilots employed in Ireland are poised to end weeks of strict work-to-rule action after their union recommended they accept an almost 20% pay uplift

Airlines facing potential avalanche of flight delay claims following staff sickness ruling

The Supreme Court has ruled airline staff sickness doesn’t constitute an ’extraordinary circumstance’, opening the door for passengers to claim compensation in the event of a flight delay or cancellation owing to any absence of crew through illness. Gary Noakes reports.

Tui charts post-election upturn in both summer and winter sun sales

Tui says it has seen an upturn in searches and bookings for late summer as well as next winter following the general election conclusion

Luton airport green pledge ad banned for failing to include flight emissions

The Advertising Standards Authority has sanctioned Luton airport owner Luton Rising for an ad featuring environmental pledge, which said its expansion would bring no further emissions – but failed to include those from aircraft

'Tens of thousands of Brits' cannot use eGates, says former home secretary

Lord David Blunkett called for ’joined-up’ training to help improve passengers’ experiences at airports, airlines and at the UK border

Regulators tell Boeing to check another safety issue with its 737s

US safety officials order Boeing to inspect 737s after concerns passenger oxygen supplies could fail in an emergency

Irish agents hail potential breakthrough in Aer Lingus pilots’ dispute

Ireland’s labour court makes pay recommendation to end weeks of industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots employed in Ireland

How to explain this summer's high prices to your clients

More flights and holidays are on sale this summer despite a supposed dip in demand this year, but costs remain steep for those booking an escape. Gary Noakes reports

Mexico given the all-clear after Hurricane Beryl passes

Mexico’s Yucatan area says Hurricane Beryl has passed with only limited damage and that its resorts, airports and attractions are all functioning again

Jet2 issues urgent advice for trade after Leeds Bradford runway closure

Airport forced to close to arriving and departing flights on Friday afternoon

Aer Lingus confirms more cancellations as industrial action rumbles on

Aer Lingus has spelled out flights to be cancelled for the next six days as a pilots work to rule continues to disrupt its schedules

EasyJet to extend Gatwick-Menorca route year-round

Winter flights between London Gatwick and Menorca will start on 6 November, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Lufthansa Group buys into Italy's ITA Airways

Lufthansa Group has added ITA Airways to its stable after securing European Commission approval for a minority stake in the carrier

Italian airport workers to strike later this week

Staff at Bologna, Venice as well as Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino are set to down tools between 1pm and 5pm on 5 July

Norse Atlantic hammered by investors following latest trading update

Shares in the transatlantic start-up plunge again following update detailing pressure on fares and persistent late booking curve

Operators monitoring 'fast-evolving wildfire situation' in Kos

EasyJet holidays and Jet2holidays urge customers to follow the advice of their hotels and from any local authorities

Hurricane Beryl brings 'life-threatening' winds to the Caribbean

Brits staying on Caribbean islands have been advised by the Foreign Office to monitor local and international weather updates