Airlines

Aer Lingus Manchester schedule 'unaffected' by pilots' work-to-rule action

IAG carrier moves to confirm its transatlantic services from Manchester and Aer Lingus Regional services between the UK and Ireland will not be affected by industrial action by its pilots

Aer Lingus pilots to embark on 'indefinite' industrial action starting next week

Irish Airline Pilots’ Association confirms plans for strict work-to-rule policy after successful strike ballot

British Airways granted permission to extend US network with JetBlue codeshare

British Airways will add 75 connections from New York and Boston with JetBlue following the approval of a codeshare deal by US authorities

Consumer sentiment on the up, but holiday cost remains an issue – PwC

PwC survey reveals optimism among consumers about the economy, but some are holding back on booking travel citing cost and concern about household finances

Aer Lingus pilots vote convincingly for summer strike action in second ballot

However, president of Irish pilots’ union Ialpa, Captain Mark Tighe, said action was ’not inevitable’ despite the vote

Play commercial chief Adrian Keating leaves carrier to be closer to family

Keating has left the Icelandic low-cost airline and will relocate back to the UK on a more permanent basis due to family reasons

The 40-year-old Virgin: How Richard Branson's revolutionary airline made its fifth decade

Virgin Atlantic this week hosted a 40th birthday party for the ages in Las Vegas; Laura Millar finds out how and why Richard Branson’s carrier has stood the test of time, and what’s next for the travel trade

Aer Lingus strike vote prompts disruption warning from Irish agents body

Aer Lingus members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action this summer in a dispute over pay with owner IAG

EasyJet puts northern lights at centre of new winter schedule

The carrier announced on Tuesday (10 June) said its 2024/25 winter schedule would feature 60 new routes

EasyJet puts Tenerife holidays on sale from Southend for summer 2025

New route is among several scheduled to launch next summer when the airline and operator opens a three-aircraft base at Southend

Virgin Atlantic confirms Toronto return ahead of 40th anniversary

Virgin Atlantic will recommence flights to Toronto early next year, it has confirmed ahead of its 40th anniversary celebrations on 22 June

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Liberal Democrats vow to shift flight tax burden onto frequent flyers

Party unveils aims to reduce the climate impact of flying in general election manifesto

Scammers impersonating 'every major UK airline' to trick customers

Consumer champion Which? finds fake X/Twitter customer service accounts for all major airlines operating in the UK

Short watch: Air New Zealand In The Spotlight

Find out about Air New Zealand’s international and domestic network, its key airline partnerships, cabin options and its fare proposition, in this short In The Spotlight video

Air India names Bengaluru its fifth direct route from Gatwick airport

Five-times-weekly service will take off on 18 August

Delhi gets flights boost from London, including Air Canada

Air Canada to operate to Delhi from Heathrow next winter as British Airways increases frequency to the Indian capital

French ATC strikes force Ryanair to axe almost 100 flights

Ryanair was forced to cancel flights to and from Paris Beauvais on Thursday (6 June) after air traffic controllers downed tools

New security scanners at Bristol - but other airports miss deadline

Bristol airport passengers will be able to leave liquids and electronic devices in their hand luggage from mid-June following the installation of new scanning equipment

Spending on travel agents remains a priority despite challenging month - Barclays

Travel remained a priority for Brits in May despite the majority feeling the pinch of rising household bills, Barclays said

Emirates chief slams 'dismal' Heathrow terminal

Emirates’ president Sir Tim Clark calls for more investment in Heathrow’s Terminal 3, saying the experience for passengers isn’t good enough

Virgin Atlantic to resume direct Tel Aviv flights in September

Daily services between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv will resume on 5 September

EasyJet expands Malta programme with new Liverpool route

The route will operate on Tuesdays and Sunday, throughout the year starting from 10 December 2024

Tui flight took off from Bristol airport with ‘insufficient thrust’

Incident occurred on a flight to Gran Canaria earlier this year