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New Lufthansa subsidiary to debut at Birmingham airport
Lufthansa City Airlines, a new low-cost, full service subsidiary, is to fly its first route to Birmingham airport in June, the German airline group has said.
Jet2 bullish about summer 24 despite 'competitive' April and May pricing
Jet2 Group says it is happy with summer 2024 sales so far and has outlined profit expectations for the 2023/4 financial year ahead of results announcement
Heathrow facing week of strikes during and after early May bank holiday weekend
Second group of Unite union members threaten disruption at Heathrow in May in a dispute over outsourcing
Industry renews plea for sustainable fuel support as govt mandate beckons
Airline groups have called for greater government involvement in SAF and hydrogen production, and infrastructure, ahead of an expected mandate from the DfT this week
Travelling public not convinced airports and airlines 'ready for summer getaway'
Fewer than half of the respondents to a CAA passenger survey said they believed the industry is prepared for the busy summer period
Industry united on need to reform air passenger compensation laws, says DfT
The Department for Transport says it is still hopeful of changing EU261 passenger compensation laws following Brexit, something that has broad industry support
Airlines charging ‘quite stunning levels of pricing’ post-pandemic
Airlines are charging very steep fares on the back of high demand and reduced capacity, says leading industry consultant, with passengers willing to pay them
Fresh strike threat hangs over early May bank holiday weekend
Some 35 airlines could be affected by a three-day strike by refuelling operatives starting 4 May
British Airways restarts London-Abu Dhabi service after four-year pause
Daily Heathrow service took off at the weekend (21 April)
New charter programme to restore non-stop UK-Cuba flights next month
UK flights to Cuba will restart in May following an initiative by a European charter carrier backed by specialist operators
Norse Atlantic Airways to begin Cape Town flights next winter
Budget long-haul carrier is to start flights to Cape Town next winter from Gatwick but will ditch its Caribbean services
Strong demand for packages set to ease easyJet's winter losses by £50m+
EasyJet issues an interim trading update outlining its performance over the winter, which includes a strong contribution from easyJet holidays and an increase in ancillary sales
European tailor-made brand targets agents with UK market launch
Paris-based Worldia has launched in the UK after it was granted an Atol, aiming to become a go-to tech-led B2B brand for agents
Why Turkey's SunExpress is ready to make its mark on the UK after 35 years
The Turkish carrier’s chief executive, Max Kownatzki, caught up with TTG this week to outline his plans for UK market expansion off the back of a big aircraft order that will see the airline’s fleet double in size in less than a decade
CAA chiefs plead to MPs for powers to tackle rogue airlines and match rising consumer expectation
Parliament’s transport committee told the authority need similar powers to other watchdogs to bring airlines into line on issues like consumer welfare and refunds
Dubai airport issues ‘stay away’ warning following ‘intense storm’
Passengers advised not to travel to the airport following record rainfall in the emirate
Jet2 boss: SAF delays put UK holidaymakers ‘at a competitive disadvantage’
‘We need government action to turbocharge the UK SAF industry,’ said Jet2.com and Jet2holidays chief executive Steve Heapy
Surinam Airways targets UK market expansion with GSA appointment
Aviareps to handle sales, reservations and ticketing for the South American carrier in the UK, along with another eight European markets
Flights to the Middle East resume following Iran's drone attack on Israel
Royal Jordanian, Egyptair and El Al have resumed operations following the weekend’s skirmishes
‘They're not all sustainable’: Green groups sceptical about forthcoming SAF mandate
Environmental campaigners have spelled out their concerns about the government’s forthcoming SAF policy, which is due to be confirmed by the end of the month
Aer Lingus to put on extra Manchester-Orlando flights over Christmas and new year
Irish carrier will up its Manchester-Orlando service to four-times-weekly from 18 December 2024 to 8 January 2025
EasyJet cabin crew in line for 20% pay boost from next month
EasyJet and Unite union reach agreement on a major pay deal for the airline’s cabin crew
Fresh safety claims place Boeing's long-haul aircraft in the spotlight
A whistleblower has raised new safety concerns about manufacturing processes of Boeing’s long-haul aircraft
EasyJet holidays grows trade team to six with two experienced hires
Jo Brookman and Dale Marriott join the airline and operator’s trade team as trade distribution managers, bringing almost 50 years’ industry experience