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‘This disruption can't go on’: Gatwick ATC chaos prompts call for ‘deep review’ of Nats
Cost of UK air traffic control services to rise by a quarter
CAA sets out new arrangements for the price Nats can charge airlines for its services, which will increase the average cost per passenger per flight by around 43p to £2.08
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Heathrow trims losses following hike in passenger numbers
According to newly appointed boss Thomas Woldbye, Heathrow’s “best days” lie ahead
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Acapulco airport shut after Hurricane Otis wreaks havoc along Mexico’s Pacific coast
UK authorities have urged holidaymakers to follow the advice of local authorities, as the post-storm situation will likely be severe
JetBlue's merger with Spirit Airlines may be blocked
JetBlue confirms plans to launch flights to Scotland and Ireland next year
JetBlue will launch flights from Edinburgh and Dublin next year, aiming to disrupt the market with its single-aisle hybrid transatlantic concept
Abta: 'The mood music is changing in Westminster when it comes to travel'
Poll: Abta seeks trade's views on govt's package travel shake-up
Trade body says it is ‘critical’ the government understands what any changes mean for businesses and holidaymakers
Luton airport fire October 2023 (Credit: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service)
Man arrested in connection with Luton airport car park fire
Bedfordshire Police launched an investigation into the blaze on 10 October, which destroyed around 1,500 vehicles
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Leeds Bradford airport reopens after Tui aircraft skidded off runway
The airport reopened on Saturday (21 October) following the incident on Friday, but some knock-on disruption is expected
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Tui aircraft skids off runway at Leeds Bradford amid Storm Babet rain
An airport spokesperson confirmed to TTG a Tui flight arriving from Corfu on Friday (20 October) afternoon had ’moved off the runway while landing’
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Storm Babet: Tui closes two stores in Scotland after vicious storm
Tui shut its Aberdeen and Dundee stores on Thursday, while Hays Travel and Barrhead Travel said they were monitoring the situation
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Storm Babet bears down on Scotland prompting rare red weather warnings
The Met Office has issued a range of red and amber warnings for Scotland, with the second named storm of the year poised to bring high winds and heavy rain
Air passengers warned to brace for 'challenging' summer
Airlines demand tens of millions in compensation for bank holiday ATC meltdown
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary reiterated his call for Nats boss Martin Rolfe to stand down during the showdown with MPs
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Govt overhauls air passenger travel guide in light of post-Covid disruption
The Air Passenger Travel Guide, formerly known as the Aviation Passenger Charter, outlines what people can expect if things go wrong while travelling
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Virgin Atlantic pushes back plans to restart flights to Tel Aviv
The carrier said that it would contact affected passengers to discuss their options
New Heathrow chief heralds ‘new chapter’ in the airport’s history
Thomas Woldbye, who succeeds John Holland-Kaye, is meeting colleagues and partners during his first few days
Hundreds of Heathrow baggage handlers to walk out next month
Heathrow baggage workers call off threat of half-term strike action
New pay deal ends threat of strike over 20-30 October
Hundreds of Heathrow baggage handlers to walk out next month
Competition watchdog backs Heathrow passenger fee increase
The Competition and Markets Authority has backed the CAA’s decision on Heathrow airport’s fee increases, meaning a rise in fares
An illustration of how Leeds Bradford airport will look from 2026
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays' hometown base reveals £100 million terminal revamp
Leeds Bradford airport confirms a refurbishment and extension of its terminal after withdrawing plans for a complete rebuild in the face of environmental concerns
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USAirtours creates travel agent steering panel following trade feedback
Former Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association president Ken McLeod will chair the panel
Air passengers warned to brace for 'challenging' summer
Airline industry called to account by MPs over August bank holiday chaos
Carriers, Nats and CAA officials summoned to appear before parliament’s transport committee to explain the August bank holiday air traffic control meltdown and subsequent disruption
Luton airport fire October 2023 (Credit: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service)
Luton airport fire: majority of damaged cars 'unlikely to be salvageable'
The airport and parking provider Apcoa have responded to almost 16,500 customer queries following the incident
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Flight diverted to Stansted due to 'potential security threat' cleared by police
Kenya Airways said late on Thursday (12 October) the threat was established to have “low credibility”
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
Expect disruption from French ATC strike, Jet2 and easyJet warn
Jet2.com and easyJet have urged customers to check the status of their flights before travelling to their departure airport, while Ryanair has pre-emptively cancelled ’a small number of flights’
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Luton airport fire: knock-on disruption ‘inevitable’ following car park blaze
Luton airport authorities have urged people to follow the advice provided on the airport’s website that disruption is ‘inevitable’ following Tuesday’s car park fire
Luton airport fire October 2023 (Credit: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service)
Luton airport reopens after blaze rips through terminal car park
The airport announced flights resumed shortly after 3pm on Wednesday