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Passengers demand more e-gates and a zero-tolerance approach to in-flight disruption
Global air passengers near 2019 levels as consumer confidence increases
International passenger volumes is projected to reach 8.4 billion in 2023, representing 92% of 2019 levels
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Birmingham airport latest to face threat of 'summer strike chaos'
Around 100 security officers and terminal technicians employed by BHX, along with aircraft refuellers employed by Menzies, to be balloted on strike action in an ongoing pay dispute
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Jet2 crowned Which? Travel Brand of the Year for second year running
Shortlisted companies included Audley Travel, The Landmark Trust, Ramblers Walking Holidays and Zest Car Rental
Manchester Airports Group names new group chief executive
Manchester Airports Group names new group chief executive
Retirement of board chair prompts reshuffle at Manchester Airports Group, which will see Ken O’Toole take over as chief executive
New direct Manchester-Cairo route to launch this summer
New direct Manchester-Cairo route to launch this summer
The new service means Manchester will offer direct connection to Egypt’s capital for the first time since 2015
Edinburgh airport passenger numbers fell 1% in October
Threat of summer strike action at Edinburgh airport averted
Workers accept new pay deal securing 12% pay increase and £1,000 cash payment
UK flight departures still down on pre-pandemic levels
First Heathrow summer strikes off as staff receive new pay offer
The union Unite said on Monday (12 June) the remaining 29 days of strike will go ahead if members vote to reject Heathrow’s latest offer
Heathrow surges over EU rivals for US connections
Heathrow surges over EU rivals for US connections
The London hub reported on Monday (12 June) 6.7 million passengers passed through its gates on Sunday, with 1.6 million headed across the pond.
Turkey's Pegasus to operate biggest-ever Stansted schedule this summer
Turkey's Pegasus to operate biggest-ever Stansted schedule this summer
Budget carrier to operate up to 55 direct flights a week this summer to five Turkish destinations
2.8 million people travelled through Heathrow in February
Air travel rebound continues despite fares soaring at six times rate of inflation
European air passenger traffic rebounds to 92.4% of pre-pandemic (April 2019) levels despite air fares increasing at six times the rate of inflation
Last-minute bookings soar as Brits wait to commit amid higher costs of living
Last-minute bookings soar as Brits wait to commit amid higher costs of living
Research published by PTCs shows that bookings surged 30% in April and May as Brits wait for have enough money before buying a holiday
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US flights hit by delays due to Canadian wildfire smoke
US Federal Aviation Administration warned travellers to expect delays at New York’s airports
Manchester airport launches two-year apprenticeship scheme
Manchester airport launches two-year apprenticeship scheme
Education minister Robert Halfon hailed the scheme a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds
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Heathrow strikes 'risk 20,000 summer flights and travel's reputation'
More than 42,600 flights scheduled to depart Heathrow between 24 June and 27 August, with 20,163 due to depart on new Unite union strike dates
Heathrow airport's third runway has been refused
Heathrow security officers to strike for 31 days this summer
Unite union conforms ’major escalation’ of its pay dispute with Heathrow, confirming more than 30 days of strike action throughout late-June, July and August
Doncaster Sheffield airport closed in November
Councils take first step in fight to reopen Doncaster Sheffield airport
Councils agree funding to put the case for the compulsory purchase of Doncaster Sheffield airport following its closure last year
Airlines call for passenger compensation 'burden' to be shared with suppliers
Airlines call for passenger compensation 'burden' to be shared with suppliers
Despite heading for 2019 profit levels, airlines argue suppliers should in future share the consumer protection burden
China Southern codeshares with British Airways on the Beijing route
London-Beijing link among three new China routes launching in June
China Southern to partner with British Airways in new Beijing codeshare, while Air China and China Eastern will compete on Gatwick’s Shanghai route
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Heathrow warned to brace for more strike action this summer
Security personnel at Heathrow set to stage walkouts throughout June, July and August, Unite warns
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Heathrow and IHG among founder members of new business council
Airport and hotel giant among frontrunners ‘to design and drive the future of the British economy’
Jet2 puts 2024/25 ski programme on sale across 10 UK bases
Jet2 puts 2024/25 ski programme on sale across 10 UK bases
Programme on sale to seven destinations ‘earlier than ever before’
Spike in in-flight abuse prompts call for crack down on disruptive fliers
Spike in in-flight abuse prompts call for crack down on disruptive fliers
New statistics from reported one unruly incident reported for every 568 flights in 2022 – up from one per 835 flights in 2021
British Airways launches new Anatolian Istanbul link
British Airways launches new Anatolian Istanbul link
Four-times-weekly service to the Anatolian side of Istanbul under way
Qatar Airways jet over the ocean
Qatar Airways in talks to restart Cardiff flights this year
Gulf carrier shelved Cardiff-Doha route amid the onset of Covid-19