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Ministers are expected to discuss the plans on Wednesday (28 July)
China Covid surveillance at Heathrow 'to be undertaken on voluntary basis'
Positive samples will be sent for sequencing to screen for new variants, the government has said
Heathrow welcomed 61.6 million passengers in December 2022 (Credit: Heathrow airport)
China travel curbs 'could set back aviation sector's recovery' – Heathrow
After busiest Christmas getaway since 2019, Heathrow raises concerns about the economic impact of requiring arrivals from China to provide evidence of a negative pre-departure test for Covid-19
Play will offer two US destinations from Stansted, via Iceland, starting in spring 2022
Iceland's Play to launch budget Toronto flights in the summer
Carrier’s new route to Toronto’s Hamilton airport, via Reykjavik, will be fed from Stansted and Liverpool
Aer Lingus is upgrading Manchester-New York to an Airbus A330-300
Aer Lingus slashes transatlantic fares at Manchester airport
New York fares cut to as little as £399pp return, and Orlando and Barbados 
Luton airport runway closed for heatwave repairs
Airport ground handler strike threat quelled by new pay deal
Around 200 ground handling staff employed by Wizz Air at Luton airport had been threatening to walk out in a dispute over pay and retention bonuses
Jet2 boss calls for ‘fair and effective’ reform of flight compensation
Jet2 launches recruitment drive amid Bristol summer expansion
The airline and operator are on the hunt for 100 new recruits as it expands its programme from Bristol for summer 2023
Walsh's career in aviation stretches back more than 40 years
Walsh: 'Governments still playing science politics with travel'
Iata director general Willie Walsh has accused international governments of ’playing science politics’ when it comes to international travel and Covid-19
Jet2: 'It's time to have a serious look at your marketing'
Jet2holidays vows to further strengthen trade partnerships in 2023
The pledge comes as the tour operator announces the first two winners of its peaks campaign for independent agents
Stansted has agreed new pay terms with more than 1,000 employees (Credit: Stansted airport)
Stansted begins five-month runway resurfacing project
The work will take place at night to minimise the impact on the local community and airport operations
Iain Stewart was named the new chair of the transport select committee in November
New transport chair: 'Heaven forbid we don’t learn lessons from Covid'
New transport select committee chair Iain Stewart is keen to ensure travel is ready to tackle its future challenges
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British Airways adds five new short-haul routes to Gatwick network
BA Euroflyer has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network
Walsh's career in aviation stretches back more than 40 years
Covid restrictions for Chinese travellers 'scientifically unjustified'
“Governments must base their decisions on science facts rather than science politics”
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Emirates scales up search for UK cabin crew
The airline is currently recruiting for thousands of positions as it responds to sustained demand for international travel
Tanzer: 'We have been in touch directly with the government to share our dismay with ministerial comments this week'
Tanzer: Travel must be ready for ‘new challenges’ in 2023
Abta chief Mark Tanzer joined TTG for a wide-ranging turn-of-year chat as the industry bid farewell to an encouraging 2022 and set its sights on further renewal in 2023
The aircraft will be delivered during 2024 and 2025 (Credit: British Airways)
British Airways adds new UK-Italy service to summer 2023 schedule
The new route will start on 26 April 2023
Border Force undertakes passport and immigration control (Credit: iStock)
Union threatens to sue government over border force strike cover
The head of PCS union reportedly said the government could face litigation over the use military cover for striking workers at airports
BA passengers will be able to change their travel arrangements (Credit: Jason Leung / Unsplash)
More than 60 dead following US ‘bomb cyclone’ winter storm
US carriers forced to cancel thousands of flights over holiday season amid blizzard conditions and plunging temperatures
The strikes will take place over 23-26 December and 28-31 December (Credit: iStock)
Border Force strike: Second walkout over festive season under way
First strike over 23-26 December passed without significant disruption
Covid is likely to accelerate consolidation in travel (Credit: Nick Fewings / Unsplash)
Heathrow ground handlers call off new year strike action
Planned 72-hour walkout starting 29 December axed after Unite union members employed by Menzies at Heathrow accept new pay deal
The strikes will take place over 23-26 December and 28-31 December (Credit: iStock)
Border Force strikes ‘could last six months’, says union chief
General secretary of the Public and Commercial Services union, Mark Serwotka, urged the government to commit to talks and stressed the union ‘could sustain’ its action for months
Border UK Border Force Passport Control iStock-1339331251.jpg (Credit: iStock)
Border Force strike under way at six major UK airports
Walkouts set to impact around 10,000 flights and affect up to 1.8 million passengers in the period to 31 December
Heathrow and Virgin want the US on the UK's green list (Credit: Joey Csunyo / Unsplash)
Airlines cancel 4,400 US flights as winter storm hits
According to reports, Southwest Airlines cancelled 865 flights on Thursday (22 December) – about one-fifth of all its scheduled flights
BA passengers will be able to change their travel arrangements (Credit: Jason Leung / Unsplash)
Five hurt after aircraft plunges 500ft ‘without warning’
The aircraft reportedly dropped 500ft in a ‘matter of seconds’ without warning due to ‘severe turbulence’
Peru: More airports reopen amid ongoing political protests
Peru: More airports reopen amid ongoing political protests
British nationals are still being advised to avoid all areas of protests, as the situation ‘remains volatile’