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Abta warns Lords of 'dramatic' increase in passport queues to come
House of Lords committee told Brexit requirements will lead to big increase in passport queues
Both routes will be flown under Loganair’s codeshare agreement with British Airways
Loganair to introduce new D&I training scheme for all staff
The new scheme will reach every one of the carrier’s staff over the next six months
Cathay Pacific restores first class on Heathrow flights
Cathay Pacific to boost flight capacity as demand 'remains strong'
The airline will also resume more destinations, including Sapporo, Fukuoka, Penang and Dhaka in December, and Phuket and Nagoya in January
The strikes will take place over 23-26 December and 28-31 December (Credit: iStock)
Border Force strikes: Home Office contingency plans explained
Govt warns of longer wait times at border control during strikes over 23-26 December and 28-31 December with military personnel set to be drafted in to assist
Newcastle International is on track to be a net zero carbon airport by 2035
What makes this regional airport the best in the UK?

How does Newcastle International support the trade?

We are proud to work in partnership with the travel trade across our catchment and the wider industry to provide exciting holiday experiences from our airport. We are strong advocates of the travel trade and for this reason we are one of the few UK airports that has retained dedicated, on-the-road support for our agent partners.

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Aer Lingus to up Manchester-New York capacity next summer
Aer Lingus increases capacity on Manchester-New York after inaugural season
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British Airways saved by pre-pandemic cost-cutting, says Walsh
Former BA boss Willie Walsh says cost-cutting under his leadership meant the carrier survived the pandemic
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Heathrow plays down likely impact of Border Force strikes
‘Vast majority of travellers will be unaffected,’ says airport of strikes over 23-26 December and 28-31 December
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Stansted shuts runway as London airports hit by snow
Delays and cancellations too at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports
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Manchester airport runways shut for several hours due to 'heavy snow'
Airport confirmed closure at around 9.30am on Saturday (10 December), with both runways reopening at around 11.30am
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Army to cover for Border Force and home sec’s travel warning
Government is drafting in soldiers to check passports at airports affected by the upcoming Border Force strike
Passengers have been warned to expect disruption over the festive period (Credit: iStock)
Winter of discontent: what do December's strikes mean for travel?
The travel industry should be about to enjoy the first normal Christmas getaway in three years; nstead, it’s about to endure its very own winter of discontent. Gary Noakes reports.
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'Think carefully' about travelling this Christmas – home sec
Suella Braverman warns travellers the Home Office won’t compromise on border security during Border Force strike
Responsible Travel believes its time to tax polluters more heavily – including airlines
Border Force strikes likely to impact more than 10,000 Xmas flights
Officials, including passport officers, will walk out for four days over the Christmas period
Manchester airport passengers experienced long security delays this summer
Manchester Airports Group says increased staffing means no more disruption
Manchester airport promises no more security delays this summer
Julia Lo Bue-Said: 'We’re refocusing on the future; the key things are our people and strategy'
Rail and Border Force strikes 'will damage consumer confidence in travel'
Latest round of strikes ’could mean a return to the travel chaos we saw when Covid restrictions were lifted’, says Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said
Christmas delays are predicted at Passport Control (Credit: iStock)
Border Force strike 'will mean flight cancellations' as well as delays
Airports warn of Christmas of chaos as Border Force confirms strike
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Domestic bliss: could the UK crack down on internal flights?
The EU has approved the French government’s plan to limit short domestic flights, but such a move in the UK looks unlikely to take off according to TTG’s Gary Noakes
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Border Force officials to walk out for eight days over Christmas
Walkout to affect six major UK airports with Border Force members of the Public and Commercial Services union to strike over 23-26 December and 28-31 December
EasyJet puts nine new UK routes on sale for summer 2023
EasyJet puts nine new UK routes on sale for summer 2023
New options include Bristol-Enfidha, Belfast-Rhodes and Liverpool-Corfu, with easyJet set to base an additional aircraft in Liverpool
Some people waited for up to four hours at Heathrow
'The system will work,' says airport chief amid Border Force strike threat
’It would mean more queuing, but the system will work,’ Airport Operators Association policy director Christopher Snelling tells Abta Travel Matters
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Union expected to confirm pre-Christmas Border Force strike dates this afternoon
Public and Commercial Services union expected to call pre-Christmas strike action, which could see thousands of Border Force officials walk out
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand summer 23 Bulgaria programme
The increased capacity represents thousands of additional seats and comes in response to strong demand forholidays to the destination
MAG says days of 'airport chaos' over after massive recruitment drive
MAG says days of 'airport chaos' over after massive recruitment drive
Group, which comprises Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, ’well-placed to continue strong recovery’ after taking on around 2,000 new members of staff