Airports

Ryanair to launch Newcastle-Marrakech route this winter

Twice-weekly service to Moroccan city will start in October

Doncaster Sheffield airport likely to name new operator within weeks

Doncaster Sheffield airport looks closer to reopening after the local council, which leases it, received tenders from operators, with an announcement likely within weeks

British Airways granted permission to extend US network with JetBlue codeshare

British Airways will add 75 connections from New York and Boston with JetBlue following the approval of a codeshare deal by US authorities

'Low-cost carriers will play a key part in our growth over the next few years'

There’s been plenty of activity at Birmingham Airport, in line with its ambitious growth targets, from an upgraded security area to easyJet opening a new base.

Saudi government to buy larger stake in Heathrow airport

Paris-based Ardian will acquire a 22.6% stake, while Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will buy a 15% stake – up from a previously agreed 10%

Agent's video shows Birmingham airport security queue snaking out of terminal

Midlands agent Simon Oram’s video was taken shortly after 6am on Thursday morning (13 June) and highlights the extent of the issue at BHX

Changes to liquid rules 'creating uncertainty' heading into summer peak season

The government’s decision to temporarily reintroduce the 100ml liquid rule at six UK airports will create ’uncertainty’ going into the peak summer season, airports have warned

Operations resume at Majorca's main airport following flash floods

The airport was forced to close for an hour on Tuesday afternoon (11 June) after a severe storm flooded the main terminal and runways

EasyJet puts northern lights at centre of new winter schedule

The carrier announced on Tuesday (10 June) said its 2024/25 winter schedule would feature 60 new routes

Virgin Atlantic confirms Toronto return ahead of 40th anniversary

Virgin Atlantic will recommence flights to Toronto early next year, it has confirmed ahead of its 40th anniversary celebrations on 22 June

FCDO warns strike action in France could disrupt ferries and flights

The Foreign Office has warned holidaymakers of possible delays and disruption when travelling to France due to a series of planned strikes

'Liquid rule' reintroduced at six UK airports despite security upgrades

The 100ml cap on liquids in hand luggage has been reintroduced at the six UK airports that have already completed their upgrades to new generation scanners designed to speed up passage through security

Delhi gets flights boost from London, including Air Canada

Air Canada to operate to Delhi from Heathrow next winter as British Airways increases frequency to the Indian capital

French ATC strikes force Ryanair to axe almost 100 flights

Ryanair was forced to cancel flights to and from Paris Beauvais on Thursday (6 June) after air traffic controllers downed tools

New security scanners at Bristol - but other airports miss deadline

Bristol airport passengers will be able to leave liquids and electronic devices in their hand luggage from mid-June following the installation of new scanning equipment

Emirates chief slams 'dismal' Heathrow terminal

Emirates’ president Sir Tim Clark calls for more investment in Heathrow’s Terminal 3, saying the experience for passengers isn’t good enough

Virgin Atlantic to resume direct Tel Aviv flights in September

Daily services between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv will resume on 5 September

EasyJet expands Malta programme with new Liverpool route

The route will operate on Tuesdays and Sunday, throughout the year starting from 10 December 2024

Tui flight took off from Bristol airport with ‘insufficient thrust’

Incident occurred on a flight to Gran Canaria earlier this year

Investigation under way after person ingested into jet engine and killed

The incident happened at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport on Wednesday afternoon

Balearic govt 'to take all necessary measures' to thwart Majorca airport shutdown

It comes after overtourism protesters threatened to obstruct operations at Palma’s Son Sant Joan airport

Tui bases second aircraft at Bournemouth ahead of Jet2 launch next year

The new Boeing 787 will double Tui’s capacity at Bournemouth to 195,000 seats for the summer season

British Airways and JetBlue seek permission for surprise codeshare

British Airways and JetBlue have applied to codeshare selected connecting services from Heathrow, JFK and Boston, allowing them to sell each other’s flights

Aviation growth could unlock billions in wasted economic potential – study

New research commissioned by Manchester Airports Group suggests greater government support for aviation could unlock more than £10 billion in economic value