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Tui is suspending the 'vast majority' of its global operations owing to the coronavirus
Tui Group secures €1.8 billion funding package
Operator’s new financial package will help see it through the pandemic, boss Fritz Joussen said
Flybe
Flybe owner reportedly seeking UK operating licence
Cyrus Capital behind move to resurrect embattled regional carrier
A member of staff at Travel Republic's office in London has tested positive for coronavirus
Travel welcomes vaccine roll-out news
Pfizer/BioNTech jab approved
Government is looking to agree air bridges or travel corridors with holiday hotspots
Foreign Office urges festive travel caution
From 2 December, international travel permitted, subject to restrictions in-destination
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Ski Amis thanks 'loyal clients' as it ceases trading
‘We have tried very hard throughout this period, however, we are left with no other alternatives but to take this very difficult step’
'We have turned on each other and we must stop'
Major OTA to return more than £7m in outstanding refunds
Competition and Markets Authority secures undertakings from firm to refund in excess of 9,000 customers
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Govt 'not planning to introduce vaccine passports'
Cabinet office minister Michael Gove says there are no plans in government to introduce rules requiring people to show proof of Covid vaccination to go about their lives
Huw Merriman is the latest MP to join TTG's Agenda 2021
Transport committee chair joins Agenda 2021 line-up
Huw Merriman heads up the committee which scrutinises government and industry performance on national transport
Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye is among the signatories
No legal barrier to Tier 3 international travel
Residents living under England’s toughest Covid restrictions are strongly advised to avoid leaving their area, but international travel remains permitted
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Abta launches chargeback and cybersecurity helplines
Additional phone support made available to members from Abta partners
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Rapid antigen tests could unlock Canary Islands this winter
Local government ready to accept cheaper, faster tests as proof of Covid negative status, which could help tourists to return next month
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Saga claims first with Covid safety accreditation
Line awarded Shield+ stamp by maritime safety expert Lloyd’s Register
Explore's Philippa Baines and Nick Hindle will be on hand to assist (Credit: explore.co.uk/travel-agents/bdm)
Explore launches online BDM appointment tool for agents
Adventure specialist exploring new ways to assist and keep in touch with trade partners
The facility is open for bookings and will launch on 1 December
Newcastle airport announces Covid test facility
PCR tests to cost £99pp, with facility accepting bookings now ahead of 1 December launch
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TTG Debate: Has Covid cancelled peaks?
TTG deputy news editor James Chapple was joined by easyJet Holidays’ Paul Bixby, JG Travel Group’s Claire Dutton and Strawberry Holidays’ Kate Holroyd
Aruba offers another option in the Caribbean (Credit: David Troeger / Unsplash)
Aruba added to travel corridor list; Estonia, Latvia removed
Denmark’s total travel ban also lifted, but country not added to travel corridor list
Tests will cost passengers £80pp
Covid testing centre opens at Edinburgh airport
ExpressTest site to offer Edinburgh passengers PCR tests at a subsidised rate of £80pp
The Treasury committee has said targeted support is vital heading into winter
New travel guidance due in Covid tiering announcement
Much of England expected to be placed under tougher tiered Covid restrictions when England emerges from national lockdown at midnight on 2 December
City hopes to resume domestic operations towards the end of June
London slumps to eighth in global air connectivity list
Covid crisis sees English capital lose crown as world’s most connected city, according to Iata
Government support can't be a last resort of aviation, Lundgren says
EasyJet: 'We know there is underlying demand for travel'
Carrier reports more than 200% week-on-week increase in flight and holiday searches following news that UK-wide Covid restrictions will be eased over Christmas
Eurostar services will not be stopping at Ashford or Ebbsfleet until 2022
Eurostar 'fighting for survival' amid Covid crisis
Channel rail operator says relief for airports put it at a ’direct disadvantage’ versus airline competitors
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard
Govt plots marketing blitz to boost consumer confidence
Global Travel Taskforce report sets out steps to restore consumer confidence and boost both outbound and inbound travel
Shapps will discuss travel and tourism's recovery from Covid-19
Shapps: People free to travel under new restrictions
Transport secretary says those living under the country’s toughest Covid restrictions will still be permitted to travel, provided they go directly to their departure airport
The WTTC's global summit has been pushed back to autumn (Credit: WTTC)
WTTC urges govts to transition to testing on departure
‘Single internationally recognised cost-effective test for all departing air passengers should be used to remove crippling quarantines and revive international travel’