Long-haul air

Agents cautiously optimistic after cruise, long-haul and premium demand powers trade to 'best January in history'

Despite strong turn-of-year trading, three-quarters of agents tell TTG the don't believe peaks defines their year, while several operators – including trade-only Gold Medal – enjoyed strong Januarys

Aer Lingus confirms plans to stop flying transatlantic from Manchester airport

The Irish carrier served New York, Orlando and Barbados from Manchester, and will put on additional services from Dublin to Barbados during April and May to accommodate passengers booked from Manchester

‘This up-and-coming destination is like the Hawaii of China, and getting there is a five-star experience’

Just a 3.5-hour flight from Beijing, Hainan Island promises visitors a truly tropical escape with its palm-edged beaches, lush rainforests, dormant volcanoes and spectacular mountainous interior. And in December Key Travel supply chain manager Ronan Prat got to experience it first-hand, when he joined an incredible fam hosted by Manchester Airport and Hainan Airlines, alongside the Chinese National Tourism Organisation.

Singapore Airlines showcases Manchester route with booking competition

Singapore Airlines is regularly voted among the world’s best carriers and now following Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion transformation, there’s an unrivalled experience from start to finish for passengers in the north-west

This long-haul airline could be one of the best recommendations you give customers

Under the radar of some British travellers, Air New Zealand is one of the best long-haul recommendations you can give your customers

British Airways to fly Bangkok year-round as it shakes up summer 2026 long-haul network

Extra flights to Bangkok, Jamaica, several major US destinations, Bahrain, Doha, Jeddah and Riyadh coming next summer

Tui boss calls for return of 'seamless' EU borders and tells of big drop in US sales

Tui’s Sebastian Ebel has highlighted a big fall in sales to the US and said it and the EU need to make border control more user friendly for UK travellers

Virgin Atlantic debuts 'gamified' training modules for agents

Carrier has revamped its Sky High Club agents’ training modules and detailed capacity increases on key routes this winter

The direct route from Manchester to Shanghai opening up new business for agents

Manchester Airport now has a non-stop link to Shanghai, China’s commercial capital and the country’s most populous urban area

Alaska Airlines to make UK debut next spring with London-Seattle flights

Seattle-Heathrow route to open up connections along the Pacific coast of north America

Airports get back to normal after problems at Nats control centre prompt UK-wide flight delays

The air traffic control services provider has apologised for delays and cancellations after experiencing technical issues at its Swanwick control centre that covers the London area

Heathrow to submit third runway plan next week as profits near £1 billion

Heathrow airport has said it will submit plans for a third runway to the government by the end of July and detailed half-year results, with a small increase in the number of passengers in the financial period

Pakistan International Airlines to return to UK after five years

The UK’s ban on Pakistani airlines has been lifted after a safety audit, meaning services can resume after an absence of five years – with PIA ready to resume Heathrow flights

Industry must 'step up' to improve disabled access to flying, taskforce chief warns

Tanni Grey-Thompson, who is chairing a new government body examining disabled people’s access to flying, has said no new legislation is likely and highlighted the lack of budget behind the taskforce, saying the industry must step up instead

Taskforce spells out 19 'key actions' to improve flying for disabled passengers

A taskforce chaired by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has spelled out what the aviation industry needs to do to make flying more accessible for the disabled

Virgin Atlantic to remove economy seats in bet on premium travel uplift

Virgin Atlantic will add more premium economy and business class seats on over half its fleet, targeting what it says is higher demand for more comfort

Abta advises sticking to 100ml rule this summer to combat security confusion

Air passengers are being advised to keep to a 100ml liquids limit as confusion reigns over what can be carried in hand luggage with UK standard still not in place

Norse Atlantic takes 'bold' step to 'unlock' demand in the north-west for Bangkok route

Norse Atlantic will fly to Bangkok from Manchester this winter, the first time the north-west airport has had a direct connection with Thailand’s capital

Flight Centre confirms two more shop openings as cautious expansion project gathers pace

Flight Centre’s UK boss Joe Beevis said he will open new branches in the coming months but the agency will not return to its heyday of almost 80 UK outlets

Virgin Atlantic commits to Seoul launch despite sales suspension

Virgin Atlantic has paused sales of its new Heathrow-Seoul service due to regulatory issues but says it is committed to the launch date in spring next year

Luxury, chaos and culture: why Delhi is the trip clients didn’t know they needed

India’s colourful capital will captivate visitors with its architecture, food and history, but where do you start to plan a memorable itinerary for clients?

Flights to the Middle East resume after Qatar missile crisis briefly pauses travel

New Foreign Office advise for several states in the region after Iran’s retaliatory strikes on a US airbase in the country triggered an airspace closure

Air India temporarily suspends two UK routes following Ahmedabad crash

Carrier’s Amritsar and Goa services to Gatwick suspended until "at least" 15 July, while other services to Heathrow and Birmingham will also be operated at a reduced frequency

British national sole survivor of crashed Gatwick-bound Air India flight

Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday (12 June), killing all but one of 242 people onboard