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Delta will invest $1 billion in carbon mitigation over the next 10 years
Delta Air Lines boss hints at Birmingham link with 'great market' comment
Ed Bastian tells The Sunday Times ’there’s a great market out of Birmingham’
P&O Cruises launches winter 2025/26 Caribbean charter programme
P&O Cruises launches winter 2025/26 Caribbean charter programme
Services will operate between November 2025 and March 2026 from a variety of UK departure points, including London, Edinburgh and Newcastle
Aer Lingus to launch new winter sun route to Mexico's Cancun in the new year
Aer Lingus is to begin flights to Cancun early next year as the country marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico
Manchester airport to expand Terminal 3 and close Terminal 1
Manchester is to become a two-terminal airport from next year following the closure of Terminal 1 which will be used to reshape and extend Terminal 3
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How agents can inspire luxury clients to head to LA as City of Angels continues recovery
The airline is celebrating 35 years of flying to LA with the opening of its new LAX Clubhouse
British Airways parent IAG posts record €1.75bn summer profit
British Airways owner shrugs off Trump tariffs amid 'robust' demand for key routes
International Airlines Group (IAG) continues to enjoy ’robust demand’ for key transatlantic routes which continue to be ’a major area of strength’
What made Richard Branson change his mind about Saudi Arabia?
Sir Richard Branson tells TTG he believes the time is right for Virgin Atlantic to start flying to the kingdom, despite its human rights record. Here’s why...
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US bookings ‘steady’ says Visit USA despite Donald Trump factor
Visit USA says cost, not Trump, is a potential barrier in visiting the US following first-quarter responses from agents and operators
‘We were on the verge of complete meltdown’: Branson tears into Trump's tariff war
’He [Trump] is in danger of doing so much damage in the world,’ said Virgin Atlantic chair Sir Richard Branson as the carrier touched down in Riyadh for the first time
South Korea's Seoul to join Virgin Atlantic's network next spring
Daily Heathrow-Seoul service to go on sale on 14 May with first flights departing in late-March 2026
Clients can savour delicious flavours across the Dominican Republic with Air Europa
How you can sell this lesser-visited Dominican Republic gem with Air Europa
Your clients now have even more choice when planning a trip to the Dominican Republic, thanks to Air Europa’s expanded presence in the destination
Air Europa's new Dominican Republic route In The Spotlight
Learn about Air Europa’s new route from Gatwick to Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic, in the new Air Europa In The Spotlight video. Discover the advantages of flying on the carrier’s modern Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the offerings available in economy and business class, and some of the exciting activities your clients can enjoy when visiting Santiago de los Caballeros
Agents say Trump effect is real, but operators play down president's impact
Two-thirds of respondents to a snap TTG poll this week said Donald Trump is putting off potential clients from travelling to the US, while some operators say Canada is benefiting
Could new govt review mean late-night flights from London airports?
Gatwick facing Easter strike action as ground staff plan walkout
Gatwick ground handling staff are set to strike at Easter in a dispute over pensions and working conditions, with a handful of airlines likely to be affected
Virgin Atlantic touches down in Canada after more than 10-year absence
Virgin Atlantic says it is ’here to stay’ after resuming flights to Toronto following an absence of nearly a quarter of a century
Lack of aircraft means higher air fares set to continue, industry warned
Leading aviation lawyer tells Abta Aviation Forum the lack of supply of new aircraft and leased alternatives mean consumers will face high air fares for some time to come yet
Air passengers warned to brace for 'challenging' summer
UK could suffer repeat of last summer’s air traffic control delays – Iata
Iata’s UK and Ireland boss warns the issues that plagued air traffic control last summer have still not been resolved as this year’s peak season approaches
Dame Irene Hays: ‘We know what’s happening – we live and breathe travel’
TTG caught up with Hays Travel chair Dame Irene Hays and chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall-Johnston at the Hays Travel Independence Group conference. Here’s what they had to say about the state of the travel industry in 2025
How a glut of bargain A380s prompted a new venture
Start-up Global Airlines puts two transatlantic charters on sale amid ongoing UK licence bid
Global Airlines is selling seats onboard two transatlantic flights scheduled for May as its application for a UK Air Operator’s Certificate continues
Air Canada expands transatlantic network with new Edinburgh-Montreal link
Three-times-weekly peak summer service to take off on 27 June
Singapore Airlines to expand Gatwick service to daily operation
Five-times-weekly route launched less than a year ago to go daily from 31 March
Gatwick pursues long-haul goal with new Kenya and Bahrain routes
The hub is counting the benefits of attracting more long-haul airlines, with Kenya Airways and Gulf Air the latest to bring services
India's IndiGo places largest-ever commercial aircraft order
IndiGo to connect Manchester to as-yet-unnamed Indian destination
The Indian carrier will begin flying to the UK in July, it has said, but has failed to say which city it will serve from Manchester
Mauritius reopens airport following Tropical Storm Garance but passengers advised to stay away
Garance was the strongest storm to hit the country since January 1989, with winds hitting speeds of 100mph