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Transport secretary Louise Haigh: 'This govt is not anti-flying'
Transport secretary Louise Haigh backs the aviation industry and airport expansion, telling conference Britain’s growth ’depends on you’
Heathrow boss: 'Airport expansion decision to be made next year'
Heathrow’s chief executive Thomas Woldbye has said a decision on a third runway will be made next year but needs the backing of the industry and government
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British Airways expands European network with three new Italy routes
Next summer, the carrier will fly to Rimini from Heathrow, to Salerno from Gatwick and to Sardinian city Olbia from London City airport.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: The Great Kiwi pub quiz
Take a virtual tour of Otahuna Lodge in Christchurch and Bay of Many Coves in Marlborough Sounds to discover the unique selling points of each accommodation option, and which of your clients these special stays will appeal to.
Air passengers warned to brace for 'challenging' summer
Bank holiday ATC meltdown cost consumers and industry 'up to' £165 million
An independent report into the 2023 August bank holiday air traffic control collapse says 700,000 passengers were affected, with total cost of the disruption being up to £165 million
Air India absorbs former rival carrier and confirms Singapore Airlines stake
Air India Group has completed the latest stage of its privatisation revamp, absorbing former rival Vistara and confirming Singapore Airlines involvement
Virgin Atlantic to return to Mexico after six years with new Cancun flights
Three-times-weekly Heathrow-Cancun flights to take off in October 2025
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Tui ramps up Thailand winter sun offering with new ex-UK flights
Tui will add 6,000 extra seats this winter and a further 9,000 next year from Gatwick and Manchester airports
Scammers impersonating 'every major UK airline' to trick customers
Low-cost travel era ‘evolving into era of value travel’
A panel of experts at WTM London said post-Covid prices were moderating, and that low-cost travel was not dead
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Tobago to target more direct flights with new $1bn airport terminal
Tobago plans to attract more direct flights with the opening of an enlarged airport terminal and at least one new hotel development
Belt and braces: Are we flying into a turbulent era for travel?
Air travel told to face up to next challenge now it is 'nearly back to normal'
WTM London session hears global air travel has nearly recovered from the pandemic, but now faces the challenge of sustainability targets
How chef Monica Galetti is spicing up Singapore Airlines inflight dining
The famed chef is fusing her Samoan roots with classical French training to create new dishes for business and first passengers out of the UK
New deliveries to US airlines will have enhanced security measures (Credit: iStock)
Airlines' struggles to renew fleets could push up air fares, new data shows
The number of new aircraft deliveries is below demand, new figures from Cirium show, meaning potential expansion headaches for airlines and upward pressure on fares
Top ways to help your clients make sustainable travel choices
Govt promises fewer delays and less pollution with airspace revamp
Department for Transport opens consultation on biggest shake-up of airspace use for 70 years in a bid to cut congestion and pollution
British Airways to ramp up long-haul capacity with new aircraft order
'Hundreds' of British Airways flights grounded by engine parts issue
The carrier has axed services this winter and pushed back the launch of its Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route from November 2024 to April 2025
Aer Lingus to launch 'almost year-round' UK-Nashville link via Dublin
Irish carrier will operate the route four times a week, with feeder flights from eight UK airports
Manta rays and more on the latest TTG Luxury Journey
Six agents visited the incredible InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort in the Indian Ocean for a once-in-lifetime experience
August air fare rise 'second biggest for two decades', says ONS
New Office for National Statistics figures show air fares soaring in August, with the biggest monthly rise since 2001
British Airways to boost Miami as part of major summer 2025 expansion in the US
British Airways will double frequency to Miami next summer, part of an expansion programme that sees it flying more services to North America and Mexico than ever before
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Sydney to become a Turkish Airlines destination from December
Turkish Airlines will begin flights to Sydney in December, bringing much-needed competition on a route that has seen soaring air fares since the pandemic
Passengers are returning to MAG's airports
Jet2 among carriers poised to switch terminals at Manchester airport next month
Eleven more carriers will change terminals at Manchester airport in October and November following the huge redevelopment and upgrading of the airport, including Jet2.com
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American Airlines to return to Scotland next year with Philly service
Seasonal service will operate daily to Edinburgh starting 24 May
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Cathay Pacific's Airbus fleet to return to service this weekend
The airline said its grounded Airbus aircraft would start to resume operations from Saturday 7 September with seven out of the 15 affected aircraft already having been fixed
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Cathay Pacific axes dozens of flights following Airbus engine issues
Cathay Pacific has already repaired three of the 15 aircraft identified as having faulty engine components