Mergers and acquisitions

Norse Atlantic to slim fleet, review network and embrace the GDS after latest loss

‘Apprenticeships are a second chance and vital to us,' says Dame Irene Hays

British Airways owner IAG abandons plan to buy Air Europa for second time

What's driving the resurgent M&A interest in the travel sector?

Deal for The Travel Corporation to end 100 years of private, family ownership

Byway to expand into new markets after securing £5 million fresh funding

Travelpack boss says agents will benefit from deal to rescue failed travel brands

Lufthansa Group buys into Italy's ITA Airways

Norse Atlantic Airways to update investors on funding search

Youtravel extends cancellations into late July following FTI failure

Saudi government to buy larger stake in Heathrow airport

Fred Olsen Travel expansion continues with acquisition of 21st branch

Major Travel outlines growth targets following acquisition by InteleTravel

Simpson Travel secures additional funding to grow Med programme

Classic Collection confirms timeline for B2B restructure and reiterates trade commitment

Expect M&A activity to take twice as long as anticipated, travel told

Trade-friendly coach firm targets UK expansion after acquiring rival

Miles Morgan sells up to Hays Travel after nearly 20 years

Hyatt adds hundreds of hotels to loyalty programme following Mr & Mrs Smith buyout

Dublin agency The Travel Broker acquired by Frosch Ireland

£150m ‘agency to the stars’ snapped up by private equity firm

American Cruise Lines buys four river vessels from failed rival

South African Airways ‘here to stay’, troubled carrier's boss insists

Amex Global Business Travel to acquire rival CWT for $570 million