Mid haul

Jet2holidays claims ‘landmark’ victory in fake sickness appeal

The company can now bring legal action against bogus claimants – even if they do not lodge their own proceedings

Hays Travel's new era takes flight as delegates jet off

More than 700 retail managers – travelling on four specially chartered aircraft – flew off to Turkey this morning

Dnata takes £18m hit from Thomas Cook collapse

Half-year results down 64% to £66 million on H1 last year

Cox & Kings UK engages KPMG to seek new owner

Operator said it was taking all necessary steps to ensure the long-term future of the business

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A team of five industry suppliers will offer their expertise to help two agencies boost business

Vince Cable to address Aito conference on Brexit

Former Liberal Democrat leader among additions to association’s speaker line-up

Tui grows winter 2020-21 by 400,000 seats

There’s an extra 180,000 seats on long-haul services with more flights from Manchester, Gatwick and Doncaster Sheffield

Red Sea Holidays to launch Sharm flights from Birmingham

Egypt specialist’s Birmingham flights to get under way on 19 December

Olympic Holidays to launch 'one click to window display' tool for agents

Wide range of marketing collateral to be made easily available to agents to print or feature on social media

Tui to put Sharm el Sheikh back on sale next week

Flights from Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham to get under way in February

Dnata launches UK graduate management scheme

Gold Medal and Travel 2 parent to target 2020 university leavers keen to build a career in travel

Jet2 announces two new Greek destinations for summer 2020

Carrier to debut Lesvos and Peloponnese from Manchester and Stansted in May 2020

Tui Blue nears 100 hotel milestone

Flagship brand now operating in 18 countries serving more than one million guests

WTM London 2019: A round-up of stands and events

From celebrity appearances to happy hours, we round up what’s going on at the stands at WTM London 2019.

Jet2 announces Skiathos flights from Birmingham and Manchester

Skiathos becomes Jet2’s 10th Greek destination

Red Sea Holidays secures new flights to Hurghada

Operator has replaced capacity lost following Thomas Cook’s demise

Jet2 parent expects boost from Thomas Cook collapse

Dart Group now expecting to exceed market expectations for group profit for full-year 2019/20

Clarity hires entire Thomas Cook Sport team for new division

The business travel specialist is gearing up to launch Clarity Sports

Tui to add extra two million seats for 2020

Additional capacity in Turkey, Greece, Spain, Egypt, Mexico and Florida likely to fill the void left by Thomas Cook

Saudi Arabia to allow unmarried couples to share hotel rooms

Foreign visitors to Saudi Arabia to be given more freedom amid growing tourism ambitions

‘Agents, stand by to assist Thomas Cook retail customers’ – CAA

Some holidays booked through Cook retail agents remain valid despite Cook’s collapse, and the CAA is advising customers check their bookings ‘with their nearest Abta-approved travel agent’

Ex-Cook trade chief reflects on historic operator’s demise

Kevin Gaddes has taken up new role with Travelopia

Jet2 announces first flights to Montenegro

Carrier to fly to Tivat from Stansted and Manchester starting next May

Thomas Cook: Government must act on airline insolvency

Speaking exclusively to TTG, chairman of the Airline Insolvency Review Peter Bucks said the collapse of Cook would put pressure on the government to introduce reforms