UK and Ireland

Coach operators call on govt to end Brexit border chaos at Dover

Confederation of Passenger Transport’s urges Westminster to act after government admits the weekend’s travel chaos was partly due to new checks necessitated by Brexit

Manchester becomes first UK city to introduce per night 'tourist tax'

Levy will be used to help to run large events, conferences, festivals, marketing campaigns and for street cleanliness, according to Manchester City Council

Govt pledges further £2.2m to secure Derry-London air route

The Department for Transport will continue to subsidise the route alongside the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland

Touromo chief hails 'phenomenal' agent response to new brand

Head of leisure Helen Smyth tells TTG about Touromo’s efforts to court agents, and why its higher quality coach touring proposition has been a success

Ryanair announces nine new UK domestic routes as govt slashes APD

Budget carrier uses milestone to reiterate call on government to axe Air Passenger Duty altogether to ‘promote tourism’ and ‘support job growth and much needed connectivity’

Last-ditch talks under way to avert Easter strike action at Heathrow

More than 1,400 members of security personnel at Heathrow Terminal 5 are due to walk out for 10 days in the lead-up to Easter and during the holiday period, starting on Friday (31 March)

SPAA: ‘Critical’ new first minister maintains links with Scottish travel

The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) welcomed a meeting with Yousaf and his new cabinet, once appointed, to discuss the biggest challenges facing industries in the country

Judicial review of govt’s Jet Zero strategy to progress to court hearing

The legal challenge was initially brought by climate charity Possible and local campaigners from the Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport (GALBA).

Ryanair returns to Belfast International after two-year hiatus

The $200 million investment will be used to operate 140 weekly flights to UK and European destinations, including Stansted, Barcelona, Milan and Budapest

Loganair to expand Heathrow operation with BA slots lease

The Scottish carrier will up its Heathrow schedule from May after securing an additional 30 slots

Aer Lingus launches new London link and restarts Connecticut flights

BA stablemate has debuted a new London-Knock route, and resumed direct flights to Hartford

UK students to spend same or more on holidays despite surging costs

Figures published on Monday (27 March) show that 84% of British students expect to spend the same or more on travel this year despite the cost of living crisis

Advantage chief: 'We need to change the narrative around outbound travel'

Julia Lo Bue-Said told TTG how she planned to use her new government advisory role to achieve long-term change for the sector

Easyjet expands Twilight bag drop service to Edinburgh

The Twilight bag drop service is already active across a few UK and EU airports, including Bristol, Manchester and Berlin

Could new govt review mean late-night flights from London airports?

The six-week consultation will seek evidence from businesses and communities to see if the negative impact of night flying outweighs the positive

Scottish agents hail return of Emirates' A380 service to Glasgow

’Bringing it back to Glasgow for the season just proves Emirates’ commitment to the industry,’ one agent told TTG

Barrhead to expand cruise training initiative amid soaring demand

Speaking to TTG, president Jacqueline Dobson said the Scottish agency group has seen a record-breaking start to the year for cruise business

Dublin airport denies drop-off and pick-up charge claims

The announcement comes despite the airport being given permission to introduce tolled drop-off and pick-up points

CAA slams ‘unacceptable’ disruption as UK aviation nears pre-Covid levels

Around 224 million people have travelled through UK airports in 2022, the CAA announced on Wednesday (22 March)

P&O Cruises named as headline sponsor of Bafta TV Awards

The line will present its own ‘Memorable Moment Award’ at the annual television awards, which will be voted for by members of the viewing public

Regional carrier to restart strike-hit services early

Breakthrough on pay set to resolve dispute between unions and Scottish airports operator

EasyJet to launch two more Belfast City routes this summer

EasyJet links Belfast City with Luton and Manchester

Visit Jersey launches revamped online trade training programme

The organisation has partnered with Online Travel Training (OTT) to revamp its destination modules

UK specialist adds new Bristol and Belfast departure points

Rabbie’s will offer itineraries to the west of England, Wales and Northern Ireland