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Huw Merriman is the latest MP to join TTG's Agenda 2021
Govt's aviation response is 'cold comfort' for travellers, says Merriman
The govt’s response to the Transport Committee’s report on aviation is a ’missed opportunity for the protection of consumers’, says chair Huw Merriman
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
PM hopefuls blamed for airport chaos and flight prices to rise
Two candidates for Conservative leader should ’share the blame’ for airport disruption according to ground handler
Shapps will discuss travel and tourism's recovery from Covid-19
Shapps launches Conservative party leadership bid
The transport secretary has pledged to end a period of "often-distracted" government
Ryanair's Jason McGuinness
Ryanair to return to Belfast International with new base
Ryanair will re-open its Belfast International base in 2023 after signing new deal
Flybe's administrators confirmed 276 roles with the regional carrier had been made redundant
Flybe to prune network due to aircraft shortage
Flybe blames difficulties in securing aircraft for late-notice route pruning
Eastern Airways operates the route using ATR72-600 aircraft
Eastern Airways expands twice-daily Gatwick-Newquay service
Third rotations added on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Phillipa Harrison warned there would yet be 'bumps in the road' for Australia's tourism sector (Credit: Tourism Australia)
Australia predicts UK visitation to equal pre-pandemic levels next year
Tourism Australia chief executive Phillipa Harrison told TTG around 80% of UK bookings are back to pre-pandemic levels, four months after the country dropped its final Covid-19 restrictions
Tibbert said Scotland's travel sector was in 'real and immediate jeopardy'
Scottish agents report continued uptick in late bookings
More than 66% of bookings are for the next three months and more than 26% of those within six weeks of departure
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
More Heathrow flights cancelled and airlines under fire
Travel disruption continues to dominate the headlines as the summer peak approaches, with Heathrow asking airlines to reduce their schedules
The FCO has advised against travel to parts of Italy (Credit: Jametlene Reskp/Unsplash)
ITA Airways puts summer 2023 flights on sale
The airline will offer two flights from Heathrow to Rome and Milan and three flights from London City to Milan
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
UK failing on net zero targets and Airbnb bans parties
Government accused of ’major policy failures’ with regards to cutting emissions, while Airbnb has made its no party policy permanent
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
More airport ‘chaos’ and inflation warning
Images of huge piles of luggage and airport disruption hit the headlines again
Belfast City airport
Belfast City airport claims Q1 on-time prize
Belfast City airport tops CAA punctuality list for the first three months of 2022
Oceandiva London is due to launch as an events venue on the Thames later this year
Oceandiva London to launch carbon-neutral events venue
Ship will use renewable energy when it launches on the Thames
Kathryn Darbandi (Thomas Cook)
Ex-Cook retail boss to shake up UK sleeper train service
Kathryn Darbandi says under new stewardship, the Caledonian Sleeper will be more open to charters for special occasions such as wedding parties
L-R: Ross Sharratt, executive manager; Aimee Morgan, branch manager; and Scott Murray, director
Murray Travel expansion continues with third branch opening
Highland agency makes good on promise to restore and retain a high street presence in Forres
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Coppa Club launches a rural retreat primed for staycations
The Coppa Club brand is popping up on many a high street - and now even offers hotel rooms
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Wizz Air boss under fire and Japan reopens to tourists
Wizz chief Jozsef Varadi slammed for suggesting staff shouldn’t use ‘fatigue’ as a reason now to fly, while Japan is finally welcoming visitors again – but with strict conditions
Jet2's first flight from Bristol will take off for Lanzarote on 1 April 2021
Jet2 to trim Jersey programme following routine review
Manchester route to end on 28 June, while Stansted and Birmingham services reduced from twice-weekly to weekly
Dartmoor National Park is part of Explore's new Moorscape to Seascape walking holiday. Photo: Visit Britain
Hot List: What's new in the UK & Ireland
New trade-friendly product to book now for holidays close to home
City hopes to resume domestic operations towards the end of June
London City airport reaches one-million-passenger milestone for 2022
Following a bumper May, London City airport has passed its one-million-passenger milestone for 2022 after two years of travellers below the one-million mark
Last week brought optimism but it will take more than positive thinking to help the industry bounce back
MPs to grill travel leaders on UK 'flight chaos'
The BEIS committee will question airline bosses, unions and aviation bodies over flight cancellations faced by travellers over the half-term holiday
The ship will build on the X-Bow design of Aurora's first polar ship the Greg Mortimer
Aurora Expeditions launches 23/24 Antarctica season
The line also announced a new selection of 2023 Arctic and British Isles voyages aboard Sylvia Earle
JG chief executive Andy Freeth said the liveried coaches were a great way to drive brand awareness
JG Travel Group expands fleet of branded coaches
Chief executive Andy Freeth said the group, which operates the National Holidays and Just Go! Holidays brands, would look to expand its fleet further later this year