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British Airways and unions close to agreeing pilots' pay deal

The agreement would see pilots receive a 4% pay increase this year backdated to June as well as a series of rises until June 2026

Wizz Air to switch two city break routes from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Flights to Budapest and Bucharest will take off next month

Be bold when selling touring and adventure, agents told

Agents at Barrhead’s annual conference in Majorca were told by experts, including Silversea’s Peter Shanks, to stop being afraid and recommend more adventure holidays

Royal Caribbean reveals name of second Icon Class ship

Star of the Seas will start sailing in the summer of 2025

Barrhead 'ready to adapt' should cost of living squeeze hit bookings

Sales and marketing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell said spending per person had gone up by £683 despite tough economic conditions

Barrhead parent: 'There's a huge opportunity for high street growth over the next five years'

John Lovell, president of Barrhead’s parent company Travel Leaders Group, has reiterated his support for the Scottish agency

Virgin Voyages grows female cruise leadership with first COO

Michelle Bentubo is currently the line’s SVP of service excellence, travel operations

Jet2 goes early with largest-ever summer programme for 2025

Season has been put on sale “nice and early” due to strong customer demand

Cunard pledges to host up to 500 agents onboard new ship Queen Anne

The line will host two overnight onboard experiences in Southampton for agents, while around 200 will be able to get onboard at next year’s Clia conference

Malta confirms shut down of national airline in 2024

Air Malta closure confirmed by Maltese government with new carrier to rise from the ashes

Lupita Ayala rejoins Velas Resorts as London sales office reopens

Former Mexico Tourism Board deputy director will lead European sales

'We have guests who have booked suites because of this experience'

360: An Extraordinary Experience is a new dining experience made available to passengers on Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess.

Norwegian Air defies ATC issues and strikes to record best punctuality since Covid

’Majority of the few flights Norwegian didn’t operate [in September] due to ATC issues at Gatwick airport and national strikes in Italy,’ says carrier

Cunard sales chief lays bare capacity challenge ahead of Queen Anne's launch

EMEA sales boss Angus Struthers stressed the importance of travel agents as the line looks to find new passengers

EasyJet to mark 25th anniversary at Belfast with Egypt flight launch

New Hurghada route, plus new south coast flights, to take off later this month

Fred Olsen Travel acquires Ipswich-based agency and takes on staff

Idelo Travel owners Andrea and Antony Powell decided to sell their business after 10 years so they could retire

'We’re up for the challenge!': The Sandals Island Run team pounding 100km for charity

The 100km Sandals Island Run challenge is on – four of the participants set torun across Antigua in four days reveal their motivations, and the challenges that lie ahead

'Don't rely on peaks': Jet2 chief cautions agents against complacency

’We’ve got to really use this period to strengthen our business,’ said Steve Heapy, addressing the Barrhead Travel conference on Wednesday

The Big Question: Does all-inclusive value come at too high a price for the planet?

All-inclusives have been a travel industry mainstay for decades, and have surged in popularity amid the cost of living squeeze – but do they have a future as travel looks to forge a new path towards sustainability?

Barrhead to launch US-focused division and continue high street expansion

Sales and marketing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell said the new division will be launched next year

The end of travel as we know it? How the climate crisis could change holiday habits forever

B Corp-certified operator Intrepid has made a raft of future travel predictions as the impact of climate change becomes more prevalent, and come up with some solutions and remedies

Tui launches new initiative to address travel's skills shortage

’Lateral entrants initiative’ will seek to provide paths into the industry for people without a traditional travel and/or tourism education

Behind the scenes on Virgin Voyages' Greek Island Glow

TTG’s Madeleine Barber took to the seas on Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady to see everything its Greek Island Glow itinerary has to offer

TTNG acquires London-based Abbotts Travel as owner retires

The acquisition brings the number of branches within TTNG’s retail arm to 19