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Incoming flight data caused ATC meltdown, investigation reveals
Chief executive Martin Rolfe said an internal investigations revealed both Nats’ primary and back-up systems responded by suspending automatic processing
Major European OTAs agree significant EU refund concession
PM urged to compel airlines to remind passengers of disruption rights
Which? Travel urged the government to ensure airlines inform passengers of their disruption rights, including buying tickets on other carriers
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O'Leary describes Nats' ATC failure as 'unacceptable' in stark video message
The Ryanair boss also confirmed the airline was forced to cancel an additional 70 flights on Tuesday (29 August)
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Tropical storm to develop into hurricane as it heads for Florida beaches
Florida’s west coast set to be battered by storm strengthening into a hurricane before it moves north to the Carolinas
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The Homeworker: 'I sometimes miss the thrill of making £25k bookings in my pyjamas'
’The home-based agent community has fully embraced the Brave New World in which we now live – and it feels like a levelling-up of opportunity,’ writes Travel Counsellor Jo Shayler-Tarrant for TTG’s latest homeworking column
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UK and European airports recovering from bank holiday chaos
Short-haul airlines are recovering from yesterday’s ATC outage that slowed down the number of flights that could be operated
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel offers views across the Athens Riviera
How Four Seasons is bringing extra glitz and glamour to the Athens Riviera
TTG Luxury checks in to the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, finding it offers a front-row seat to the glittering Athens Riviera
The TTI Travel Tech Summit will tackle the industry's most pressing issues (Pic:iStock)
Tui and Jet2 among airlines criticised for digital accessibility
New CAA report criticises the lack of digital accessibility among airline websites with charter and budget carriers scoring badly
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Earn your clients' trust with authentic images
Picture-perfect content has had its day – here’s why you need to embrace the trend for more realistic imagery.
The operator will offer 27 resorts across four regions in Austria
Heavy rain and floods trigger FCDO advice update for Austria
According to the UK Foreign Office, mudslides and road closures have occured in Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg and Oberkarnten
Freebird will offer new Antalya flight options, opening up Turkey's southern coast (Credit: Nihat Sinan Erul/Unsplash)
Tui to boost winter 2023 Turkey capacity as summer season extends
It comes as more customers look to book the popular summer holiday destination further out in the winter
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“It’s not all ballgowns and tiaras” – how a fam helped agents bust Cunard myths
Two agents explain how a transatlantic Cunard fam gave them an authentic insight into life onboard
Clients can explore Norway with Regent
New easyJet flights help boost Regent’s 23/24 Arctic brochure
Regent Holidays has introduced a north Iceland winter fly-drive using new easyJet flights in its new Arctic Winter 2023/24 brochure
P&O has revealed its summer 2021 and winter 2021/22 programme
P&O Cruises' Britannia departs Palma following collision with freight vessel
The vessel is expected to reach Southampton by Friday morning (1 September) after it broke free from its moorings and collided with a freight vessel in Mallorca over the weekend
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Airlines urged to improve communication with agents following ATC delays

After an ATC system glitch caused flight cancellations and severe delays across the UK on Monday (28 August), chief executive of the Advantage Travel Partnership Julia Lo Bue-Said said it was "critical" airlines remain in close contact not only with their customers, but also travel agents and tour operators.

Air passengers warned to brace for 'challenging' summer
Airlines confirm additional cancellations as disruption continues
UK holidaymakers have been warned flights in and out of the UK remain ‘significantly disrupted’ following an air traffic control fault on Monday (28 August)
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W Hotels set to open Edinburgh and Sydney properties
The Marriott-owned brand continues its expansion with two imminent debuts
Rosewood Munich opens
Rosewood prepares for opening of first German property
The Munich hotel is now taking reservations for stays from late September
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TTG at 70: Aviation's highs and lows through the ages
Over the past seven decades, TTG has charted the incredible advances in commercial flying, from early mass air travel to today’s sustainability challenges – here are some of the highs, and the lows
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
Storms across UK and Europe force Gatwick to slash dozens of flights
TTG understands easyJet was the most affected line, as it was forced to cancel the majority of flights
Virgin Atlantic increases LA capacity to pre-Covid levels
Virgin Atlantic increases LA capacity to pre-Covid levels
Carrier takes advantage of increased demand for California destination
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ITAA elects Frosch Ireland boss Angela Walsh as new president
The appointment was welcomed by Clare Dunne, who was recently appointed as the association’s chief executive
Consumers are prioritising holidays despite economic headwinds
Spending on flights and holidays surges despite ongoing finance concerns
Money worries have not stopped consumers from booking overseas breaks, according to new data from Nationwide
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The city striving to become one of the world's most sustainable urban spaces
Singapore Tourism Board’s executive director for Europe Carrie Kwik reveals how the Asian city is forging ahead with its sustainable strategy.