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Aer Lingus returning to Liverpool for first time since 2016

Operated by the carrier’s regional franchise Emerald Airlines, new flights to Dublin will commence on 27 April

Union warns Heathrow risks haemorrhaging security staff due to poor pay

Commenting on the survey, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said people “have had enough” of long shifts and poor pay

Homeworking brand revamps commission amid search for new recruits

Independent Travel Experts on the search for more homeworkers with new incentives, confident the homeworking sector has significant room yet to grow

'In travel, we can't afford to keep overlooking our social impact'

’Many organisations are focused on measuring their environmental impact, but can the same be said for social performance?’ writes Abta LifeLine director Trudie Clements for TTG

New non-stop London-Luton airport rail service launches

The journey from St Pancras to Luton will take passengers to the airport terminal

Tui chief: 'Strong Easter demand a healthy signal for summer'

Tui Group chief executive Sebastian Ebel said booking momentum “remains encouraging”

Avis to offer two extra spots on fam trip to Crete

Avis Budget Group will host two additional travel agents on a fam trip to Crete taking place in aid of TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes initiative

EasyJet relaunches Unicef Ukraine appeal onboard flights

The appeal looks to provide urgent support for those impacted by the ongoing conflict

Swan Hellenic takes delivery of largest ship Diana

Diana is the line’s third state-of-the-art cruise ship and currently en route to the Mediterranean after departing Helsinki Shipyard on 31 March

JG Travel Group to reward top-selling agents with exclusive benefits

Initially 20 agencies will be selected to join the club in recognition of their performance over the last year

Applications open for Tourism Australia's 2023 'mega' fams

The programme will include a three-day workshop and networking functions in Cairns

Prestige Travel's Emma Pine joins Fred Olsen Travel as BDM

Pine has spent the past 14 years as agency sales manager and events planner with Canada specialist Prestige

'Non-drinkers aren't a minority – travel's attitude towards alcohol must change'

’More often than not, the travel industry isn’t inclusive to those who either choose not to drink or are medically not able to,’ writes TravelTime World director Ashley Quint for TTG

Caribbean arrivals near pre-pandemic levels despite Europe lag

New research revealed international arrivals to the destination for the first two months in 2023 were behind by only 1% compared with the same period in 2019

Jet2holidays launches package holidays to the south of France

Four destinations in the south of France are on sale now – Menton, Antibes, Saint Raphael and Villefranche sur Mer

Jet2holidays to return to Turkey for ninth trade conference

Up to 350 of the operator’s top performing agency partners will be hosted

Luxury Travel Designer of the Year on his hotel childhood, supplier relations and influencer-led tours

From a South African childhood to award-winning London agency, Cartology Travel’s Justin Huxter charts his progress

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Dover to stagger coach departures to avoid Easter queue nightmare

’All Port of Dover stakeholders are acutely aware that last weekend was a horrible situation for many travellers,’ said a port spokesperson

Neil Sealy named UK MD of 'ambitious' Spanish tour operator

Neil Sealy has joined Barcelona-based Exoticca after five years leading trade sales with Exsus

Jet2holidays trade lead Alan Cross promoted to new director role

Cross to take on new trade-focused director role at airline and operator

Coach sector pleads with Dover to spare passengers further ‘unacceptable’ delays

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has called on Dover to implement a “three-point plan” to spare coach passengers day-long queues

Japan confirms date for removal of final Covid requirement

Japan will end all Covid traveller restrictions next month, making it one of the last nations to allow free movement again

Virgin Voyages: ‘We welcome Resilient Lady next month!’

Ahoy First Mates, SJ again here! I hope you’re all enjoying the step into spring after an incredible Wave season.