Gatwick secures approval for £2.2bn second runway plan
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approves Gatwick’s £2.2bn second runway project, promising jobs and growth but sparking strong opposition from climate campaigners.
Five major changes coming to the American Express Platinum card
American Express boosts Platinum card perks with new hotel, dining and shopping credits, Uber One benefits and higher digital allowances—offset by a fee hike.
Gen Z turn airports into TikTok runways as pre-flight rituals take off
Manchester Airport research shows nearly half of Gen Z travellers plan a dedicated “airport outfit”, with selfies, shopping and Duty Free topping pre-flight traditions.
Malaysia Airlines Launches September Savings With Return Fares from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur from £709; Thailand from £579; and Australia from £899
National flag carrier, Malaysia Airlines, has announced an array of September savings offering significant discounts on its flagship double-daily direct flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur and onward to…
Airlines warn UK net zero targets are ‘slipping out of reach’ amid lack of sustainable fuel
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways’ parent IAG have warned the UK’s 2030 mandate for 10% sustainable aviation fuel is in jeopardy, citing a lack of domestic production and investor caution…
British Airways under fire for using Argentinian name for Falklands capital
British Airways has sparked outrage after its in-flight systems displayed the Argentinian name ‘Puerto Argentino’ for Port Stanley, with Falklands veterans calling the move “disgraceful” and “insulting.”
Airlines warn UK net zero targets ‘slipping out of reach’ amid lack of sustainable fuel
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways’ parent IAG warn the UK’s 2030 target for 10% sustainable aviation fuel is in jeopardy, citing a lack of domestic production and investor caution after…
Shell scraps Rotterdam biofuels plant in blow to Europe’s green aviation plans
Shell has abandoned its flagship Rotterdam biofuels plant, once set to be one of Europe’s largest SAF sites, citing costs and competitiveness. Analysts say the move is a major setback…
Cristiano Ronaldo fronts Saudi Arabia’s new tourism campaign showcasing “Unreal Calendar”
Cristiano Ronaldo stars in Saudi Tourism Authority’s new global campaign “I Came for Football, I Stayed For More,” highlighting Saudi Arabia’s year-round calendar of sports, culture, fashion and entertainment events.
Business travel spend set to surge in FY26 as 45% of corporates plan bigger budgets
Flight Centre Travel Group survey shows 45% of corporates will increase business travel spend in FY26, signalling confidence and global recovery.
Top international business travel destinations for 2025 revealed by SAP Concur
SAP Concur data shows U.S., Germany and UK as the top global business travel destinations in 2025, with steady airfares and rising Q1 demand.
Ryanair launches five new London routes for winter 2025 schedule
Ryanair is expanding its London network this winter with new routes from Stansted to Lübeck, Münster, Murcia and Trapani, plus a new Luton–Wroclaw service, as it targets 60m UK passengers…