British travellers left struggling to board flights after NHS Covid pass down
British travellers were left struggling to board flights after the NHS Covid Pass system went down for several hours on Thursday night.
UK rail fares to increase at below inflation rate in 2023
The UK’s Department for Transport (DFT) has promised that it will not increase rail fares for 2023 by the current rate of inflation, due to the cost of living crisis.
Inflation, labour shortages to delay recovery in business travel spending
A recovery in global business travel spending to pre-pandemic levels is likely to be delayed by 18 months to 2026 because of factors like persistent inflation, high energy prices, labour…
Heathrow airport passenger cap extended until end of October
Heathrow airport will extend its cap on passenger numbers for another six weeks as the aviation sector continues to struggle to cope with demand.
Introduction of €7 visa-waiver forms for travellers to EU delayed
The EU has delayed the introduction of a €7 visa-waiver form to enter its passport-free zone, meaning British travellers are unlikely to face the charge until 2024 at the earliest.
British Airways suspends Heathrow short-haul ticket sales
British Airways has suspended ticket sales on short-haul flights from Heathrow until 8 August after the London airport’s decision to cap capacity and tackle widespread disruption and cancellations.
Travelodge tackles sustainability and inclusivity in Better Future plan
Travelodge has launched a new sustainability strategy including plans to become a net-zero hotel operator, as well as working in a more inclusive way.
SME travel spending tops 2019 levels for American Express
Spending on travel and entertainment by UK SMEs using American Express corporate cards exceeded pre-Covid figures during the second quarter.
Heathrow says peak travel season has ‘started well’
London Heathrow has insisted that the peak summer season has “started well”, as the airport reduced its losses for the first half of 2022.
British Airways pilots threaten strike action over pay deal
British Airways pilots are threatening to strike as passengers look set to face more holiday chaos as the summer of discontent continues.
Almost half of UK airport staff are considering leaving for better pay
A new survey of industry workers has revealed that almost half of all airport and airline workers are now considering leaving the beleaguered industry.
BA to cancel another 10,000 flights as travel misery spreads
British Airways has cancelled a further 10,300 flights which had been scheduled to depart from the start of August until the end of the summer schedule in October.