Passport delay warning as five-week strike called
More than 1,000 Passport Office workers will go on strike for five weeks over a dispute about jobs, pay and conditions, unions say.
Virgin accuses Heathrow of ‘abusing its power’ as British Airways weighs in price fix cap
A war of words has broken out between Heathrow Airport and major carriers Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, following the Civil Aviation Authority’s decision to fix the passenger price cap.
Heathrow security guards to strike for 10 days over Easter holidays in pay dispute
Security guards at Heathrow Airport are to strike over Easter in a dispute over pay.
Cathay Pacific announced as new BTA Partner
The Business Travel Association (BTA) has today announced that Cathay Pacific, the home carrier of Hong Kong, will join the association as a Partner.
Heathrow told to cut passenger charges in move that could lower fares
Heathrow airport has been ordered to cut average passenger charges by about 20% next year, in a move that could translate to lower ticket prices for travellers.
London City first UK airport to scrap 100ml liquid rule
London City airport will become the UK’s first to scrap restrictions on travelling with liquids — and in time for the Easter holidays.
United Airlines launches investment fund for sustainable aviation fuel
United Airlines has created an investment fund to scale up the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Qantas to launch new first class lounge at London Heathrow
Qantas has announced a $100 million investment in its network of domestic and international lounges that will take place over the next three years. A key project will be a…
Only one in seven business travellers have travel budget reduced
In good news for the travel industry in 2023, only one in seven business travellers have had their travel budget reduced, and only one in eight say it’s harder to…
UK risks falling behind in development of SAF
Heathrow airport has warned that the UK risks slipping behind Europe and the US in the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) if the government does not take action.
Virgin Atlantic launches reward seat redemption sale
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Red have launched a new flight redemption offer, with members able to get 30 per cent off reward seat redemption on selected routes to the US,…
Flybe rescue deal fails to take off
Flybe, the regional airline, will wind up its business after rescue talks fell through, its joint administrators said yesterday,