Heathrow & Gatwick to deploy anti-drone equipment
Heathrow and Gatwick airports are set to invest millions of pounds in anti-drone technology following the huge disruption experienced at the Sussex hub before Christmas.
Sharp rise in air accident deaths in 2018, statistics show
Statistics show there were a total of 15 fatal air accidents in 2018 resulting in 556 deaths compared to just 44 in 2017, but it was one of the safest…
French firm Vinci to buy majority stake in Gatwick airport
Gatwick Airport has been sold to France’s Vinci for £2.9 billion, just days after after reports of drone sightings closed its runway and caused chaos for thousands of passengers.
BA set to resume Islamabad flights after 10 year gap
British Airways has announced that it will resume direct flights between Heathrow and Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, from 2 June 2019 after a ten-year hiatus.
London City releases images of new terminal ahead of £500m expansion
London City airport has released concept images of what the interior of its terminal will look like in 2022 as it continues a £500 million development project.
Marriott Hotel group to be sued for data breach
Two US-based law firms have filed a national class action lawsuit against Marriott International over the data breach the hotel company revealed on Friday.
Flybe shares rocket as Virgin enters fray
Shares in Flybe took off on Friday following reports that Virgin Atlantic is in talks about a takeover bid for the struggling airline.
Thomas Cook profits to slump after difficult summer
Holiday giant Thomas Cook is expected to lay bare the impact of a European heatwave and a fall in demand for last-minute trips abroad when it unveils falling profits next…
Gatwick’s South Terminal to get Club Aspire lounge in 2019
Swissport and Airport Lounge Development are set to open a Club Aspire lounge at Gatwick South early next year with space for 130 travellers.
Business travellers more likely to engage in risky behaviour while abroad
Over a third of international business travellers (IBTs) are more likely to engage in a number of risky behaviours when travelling, with only 15 per cent more concerned about their…
Thomas Cook Airlines launch long haul economy light fares
Thomas Cook Airlines is launching ‘Economy Light’ fares on its long-haul routes in the UK and Condor in Germany
Norwegian’s nonstop route to Tampa, Florida takes off
Norwegian’s nonstop service to Tampa Bay began today offering consumers an affordable way to access Florida’s west coast with fares from £165 one way in economy and £519 in Premium.