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Farnborough Airshow opens

Phil Davies - Jul 14, 2026

Airlines and aircraft manufacturers will be attempting to sound upbeat against economic gloom and record fuel prices at this week's…

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EasyJet backs leukaemia charity

Phil Davies - Jul 14, 2026

EasyJet passengers will  be asked to donated loose change to leukaemia charity The Anthony Nolan Trust this summer. The carrier…

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Banyan goes globally toll-free

Phil Davies - Jul 14, 2026

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is to introduce global toll-free booking and enquiry lines. The company will run 18 free-phone…

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More over-55s opting for UK holidays

Phil Davies - Jul 14, 2026

People are making last minute UK holiday bookings instead of heading abroad this summer, an operator claims. Over-55s specialist Grand…

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Points of view beg to differ

John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026

An article by Clive Dorman in The Sydney Morning Herald says that Qantas's new frequent-flyer program has polarised travellers. It's laughable,…

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Air India’s $557m rescue package

John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026

A report in London The Times says that Air India, India’s state-run carrier is seeking a GBP270 million ($557 million) rescue…

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Pilot’s hard landing not a one-off

John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026

The Australian says that the co-pilot of a QantasLink jet that landed so hard in Darwin it creased the aircraft's…

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Next to go……movies and cutlery

John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026

A Sydney Morning Herald report says that airlines are taking drastic steps in their drive to save weight and cut fuel…

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Singapore quashes Qantas whispers

John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026

A report in The Age says that Singapore Airlines has quashed speculation of a possible "regional alliance" with Qantas, and…