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Advantage defends role of agents

Phil Davies - May 23, 2026

Independent travel agent consortia Advantage has hit back at a survey showing that customers know more than agency staff about destinations. The…

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Lufthansa to sell Cook stake?

Phil Davies - May 23, 2026

Lufthansa is reportedly considering a review of its half share in Thomas Cook. The German airline is close to appointing…

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Channel operators revamp websites

Phil Davies - May 23, 2026

Cross-channel operators P&O Ferries and Eurotunnel are to copy no-frillsairlines by offering customers a simplified price structure when they bookon the internet.From…

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SAS gets passengers online

Phil Davies - May 23, 2026

SAS has become the latest carrier to offer onboard internet access for passengers.Lufthansa began trials of an internet service earlier this year…

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US airlines change ruling on lighters

Phil Davies - May 23, 2026

A rule banning unfilled lighters in checked luggage on US airlines has been lifted. The US Transportation Security Administration took…

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Hotel negotiations getting tougher

Charles Kao - May 20, 2026

Interviews conducted by this month by Business Travel News (BTN) with Fortune 500 corporate travel managers find tougher hotel rate…