Independence – low cost carriers converging on Washington
David - May 20, 2026
Independence will begin flying to 35 destinations from Washington Dulles on June 16. By the end of the summer, it…
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US Airways new strategy for survival
David - May 20, 2026
US Airways new strategy for survival: cut $1.5 billion a year, including $800 million in labour costs. And do it…
ITT hopes to draw crowds with stellar speaker list
Ginny McGrath - May 20, 2026
ITT has confirmed the speakers for its annual conference in Doha. The event, which is sponsored by the Qatar Tourism…
Airlines face survival of the fittest
Ginny McGrath - May 20, 2026
EyeForTravel Travel Distribution Summit special: EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou has predicted further consolidation in the no-frills sector and said airlines will…
No-frills boom spawns new type of guide book
Ginny McGrath - May 20, 2026
Rough Guides is launching a new range of guide books to cater for the booming short breaks market. The travel…
Carlson makes two significant acquisitions
David - May 20, 2026
The Carlson Wagonlit Travel Vacation & Business Travel Division of Carlson Leisure Group (VBT) acquired US cruise package wholesaler All…
Spain to get first private airport
- May 20, 2026
Spain is reportedly to built its first private airport, with the aim of attracting budget carriers with lower prices. …
‘SkyGuide accepts responsibility for crash’
- May 20, 2026
The Swiss air traffic control company SkyGuide has reportedly admitted full responsibility for a mid-air collision that killed some 71…
No-frills across the Channel
- May 20, 2026
A new “no-frills” cross-channel ferry service from Dover to Boulogne has been launched, with prices as low as £50 return…
Travel shares soar in rising markets
- May 20, 2026
Travel and tourism shares enjoyed a very positive day yesterday as London’s equity markets surged ahead. The FTSE 100…
Stelios predicts bleak future for agents
Ginny McGrath - May 19, 2026
EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou gave a rousing speech at this week's EyeForTravel Travel Distribution Summit that included some scathing comments…
TUI wants fifth of all bookings to come online
Ginny McGrath - May 19, 2026
TUI AG has laid down some ambitious targets for online sales and says results for its tourism division in 2003…
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