Anti-APD campaigners urge Chancellor to re-consider tax – again
Linsey McNeill - Feb 10, 2026
A Fair Tax on Flying campaign has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of this year's Budget on…
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US domestic flights almost 20 percent empty in 2013
TravelMole Editorial Team - Feb 07, 2026
With dwindling legroom it can feel as though every domestic US flight is full to bursting point, yet the reality…
Airline to reinstate direct flights to Colombia
Linsey McNeill - Feb 07, 2026
Avianca is to provide the first direct flights from the UK to Colombia for nine years. It will offer four…
Heathrow to allow aircraft to land closer together
Linsey McNeill - Feb 07, 2026
Heathrow is aiming to halve delays for arriving passengers by becoming the first airport in the world to introduce a…
Lufthansa to allow long-haul passengers to use mobiles
Linsey McNeill - Feb 07, 2026
Lufthansa has confirmed it is to allow all long-haul passengers to use their mobiles to text and browse the internet…
Virgin Atlantic waves goodbye to Sydney
Ian Jarrett - Feb 06, 2026
Virgin Atlantic has blamed "Increasing costs and a challenging economic environment" for its decision to dump its Sydney to Hong…
Airlines warned of ‘toothpaste’ threat from terrorists
Linsey McNeill - Feb 06, 2026
Airlines flying to Russia for the Winter Olympics have been warned that terrorists might attempt to smuggle explosives onboard in…
Thai budget airline gets go-ahead for international flights
Linsey McNeill - Feb 06, 2026
Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia X has received an Air Operator's Certificate meaning it can now apply for permission to launch…
easyJet renews deal with Travelport
Diane - Feb 06, 2026
EasyJet has renewed its agreement with Travelport which will see increased distribution. Travelport-connected agents are already able to access both…
Cathay adjusts Middle East operations
Ian Jarrett - Feb 06, 2026
Cathay Pacific is ditching flights to Jeddah and Abu Dhabi from March 30, citing "commercial reasons" for the decision. In…
Airlines warned of Sochi ‘toothpaste’ bombs
Ian Jarrett - Feb 06, 2026
The US has warned airlines flying into Russia for the Winter Olympics that explosives hidden in toothpaste tubes could be…
Thai AirAsia X cleared for the long-haul
Ian Jarrett - Feb 06, 2026
The AirAsia group continues to develop its multi-hub strategy with confirmation that its Thailand-based associate company has received an Air…
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