Latest passenger problem: refusal to turn off the phone
David - Sep 10, 2026
There are so many cases of errant passenger behavior that the latest almost sounds normal: a Southwest Airlines passenger was…
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OFT to investigate airline card charges
Linsey McNeill - Sep 09, 2026
Airlines are to be investigated following claims from consumer groups that they are deliberatly hiding card charges from customers booking…
Emirates to start flights to Ireland
Linsey McNeill - Sep 09, 2026
Emirates will begin daily flights to Dublin from January next year. The daily service from January 9 will leave Dubai…
PATA appoints new CEO
Linsey McNeill - Sep 09, 2026
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Martin Craigs as its new chief executive officer from October 31. Craigs,…
Lost your bags? Amadeus wants to help
Ian Jarrett - Sep 09, 2026
Global GDS Amadeus is working with air transport communications specialist SITA to offer real-time baggage tracking content in its Altéa…
Emirates heading for Dublin
Ian Jarrett - Sep 09, 2026
Emirates will begin daily flights to Dublin from January next year. The daily service from January 9 will leave Dubai…
Thomas Cook to axe 250 jobs
Linsey McNeill - Sep 08, 2026
Thomas Cook has confirmed that it will shed six aircraft and 250 airline jobs by the end of the year.…
British Airways merger with Aer Lingus on the cards
Linsey McNeill - Sep 08, 2026
British Airways is being tipped as a possible partner for Aer Lingus after the Irish government and Ryanair indicated they…
Industry unites to fight double inflation rise in air tax
Linsey McNeill - Sep 08, 2026
Leading travel organisations welcomed yesterday's announcement by the Treasury that the Autumn Statement will take place on 29 November…
Chief’s fat pay packet riles Qantas unions
Ian Jarrett - Sep 08, 2026
The angry reaction to the news that Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has received a 71 percent increase in his…
Another day, another air disaster in Russia
Ian Jarrett - Sep 08, 2026
Air safety in Russia is back in the spotlight after the crash of a Russian-built jet that killed 44 people,…
Skyscanner touches down in Asia Pacific
Ian Jarrett - Sep 08, 2026
UK-based travel search company Skyscanner Ltd has opened its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore. Led by director for Asia…
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