Amex and Velocity tie the knot
Ian Jarrett - Jun 14, 2026
American Express has joined forces with Velocity, the frequent flyer programme of the Virgin Australia group, to launch American Express…
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Jetstar Pacific chased for unpaid fuel bills
Ian Jarrett - Jun 14, 2026
Vietnam’s state fuel company Vinapco claims that it is facing insolvency because two air carriers have failed to pay for…
Super-jumbos for Hong Kong carrier
Ian Jarrett - Jun 14, 2026
Hong Kong Airlines is tipped to announce an order for Airbus A380s at next week’s Paris Air Show, says Bloomberg.…
Passengers slapped with £2,300 fine and flight ban following punch-up
Linsey McNeill - Jun 13, 2026
Three passengers who started a punch up on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Barbados have been fined £2,300…
Manchester calls for lower taxes for regions
Linsey McNeill - Jun 13, 2026
Manchester Airport has launched a new campaign to persuade the government to introduce lower air taxes for flights from regional…
Ash cloud disrupts flights Down Under
Linsey McNeill - Jun 13, 2026
The ash cloud caused by a volcanic eruption in Chile is continuing to disrupt flights in Australia, New Zealand, Chile…
Thai Airways orders aircraft worth £2.4bn
Linsey McNeill - Jun 13, 2026
Thai Airways has announced plans to acquire 37 new aircraft over the next six years at a cost of £2.4bn.…
Step forward or be stepped over, women are warned
Linsey McNeill - Jun 13, 2026
More women need to put themselves forward for top jobs in travel, according to a leading head-hunter for the travel…
Scheduled flight agency fails
Linsey McNeill - Jun 13, 2026
A travel agency specialising in scheduled flight sales has ceased trading several weeks after its ATOL licence expired. London-based Crown…
Ash cloud grounds flights in South America
Linsey McNeill - Jun 10, 2026
Several airlines, including British Airways, have been forced to cancel flights to and from South America due to a volcanic…
Hello? Where have all the long-haul passengers gone?
Linsey McNeill - Jun 10, 2026
Gatwick Airport saw more than a 6% drop in long-haul traffic last month, although overall its passenger numbers were up…
British Airways claims First success
Linsey McNeill - Jun 10, 2026
British Airways claims its new £100m First cabin, now installed on over half of its designated Boeing 747 and 777s,…
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