Skies clear, flight resume to Jakarta
Ian Jarrett - Nov 12, 2026
Clearer skies over central Java have allowed airlines to resume flights to Jakarta and Bali Mt Merapi, the notoriously unpredictable…
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Enjoy Paris and avoid the UK departure tax hike
Ian Jarrett - Nov 11, 2026
The UK’s roundly-criticised increase in departure tax may have the opposite effect - as similar taxes have done elsewhere -…
British Airways’ olive branch withers under union gaze
Dinah - Nov 11, 2026
British Airways’ attempts to bring to a close the ongoing dispute between management and cabin crew with a peace…
Tri-carrier deal gets US approval
Dinah - Nov 11, 2026
The US Department of Transportation has issued a final order granting anti-trust immunity to United Airlines, Continental Airlines and…
Europe orders new checks on A380
Ian Jarrett - Nov 11, 2026
Europe's aviation regulator has identified an oil fire as the likely cause of last week's engine failure on a Qantas…
Boeing cancels test flights of 787 after reports of fire in the cockpit
Bev - Nov 11, 2026
Boeing has cancelled test flights of its much-delayed 787 Dreamliner after one of the aircraft had to make an emergency…
New travel agent aims to ‘take online market by storm’
Bev - Nov 11, 2026
An online travel company, Travelxp.co.uk, has launched this week and claims it will “take the online landscape by storm”. ATOL…
Recruitment specialist sees rise in overseas placements
Bev - Nov 11, 2026
Travel recruitment specialists Harp Wallen Executive Recruitment is reporting a 30% rise in international assignment and placements year-on-year. The company…
Ash cloud now disrupting Bali flights
Ian Jarrett - Nov 11, 2026
A volcanic ash cloud from Mount Merapi in Indonesia has settled over Bali and disrupted arrivals and departures from the…
Alaskan Airlines poo poos diaper disaster
David - Nov 10, 2026
After some negative publicity, Alaska Airlines decided to reimburse an Alberta couple the US$1,000 they paid for new plane tickets…
Boeing cools its jets — again
David - Nov 10, 2026
News item: a Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" jet on a test flight made an emergency landing in Texas after smoke was…
Sardine-packed holiday flyers will find travel rates soaring
David - Nov 10, 2026
Holiday travelers, please note: air travel will not only be more costly this year, it will also be more crowded.…
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