Massive hit to Virgin Blue profit forecast
Philip Thorniley - May 28, 2026
Virgin Blue said today that the Group now estimates its Net Profit before Tax and Exceptional Items for the…
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Is it time to end airline ban on cell phones?
David - May 27, 2026
When Peter Zapalo saw a crew member messaging on his BlackBerry while cruising at 36,000 feet, he reported it to…
Hotel ratings improve while airlines mired in slump
David - May 27, 2026
Hotels: improved. Car rentals: customers happier. Airlines: forget it. “Satisfaction with airlines declined by three points, representing the steepest…
Air summer surcharges add up
David - May 27, 2026
Your summer vacation just got more expensive, as the five largest US airlines introduced "peak air travel surcharges" virtually every…
BA plans expanded schedule through next strike
Phil Davies - May 27, 2026
British Airways plans to fly 70% of its long haul schedule and more than 55% of short haul…
Ash crisis “embarrassing wake-up call†for European governments
Phil Davies - May 27, 2026
European airlines suffered an almost 12% dip in passenger carryings last month due to disruption caused by the Icelandic…
“Time to return to eurozone†as local prices drop
Phil Davies - May 27, 2026
Holiday prices in the eurozone are coming down while those in countries outside are increasing, the boss of a…
Regional airports to benefit as London runway expansion shelved
Phil Davies - May 27, 2026
Charter airlines may benefit in the long run from the scrapping of plans for new runways at Heathrow and…
Airports set to improve for passengers
Bev - May 27, 2026
Passengers should get a better deal at UK airports where unnecessary regulation will be scrapped, according to a new bill…
Iraqi Airways folds in dispute with neighbour
Ian Jarrett - May 27, 2026
The Iraqi government will close the state-owned Iraqi Airways after declaring it bankrupt. The BBC reports that Iraq's transportation ministry…
Air Asia steps up to boost Bangkok
Ian Jarrett - May 27, 2026
AirAsia is throwing its weight behind Thailand’s tourism recovery effort by offering “free†seats – passengers pay taxes and other…
Jeans joins WTM Vision line-up
Bev - May 26, 2026
Monarch boss Tim Jeans is to join the speakers at the WTM Vision Conference this June. Jeans, formerly at Mytravel…
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