CWT takes over Irish agency partner
Phil Davies - Dec 15, 2026
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has taken over its Irish partner agency Executive Travel Group for an undisclosed sum. Executive Travel…
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TMCs and corporates sign letter slamming Lufthansa distribution deals
Bev - Dec 15, 2026
Over 100 travel management companies and corporate buyers have put their names to a letter slamming Lufthansa for abusing its…
Aer Lingus rejects latest hostile Ryanair offer
Phil Davies - Dec 15, 2026
The Aer Lingus board has unanimously rejected a fresh takeover bid from budget rival Ryanair. The Irish flag carrier…
New Gatwick routes for Easyjet
Bev - Dec 15, 2026
EasyJet will be launching four new routes from Gatwick Airport to destinations in Croatia, Cyprus, Italy and Greece. On March…
Bmi tests in-flight text and email
Phil Davies - Dec 15, 2026
Bmi is testing the use of in-flight texting and emails but has rejected the use of making calls by…
Jet2.com to accept PayPal payments
Phil Davies - Dec 15, 2026
Jet2.com has become the latest carrier to allow passengers to pay for flights using online payment scheme PayPal. The…
New owner for SkyEurope
Bev - Dec 15, 2026
Low-cost airline SkyEurope is set to get a cash injection after securing new ownership. Athens-based SAPO International S.A and Lisbon-based…
Travel Republic gets court summons over ATOL breach
Bev - Dec 12, 2026
The CAA has started legal proceedings against Travel Republic relating to alleged breaches of the ATOL regulations. The news came…
CAA to take action against illegal selling by agents over XL Leisure failure
Bev - Dec 12, 2026
The CAA is to take action against agents who unlawfully sold flights of former XL Leisure companies packaged with accommodation…
Planes versus Rail
Reader Contribution - Dec 12, 2026
Since Eurostar began operating, the demand for flights to Brussels and Paris has decreased. This year 9 million people will…
Air Austral commits to Sydney-Paris
Ian Jarrett - Dec 12, 2026
SYDNEY - Air Austral has reaffirmed its commitment to the Australian market, with senior executives in Sydney finalising details in…
Woolworths, Qantas to seal loyalty alliance
Ian Jarrett - Dec 12, 2026
SYDNEY - Woolworths and Qantas have announced an exclusive agreement to create a loyalty alliance. From midâ€2009, the new relationship…
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