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GDS decision to get tougher for agents

Ginny McGrath - Dec 22, 2026

Agents will have to enter tough negotiations with more than one GDS following deregulation according to industry experts. Speaking on…

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What’s in store for 2005?

Ginny McGrath - Dec 22, 2026

A distinguished line up of industry speakers will get the New Year off to an interesting start by debating what…

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Ryanair loses wheelchair appeal

- Dec 22, 2026

The no-frills carrier Ryanair has lost its appeal against a ruling that it is obliged to provide free wheelchairs for…

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BA shares rise on oil price drop

- Dec 22, 2026

There were mainly small, downward movements for travel and tourism shares yesterday as London’s main equity indices made small gains.…

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Time out

David - Dec 21, 2026

They’re back: flight delays. Delays eased after 9-11 when travel plunged. But now the percentage of late departures and arrivals…

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Airline passengers ‘real winners’

David - Dec 21, 2026

Southwest Airlines’ effort to rapidly expand its presence at Chicago’s Midway Airport is finding clear skies with the airline winning…

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Not the sounds of silence

David - Dec 21, 2026

You might not want to hear this but mobile phones are inching towards acceptance in an area where they have…

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Advantage agents get no-frills access

Ginny McGrath - Dec 21, 2026

Advantage’s business travel agents will be able to compare and book no-frills flights alongside full service scheduled airlines on a…

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Women in tourism: A chance to SHINE

Ginny McGrath - Dec 20, 2026

Nominations will close this week for an awards scheme that seeks to recognise the leading women in the travel, tourism…

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In-flight mobile calls a step nearer?

- Dec 20, 2026

Communications experts are considering ways to allow mobile phones to be used on aircraft – and technological solutions are already…