‘GDSs are not user-friendly interfaces’
Ginny McGrath - Apr 21, 2026
Agents should turn to web-based booking systems like Octopus, says its managing director, Ray Mason, because GDSs are too complex.…
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‘Smart agents’ get commission on top of fees
Ginny McGrath - Apr 20, 2026
Octopus is confident it can keep ahead of rivals such as lastminute.com because of its range of content and sturdy…
Thomson says second UK base is not Coventry replacement
Ginny McGrath - Apr 20, 2026
Thomson is launching flights from a second UK airport but says operations will continue at Coventry despite problems with local…
First Choice pitches in with better long haul legroom
Phil Davies - Apr 20, 2026
Improved legroom and 'widescreen' TVs are being introduced to First Choice long haul flights from next summer. Aircraft serving nine…
Air miles fraud uncovered
- Apr 20, 2026
A man who used to be a check-in clerk for Air Canada has been caught “siphoning off” five million air…
Holidaybreak shares plummet on profits warning
- Apr 20, 2026
There were few drastic movements for travel shares yesterday as London’s main equity indices showed small gains. The FTSE…
‘85% agree to BA opt-in scheme with Amadeus’
Phil Davies - Apr 19, 2026
More than 85% of Amadeus users have agreed to British Airways’ “opt in” pricing plan, the GDS claims. The arrangement…
Qantas fares ‘too cheap’
- Apr 19, 2026
Qantas has come under fire from tourist chiefs in an exclusive Australian destination, who are complaining that the carrier is…
Concorde’s last journey nears its end
- Apr 19, 2026
The last decommissioned Concorde is expected to reach its last resting place later today when it arrives at Scotland’s National…
MP calls for Europe-wide aviation fuel tax
Phil Davies - Apr 16, 2026
An MP has backed calls from a UK environmental body for aviation fuel to be taxed – but wants it…
Qantas wins new Hong Kong flight rights
Phil Davies - Apr 16, 2026
New services between London and Australia via Hong Kong are planned by Qantas.The carrier has won the right to extra…
BA boosts summer long haul capacity
Phil Davies - Apr 15, 2026
British Airways is adding more than 250,000 extra seats to long haul routes from the UK this summer. The move is…
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