UK hotels face further woes in economic downturn
Phil Davies - Dec 15, 2026
Hotels in the UK face further knocks in 2009 due to the impact of the economic downturn. A report…
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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…
Easyjet demands explanation for Gatwick ice chaos
Phil Davies - Dec 12, 2026
 Easyjet has demanded an explanation from Gatwick owner BAA following flight chaos caused by the closure of the airport’s…
Brussels Airlines joins Star Alliance
Bev - Dec 12, 2026
Star Alliance CEOs voted to accept Brussels Airlines as a future member of the alliance at their annual Board Meeting…
New Conrwall air link sparks row
Phil Davies - Dec 12, 2026
 Flybe is to set up a regular air link between Cornwall and London - sparking a row with incumbent…
Air France/KLM makes London City changes
Phil Davies - Dec 12, 2026
 Flights operated by VLM and KLM Cityhopper between London City Airport and Amsterdam will be operated by CityJet from…
‘Extreme weather’ blamed for Gatwick shutdown
Phil Davies - Dec 11, 2026
At least 60 flights in and out of Gatwick have been delayed this morning due to ice on the…
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