BA faces £100m extra fuel costs
Phil Davies - May 13, 2026
British Airways faces an increased fuel bill of £400 million more than last year due to soaring oil prices. The higher…
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Bmi bids to end “stranglehold” of regulation
- May 13, 2026
Bmi has pledged to continue to fight "the stranglehold of regulation" as the carrier prepares to launch new services to…
Long haul destinations ‘offer best value’
Phil Davies - May 13, 2026
Thailand, Australia, South Africa and the US are the best value for holidaymakers planning a trip abroad this year, a…
Carnival plans second summer in Europe
Phil Davies - May 13, 2026
US cruise giant Carnival is to return to cruise in the Mediterranean in summer 2006. The line is to deploy new-build vessel…
Airline shares gain again
- May 13, 2026
Airlines has a very positive session yesterday as London’s equity markets pushed ahead. The FTSE 100 index added 17.8 points…
Sabre’s Travelocity bids £600m for Lastminute.com
Phil Davies - May 12, 2026
Sabre's Travelocity arm has made a bid for lastminute.com valuing the UK online company at almost £600 million. The recommended…
English hotels ‘have a long way to go’ says VisitBritain
Ginny McGrath - May 12, 2026
TravelMole FastConference Special: VisitBritain says it is looking into the methods behind a Which? report, released today, which criticises the…
Another travel agency failure
Phil Davies - May 12, 2026
A second ABTA agency has failed in under a week. ABTA member Elite Travel of Romford, Essex, collapsed yesterday just days…
Helpline for agents caught by insurance firm failure
Phil Davies - May 12, 2026
Travel & General Insurance Company has stepped in to aid travel agents affected by the liquidation of Whiteley Insurance Consultants.…
Cruise specialist agency collapses
Phil Davies - May 11, 2026
Specialist cruise travel agency Sealand Cruising has ceased trading. The agency, which ran the www.onlycruising.com website, collapsed on Monday. The website is…
Agents ‘missed the boat’ on domestic holidays
Ginny McGrath - May 11, 2026
TravelMole FastConference Special: Big domestic brands like Hoseasons and Bourne Leisure sell well through the trade, but Britain’s smaller independent…
Niche is a winner for domestic tourism
Ginny McGrath - May 11, 2026
TravelMole FastConference Special: The UK regions must break down their destinations to appeal to niche sectors, a TravelMole FastConference audience…
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