A prominent Labour donor has decided to withdraw funding for plans to launch the world’s first all-electric airline, a project aimed at advancing the aviation industry’s sustainability agenda. Dale Vince,
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Heathrow Airport has regained its position as Europe’s busiest airport, a feat achieved in the wake of a significant post-Covid travel surge. However, this accolade comes with a notable downside,
The rollout of 5G telecommunications networks is creating a significant operational challenge for the global aviation industry, with airlines reporting that radio altimeter interference is becoming increasingly problematic during critical
Airlines are engaging behavioural psychologists to investigate an increasingly dangerous passenger phenomenon that threatens aviation safety protocols. Mobile phone footage from recent emergency evacuations has revealed that travellers are routinely
Ryanair has reached a record valuation of €31 billion euros making it the worlds second most valuable airline after Delta Air Lines. The Irish carrier has recently been fined €256
Airbus has revealed a fresh quality concern affecting its widely sold A320 aircraft, marking the second problem for the programme in less than a week. The European aerospace giant, which
Ryanair has terminated its short-lived Prime membership scheme following losses amounting to 1.6 million euros. The low-cost airline launched the initiative eight months ago, aiming to attract regular travellers with
The chief executive of Jet2 has urged the government to reconsider plans to increase taxes on the airline and holiday industry, cautioning that further rises will inevitably be passed on
British Airways has cautioned that its Spanish parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), may reconsider its investment in Heathrow Airport should the costs associated with a third runway become prohibitive.
There is a subtle but significant shift taking place in the world of air travel. For much of the last two decades, airlines competed ruthlessly on price, stripping away frills
EasyJet has emerged as a focus of intense merger speculation after its low market valuation drew the attention of potential bidders, sparking fresh interest across the aviation and investment sectors.
Wizz Air has announced its decision to cease operations from its Abu Dhabi hub following a series of operational and financial challenges. The low-cost airline, which recently suspended flights due
Ground handling staff at major UK airports are receiving financial incentives for identifying passengers with oversized bags on easyJet flights, according to internal communications revealed today. Swissport employees at seven
European airline passengers are increasingly turning away from US summer travel, with booking data revealing a concerning 12.8 per cent decline for the peak months of June, July and August.
Virgin Atlantic has signalled a slowdown in demand for transatlantic travel, which has resulted in a decline in the share price of rival British Airways’ owner, IAG. Both UK long-haul
Air passenger travel between Canada and the United States is facing a dramatic downturn as flight bookings have decreased by over 70%. This startling trend comes in the context of
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