For the first time, Banco de Portugal recorded more than half a million euros in spending by Portuguese tourists abroad in July. This increase is almost eight times greater than that of the expense…
London City Airport growing in importance for local travellers
New analysis of Civil Aviation Authority postcode data by London City Airport has found that 143,000 departing passengers used the airport who live within a three-mile radius last year.This is a 22…
CAA extends ATOL licences as Thomas Cook fallout continues
The Civil Aviation Authority has taken what it calls an “exceptional decision” to extend the licences of all ATOL holders that have applied to renew paperwork on October 1st – but…
CAA repatriates nearly 15,000 people on first day of Operation Matterhorn
The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s plan to bring Thomas Cook passengers back to the UK completed 64 flights on the first day of operation, returning the first 14,700 people to the country.With…
Radisson signs for three Red properties in Europe
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of three brand-new hotels.The trio are designated to arrive under its Radisson Red brand as part of a strategic franchised partnership with developer …
Thomas Cook executives come under spotlight following company collapse
Actions taken by executives at Thomas Cook will come under the spotlight as part of an investigation in the collapse of the firm.Business secretary, Andrea Leadsom, has asked the official receiver …
FlyBosnia takes off for Sarajevo from Luton Airport for first time
FlyBosnia has celebrated its inaugural flight from London Luton Airport to Sarajevo International.A celebratory ceremony was attended by senior figures from FlyBosnia, including chief executive Tar…
Global aviation fleet to double in 20 years, Airbus predicts
The world’s commercial aircraft fleet is set to more than double in size from today’s nearly 23,000 planes by 2038.According to the latest forecasts from Airbus, almost 48,000 planes wi…
BALPA calls off British Airways strike
The British Airline Pilots Association has called off the next strike scheduled for September 27th in the dispute between British Airways and its pilots.BALPA said the strikes on September 9-10 had…
Norwegian wins financial space as bondholders agree to payment delay
Bondholders at low-cost carrier Norwegian have accepted a plea to postpone payment of up to US$380 million by up to two years.Having offered lucrative take-off and landing slots at Gatwick Airport …