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BA ‘commits’ to agents
Ginny McGrath - Jun 22, 2024
British Airways says it is boosting its commitment to smaller agents with an email service that keeps them up to…
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Virgin plans Australia launch for December
Ginny McGrath - Jun 21, 2024
Virgin Atlantic has announced a launch date for its Australia service despite lacking formal approval from the European Commission. Virgin…
United’s £1/$1.6 billion loan bid rejected
Phil Davies - Jun 18, 2024
United Airlines has failed in an attempt to gain £1/$1.6 billion in US government loan guarantees. The rejection of…
CWT wins back account from Rosenbluth
Phil Davies - Jun 17, 2024
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has won back a major IT business travel account from rival Rosenbluth. CWT has captured the account of…
TMCs can beat online rivals at their own game, GBTA
Ginny McGrath - Jun 16, 2024
Online travel giants are buying the expertise they need to break into the business travel market, but agents can compete…
Swiss switches London-Basel flights
Phil Davies - Jun 14, 2024
Swiss International Air Lines is to replace a Basel service from Heathrow with flights from London City Airport. The carrier…
Weak charter results reported by BAA
Phil Davies - Jun 10, 2024
The number of passengers taking European charter flights from BAA airports was down in May. The airports operator, reporting May…
VLM takes over Jersey route from London City
Phil Davies - Jun 08, 2024
VLM is to take over Flybe's Jersey route from London City Airport. Flybe is terminating the service on 16 June but…
EasyJet warns of unprofitable price war
Ginny McGrath - Jun 07, 2024
EasyJet shares have tumbled on the back of a trading statement that warned of a unprofitable price war continuing between…
George to take Moss’ role at BA
Ginny McGrath - Jun 07, 2024
Martin George has been promoted to a new role that will fill the gap left by the departure of Dale…
Etihad ups UAE flights from London
Phil Davies - Jun 04, 2024
Gulf newcomer Etihad Airways is to double frequency from London to Abu Dhabi. The carrier, which launched operations six months…
Flybe hits back at O’Leary in low cost row
Phil Davies - Jun 03, 2024
Flybe has condemned Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary for suggesting that many airlines will fail this winter. The outspoken chief executive…
