Airline News
Aegean Airlines moves into new home at Manchester Airport
Aegean Airlines has become the latest airline to relocate to Manchester Airport’s new-look Terminal 2. Additional cafes and retailers are also opening in the facility.
Saint Lucia welcomes return of Heathrow connection
Saint Lucia has added another gateway with the reintroduction of service with British Airways out of London Heathrow after more than 30 years. The first Boeing 777 touched down on earlier.
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Airlines UK: Jobs put in danger by slow aviation reopening
A new report, commissioned by Airlines UK, shows how critical aviation jobs are to every community and constituency in the country. Data shows just how important aviation is at a local level.
Heathrow continues to feel full force of Covid-19
Heathrow has now seen cumulative losses from Covid-19 of around £2.9 billion, according to the latest results from the airport. Revenue fell by half in the six months to June, down to £348 million.
IATA criticises European Commission slot decision
The International Air Transport Association has branded a European Commission decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50 per cent as “out of touch with reality”.
Ryanair looks to summer 2022 for aviation recovery
Traffic at the low-cost carrier rebounded from 0.5 million to 8.1 million over the first quarter, largely due to a recovery in capacity during May and June.
Emirates launches new flight to Miami, Florida
Emirates flight EK213 was welcomed by Miami International Airport with a water cannon salute, and drew in an audience of passengers, aviation fans and guests.
Jet2 boosts capacity to Madeira and Malta
With both islands on the green list, meaning quarantine-free travel, the leisure airline and tour operator has seen customers flocking to book flights and holidays.
Government support sees American return to profit
The company recognised $1.4 billion of net special credits during the three-month period, largely related to financial assistance received from government payroll support programs.
Keating secures new role with Air Transat
Air Transat has promoted UK & Ireland commercial director, Adrian Keating, to lead a wider range of markets across Europe and also in the Americas.
Finnair latest to join IATA Travel Pass trials
Finnair has started trials of IATA Travel Pass on its Heathrow to Helsinki route. The trial is taking place until August 11th on flights in both directions between London and the Finnish capital.
easyJet to offer Morocco connection from Glasgow this winter
From November 4th, flights and holidays will take off from Glasgow Airport to the popular beach destination of Agadir, offering customers in Scotland even more choice.