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Airbus rolls out first A350 from Tianjin facility
Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion centre in Tianjin, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic partnership with China.
easyJet adds two winter routes from Manchester
easyJet will launch two new routes from Manchester Airport this winter, with flights now available for Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands as well as to the Isle of Man.
British Airways launches new Covid-19 travel tool
British Airways customers can now check the travel restrictions and entry requirements of any destination the airline flies to on a new interactive map.
easyJet reports £318m loss for third quarter
The low-cost carrier said it had maintained a “disciplined approach” to capacity and cash management during the three months to June. As a result, total cash burn during the quarter reduced to £55 million.
Manchester Airport welcomes new airlines to T2 development
As travel restrictions ease, the airport has confirmed the next airlines to move will be Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines. They follow TUI, Jet2.com and Singapore Airlines.
Air Canada begins to rebuild United States route network
Air Canada will expand its schedule to the United States over the summer, offering 55 routes to 34 destinations. In total, the flag-carrier will offer 220 daily flights between the two countries.
Doha becomes busiest airport in Middle East
In the battle to be the pre-eminent travel hub in the Middle East, the latest research from ForwardKeys has revealed that Doha seized and consolidated a lead over Dubai in the first half of 2021.
flyadeal welcomes first A320neo to fleet
The aircraft is the first out of 65 A320neo family aircraft ordered by Saudi Arabian Airline at the Paris Airshow 2019, and will join an all-Airbus fleet.
Jet2.com relaunches flights to amber list countries
Fully-vaccinated customers (and children travelling with them who are under 18) can now fly to over 40 quarantine-free destinations this summer from across ten UK bases.
Virgin Atlantic reopens Clubhouse at New York JFK
Upper Class customers, Flying Club Gold members and some premium Delta passengers can once again enjoy access to the flagship North America lounge.
Wizz pulls Cardiff base two weeks before take-off
Less than a day after it confirmed plans were moving ahead for a new base in Cardiff, Wizz Air has now confirmed the project will be pushed back to next summer.
Sky Express to launch new Heathrow connection
Sky Express has announced a new direct service from London Heathrow to Athens. The new route between the capitals will launch on August 1st.