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Jet2.com finds confidence returning to UK travel market
Customer confidence about international travel is at its highest point since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jet2.com polling has shown today.
Air Canada signs A321XLR deal with Airbus
The aircraft has sufficient range to serve all North American and select transatlantic markets, while offering customers added comfort.
Eurowings launches first stage of Smartwings codeshare deal
With immediate effect, the German leisure carrier will offer connections from a new base in Prague to destinations including Cologne/Bonn, Hamburg and Düsseldorf.
IAG revives interest in Air Europa bid
IAG said today it will loan Air Europa parent Globalia €100 million with the option to convert it into a stake of up to 20 per cent in Madrid-based Latin America specialist.
China Eastern plane comes down in Guangxi
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has confirmed a China Eastern Airlines plane carrying 132 people on board has crashed in Guangxi province.
Ryanair unveils Pathway to Net Zero
Ryanair has announced a new decarbonisation strategy, Pathway to Net Zero, which the low-cost carrier hopes will see it become carbon neutral by 2050.
oneworld signs latest sustainable aviation fuel deal
Members of oneworld plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo.
Air Canada welcomes government decision to scrap testing
Air Canada has welcomed a decision by the national government to remove pre-departure testing requirements as of April 1st for fully vaccinated travellers entering the country.
easyJet adds new summer leisure flights from UK
easyJet and easyJet holidays have added seven new routes and more holidays to its UK network for this summer. Four new routes will launch from London Gatwick.
Qatar Airways to return to Gatwick in June
UK customers will now have access to four gateways including five-times daily services from London Heathrow, 18-times weekly from Manchester and four-times weekly from Edinburgh.
Relaunched Flybe to put tickets on sale next week
Returning regional carrier Flybe is set to put tickets on sale next week. The airline is due to unveil a full list of routes, destinations and fares as the renewed airline bounces back from bankruptcy.
British Airways partners with Aviation American Gin for Portland launch
Customers flying across the pond and all other long-haul routes will be offered the drink from the in-flight menu and short-haul customers will be able to buy it from the on-board Speedbird café.