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British Airways and Ryanair under CMA refund spotlight
The Competition & Markets Authority is investigating whether British Airways and Ryanair have broken consumer law by failing to offer refunds for flights customers could not legally take.
US lowers outbound restrictions on dozens of destinations
The US has stopped requesting citizens “avoid all travel” to a number of destinations as Covid-19 vaccinations begin to have an impact. In total, officials eased travel restrictions for 61 countries.
Emirates to launch two new France routes next month
Emirates will resume flights from Dubai to Nice from July 2nd and Lyon from July 9th, initially offering 4 flights a week to each city. The move is in line with France easing its entry requirements for visitors.
Aviation leaders demand US-UK travel corridor
Ahead of the G7 meeting in Cornwall later this month, aviation leaders from the UK and US said the lifting of restrictions was essential to igniting an economic recovery.
Singapore Airlines to return to Manchester in July
The flight will operate three times weekly to and from Singapore, with an A350-900 aircraft. It is hoped this can gradually increase and include the return of the westbound connection to Houston.
Peoples takes up new marketing role with Skyscanner
Clive Peoples, who will be based out of the London office, reports to chief operating officer, Kris Beyens, and is a member of the executive team.
airBaltic Holidays debuts to European travellers
airBaltic has launched a new product, airBaltic Holidays, offering customers dynamic travel packages which include both a flight and a hotel reservation.
Jet2 delays return following green list shock
With the number of destinations considered safe continuing to shrink, the leisure airline said it would delay its return July 1st, having initially hoped to restart later this month.
Ryanair joins chorus of anger following border changes
Ryanair has condemned the decision by the UK government to move Portugal to the amber travel of travel destinations. The low-cost carrier said the move had no basis in public health or medical science.
Heathrow showcases sustainable aviation fuel
Working alongside Vitol Aviation and Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, the fuel will blended to use across flights operating at Heathrow over the next few days.
Norwegian continues to plot gradual recovery
Passenger numbers at the low-cost carrier have shown a noticeable increase in volume in line with vaccination roll-outs and changes to entry restrictions and quarantine regulations.
United Airlines plans supersonic future with Boom
United has signed an agreement with Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet. If realised, this could be a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning supersonic speeds to aviation.