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Schmitz to replace Rossinyol as gategroup chief executive
gategroup has announced that Xavier Rossinyol will step down as chief executive in November. He will be succeeded by Christoph Schmitz, chief financial officer of the company since 2015.
Breeze Airways prepares to debut Airbus A220
Breeze Airways has revealed its new A220-300 livery, while confirming that it has reached a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 more of the aircraft.
Heathrow calls for overhaul of travel restrictions
The airport said ever-changing restrictions, expensive and unnecessary testing requirements and lack of a common approach across borders were behind a slump in passenger numbers.
Emirates continues to rebuild global network
Emirates has announced that it will be restarting services to Saudi Arabia, with St Petersburg to follow on October 8th. The carrier said it is seeing demand recover across its network.
easyJet holidays joins Future Travel Coalition
easyJet holidays has become the first major UK tour operator to sign up to the Future of Tourism Coalition. The body has a global mission to place destinations at the centre of recovery strategies.
Competition & Markets Authority brands PCR test system a ‘lottery’
The Competition & Markets Authority has found there are features of the PCR testing market which mean “competition alone will not deliver the right outcomes for consumers”.
United strikes Alder Fuels deal as it seeks carbon reductions
United and Honeywell have announced a joint investment in Alder Fuels, a company that is pioneering first-of-its-kind technologies for producing sustainable aviation fuel at scale.
Amadeus trials auto bag drops at Heathrow airport
Amadeus touchless bag drop technology is being trialled at Heathrow. The system uses proximity sensors to allow passengers to check-in their luggage without touching the screens on the kiosks.
Saudia to return to Manchester in December
Saudia will return to Manchester Airport in December for the first time in 21 months as it relaunches its direct service to Jeddah. The flag-carrier initially began operating the route in 2014.
Emirates further boosts South Africa schedule
Emirates has announced that it will be expanding its operations in and out of South Africa, boosting its schedule to 28 weekly flights by October.
Delta study finds low Covid-19 transmission rates onboard aircraft
The risk of exposure to Covid-19 while travelling after all passengers test negative 72-hours in advance of your flight is less than 0.1 per cent, according to a study from Delta Air Lines.
British Airways to boost UK connections this winter
British Airways is extending three of its newest domestic routes - Exeter, Glasgow and Leeds - from Belfast this winter season. Customers will also be able to book direct to Birmingham.