Airbus has unveiled its own online booking tool for its superjumbo A380 March 6, 2017 Airbus has unveiled its first "online booking assistant" for passengers and travel agents. It has created iflyA380.com featuring a flight search system that sorts results by aircraft type, allowing passengers to choose the A380 flight of their choice – with the ability to opt for wider seats and more entertainment options. Read more: Boeing hits [...]
Dozens of flights cancelled as five-day French air traffic control strike gets underway March 6, 2017 Thousands of passengers are being disrupted as a five-day strike by French air traffic controllers (ATC) strike started today, with airlines have been forced to cut a raft of flights. Airlines four Europe (A4E), where Air France, EasyJet, Lufthansa and Ryanair are all members, said airlines have been asked to reduce their flight offerings in France by a [...]
John Lewis Partnership hires British Airways boss Keith Williams as new deputy chairman March 22, 2016 The John Lewis Partnership has appointed British Airways' outgoing boss Keith Williams to take over Mark Price as its new deputy chairman. Williams is already a member of the Partnership board after joining in March 2014 and will succeed Price on 4 April, who is leaving his dual role as deputy chairman and Waitrose managing director to take up [...]
Russia’s Aeroflot trumps American heavyweights as the world’s most powerful airline brand February 14, 2017 Forget Emirates, American Airlines and British Airways. When it comes to the world's most powerful airline brand, another name has taken the crown. According to Brand Finance, which recently announced its annual Global 500 list featuring Lego, Google and co., Russian carrier Aeroflot is the world's most powerful airline brand. It carries an AAA brand rating [...]
Revealed: The 20 toughest job interview questions asked by UK companies February 22, 2017 We've all been faced with that moment when a job interviewer asks that curveball question – and you only have a few seconds to come up with the perfect answer. Now job site Glassdoor has listed the 20 toughest interview questions asked by UK employers, with questions from the likes of Tesla, Microsoft and British Airways. Here are the worst [...]
Heathrow and Gatwick warn of more disruption from fog December 18, 2016 Travellers are facing more misery as the foggy weather causes a second day in a row of delays at airports around London and beyond. Heavy fog over the capital and elsewhere across England and Europe has caused airports to warn passengers of potential delays and cancellations. Read more: Here are the busiest Christmas routes for [...]
It’s official: City Airport really is the only airport in London January 4, 2017 It turns out the City's favourite airport really is the only airport in London – after one of its advertising claims was upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). London City Airport was criticised for being misleading after its assertion in a radio ad that it was "the only airport actually located in the city [...]
British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair forced to cancel flights due to French air traffic control strike March 20, 2016 British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair have cancelled several flights scheduled for today and tomorrow due to industrial action in France. Air traffic controllers are striking in protest against staff cuts, which industry union UNSA said are unrealistic due to the operational needs of control centres. UNSA also slammed the "considerable technological backwardness" of equipment used by air traffic [...]
Flying high: 48-hour walkout by airport staff called off December 20, 2016 Strikes by airport staff which had been planned for 23 and 24 December have been called off. More than 1,500 workers at Swissport, including baggage handlers, cargo crew and check-in staff across 18 airports, had been due to start a 48-hour walkout on Friday in a row over pay. This has now been cancelled following successful [...]
Flights across London airports delayed due to fog December 17, 2016 Flights have been disrupted due to heavy fog in London. London City Airport diverted all inbound flights today. There have also been delays at Heathrow and Gatwick. Travellers have been advised to contact their airlines about possible cancellations. Significant fog in London is continuing to cause flight delays & cancellations. Passengers affected are advised to speak to [...]