Virgin Atlantic back at Gatwick after U-turn November 15, 2021 Virgin Atlantic could go back to operating from Gatwick airport from next summer after a 18-month hiatus. After being forced to leave the Sussex hub during the peak of the pandemic, the carrier has confirmed Gatwick flights will resume, the Times reported. “We maintain our ambition to rebuild our presence at Gatwick as demand returns, [...]
Lower airport charges will impact passenger service, says Heathrow chairman May 26, 2022 Lowering Heathrow’s airport charges will impact passenger services, according to the airport’s chairman Lord Paul Deighton. A former commercial secretary to the Treasury and chief executive of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Deighton said higher airport chargers are needed if Heathrow wants to remain Britain’s hub airport and deliver an [...]
Brits face more travel chaos as they flock home after Easter break April 18, 2022 The UK is bracing for more travel disruption as millions of Brits are expected to return today from their holidays. According to the RAC, around 3.96 million motorists will get on the road, causing delays of many major arteries, while thousands of people reported “nightmare queues” at Paris Gare du Nord’s Eurostar gates following an [...]
British Airways passengers face huge delays into Gatwick and Heathrow after ‘technical issue’ November 21, 2019 British Airways warned customers that it is working hard to fix a “technical issue” this morning, as flight cancellations and delays hit thousands of people. The airline said a small number of flights arriving at Gatwick and Heathrow airports are affected and that it is offering passengers “alternative arrangements”. Read more: British Airways owner IAG [...]
Airlines UK boss Tim Alderslade warns aviation’s recruitment problems are here to stay May 3, 2022 The aviation sector’s ongoing difficulties to recruit more staff are here to stay, according to Airlines UK’s chief executive Tim Alderslade. “There’s a huge number of challenges [to overcome in the industry] and labour will be a real issue moving forward, and not just in the short term,” he said today while speaking at Advantage Travel [...]
Leaked letter reveals Priti Patel knew about Easter travel chaos in March April 13, 2022 A leaked letter has revealed Home Secretary Priti Patel was informed about Easter travel chaos last month. Aviation trade body Airlines UK – which represents the majority of carriers operating in the country – told Patel a shortage of Border Force staff could lead to travel disruption and chaos ahead of the peak season. Airlines’ [...]
Heathrow marks highest passenger numbers since start of Covid April 11, 2022 Heathrow Airport revealed the number of passengers in March hit its highest level since the start of the pandemic. After the government scrapped all travel restrictions earlier this year, enthusiasm to travel rebounded strongly, the airport said this morning. Demand was being driven by “outbound leisure at weekends and during school holidays, as Brits make [...]
Gatwick Airport: 42 cancellations as thousands disrupted by air traffic control shortages September 15, 2023 Thousands of airline passengers have been impacted by cancelled, delayed or diverted flights due to a lack of air traffic control staff (ATC) at Gatwick airport. The airport confirmed a short notice staff absence in its ATC tower, managed by National Air Traffic Services (Nats), which meant 42 flights were cancelled or diverted while dozens [...]
Travel stocks continue ascent as London markets post mixed open February 10, 2022 Travel stocks continued their ascent today in a positive day for London markets. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index closed 0.38 per cent higher at 7,672.40 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, added 0.11 per cent to finish at 22,207.75 points. Airline stocks [...]
London markets boosted by financials rally February 9, 2022 London markets soared yesterday to a two-year high driven by a rally among travel stocks after the UK government signalled it intends to scrap remaining Covid-19 rules soon. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index rose 1.01 per cent to 7,643.42 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of [...]