Aviation regulator sets five-year cap on Heathrow’s charges October 19, 2021 The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will set a five-year price cap on the maximum charges Heathrow can ask its airline customers for using the airport. Coming into force in the summer of 2022, the cap is expected set affordable charges for airlines while making sure the airport can get back on track with its [...]
Sajid Javid calls for CMA investigation into ‘exploitative’ PCR test costs August 8, 2021 Sajid Javid has asked the UK’s competition watchdog to investigate PCR Covid test firms that are selling tests at “excessive” prices and engaging in “exploitative practices”. The health secretary wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to call for a “high-level review” in a bid to protect holidaymakers requiring private PCR tests before and [...]
Santorini: How to escape the crowds at Europe’s top destination January 25, 2022 The weekend: Famous for its vivid sunsets, Santorini is now one of the most popular destinations in Europe. A volcanic island said to have inspired the legend of Atlantis, its black sand beaches, blue-domed churches and brilliant white buildings tumbling down the cliffside make it paradise for honeymooners, Instagrammers and Greek island hoppers. Though just [...]
BA inks deal with £60 PCR test firm in boost to summer holiday plans April 21, 2021 Exclusive: BA inks deal provide £60 PCR tests in boost to summer holiday plans
Flight or fight: 5G confusion rocks both sides of the Atlantic January 21, 2022 The frenzy around 5G seems to have eased in the last day, as many US carriers – including American Airlines – said they registered a “minor operational impact”.
Heathrow braces for days of chaos amid staff shortages, IT issues and cancellations April 4, 2022 UK travellers are currently experiencing chaos as Heathrow continues to be hit by a combination of IT issues, Covid-induced staff shortages and flight cancellations. For the last few days, travellers complained on Twitter about being stuck in hour-long queues at terminals 2 and 5 as a result of IT issues, especially at security e-gates. Scottish [...]
BA owner IAG slashes purchase price for Air Europa in half January 20, 2021 British Airways owner IAG has slashed the price of its purchase of Air Europa in half, the airlines group announced this morning. IAG will now pay €500m for the budget carrier, down from the €1m agreed in November 2019. After the coronavirus pandemic struck, decimating the airline industry, IAG pushed to reduce the price of [...]
Mexico headed for travel red list but India turns amber as hotel quarantine rises to £3,700 per couple August 5, 2021 Any couples travelling in Mexico will now see their holiday get whole lot more expensive: The tourist hotspot will move to the UK’s travel red list from 4am Sunday, meaning any Brits arriving back in England must pay for a 10-day hotel quarantine which will rise to £3,700 per couple. The UK Government announced the [...]
Red list to be scrapped from tomorrow, government confirms December 14, 2021 The UK Government has confirmed that the travel red list – which includes countries such as South Africa and Botswana – will be scrapped from tomorrow 4am, less than two weeks after it was introduced following concerns over the new Omicron variant. Testing measures will remain in place. Health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed the decision, [...]
Tory row erupts over government plans to start amber watchlist for travel August 2, 2021 A government plan to bring in a watchlist for countries at threat of being put on the red travel list has been heavily criticised a growing group of Tory MPs. The government is expected to make the announcement later this week in a move that some say will cripple the aviation and travel industry. The [...]