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With journey times of around 10 hours, this new service will push the boundaries of the low-cost airline model.
Gordon Smith | 20 hours ago
Speaking to Skift, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren confirmed that the West London hub is on the low-cost carrier's radar.
Gordon Smith | 3 days ago
After a major retreat from Southeast Asia during the pandemic, some doubted if these destinations would ever return to the BA route map.
Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago
Airline Weekly
Discounter Ryanair never hesitates to grab marketshare when its competitors are down. With British Airways continuing to face issues at London Heathrow, the discounter is adding flights.
2 years ago
It's a sensible decision with the staff shortage problem unlikely to be fixed soon, and we shouldn't be surprised to see airlines and tour operators raise prices further as a result of these new constraints.
Mrinmay Dey and Akriti Sharma, Reuters | 2 years ago
Even as global passenger numbers are still struggling to reach pre-pandemic figures, Gatwick Airport's optimism about a profitable 2022 is a sign the worst of the pandemic may just be past.
Sarah Morland and Dagmarah Mackos, Reuters | 2 years ago
Coronavirus
The ongoing publication by the Bank of England of a list of companies with outstanding debts is a reminder of how deeply impacted the travel industry has been by coronavirus.
Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago
British Airways' struggles suggest a big rebound for the carrier isn't imminent, so expect the U.K. travel industry to put more pressure on the government to ease travel restrictions.
Priyanshi Mandhan and Pushkala Aripaka, Skift | 3 years ago
Traffic plummeted 97 percent at the UK's second busiest airport during the first half of the year, and Gatwick's finances are a mess. Hence, the call for a reprieve to government leaders.
Sudip Kar-Gupta and Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago
Sanitizing robots. Amazon's touchless checkouts for airport stores. Contactless dining. Airports had already been embracing automation, but the crisis may accelerate the pace of change.
Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago