Articles tagged “London Heathrow”

Airlines

JetBlue Pares Back on New London Flights as U.S.-UK Travel Restrictions Persist

Few are surprised that JetBlue is pulling back on its initial London schedule as U.S.-UK travel restrictions persist. But that's a small concern for the airline that faces big expenses related to its new alliance with American Airlines and a still uncertain recovery outlook.

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Trio of Investors Make $16.7 Billion Bid for Sydney Airport

The so-called Sydney Aviation Alliance is playing a very long game with its proposed buyout, but it's not a done deal as their offer falls short of the airport's pre-pandemic valuation. Who will blink first?

Jamie Freed, Scott Murdoch, Byron Kaye, Nikhil Kurian Nainan and Soumyajit Saha, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

JetBlue Sets August Date for Long-Anticipated London Flights

JetBlue will finally land in London in August. But with U.S.-UK travel still up in the air, can its upgraded service at cheaper-than-the-competition fares woo travelers as hoped?

Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago

Airline Weekly

JetBlue’s London Flights Still on Track for the Fall

3 years ago

Airlines

Top UK Court Clears Heathrow Airport Expansion

We'll believe it when we see the bulldozers. Heathrow's operators still need to get relevant planning permissions. Plus, they also plan to recoup the expansion cost partly with extra landing fees. Cash-strapped airlines may balk.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airlines

Airlines Urge U.S. and Britain to Trial Virus Testing for Flyers to Revive London-New York Route

Passenger testing could enable an "air bridge" between London and New York. Yet quick, accurate, and affordable tests remain rare.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Unveils Massive Growth Plans With a (Major) Catch

On a branding and product level, Virgin Atlantic has long punched above its weight. But overall, Virgin Atlantic is just another undersize airline trying to squeeze out a profit amid intense competition. Perhaps Heathrow's expansion will change that. But don't bet on it.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

New Agreement More Than Doubles Number of Allowed Flights Between UK and China

China is a long way from being an open market, but for carriers in China and the UK, this is welcome news. And since it means more flights, and more competition, it could lead to sightly lower fares.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago