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Articles tagged “uk”

News Blog

Trip.com Jumps on Buy Now Pay Later Bandwagon

China’s Trip.com has struck two new partnerships, covering the UK and Asia Pacific, to give customers the opportunity to delay or spread out payments for their purchases. In Asia Trip.com has joined forces with Atome, while in the UK it will use Klarna. Trip.com bookers in the UK will see Klarna as an additional payment…

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Tour Operators

Airbus Secures $3.9 Billion Order From UK Airline and Tour Operator Jet2

This strategic order guarantees a much larger fleet in the next decade, and is as strong a signal as any that the travel company predicts demand for package vacations will just keep growing and growing.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airbus Secures $3.9 Billion Order From UK Airline and Tour Operator Jet2

News Blog

Indian Visa Delays Hit British Tourists

India’s High Commission is enforcing rules that require in-person visa applications for British citizens — a move that has caught out many in the travel industry. Previously it turned a blind eye to visas that were being processed in batches, according to one specialist tour operator. But on Oct. 7 the High Commission in the…

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Airlines

London Flight Searches Jump After Queen’s Death

Anglophilia is strong among Americans after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Reuters | 2 years ago

London Flight Searches Jump After Queen’s Death

News Blog

The UK and Portugal Hope New Visa Fixes Can Fix Persistent Labor Shortages

Staffing problems in the hospitality industry continue to linger. Now, two countries are aiming to amend visa regulations to counter them. A petition has been launched in the UK that seeks to allow European Union nationals to come to the UK to work in hospitality for up to two years. “The government should create a…

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Airline Weekly

Ryanair Expands Lead as UK’s Largest Airline as Competitors Pull Back

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
Ryanair Expands Lead as UK’s Largest Airline as Competitors Pull Back

Online Travel

Uber Travel Launches First in the UK With Trains and Buses From Omio

Uber is taking baby steps into travel. Booking.com: No need to sweat it yet.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Airlines

Luton Airport Runway Meltdown Reveals Airports Vulnerable to Climate Change

Airports worldwide need to practice "climate resilience" as extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, and rising sea levels, can complicate operations. Protecting runways and lengthening them are parts of the toolkit.

Jamie Freed, Reuters | 2 years ago

Luton Airport Runway Meltdown Reveals Airports Vulnerable to Climate Change

News Blog

Weak Euro Means Dollar Will Go Further for Americans Vacationing in Europe

The value of the euro is plummeting and that means Americans vacationing in Europe will see their dollars going further, CNN reported. Three tourists with a selfie stick at Rome’s Trevi Fountain The euro's falling means the dollar and euro are almost at parity, and "the UK pound is also weak: It's exchanging at $1.20,"…

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

News Blog

UK Speeds Up Security Checks for New Airport Workers Amid Staffing Shortages

The UK government is accelerating national security checks for new airport employees to tackle staffing shortages that have contributed to a chaotic summer for travelers in the country and throughout Europe. The country has sped up the vetting process all new aviation recruits must undergo, with accreditation checks being completed on average within five days…

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago