Articles tagged “united kingdom”

The UK keeps producing travel tech companies that leave home before they grow up, and the reasons should worry the stakeholders.

Tourism fees are becoming the norm, but one upcoming U.S. fee in particular has the industry concerned.

England is joining other destinations pushing for higher fees on overnight visitors.

Heathrow’s third runway has government backing, for now. But the country’s own climate laws may become a gatekeeper.

Europe is looking to rail to cut travel emissions, yet airlines still enjoy the tax breaks that help keep flights cheap. Rail, by contrast, is taxed and charged to use tracks, despite being the greener option. For the industry, that imbalance means airlines may keep winning on price until policymakers put climate goals above cheap tickets.

For today’s pod, we look at yet another AI improvement for Google‘s travel products, more foreign visa scrutiny in the US, and what high train fares mean for climate change.

The UK's aviation industry could be flying into a sustainable aviation fuel supply crisis without a solid plan to ramp up production.

Today's briefing tells listeners about Delta's new ride hailing friend, Kerzner's expansion plans, and greener jet fuel in the UK.

From ordinary passengers to airline CEOs, Heathrow has no shortage of detractors – however these latest numbers suggest the London airport still boasts serious pulling power. 

After a snap U.K. election, the results are in. A landslide for the Labour party means aviation pledges should soon turn into practice. The industry will be watching.