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Four Seasons Yachts addresses guests after delaying launch of first vessel
Four Seasons I will now make its debut in the Mediterranean next March rather than in the Caribbean
The direct route from Manchester to Shanghai opening up new business for agents
Manchester Airport now has a non-stop link to Shanghai, China’s commercial capital and the country’s most populous urban area
Taskforce spells out 19 'key actions' to improve flying for disabled passengers
A taskforce chaired by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has spelled out what the aviation industry needs to do to make flying more accessible for the disabled
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Virgin Atlantic to remove economy seats in bet on premium travel uplift
Virgin Atlantic will add more premium economy and business class seats on over half its fleet, targeting what it says is higher demand for more comfort
Norse Atlantic will fly ex-Norwegian Boeing 787s
Norse Atlantic takes 'bold' step to 'unlock' demand in the north-west for Bangkok route
Norse Atlantic will fly to Bangkok from Manchester this winter, the first time the north-west airport has had a direct connection with Thailand’s capital
Virgin Atlantic commits to Seoul launch despite sales suspension
Virgin Atlantic has paused sales of its new Heathrow-Seoul service due to regulatory issues but says it is committed to the launch date in spring next year
How a glut of bargain A380s prompted a new venture
Start-up Global Airlines puts two transatlantic charters on sale amid ongoing UK licence bid
Global Airlines is selling seats onboard two transatlantic flights scheduled for May as its application for a UK Air Operator’s Certificate continues
Gatwick pursues long-haul goal with new Kenya and Bahrain routes
The hub is counting the benefits of attracting more long-haul airlines, with Kenya Airways and Gulf Air the latest to bring services
JetBlue's merger with Spirit Airlines may be blocked
JetBlue axes Gatwick-New York flights after three years
JetBlue will not reinstate its Gatwick-JFK service next summer, it has confirmed
British Airways unveils new-look first class seats
The upgraded cabins have been inspired by a luxury hotel and will feature wider and larger seats, personal luggage space and several other luxury amenities.
Richard Branson and Virgin Atlantic chief Shai Weiss boarded the airline's inaugural flight from Heathrow to Tampa
The crucial issues that fuelled the debate at Airlines 2024
On-stage discussions focused on UK competitiveness, net zero issues, artificial intelligence (AI) and the crucial question of whether Virgin Atlantic would keep a crucial feature of its in-flight experience at the first Airlines 2024 since the new UK government was installed.
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British Airways expands European network with three new Italy routes
Next summer, the carrier will fly to Rimini from Heathrow, to Salerno from Gatwick and to Sardinian city Olbia from London City airport.
How chef Monica Galetti is spicing up Singapore Airlines inflight dining
The famed chef is fusing her Samoan roots with classical French training to create new dishes for business and first passengers out of the UK
British Airways to boost Miami as part of major summer 2025 expansion in the US
British Airways will double frequency to Miami next summer, part of an expansion programme that sees it flying more services to North America and Mexico than ever before
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Sydney to become a Turkish Airlines destination from December
Turkish Airlines will begin flights to Sydney in December, bringing much-needed competition on a route that has seen soaring air fares since the pandemic
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Singapore Airlines gets go-ahead to take stake in Air India Group
Singapore Airlines will take a 25% stake in Air India Group following approval by the Indian government, cementing the partnership between the two giants
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Canada's capital to regain direct London air link next year
Air Canada will restore flights from London to Ottawa in spring 2025, starting with a summer-only service but with the potential of a year-round frequency
Virgin Atlantic to axe Nassau and Providenciales routes in Caribbean shake-up
Virgin Atlantic to axe Nassau and Providenciales routes in Caribbean shake-up
Virgin Atlantic confirms two route closures as it reshuffles its winter 2024/25 timetable, while extending a South Africa service
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Watch: Behind the scenes on the TTG Luxury Journey to the Maldives
Follow a group of agents as they explore the beautiful InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort with leading trade-only luxury tour operator Lusso, on our incredible TTG Luxury Journey, flying with British Airways. 
Air India to deploy flagship new aircraft on Heathrow route
Air India will upgrade its key Heathrow route from September with the addition of new Airbus A350 operating most weekly frequencies
Delhi will receive more UK flights next winter
Delhi gets flights boost from London, including Air Canada
Air Canada to operate to Delhi from Heathrow next winter as British Airways increases frequency to the Indian capital
Sir Tim Clark has called for Heathrow's Terminal 3 to be revamped
Emirates chief slams 'dismal' Heathrow terminal
Emirates’ president Sir Tim Clark calls for more investment in Heathrow’s Terminal 3, saying the experience for passengers isn’t good enough
Captivating Cuba ceases trading as Atol holder after more than 25 years
New charter programme to restore non-stop UK-Cuba flights next month
UK flights to Cuba will restart in May following an initiative by a European charter carrier backed by specialist operators
Business class passengers face a small tax hike over the next two years
New Air Passenger Duty rates confirmed by government
Government confirms only small increases to Air Passenger Duty despite initial industry outcry