Send in the army to help airports, says Ryanair boss June 2, 2022 The UK Government should send in the army to relieve pressure from airports as the travel mayhem rages on, according to Ryanair’s boss Michael O’Leary. “Bringing in the army, which they do and many other European airports, would, at a stroke, relieve the pressure on airport security and would mean that people have a much [...]
Airlines axe hundreds of flights while ‘blame game’ between government and industry continues June 1, 2022 Passengers have seen another day of disruption as airlines continue to axe hundreds of flights while the “blame game” between government and industry shows no signs of stopping. British Airways (BA) today cancelled 124 flights from Heathrow and easyJet axed an additional 31 at Gatwick. According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, easyJet was the most [...]
Sluggish start for FTSE 100 as Russian oil imports cut off May 31, 2022 The FTSE 100 was off to a sluggish start on Tuesday after EU leaders have hashed out a plan to block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index was up just 0.2 per cent while the brent crude price rose again, at $124 a barrel. “Given Russia currently supplies [...]
Japan reopens after two years: Time for that trip of a lifetime May 30, 2022 After two years of closure to tourists, Japan will welcome visitors from 10 June. Steve Hogarty takes a trip from Osaka into the ancient Japanese countryside. Osaka’s main entertainment district, Dotonbori is a kind of psychedelic, neon circus. Brilliant, colourful lights bounce off the glass-fronted buildings, and below they transform the surface of the canal [...]
Boeing receives additional confidence boost after Norwegian buys 50 737 MAX May 30, 2022 Boeing has received an additional confidence boost after Norwegian Air announced it has placed an order for 50 737 MAX and secured options for a further 30 planes at an undisclosed price. Norwegian called today’s order a “landmark deal” as the carrier will go back to owning a significant chunk of its fleet, which is [...]
FTSE 100 continues rally as markets boosted by relaxing of China’s Covid measures May 30, 2022 London’s FTSE 100 hit its highest level in a month, buoyant by 0.4 per cent, as the relaxing of Covid restrictions in China boosts confidence across international markets. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index climbed to 7615.82, having closed at 7,585.46 on Friday. British Airways owner International Airlines Group led the charge with a three [...]
Why Tenerife is the beacon of the Canaries May 27, 2022 THE WEEKEND: Many will have soaked up the sun in Gran Canaria, or had fun on the strip in Lanzarote. Tenerife, however, feels more abundant with five-star luxury. It is the only Canary Island to have Michelin Starred restaurants, for instance, with six stars spread across five eateries. WHERE? Home was the Ritz-Carlton Abama, a [...]
Uncovering Churchill’s Marrakech May 26, 2022 Asking if Winston Churchill was a hero or a villain oversimplifies the man and the historic events in which he played such controversial — but undoubtedly significant — roles. I knew of him first as a statesman, then as a historian and writer, but only relatively recently discovered that Churchill was an accomplished artist, too. [...]
Lower airport charges will impact passenger service, says Heathrow chairman May 26, 2022 Lowering Heathrow’s airport charges will impact passenger services, according to the airport’s chairman Lord Paul Deighton. A former commercial secretary to the Treasury and chief executive of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Deighton said higher airport chargers are needed if Heathrow wants to remain Britain’s hub airport and deliver an [...]
IAG shareholders revolt against ‘excessive’ share award to boss Luis Gallego May 24, 2022 Shareholders at British Airways’ parent company IAG have revolted against the “excessive” share award given to boss Luis Gallego. Proxy voting agency Glass Lewis told investors to vote against the policy at IAG’s annual general meeting next month, as the proposal to increase Gallego’s share award from 100pc of his salary to 150pc under IAG’s [...]