Turkish-German airline SunExpress eyes new underserved routes to the UK August 10, 2021 Turkish-German airline SunExpress is looking to expand its route network into the British Isles, in a bid to reap the rewards of the looming post-pandemic travel boom. The budget carrier has issued a what is called a ‘request for proposals’ via Route Exchange, where it can seek different routes. SunExpress only recently announced an additional [...]
Belarusian Olympic sprinter defects to Poland after warning from Grandmother August 5, 2021 Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who decided to defect to Poland instead of returning to her home country, did so because her grandmother warned her not to go home. Tsimanouskaya, 24, has said her family were worried she would be sent to a psychiatric hospital upon her arrival in Belarus. “I have always been far [...]
Slowing US labour market recovery tempers Wall Street August 4, 2021 US shares dropped sharply on Wednesday morning after weaker than expected payrolls data tempered investor sentiment. The blue-chip S&P 500 dipped 0.42 per cent to 4,404, while the Dow Jones was clipped 0.78 per cent to 34,848. The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged down 0.06 per cent 14,752. Read more: Demand ‘peaks’ as US services recovery slows [...]
Number of holidaymakers on Ryanair flights doubles in July to 9.3m August 4, 2021 Budget carrier Ryanair reported flight traffic statistics on Wednesday that showed UK holidaymakers seized the opportunity to fly abroad in the last month as travel restrictions eased. The total number of passengers taking Ryanair flights in July double to 9.3m, up from 4.4m in June. In a sign that the air carrier deemed flights safer, [...]
‘Green’ status should be default for most of world, say BA and Easyjet bosses August 2, 2021 The UK’s airline industry has called for more countries to be added to the “green list” for travel this week, and it should be the “default” for most places. Transport secretary Grant Shapps is due to update the current traffic light system for international travel later this week. In a letter to Shapps signed by [...]
Ryanair boss O’Leary could be set for an £85m bonus as the airline looks to recover from pandemic turbulence August 2, 2021 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary could be set for a lucrative £85m payout despite the turbulence that the travel industry has experienced in the last 18 months. The Irish businessman stands to land the money should Ryanair’s stock hit €21 or above for a 28-day period between 2021 and 2024. It could also be triggered if [...]
Tory row erupts over government plans to start amber watchlist for travel August 2, 2021 A government plan to bring in a watchlist for countries at threat of being put on the red travel list has been heavily criticised a growing group of Tory MPs. The government is expected to make the announcement later this week in a move that some say will cripple the aviation and travel industry. The [...]
Ryanair posts €273m net loss as restrictions continue to ‘wreak havoc’ July 26, 2021 Ryanair has posted a net loss of €273m (£233m) as pandemic travel restrictions continue to “wreak havoc” on the airline industry. Despite the loss, the Irish airline took home some €371m in the weeks to 30 June, up from €125m in the same period last year. Shares were up 4.1 per cent in its afternoon [...]
High Court rules in favour of government’s traffic light travel system July 20, 2021 The High Court has ruled that the government’s traffic light system for travel was not unlawful, in yet another blow for the aviation sector. A collection of the UK’s biggest airlines and airports, including BA owner IAG, Easyjet, Ryanair, and Manchester Airport Group, had challenged the transparency of the system. As a result of the [...]
Freedom Day: Where do I need to wear a face mask from today? July 19, 2021 Across England, the final remaining coronavirus restrictions have been lifted. From today, people are no longer required by law to wear masks. The government has said, however, that people will still be expected to wear face masks in certain situations while some businesses, travel operators and local politicians have said that masks will still be [...]