Downing Street denies reports of preparing no-deal Brexit holiday warnings December 16, 2018 Downing Street has denied reports that the government is to suggest families do not book holidays after 29 March amid preparations for a no-deal Brexit. The Sunday Times reported that the government was supposed to discuss the contingency plans at last week's cancelled cabinet meeting after May received a vote of no confidence in her [...]
Ryanair faces enforcement action after rejecting compensation claims for strike disruption to flights December 5, 2018 Ryanair faces enforcement action over its refusal to reimburse customers for strike disruption over summer, it emerged this morning. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it decided to act after the budget airline decided to terminate its relationship with a body designed to resolve customer complaints. Passengers whose flights were cancelled or delayed by industrial [...]
Virgin Atlantic chief executive calls on MPs to prevent ‘significant damage’ of no-deal Brexit November 27, 2018 Virgin Atlantic has called on MPs to prevent the "significant damage" caused by a no-deal Brexit. The airline's chief executive, Craig Kreeger, today wrote to the Transport Select Committee asking for its help to prevent a no-deal Brexit. He said the prospect of Britain leaving the EU without a deal would “inflict significant damage to the [...]
Star trader Neil Woodford ‘shocked’ by Stobart conspiracy allegations November 19, 2018 Star trader Neil Woodford told the High Court he was “shocked” at allegations he conspired to injure Stobart as the trial into the dismissal of former boss Andrew Tinkler rumbled on. The Southend Airport owner, suing Tinkler for leading an unlawful conspiracy against it, has accused investment fund boss Woodford of conspiring to topple chairman Iain [...]
Easyjet profits set to soar after capitalising on Monarch collapse November 18, 2018 Easyjet is set to report soaring profits for the year after capitalising on the collapse of rivals Monarch and Air Berlin. The low-cost airline is expected to report full-year pre-tax profit of between £570-580m, in the upper half of its previous guidance and up from £385m the previous year, and revenue of £5.9bn. The carrier has [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Mister Whitaker looks all Gold back at Cheltenham November 15, 2018 EVEN though it supposedly kicked-off last month, the real start of the National Hunt season for many is at Cheltenham this weekend. The feature race of their three-day November meeting is tomorrow’s BetVictor Gold Cup (2.25pm) which looks as competitive as ever. A maximum field of 20 were declared yesterday, with the weights headed by [...]
Stobart and former boss Andrew Tinkler to begin courtroom battle this morning November 12, 2018 The bitter boardroom battle between Stobart and a former company boss will come to a head this morning as the trial into the dismissal of Andrew Tinkler gets under way. The Southend Airport owner claims Tinkler led an unlawful conspiracy against the company with an unsuccessful attempt to topple chairman Iain Ferguson in July. Tinkler [...]
Ryanair plane released by French authorities after airline pays £457,000 bill November 10, 2018 The French civil aviation authority have released a Ryanair plane after the Irish airline paid up the €525,000 (£457,000) bill that was owed. A Boeing 737 was seized at Bordeaux airport on Thursday, with the flight due to carry 149 passengers to Stansted that afternoon. The row was over money the airline received as aid related to its [...]
Ryanair plane seized at Bordeaux airport by French civil aviation authority in row over cash November 9, 2018 French authorities have seized a Ryanair plane at Bordeaux airport in a dispute over money they say the Irish airline owes. The civil aviation authority grounded the Boeing 737 on Thursday, with the flight due to carry 149 passengers to Stansted. The row involves money the airline received as aid related to its activities at the regional airport [...]
Ryanair has its own private jet – and it’s yours to rent for £5,000 an hour November 7, 2018 It isn't an airline passengers normally associated with luxury, but Ryanair has announced that its own private jet is back in service to dispel the winter blues. Ryanair's corporate Boeing 737-700 is back in action for the winter season and now available for group hire – for £5,000 an hour, on top of taxes fees and charges. The [...]