Travel
UK government proposes increase to ETA fee
The cost of the UK’s recently introduced Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) could increase by 60 per cent following a proposal by the Home Office on Wednes
Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways
European aviation giant Lufthansa has completed its €325 million deal to acquire a minority stake in Italy’s ITA Airways. The closure of the deal on Wedne
EU aviation report shows “significant” decarbonisation progress
Europe’s aviation industry has made “significant progress” towards achieving its decarbonisation goals in the last two years, according to a new report by
Navan boosts European rail content by adding ÖBB services
Travel management firm Navan has bolstered its European rail content by adding Austrian national train operator ÖBB’s services to its booking platforms. T
Asiana Airlines to introduce route to Prague this summer
Asiana Airlines is to increase flights to Europe by adding a route between Seoul and the Czech capital Prague.The Korean carrier, which has now been acquired by
Lufthansa Group to hire 10,000 new employees in 2025
The Lufthansa Group will significantly expand its workforce in 2025 with plans to add some 10,000 employees across a “wide range” of roles, the airline grou
New UK entry rules: ETA now required for travellers from…
Travellers from 54 countries are now required to complete an online pre-travel check to enter the UK following the continued rollout of the country’s Electron
Cathay Pacific to restart flights to Rome
Cathay Pacific will resume direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome from 5 June.Operating three-times-weekly as a summer seasonal service (5 June to 25 October
AirBaltic aims to introduce Starlink internet in Q1
AirBaltic is aiming to become the first European airline to introduce Starlink’s onboard internet service during the first three months of 2025. The Latvia-
Ryanair urges action on European aviation taxes and ATC delays
Budget airline Ryanair has called for European governments to abolish aviation taxes and reduce “high” air traffic control fees as a way of boosting economi
Aeromexico named most punctual airline worldwide in 2024
Aeromexico was the most punctual airline worldwide in 2024 with 86.7 per cent of its flights arriving on time, according to aviation analytics specialist Cirium
Swiss bolsters long-haul fleet with A350 order
European carrier Swiss has added five A350-900 aircraft to its existing Airbus order, with a total of 10 new aircraft to be delivered between 2025 and 2031. T
