United Kingdom (UK)
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UK Increases Minimum Slot Usage Threshold For Summer 2022
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The threshold is higher than the EU's, meaning the UK is no longer shadowing Brussels on slot rules as it has until now post-Brexit.
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Vueling To Open London Gatwick Base
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International Airlines Group is increasing competition with easyJet at the UK’s second largest airport.
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Emerald Airlines Sees ‘Huge Opportunity’ At Belfast City
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The operator of Aer Lingus Regional’s network will open a second base later this year and begin several UK domestic routes.
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BA CityFlyer Adds New Leisure Options From London City
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Barcelona and Thessaloniki are among the destinations joining the British Airways subsidiary’s network.
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Pakistan International Airlines Seeks To Restart Europe Routes
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EASA banned Pakistani carriers from flying to the EU in 2020 following a fatal PIA crash.
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Virgin Atlantic Schedules Austin Route Launch
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Texas' state capital will become the airline’s 11th US destination this summer.
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Hong Kong Bans Flights From Eight Countries For Two Weeks
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Routes from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, the UK and the US are all affected by the move.
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Aer Lingus Regional Accelerates Launch Plans
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Emerald Airlines will initially offer 11 routes from Dublin under a franchise agreement with Aer Lingus.
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BA, Qatar Airways Eye Expanded JV
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The news comes after BA relaunched London Gatwick-Doha service.
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British Airways Reveals Routes For New Short-Haul Unit
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The UK airline will resurrect short-haul operations from London Gatwick in March when its new lower-cost subsidiary is set to go head-to-head with...
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BA Revives Portland Plans, Eyes Pittsburgh Resumption
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Alongside BA’s latest transatlantic plans for summer 2022, Atlantic Joint Business partners American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia and LEVEL are also...
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Virgin Atlantic Launches Edinburgh-Barbados Route
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The London Heathrow-based carrier joins JV partner Delta Air Lines in flying transatlantic from Edinburgh.
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Interview: LBA CEO Vincent Hodder On Sustainable Operations And Airline Relations
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Leeds Bradford Airport CEO Vincent Hodder outlines his views on airline relations and incentives, airport collaboration and sustainable route...
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Analysis: The Gradual Return Of The A380
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With British Airways resuming long-haul Airbus A380 service and Qatar Airways ‘reluctantly’ preparing to welcome back the aircraft, Routes looks at...
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London Southend's Fundamentals ‘Remain Strong’ Despite Winter Hiatus
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The airport has a 'compelling' business case that is giving it the confidence to draw up future investment plans, CEO Glyn Jones says.
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Schengen Entry Will Boost Gibraltar Connectivity, Tourism Minister Says
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Joining the Schengen Area opens up new opportunities, the territory’s government says.
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UK Government To Fund Two Regional Routes From London
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The subsidized routes are part of the UK government’s effort to restore regional, domestic connectivity.
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In Numbers: Transatlantic Markets Now And Then
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As the US re-opens for transatlantic travel, we detail the key markets by airport, city and state, both now and in 2019.
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LATAM To Restart São Paulo-London Flights
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Heathrow is the latest addition as LATAM reconnects with Europe.
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Network Tracker: The Global Market (w/e Oct. 17, 2021)
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Overall capacity worldwide is back at 70% of pre-crisis levels.