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UPDATE: Glasgow and Cardiff gain transatlantic flights as WestJet confirms new routes to Toronto Canadian airline WestJet is set to announce a raft of new destinations from Toronto, Canada, including two new UK routes to Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) and Glasgow (GLA/EGPF) for Summer 2026. Details of the new routes and [read more]
Leading UK holiday airline Jet2 has announced it is opening a base at London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) from March 2026. The new base means the airline, which operates as Jet2.com also runs as a tour operator under Jet2Holidays, will operate from 14 UK airports. The base will consist of six aircraft, [read more]
iGA Istanbul Airport has strengthened its global network by signing a Sister Airport Agreement with Sydney Airport in Australia, marking a new milestone in its efforts to enhance international connectivity and service excellence. The agreement aims to increase passenger and cargo traffic between the two major hubs, promote joint marketing [read more]
Leading low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has a launched a new twice-weekly service to Barcelona from Southampton Airport (SOU/EGHI). The new route operates on Mondays and Fridays giving passengers the chance to visit the city for a long weekend or a 5 day mini break. As the capital of Spain’s Calatlan [read more]
Seventy-one extraordinary children with life-limiting illnesses have today set off on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Orlando, Florida, thanks to the Manchester-based charity Destination Florida and its airline partner, Aer Lingus. Departing from Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, the specially arranged flight marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey for children from [read more]
Low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair (FR/RYR) has unveiled an expanded winter schedule from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ), making 2,300 extra seats available over the Christmas period. Four routes are available this year, with Alicante and Malaga operating for those seeking winter sun, along with city links to Dublin and London Stansted. [read more]
Welsh Labour Government-owned Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) has appointed Jon Bridge, who runs Bridge Executive Consulting, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the struggling regional airport. Jon comes from a background of retail and hospitality, having previously worked for Transport for Wales, SA Brains and House of Fraser. Cardiff Airport [read more]
A strike by ground staff at Bournemouth Airport (BOH/EGHH) planned for today has been called off following an improved pay offer by the airport. Members of the Unite union will now be balloted on the new offer. Unite regional officer Janet Wall said: “Strike action would have caused a lot [read more]
Plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK) have been approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. The project will see the current second runway (08L/26R), which is only used as a taxiway or when the main runway (08R/26L) is out of service, moved 12 metres to the north [read more]
A cyber attack on systems supplied by Collins Aerospace is causing significant delays on flights from European airports including London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL). RTX, which owns Collins Aerospace, said it was aware of the cyber attack and was working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The affected equipment is [read more]
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