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Norwegian Awarded Six Weekly Slots at London Heathrow

December 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

European low-cost carrier Norwegian has been awarded six weekly slots at London Heathrow out of the 14 requested by the airline beginning in summer 2020. The Oslo-based carrier already operates extensively from London Gatwick airport

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Undisclosed Number of British Airways Flights Disrupted By IT Issue

November 21, 2019 John Flett

British Airways was affected on Wednesday night by an undisclosed ‘technical issue’ which resulted in a disruption to the airline’s schedule with flight delays and cancellations. A statement from the airline said: “Our teams are

Routes

Virgin Atlantic Expands A350 Routes for Summer, Doubles Down in Successful Markets

November 20, 2019 Thomas Pallini

In preparation for the busy 2020 summer travel season, Virgin Atlantic has announced four new routes for its newest flagship aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 XWB. Having started service with the airline on the London-New York

Routes

Virgin Atlantic Aims to Bring Style to Israel Travel, Celebrates One Month of Service

October 31, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Virgin Atlantic became the latest European airline to enter the Israeli market last month when it launched flights between London and Tel Aviv. Going up against Israeli and British airline giants El Al and British

Routes

Air New Zealand Adds Newark, Ends London to Los Angeles Segment

October 23, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Air New Zealand has announced that it will be commencing service from Auckland to Newark, N.J. pending regulatory approval. The flight will be operated three times a week, year-round and will be flown on the

Routes

Virgin Atlantic Strengthens Manchester Services, Boosts Winter Gatwick Frequencies

October 3, 2019 Will Lee

Virgin Atlantic announced it will enhance its services from Manchester Airport, one of its secondary hubs in Northern England. The airline will increase frequencies on the Manchester-New York route by 65 percent and launch a

Opinions

Opinion: Should Virgin Atlantic Re-Enter the Domestic U.K. Market?

September 21, 2019 Connor Sadler

Virgin Atlantic revealed this week that they would be interested in looking into the U.K. domestic market again should the slot system be reorganized after London Heathrow airport’s coming expansion. Virgin Atlantic says that a

Airlines

Virgin Goes Big With Airbus A350-1000 Launch, Talks Expansion at Heathrow

September 20, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Virgin Atlantic Airways entered a new era earlier this month when it launched service on its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 XWB. Only the fifth carrier worldwide to operate the type, the addition of the

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Virgin Atlantic Debuts Airbus A350-1000 on London Heathrow to New York Flight

September 10, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Virgin Atlantic inaugurated its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000XWB, on Tuesday, officially becoming the second British operator of the aircraft in revenue service. Flying between London and New York on the airline’s flagship route, the

Airports

London Stansted Aims For Long-Haul Expansion Despite Uncertain Future

August 31, 2019 Will Lee

While the future of the country and London Stansted’s expansion schemes remain unclear, the airport is optimistic for its future. The UK and European Union (EU) have not reached a Brexit agreement at the moment

Airlines

Jazeera Airways Announces London Flights

August 6, 2019 Daniel Morley

Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has announced that it will launch a route between Kuwait City and London. The new route is scheduled to begin on Oct. 27 and will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320neo

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British Airways Inaugurates First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

August 5, 2019 Daniel Morley

British Airways has begun commercial services with their brand new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The inaugural flight took off on Monday from London Heathrow Airport bound for Madrid. The aircraft will initially operate twice a day

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Man Falls from Kenya Airways Aircraft Prior to Landing

July 1, 2019 James Dinsdale

A man has fallen from an inbound Kenya Airways flight to London Heathrow Airport in a suspected stowaway incident. The body of the deceased was found in the garden of a house in Clapham, South

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British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

June 30, 2019 John Flett

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), the union which represents roughly 90 percent of British Airways pilots, has commenced balloting its members on possible industrial action over wage negotiations. The move comes after talks between

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Longest Qantas Route Could Be Launched in 2023

June 4, 2019 Will Lee

Australian carrier Qantas will confirm its longest route, Sydney to London, by the end of this year. Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, revealed that the airline had asked both Boeing and Airbus to submit their

Planes

British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

June 1, 2019 Connor Sadler

On the day of its birthday, British Airways has upgraded three of its domestic U.K. flights from their usual Airbus fleet. Three flights on August 25 will operate on Boeing 747-400s, expected to feature a

Airlines

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

May 24, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Last February, British Airways announced some of its best financial results on record Generating more than £2 billion ($2.53 billion) in profits for the year 2018, with an operating margin 15 percent higher than in

Routes

Virgin Atlantic to Take On Opportunities Left By Jet Airways, Adds Heathrow to Mumbai Service

May 22, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Virgin Atlantic announced it will be restarting flights between London and Mumbai as of October 27. The new flight announcement follows the recent demise of Jet Airways’ operations, which used to codeshare with Virgin Atlantic

Planes

Heathrow’s Hidden Gem: Visiting The British Airways Speedbird Centre

May 17, 2019 Jordan Green

Every day, hundreds of British Airways flights depart and arrive from London’s Heathrow Airport, a common occurrence for the better part of the last half-century. For those passing through Heathrow or London itself, the British

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JetBlue’s Highly-Anticipated European Service Set to Begin in 2021

April 10, 2019 Thomas Pallini

JetBlue Airways has announced it will begin transatlantic operations to Europe in 2021. The long-awaited announcement was made via video from JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to employees, aided by JetBlue President and COO Joanna Geraghty,

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London

Norwegian Awarded Six Weekly Slots at London Heathrow

Undisclosed Number of British Airways Flights Disrupted By IT Issue

Virgin Atlantic Expands A350 Routes for Summer, Doubles Down in Successful Markets

Virgin Atlantic Aims to Bring Style to Israel Travel, Celebrates One Month of Service

Air New Zealand Adds Newark, Ends London to Los Angeles Segment

Virgin Atlantic Strengthens Manchester Services, Boosts Winter Gatwick Frequencies

Opinion: Should Virgin Atlantic Re-Enter the Domestic U.K. Market?

Virgin Goes Big With Airbus A350-1000 Launch, Talks Expansion at Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic Debuts Airbus A350-1000 on London Heathrow to New York Flight

London Stansted Aims For Long-Haul Expansion Despite Uncertain Future

Jazeera Airways Announces London Flights

British Airways Inaugurates First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

Man Falls from Kenya Airways Aircraft Prior to Landing

British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

Longest Qantas Route Could Be Launched in 2023

British Airways Schedules Domestic 747 Flights

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Virgin Atlantic to Take On Opportunities Left By Jet Airways, Adds Heathrow to Mumbai Service

Heathrow’s Hidden Gem: Visiting The British Airways Speedbird Centre

JetBlue’s Highly-Anticipated European Service Set to Begin in 2021

Homeland Security Withdraws Proposal for Compulsory Facial Recognition at Airports for U.S. Citizens

Rebuilding The Princess Juliana Alternative: L’Espérance Airport

Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

JetSmart Slated to Take over Norwegian Air Argentina Operations

Qantas Retires Final Boeing 747 from American Skies