Heathrow breaks passenger record as third runway plans accelerate
Heathrow reports record passenger traffic and a 30.8% profit surge as it readies plans for a third runway, backed by Chancellor Reeves.
Sri Lanka’s accidental hotelier: how Uga Hotels is redefining luxury hospitality
Discover how Priyanjith Weerasooria, founder of Sri Lanka’s Uga Hotels, went from construction to creating one of the country’s leading boutique hotel brands
Gen Z flies more despite climate talk
Gen Z outflies baby boomers despite climate concerns, says the CAA. Discover why younger travellers prioritise cost over carbon and expect the government to pay.
Heathrow must change funding model or third runway will collapse
Airlines and hoteliers argue Heathrow’s funding model must be reformed before investing in a third runway, warning that high costs make expansion unviable. The CAA says it will review the…
Airlines demand urgent review of Heathrow’s costs before third runway approval
Airlines operating from Heathrow are urging the UK’s aviation regulator to launch an immediate and comprehensive review of the airport’s financial model, amid fears that carriers—and ultimately passengers—will bear the…
British Airways modifies loyalty scheme after customer backlash
British Airways has adjusted its new loyalty scheme after protests from frequent flyers, offering a flight-based path to bronze and silver status and extending tier point bonuses—yet standing firm on…
Trump’s return to the White House ‘will lower air fares’, says Ryanair chief O’leary
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts Donald Trump’s re-election will cut global air fares by reversing net-zero efforts and boosting US oil output.
Reeves backs third runway at Heathrow, citing potential to boost jobs and UK GDP
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her official backing to plans for a third runway at Heathrow, arguing that the expansion could create more than 100,000 jobs and significantly boost the…
Government-backed train ticket website set to shake up the market
A new government-backed train ticket retailer is to be launched online, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced, with the aim of consolidating UK rail fares into a single digital…
Record wave of hotel acquisitions sweeps Britain as private equity bets big
Britain’s hotel market hit a record £6.6bn in deals in 2024, driven by private equity. London dominated, but regional acquisitions also soared, signalling robust investor confidence.
Premier Inn balances flat UK sales with strong german expansion
Premier Inn owner Whitbread reports flat UK sales but strong growth in Germany, signalling progress toward profitability in Europe’s competitive hotel market.
Travel sector blasts ‘bewildering’ proposal to raise ETA fee by 60%
The travel industry slams the Home Office’s plan to raise the ETA fee by 60%, warning it could discourage visitors and harm UK business, tourism, and growth.