Airline bosses have launched a crackdown on passengers who hover around the departure gate in a bid to board their flight before they are given the green light by airport staff. Nicknamed “gate lice” by industry insiders, such pushy passengers have become an increasing irritant for carriers as travel demand …
Read More »M&S chairman hits out at British Airways after string of flights cancelled
Almost 3pc of BA flights were cancelled last year, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and analysts OAG. By contrast, Ryanair cancelled 0.34pc of flights and easyJet 1.5pc of flights. British Airways flights had an average delay of 22.3 minutes in 2023, compared to 21.5 minutes for …
Read More »Holiday bookings surge in UK after lockdown exit plans revealed | Business
Airlines and travel companies have reported a surge in holiday bookings after the Boris Johnson announced his roadmap out of lockdown. EasyJet, Ryanair, Tui and Thomas Cook reported a jump in bookings to destinations including Spain and Greece after the prime minister said international trips could potentially resume from 17 …
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