Revised regulation will see airspace users pay higher air traffic control (ATC) charges as a result of weaker performance targets approved by member states for air navigation services. Airspace users repeatedly urged states to use COVID-19 EU Recovery Funds to close revenue gaps – not make airspace users and their passengers foot the bill. Source …

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Gloria Guevara had stepped down as chief executive of the World Travel & Tourism Council. A former tourism secretary of Mexico, she had led the private sector body since 2017. Guevara will be replaced by Julia Simpson, who currently sits on the executive committee of International Airlines Group (IAG). Simpson, who will take up the …

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British Airways has revealed it will be trialling new queuing technology from Qmatic. The carrier hopes the system will enable customers to virtually queue at check-in by pre-booking their slot time in advance of arriving at the airport. The technology, that is optional for customers, will be trialled by British Airways for three months on …

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Robinson, a high-end brand owned by TUI Group, is sharpening its profile for its fiftieth anniversary with the launch of a new brand identity. The first Robinson Club Jandia Playa opened 50 years ago on Fuerteventura as a small project by the German company. Half a century later, TUI has become a leading tourism group …

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London City Airport has welcomed the restoration of connections to Zürich (ZRH), with Swiss to resume flying to Switzerland’s largest city from today. The carrier will initially operate two rotations per week. The schedule will increase in line with the anticipated surges in demand for leisure and business travel as travel restrictions are relaxed in …

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Carnival Cruise Line has said it hopes to return a small number of ships to service in the United States from July. The line anticipates beginning able to operate sailings on three ships from Florida and Texas, including Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze from Galveston, and Carnival Horizon from Miami.  Further, Carnival said if it …

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Spainish minister of tourism, Reyes Maroto, has said she hopes British travellers will be allowed to return to the country later this month. Officials are currently reviewing a European Union resolution that will permit more flexible travel terms for countries outside of the bloc. The United Kingdom is then expected to be included in a …

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Silversea Cruises has announced its return to service in the Galápagos Islands aboard new ship Silver Origin. The vessel arrived in San Cristóbal at the end of last month. With Silver Origin departing on her inaugural season from June 19th, the cruise line will welcome guests on all-new itineraries. Full vaccinations will be mandatory for …

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Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) London is launching a new interactive weekly webinar for travel trade, to share destination updates, trivia and travel protocol information in an engaging way for agents and partners. ‘Jamaica Virtual Vibes’ will take place every Wednesday at 13:30 for 45-60 minutes as a casual but informative way to hear about updates …

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