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TodaySep 30Wed
  1. UK CAA News

    UK CAA: Paramotor pilot ordered to pay £8,000 after injuring passer-by

    Following a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) investigation, paramotor pilot David Soos pleaded guilty to endangering a person. On 16 September 2024 he operated a paramotor trike recklessly in a farmer's field in Reedness, striking a passer-by and causing fractures to the victim's tibia, fibula and ankle. On 25 September 2026 Hull Magistrates' Court ordered Soos to pay £8,000 compensation to the victim. The CAA notes that paramotor and powered hang glider operators need no pilot licence or airworthiness certification, but must still comply with rules of the air, including minimum heights and distances from people and property, taking off and landing clear of congested areas, and staying out…

Sep 25Fri
  1. UK CAA News

    UK CAA sets scope of independent review into NATS technical incident

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority published on 25 September the terms of reference for its independent review into the NATS technical incident of 8 September 2026, which disrupted travellers and saw more than 2,000 flights delayed, cancelled or diverted. A NATS preliminary report on 18 September attributed the incident to a software defect. The review will examine NATS' plans for renewing and modernising critical operational systems, business continuity, implementation of past review recommendations, the effectiveness of CAA regulatory oversight, and international best practice, and will also be informed by similar events including those of 21 September. An initial report goes to the Secretar…

Sep 24Thu
  1. Skift Feed

    Virgin Atlantic CEO: Don't Make Customers Pay More for SAF Without the Environmental Benefit

    Virgin Atlantic CEO Corneel Koster said at the Skift Global Forum in New York that increasing mandates on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) while supply continues to lag is not tenable for the airline industry. He noted that the U.K. SAF mandate requires the fuel to make up 2% of the country's jet fuel demand, eventually rising to 22%, but there isn't enough SAF available.

Sep 10Thu
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    UK Air Traffic Control Failure Cancels Over 2,000 Flights; Passengers May Not Be Compensated

    A serious failure in the UK flight management system on the afternoon of the 8th caused widespread cancellations and delays at major UK airports, with more than 2,000 flights cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected. In a statement on the 9th, the UK Civil Aviation Authority said the disruption may be classified as an 'extraordinary circumstance' under passenger rights rules, meaning affected passengers may not be entitled to compensation. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she does 'not believe this was unavoidable' and has called for an independent investigation into the cause. NATS blamed a technical fault, with CEO Martin Rolfe saying cyberattack has been ruled o…

Sep 9Wed
  1. UK CAA News

    UK CAA: NATS outage likely 'extraordinary circumstances', limiting passenger compensation

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority issued a statement on the NATS flight-planning system technical issue of 8 September 2026, which led to delays and the cancellation of hundreds of UK arriving and departing flights and continued knock-on disruption. The CAA considers delays and cancellations directly caused by the outage, and by its knock-on effects, likely to be 'extraordinary circumstances' under passenger rights rules, meaning passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation, though airlines should still look after them. The CAA reminded airlines of obligations including offering refunds, re-routing at the earliest opportunity or at a later date, and providing meals, refreshments and…

Aug 28Fri
  1. UK CAA News

    UK CAA Urges Travelers to Pack Lithium Batteries Correctly

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority is reminding travelers ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend, with around 2 million passengers expected to depart from airports across England, Scotland, and Wales. As lithium batteries can overheat if damaged, passengers should keep power banks, vapes, and spare batteries in hand luggage, not checked baggage. The CAA has launched the 'Pack Right for a Safe Flight' campaign, noting that the average traveler now packs around four lithium-powered devices.

Aug 27Thu
  1. Skift Feed

    UK Airport Record Masks Sharp Drop in Gulf Traffic

    UK airports set a record for Q2 passenger numbers, handling over 81 million, but growth was nearly flat at 0.15% year-on-year. The Iran war and a UK travel advisory caused a sharp collapse in Gulf traffic: UAE down 42%, Qatar down 45%, Saudi Arabia down 40%, Bahrain down 54%, and Kuwait down 68%, with the five markets losing nearly 1.5 million passengers combined. Emirates' UK passenger numbers fell 46% and Qatar Airways' fell 42%, while Dubai dropped out of the top 10 international destinations to 15th. Low-cost carriers and strong Western European demand offset some of the losses.

Aug 26Wed
  1. UK CAA News

    UK Aviation Hits Record Passenger Numbers Despite Middle East Disruption

    UK Civil Aviation Authority data shows that in Q2 2026, passenger numbers at UK airports exceeded 81 million, a record high, despite disruption from the Middle East conflict. Growth was driven largely by low-cost carriers, with Ryanair and Jet2 both seeing 9% year-on-year growth. Short-haul European routes were strong, with passenger numbers to Madrid and Barcelona up 15% and 11% respectively. Asia also saw significant growth, with China up 11%, Pakistan up 307%, and India up 5%.

Aug 21Fri
  1. Skift Feed

    Google Bought Spirit's Data for $10 Million and Got a Steal

    Skift Daily Briefing reports that Google acquired Spirit Airlines' pricing and booking data in bankruptcy for $10 million, considered a bargain. Additionally, the UK launches a crackdown on hidden travel fees with fines up to 10% of global revenue, and Delta's pilot scheduling talks break down ahead of the busy fall season.

Aug 20Thu
  1. Skift Feed

    UK CMA Launches Drip Pricing Investigations into Virgin Atlantic and Trainline

    The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened formal investigations into Virgin Atlantic and Trainline over drip pricing, where mandatory fees are omitted from advertised prices. Virgin Atlantic Holidays may not disclose resort fees and local taxes, while Trainline's booking fees are core revenue. The CMA can now rule directly and impose fines up to 10% of global turnover.

Aug 18Tue
  1. Skift Feed

    Can Tweaking Plane Routes Cut Aviation’s Climate Impact? An Airspace-Wide Contrail Trial Will Test…

    Operation Blue Skies, a UK-backed trial, will test AI-guided flight rerouting to avoid climate-warming contrails over the Shanwick Oceanic Control Area over two winters. Part-funded by the UK Department for Transport, the £5 million trial uses AI contrail forecasts from Google and others. Modelling suggests altitude adjustments of up to 2,000 feet could cut contrail formation by 60-70% for only ~1% more fuel burn. Contrails account for about one-third of aviation's climate impact.

Aug 4Tue
  1. UK CAA News

    UK Airports Improve Accessibility as Demand for Assistance Hits Record

    The UK CAA published its annual Airport Accessibility Report for 2025/26. A record 5.9 million passengers used assistance services in 2025, up 115.8% since 2015. Of 28 airports, 19 were rated 'Very Good' and 9 'Good', with none 'Needs Improvement' or 'Poor'. However, satisfaction among disabled passengers (82%) is lower than overall (88%), and 58% of disabled consumers reported difficulties.

Jul 30Thu
  1. UK CAA News

    UK CAA Sets Out Vision for Scaling Drone Operations in UK Airspace

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published its Airspace Architecture Concept of Operations, outlining a vision to move drone operations from isolated trials to widespread commercial use. It explores enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drones alongside crewed aircraft through technology, digital services, and risk-based safety measures. The vision includes electronic detection, conflict avoidance, reliable communications, digital traffic management, and information sharing.

Jul 22Wed
Jul 16Thu
  1. Travelport Press Releases

    Travelport and Air Zimbabwe sign multi-year distribution agreement

    Travelport and Air Zimbabwe have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that returns the airline to global distribution for the first time in over a decade. Air Zimbabwe's content will be available through Travelport+ to agencies worldwide, with Travelport first to market with the airline's UM-validated content. The deal follows the live cutover of Air Zimbabwe's Crane Central Reservation System with Travelport. The carrier will launch direct Harare-London Gatwick flights on 22 July 2026, operating three times weekly with a 302-seat Airbus A330-300.

Jul 14Tue
Jul 8Wed
  1. Booking.com Newsroom

    Booking.com Summer Report: New Travel Trends Among Brits

    Booking.com's Summer Getaway Report reveals 71% of Brits plan to visit new destinations, with Shanghai as the fastest-rising global destination (+88%). Interest in 'extreme' day trips is high, with 58% willing to travel round-trip in a day. Child-free escapes are rising, with 30% of parents preferring holidays without kids.

Jun 12Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    UK Investigates Ryanair Over Family Seat Fees

    The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair over a 'mandatory family seat' fee of around £8 charged to parents to sit with children aged 2-11. The CMA will assess whether the fee breaches consumer law and whether the total price is obscured during booking.

Mar 25Wed
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Data: UK Easter Air Bookings Up 13%

    Amadeus Travel Intelligence data shows inbound air bookings to the UK for Easter 2026 (April 2-7) are up 13% from 2025, with hotel bookings up 15%. Families and groups lead growth, each up 22%. India leads origin markets with a 78% increase, followed by Australia and the US, both up 36%.

Mar 14Sat
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    Turks and Caicos Islands travel advice updated

    The UK FCDO updated travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands, mainly regarding passport validity requirements. As a British Overseas Territory, there is no British Embassy, and the local government provides support. Travelers are advised to obtain appropriate travel insurance.

Nov 6Thu
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer and VisitBritain Expand Partnership to Boost Saudi Travel to Britain

    Almosafer and VisitBritain expanded their strategic partnership at WTM London to promote Britain as a top destination for Saudi travelers. The collaboration will develop high-value packages showcasing Britain's nations and regions. VisitBritain forecasts 404,000 visits from Saudi Arabia to the UK this year, with spending of £975 million in 2025, up 26% on 2024. Britain remains a premium destination for Almosafer across leisure and business segments.

May 8Thu
  1. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for the United Kingdom

    The U.S. Department of State reissued its United Kingdom travel advisory on May 8, 2025, after a periodic review with minor edits, keeping it at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism. The advisory cites continued plotting of possible attacks, which may occur with little or no warning and target tourist sites, transport hubs, malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, concerts, educational institutions, airports and other public areas. It also notes isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland focused primarily on police and military targets.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department: United Kingdom travel advisory at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution'

    The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for the United Kingdom due to terrorism, citing the risk of terrorist violence including attacks and other activity. The advisory also notes the risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, which mainly target police and military. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations, and most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity such as purse or cellphone snatching and pickpocketing.

Jun 29Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Examines Challenges and Opportunities of UK SMB Travel

    A SAP Concur blog post notes that UK SMBs make up more than 99% of private sector businesses and employ more than 60% of private sector workers, yet the business travel industry has been geared toward large enterprises. It discusses SMB travel challenges such as flexibility needs, lack of dedicated travel managers and overlooked domestic trips, and describes responses including Triplink and a Booking.com partnership.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    U.S. Companies: UK VAT Reclaim Deadline Approaching

    SAP Concur blog reminds that under the 13th VAT Directive, the deadline for non-EU countries to reclaim VAT from UK business travel expenses incurred between July 1, 2017 and June 20, 2018 is December 31, 2018. There is no scope for late returns, so missing the deadline means losing the refund. The article suggests checking eligibility via SAP Concur App Center partner Taxback International.

  3. SAP Concur Blog

    How to Plug Skills Shortages in Your Finance Department

    SAP Concur cites August 2018 Robert Walters research: six in ten UK CFOs expect skills shortages, and eight in ten expect increased workloads. Most in-demand finance skills are analysis (38%), business partnering (36%), and financial reporting (29%). 53% of employers consider ACA/ICAS the most important technical qualification. Demand for interim CFOs increased 69% in H1 2018. The article suggests interim solutions, automation, and improved perks.

Feb 19Tue
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Yemen due to unpredictable security conditions. British nationals in Yemen should leave immediately. UK government support is severely limited, with embassy services suspended and no evacuation procedures. Regional tensions have escalated, with Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, posing risks of further escalation.