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Calls for new Civil Aviation Authority powers

Airlines operating in the UK have not faced a single fine for breaking consumer law on refunds, delays or cancellations since 2003, consumer organisation Which? has revealed.Over the same period, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has only used its powers…

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On the Beach resigns from ABTA in refunds dispute

On the Beach has resigned its membership of ABTA following a disagreement over refunds.The trade association recently reaffirmed its position that, if the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against “all but essential” travel to a destination, trips should be…

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Aer Lingus Regional launches Manchester-Belfast connection

Aer Lingus Regional has marked the beginning of a new route from Manchester to Belfast.Beginning today, the airline will operate up to four daily return flights from Manchester Airport to Belfast City Airport.Aer Lingus Regional, which is operated by Stobart…

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Eurostar launches business-facing booking platform

Eurostar is launching a new booking platform for business travellers.In a first for rail operator, the new portal has been designed with business travel in mind, offering organisations of any size a seamless start to their travel experience with all…

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Nature-based tourism: the Bavarian phenomenon

A castle, a brewery, a village shop, several farms and small guest houses, plus many hiking and cycling trails. This is Friedenfels in the northern Upper Palatinate. An unknown place which could soon become Bavaria’s top nature adventure village.The town…

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Radisson adds dual-brand property at Heathrow

Radisson Hotel Group has welcomed two new brands at London Heathrow, joining forces under one roof.The new Radisson Red hotel features 258 bedrooms showcasing the bold and playful design of the brand.The other bedrooms, of which there are more than…

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Travel industry seeks further support in upcoming Budget

Associations from across the travel industry came together earlier to discuss how they can continue working together to lobby government on the need for specific support to save jobs and businesses in the travel industry, following the coronavirus crisis.ABTA, Advantage…

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Aida Cruises delays return until November

Germany-based Aida Cruises has confirmed it now hopes to offer trips from November as the line seeks to return from a Covid-19 enforced suspension of operations.Due to the pandemic, conditions are currently appropriate in a number of European countries neighbouring…

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