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Passengers travelling from Heathrow Terminal 5 over Easter have been told to expect delays (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

British Airways cancel dozens of Easter flights amid strike action

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

How to win place on the plane on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

Heathrow workers are to strike over Easter. Credit: Getty Images
Heathrow workers are to strike over Easter. Credit: Getty Images

Heathrow Airport Easter strike: Staff will walk out for 10 days

We are expected to spend more on holidays abroad this year
We are expected to spend more on holidays abroad this year

Average UK household to spend £2000 on holidays in 2023

British Airways has continued to bounce back from the pandemic.
British Airways has continued to bounce back from the pandemic.

BA owner IAG to return to pre-Covid levels of profit 'within next few years'

Wizz Air has been named the worst short-haul airline by UK passengers. A survey by consumer group Which? gave the budget carrier one star out of five for seat comfort, boarding experience and cabin environment.
Wizz Air has been named the worst short-haul airline by UK passengers. A survey by consumer group Which? gave the budget carrier one star out of five for seat comfort, boarding experience and cabin environment.

This short-haul airline has been named ‘the worst’ by UK passengers

The government urges travellers to check their passports before booking a holiday this year
The government urges travellers to check their passports before booking a holiday this year

Government issues ‘do not book travel’ passport warning

British Airways have unveiled their new uniform, the first in nearly 20 years. Female cabin crew will be able to wear jumpsuits in what the company described as "an airline first", while a tunic and hijab option has also been introduced. Picture: British Airways/PA Wire
British Airways have unveiled their new uniform, the first in nearly 20 years. Female cabin crew will be able to wear jumpsuits in what the company described as "an airline first", while a tunic and hijab option has also been introduced. Picture: British Airways/PA Wire

British Airways reveals first new uniform in nearly 20 years

'Loganair is now in the strongest position of any UK regional airline to weather incoming storms affecting the wider economy,' says boss Jonathan Hinkles. Picture: contributed.
'Loganair is now in the strongest position of any UK regional airline to weather incoming storms affecting the wider economy,' says boss Jonathan Hinkles. Picture: contributed.

Regional airline Loganair ascends back into profitability

Ryanair will fly a record 57 routes from Edinburgh this winter.
Ryanair will fly a record 57 routes from Edinburgh this winter.

Ryanair to resume Edinburgh-Stansted flights from October after three years

A Whizz Air plane on the apron at Edinburgh Airport
A Whizz Air plane on the apron at Edinburgh Airport

Worst airline for UK flight delays revealed

British Airways is one of the carriers that forms part of International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG). Picture: John Devlin
British Airways is one of the carriers that forms part of International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG). Picture: John Devlin

British Airways owner back in profit for first time since onset of pandemic

British Airways is to cancel hundreds more summer flights as previous schedule cuts aimed at easing disruption proved insufficient
British Airways is to cancel hundreds more summer flights as previous schedule cuts aimed at easing disruption proved insufficient

British Airways cancels hundreds more summer flights

British Airways workers based at Heathrow have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay, the GMB and Unite unions announced.
British Airways workers based at Heathrow have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay, the GMB and Unite unions announced.

British Airways staff vote to strike over pay

Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of Diego Garcia Rodriguez of queues to enter security at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday. Picture date: Tuesday June 7, 2022.
Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of Diego Garcia Rodriguez of queues to enter security at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday. Picture date: Tuesday June 7, 2022.

Air traffic control strike causes more chaos for UK passengers

Passengers booked with easyJet, British Airways, Tui Airways and Wizz Air are among those who have been affected
Passengers booked with easyJet, British Airways, Tui Airways and Wizz Air are among those who have been affected

Holidaymakers stuck overseas after the cancellation of flights to the UK.

Ryanair issues warning to passengers as travel chaos continues

British Airways issues new baggage advice to passengers as travel chaos hits air...

Marsk Tower in South Jutland. Pic: PA Photo/Jacob Lisbygd.
Marsk Tower in South Jutland. Pic: PA Photo/Jacob Lisbygd.

Legoland and beyond – family holidays in Denmark – Scotland on Sunday Travel

A model at Lego House in Billund, Denmark. Pic: PA Photo/LEGO House.
A model at Lego House in Billund, Denmark. Pic: PA Photo/LEGO House.

Legoland and beyond – family holidays in Denmark – Scotland on Sunday Travel

British Airways was hit badly by the pandemic, along with the rest of the global airline industry, but has recently seen some signs of a recovery. Picture: John Devlin
British Airways was hit badly by the pandemic, along with the rest of the global airline industry, but has recently seen some signs of a recovery. Picture: John Devlin

British Airways parent IAG eyes clearer skies after losses stack up

View of the Ritz Carlton, Abama hotel, Tenerife. Pic: PA Photo/Ritz Carlton.
View of the Ritz Carlton, Abama hotel, Tenerife. Pic: PA Photo/Ritz Carlton.

High-end and affordable breaks in Tenerife - Scotland on Sunday Travel

British Airways has cancelled hundreds of flights to popular holiday destinations (Photo: Shutterstock)
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of flights to popular holiday destinations (Photo: Shutterstock)

Summer holidays at risk as British Airways cancels hundreds more flights

Easyjet is now operating a revised schedule in an attempt to avert more short-notice cancellations. Picture: Matt Alexander/PA Wire
Easyjet is now operating a revised schedule in an attempt to avert more short-notice cancellations. Picture: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Easter holiday flight disruption may be easing – but what about the summer?

Delays in processing security checks for new airline crew are increasing the number of flights being cancelled, according to the boss of easyJet.
Delays in processing security checks for new airline crew are increasing the number of flights being cancelled, according to the boss of easyJet.

Delays in crew security checks adding to flight cancellations - easyJet chief

Airlines have been urged by the aviation regulator to set "deliverable" schedules
Airlines have been urged by the aviation regulator to set "deliverable" schedules

Airlines urged to set ‘deliverable’ schedules after flight cancellations

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UK flights cancelled: More than 100 flights have been cancelled on Wednesday as travel disruption continues
UK flights cancelled: More than 100 flights have been cancelled on Wednesday as travel disruption continues

A further 100 flights have been cancelled

Travellers embarking on overseas trips on Monday faced chaos as flights were cancelled and cross-Channel rail services were hit by major delays. Matt Alexander/PA Wire
Travellers embarking on overseas trips on Monday faced chaos as flights were cancelled and cross-Channel rail services were hit by major delays. Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Easter travel chaos as Easyjet and British Airways flights cancelled

LNER offers free UK travel for stranded British Airways customers

British Airways passengers in Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 caught up in Saturday's disruption. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
British Airways passengers in Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 caught up in Saturday's disruption. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

BA will hope passengers are as resilient as after its past IT failures

Passengers queuing at Heathrow's Terminal 5 on Saturday. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Passengers queuing at Heathrow's Terminal 5 on Saturday. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

British Airways cancels more Scottish flights today after major computer fault

British Airways: Flights from Scotland face disruption as BA cancels all short-haul flights after IT outage. (Picture credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)
British Airways: Flights from Scotland face disruption as BA cancels all short-haul flights after IT outage. (Picture credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

Flights from Scotland disrupted as BA cancels short-haul flights after IT outage

British Airways was hit badly by the pandemic, along with the rest of the global airline industry, but has recently seen some signs of a recovery. Picture: John Devlin
British Airways was hit badly by the pandemic, along with the rest of the global airline industry, but has recently seen some signs of a recovery. Picture: John Devlin

British Airways parent IAG slashes losses as it monitors Ukraine crisis

These are the UK’s worst short-haul airlines for Covid refunds

The hair-raising moment a British Airways plane’s tail hit the runway at London Heathrow airport during an aborted landing.
The hair-raising moment a British Airways plane’s tail hit the runway at London Heathrow airport during an aborted landing.

Watch: Dramatic footage of Aberdeen plane struggling to land in Storm Corrie

British Airways resumed Inverness-Heathrow flights in 2016 after an 18 year gap. Picture: BA
British Airways resumed Inverness-Heathrow flights in 2016 after an 18 year gap. Picture: BA

British Airways suspends Inverness-Heathrow flights after Covid cuts demand

A performance on stage at the Grand Ole Opry House which hosts a live radio show every Saturday.
A performance on stage at the Grand Ole Opry House which hosts a live radio show every Saturday.

What’s new in Nashville now? Scotland on Sunday Travel

British Airways January sale: BA launches huge sale with discounted flights/holidays to over 100 destinations
British Airways January sale: BA launches huge sale with discounted flights/holidays to over 100 destinations

British Airways has launched January flight and holiday deals for 2022

Charges are generally passed on to passengers in air fares (Photo: Getty Images)
Charges are generally passed on to passengers in air fares (Photo: Getty Images)

Heathrow passengers to face 50% hike in charges from next month

British Airways has launched its Black Friday flight and holiday deals
British Airways has launched its Black Friday flight and holiday deals

British Airways has launched its Black Friday flight and holiday deals

British Airways flight BA9170E, a Boeing 747 aircraft with the registration number G-CIVD, departs from Heathrow Airport heading for Spain, as the airline last year began the final phase of retiring its iconic 747 fleet. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
British Airways flight BA9170E, a Boeing 747 aircraft with the registration number G-CIVD, departs from Heathrow Airport heading for Spain, as the airline last year began the final phase of retiring its iconic 747 fleet. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

BA owner IAG sees 'significant recovery' post-lockdown but losses remain massive

The competition watchdog has closed its investigation into Ryanair and British Airways over whether the airlines broke consumer law by failing to offer refunds for flights customers were unable to take during lockdown.
The competition watchdog has closed its investigation into Ryanair and British Airways over whether the airlines broke consumer law by failing to offer refunds for flights customers were unable to take during lockdown.

Watchdog closes airlines refund probe

Virgin Atlantic has said the policy is in line with other global airlines (Photo: Shutterstock)
Virgin Atlantic has said the policy is in line with other global airlines (Photo: Shutterstock)

Virgin Atlantic won’t hire new staff not fully vaccinated against Covid

Covid rules for flying with UK airlines like Ryanair, Jet2 and EasyJet - and where to get your Covid-19 tests for each airline (Image credit: Getty Images)
Covid rules for flying with UK airlines like Ryanair, Jet2 and EasyJet - and where to get your Covid-19 tests for each airline (Image credit: Getty Images)

Here's what you need to know about flying to and from the UK

An Airbus A320neo with a special sustainability livery as the airline has operated its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
An Airbus A320neo with a special sustainability livery as the airline has operated its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

BA operates first flight with SAF

The view from Sheer Rocks at Cocobay Resort on the west coast of Antigua.
The view from Sheer Rocks at Cocobay Resort on the west coast of Antigua.

Scotland on Sunday Travel; Come soon to the shining seas of Antigua

British Airways flight BA9170E, a Boeing 747 aircraft with the registration number G-CIVD, departs from Heathrow Airport heading for Spain, as the airline last year began the final phase of retiring its 747 fleet. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
British Airways flight BA9170E, a Boeing 747 aircraft with the registration number G-CIVD, departs from Heathrow Airport heading for Spain, as the airline last year began the final phase of retiring its 747 fleet. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

British Airways’ parent ramps up flight capacity but losses spiral to £1.7bn

British Airways and Ryanair investigated over refunds during the pandemic. (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)
British Airways and Ryanair investigated over refunds during the pandemic. (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

British Airways and Ryanair investigated over Covid refunds

Staff serving food on the first BA holiday flight back to Lisbon.
Staff serving food on the first BA holiday flight back to Lisbon.

Portugal goes from green to amber - but what’s it like to travel there?

Coronavirus in the UK: Holiday makers in Portugal to pay hundreds of pounds to beat quarantine deadline
Coronavirus in the UK: Holiday makers in Portugal to pay hundreds of pounds to beat quarantine deadline

Holiday makers in Portugal to pay hundreds of pounds to beat quarantine deadline

British Airways flight BA9170E, a Boeing 747 aircraft with the registration number G-CIVD, departs from Heathrow Airport heading for Spain, as the airline last year began the final phase of retiring its 747 fleet. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
British Airways flight BA9170E, a Boeing 747 aircraft with the registration number G-CIVD, departs from Heathrow Airport heading for Spain, as the airline last year began the final phase of retiring its 747 fleet. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Reaction: British Airways owner IAG 'still in emergency mode' after huge Q1 loss

The BA flights to Faro are due to operate from the end of May. Picture: Igor Dvurekov/Wikimedia Commons
The BA flights to Faro are due to operate from the end of May. Picture: Igor Dvurekov/Wikimedia Commons

Edinburgh-Faro flights announced amid speculation Portugal to be on ‘green’ list

Passengers will be able to add evidence of a coronavirus vaccination (Photo: Shutterstock)
Passengers will be able to add evidence of a coronavirus vaccination (Photo: Shutterstock)

British Airways is trialling a Covid travel passport - here’s when it could laun...

British Airways is planning a Covid vaccine travel passport - this is how it cou...

The number of passengers using IAG’s airlines remains significantly down on pre-pandemic levels, and fell again during the traditional peak festive season. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
The number of passengers using IAG’s airlines remains significantly down on pre-pandemic levels, and fell again during the traditional peak festive season. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

British Airways owner suffers huge losses: boss says 'people want to fly'

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