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ABTA calls on travellers to complain about APD increase
In an attempt to stop the Government from further increasing the Air Passenger Duty (APD) this November, ABTA is calling on travellers to write to their MPs. APD, which currently raises £2 billion for the Government, was introduced in 1994 and has seen several increases since. Prior to 1 November 2009, 

fees were set at Reduced Rates [...]Full Story
 
BALPA calls for ‘last ditch’ talks in Virgin pilot dispute
In a statement on its website, BALPA (the British Airline Pilot’s Association) has confirmed that it has asked to meet the management of Virgin Atlantic today, 24 August, for ‘last ditch’ talks to avoid confrontation between the airline and its pilots. On its website BALPA states “the dispute is over the way the company is [...]Full Story
 
Ryanair to maintain peaks-season baggage charges for Canary Island flights
Ryanair has announced its peak-season baggage charges are to return to €15 per bag and €25 for heavy bags for travel from 1 September, however, passengers travelling on international routes to and from the Canary Islands will still have to pay the peak-season charges – €20 per bag and €30 heavy bag – these [...]Full Story
 
CAA highlights dangers of carrying restricted items on to aircraft
The CAA is once again highlighting the need for passengers to be aware of items that are banned from being carried on a plane after a man was convicted of attempting to take dangerous chemicals on to an aircraft at Manchester Airport last year. The man was found guilty of ‘recklessly acting in a manner likely [...]Full Story
 
Aberdeen to Malaga flights set to resume
There’s great news for passengers today, with confirmation that one of Aberdeen airport’s most previously popular destinations is making a comeback! Within the last few days Barrhead Travel has confirmed that it is to commence weekly flights from the North-east to Malaga, starting in May 2011 – the beginning of next year’s summer season. The company [...]Full Story
 
Aberdeen Airport gears up for busy weekend
Despite a reported rise in ’stay-cations’, Aberdeen Airport is bucking the trend and gearing up for one of the busiest days of the year so far. As many as 10,300 passengers will pass through the airport tomorrow, Friday 2 July, as families make the most of the start of the school summer holidays. On Monday the [...]Full Story
 
Ryanair offers increased checked-in baggage allowances
Ryanair has announced it is to offer passengers the option of increased baggage allowances this summer. The new allowances mean passengers can each check in up to two bags per trip and also have the option of paying for an increased weight allowance on their first checked-in bag – from 15kg to 20kg. As with any Ryanair [...]Full Story
 
Aberdeen Airport MD moves to Edinburgh Airport
Aberdeen Airport Managing Director Kevin Brown has this morning confirmed he is set to leave his post, after more than three years in the top job. He is moving to the capital to the role of Managing Director at Edinburgh Airport, taking over from the outgoing MD Gordon Dewar. He is due to leave at the [...]Full Story
 
Ryanair sets up ash cloud refunds and claims team
Ryanair has announced it now has a dedicated Volcanic Ash Disruption team set up to handle refunds and claims from passengers in connection with the disruption caused by the ash cloud. For more information go to www.ryanair.com/en/notices/gops/100518-ASH_REIMBURSE_INFO-GBFull Story
 
New fly zone introduced to reduce ash cloud airspace closures
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the introduction of a new Time Limited Zone (TLZ) which will allow flights to take place though denser ash cloud than previously permitted. Following discussions with airlines, regulators, and aircraft and engine manufacturers the new Time Limited Zone, which effectively doubles the amount of permissible ash grammes per [...]Full Story
 
 
 
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