Watchdog bans Thomas Cook Twitter promotionThomas Cook’s retail arm has admitted making errors in an online competition which prevented people being able to enter a prize draw.
Government calls for evidence in £240 million fake holiday sickness claims scamsBen Ireland Oct 13th 2017, 07:09Four-week call for evidence will see travel industry experts help ministers shape next steps to tackle issue.
Wizz Air forms UK company in case Brexit has no aviation dealBen Ireland Oct 12th 2017, 14:12Hungarian low-cost carrier registered Wizz Air UK Ltd on September 26.
Hill Dickinson partner Maria Pittordis dies after short illnessBen Ireland Oct 12th 2017, 08:48Tributes paid to law firm’s head of marine, trade and energy
Comment: Monarch’s failure must sharpen minds over AtolNoel Josephides Oct 12th 2017, 08:13Now is the time to make changes to the incoming regulations, says Noel Josephides, chairman of Abta and Sunvil
Government ‘devaluing’ Atol by covering seat only passengers, says SPAA chairmanBen Ireland Oct 12th 2017, 07:06Alan Glen said Scottish agents’ association had called for levy on seat only passengers 12 year ago.
Monarch pensioners to lose out as owners get ‘bumper profit’, warns MPBen Ireland Oct 12th 2017, 06:42Frank Field, chair of government’s work and pensions committee has called for pensions law change in wake of Monarch collapse.
Travel firms retrain staff after failures in Atol test by Which?Juliet Dennis Oct 11th 2017, 18:44Staff criticised for lack of understanding of Atol protection following a damning report released in the wake of Monarch’s failure.
‘Document data compliance’ or risk heavy finesIan Taylor Oct 11th 2017, 17:37Damages claims will add to GDPR costs, warns lawyer
Chancellor says ‘no deal’ Brexit could halt air travelBen Ireland Oct 11th 2017, 11:21Philip Hammond says outcome ‘theoretically possible’ from Brexit day.
Comment: Is Atol reform finally on cards?Lucy Huxley Oct 11th 2017, 09:24Has the penny finally dropped? This week’s long-overdue concession by transport secretary Chris Grayling that the current Atol system may need looking at again suggests maybe it has
Airlines face criticism for ‘limiting access to fares’Ian Taylor Oct 11th 2017, 08:58Industry groups demand EU action against airlines’ push to ‘biased websites’. Ian Taylor reports
Special Report: ‘Consolidation reduces choice and raises fares’Ian Taylor Oct 11th 2017, 08:57Airlines scrutinised in ‘Impact of Airline Consolidation on Consumer Choice’ report. Ian Taylor takes an exclusive look
Brexit ‘no deal’ spells disaster for UK aviation, says BalpaPhil Davies Oct 10th 2017, 12:34Pilots’ union intervention follows Theresa May’s comments
Monarch failure: Grayling hints at regulatory reform following Monarch collapseLee Hayhurst Oct 10th 2017, 08:17Transport secretary tells parliament Atol and insolvency rules are under scrutiny
Monarch failure: Pilots’ union calls for government probePhil Davies Oct 9th 2017, 13:29Balpa seeks investigation into demise of carrier and role of Mantegazza family and Greybull Capital
