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Aviation: Unfair no-show fees?
Consumer association Which? suggests airlines may be breaking consumer law by imposing ‘no-show’ clauses on passengers who book return...
Aviation: London's airports are full(-ish)
It's a commonly held belief that London's airports are full; that is, there are no runway slots available which can be used to start new...
Aviation: Another Heathrow record
November was another bumper period for London's busiest airport. Passenger traffic at Heathrow rose by 3.3% bringing the month's total...
Aviation: Airline CO2 emissions rated
German NGO and carbon offsetting specialist atmosfair has published a report analysing the emissions of 200 of the world’s largest...
Aviation: Boeing launches private 777X
Are you in need of the ultimate in airborne personal transport? Well look no further. Today Boeing has launched the VIP or BBJ (Boeing...
Aviation: CAA ultimatum on re-booking
Many passengers don't realise that if their flight is cancelled, instead of a refund they have the right to be re-booked on an another...
Aviation: No snow in Finland
Another interesting story has cropped up. Short trips to Finland to see Santa Claus in a suitably seasonal setting are popular...
Aviation: Ryanair faces action over delay compensation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is threatening Ryanair with legal action over its refusal to pay compensation to some customers who...
Aviation: Gatwick's other runway
For many years Gatwick was the world’s busiest single-runway airport, although it lost top spot to Mumbai in 2015. The title was always...
Aviation: Heathrow aims for a greener future
Plans that it will help Heathrow achieve carbon-neutral growth have been unveiled. The initiative comes ahead of the formal consultation...
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