Tour Operator FTI Group Go Insolvent

FTI Group have gone insolvent as of 3rd June 2024. They were the third largest tour operator in Europe.There are many other companies part of FTI Group and the FTI Group website does say that group members will also be filing for insolvency.It looks like if you have a trip…

Bark Air – The Airline Aimed At Dogs

Bark Air has officially launched. which is an airline aimed at dogs, starting in May 2024. Yes you read that right!This is the first airline aimed at dogs travelling and they motto is "dogs fly first".People who travel with dogs, know how hard it can be, and that is why…

UK Border Force Trialling Passport-less Entry

The UK Border Force has begun trialling smart gates at airports. These new gates would let people enter without showing your passport.They are planning on upgrading the entry points in airports with new smart gates with facial recognition, so they would recognise who you are, and let you without showing…

Strikes At Heathrow Airport Most Weekends Throughout Summer

Heathrow staff have announced they will be striking weekends in summer 2023.These strikes could affect more than 20,000 flights carrying up to 4.4 million passengers, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.From 24 June 2023, there will be 31 days of strikes by more than 2,000 security staff in terminals 3…

United Airlines Adds Live Activities For iPhone

United Airlines has implemented iPhone's Live Activities feature which makes them the first US airline to implement live activities.This gives passengers real time updates with quick access to boarding pass, seat number and flight time, plus a countdown clock to the flight on their phone, even when locked.Live activities are…

AirFi Deployed Across Entire EasyJet Fleet

EasyJet have deployed AirFi across their entire fleet of 327 aircraft.AirFi is a streaming solution for aircraft which will allow shopping and streaming at high altitude.This means that you will be able to have entertainment while on your journey as well as shop from your seat!EasyJet trialled the service on…

Uber Launching Flight Bookings In The UK

Uber, the company we all know for its ride-hailing services, has recently expanded into the skies with Uber Air. This new service will allow users to book both domestic and international flights using the Uber app, booking with major airlines. The service is expected to launch by the summer.By collaborating…