Tag: UK
Edinburgh Approves UK’s First Tourist Tax for Overnight Stays
Edinburgh will introduce a 5% tourist tax on overnight stays from mid-2026, making it the first UK city to implement such a levy. As...
Heathrow Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption
Heathrow has announced an increase in its pioneering carbon cutting scheme for a fourth year. In 2025, £86m will be available to airlines through...
Airlines Criticize UK ETA Fee Hike, Warn of Tourism Impact
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly opposed the UK Home Office's proposal to raise the cost of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs)...
UK Lists Conditions for Air Peace to Secure Heathrow Slots
The UK aviation authorities have shown readiness to discuss the allocation of slots at London Heathrow Airport for Nigerian airline Air Peace, following concerns...
Emirates Unveils New Experiential Travel Store in London
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, officially opened the doors to its newly designed ‘Emirates World’ Travel Store in London. Making a grand entrance...
Keyamo Pressures UK on Air Peace’s Heathrow Slot
The ongoing dispute over Air Peace’s access to London Heathrow Airport has escalated as Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, formally...
Heathrow Welcomes Record-Breaking 39.8 Million Passengers in First Half of 2024
Heathrow Airport has reported a historic surge in passenger numbers, welcoming a record 39.8 million travelers in the first six months of 2024. This...
Airbus Welcomes London Gatwick to Global Hydrogen Hub Network
Airbus has teamed up with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products, the world’s largest hydrogen supplier, to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in the...
Ethiopian Adds London-Gatwick to its UK Network
Largest network operating carrier in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines has announced that starting from November 21, 2023, it will commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick. The...
Breaking: UK Removes Nigeria, Others From Red List
In a recent development, the UK has announced that all 11 countries on the red list will be removed from 4am Wednesday 15 December...