Category Archives: Industry Insider

Heathrow Airport third runway – BAA ups the ante

Posted on March 5, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Heathrow is no longer fit for purpose as a main European hub and as a gateway to future UK economic expansion Continue reading →

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Inward air passengers down by 11% but APD hauls in record figure

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Cheapflights Media

Inflation-busting increases in APD hauls in half a billion pounds – 25% more than in 2010 Continue reading →

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There’s no crystal ball but air fares look likely to increase

Posted on March 1, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

While passenger growth rates have slowed, international passenger traffic and the all-important US economy are improving Continue reading →

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First steps in potential trade war with the EU?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Joint declaration of the Moscow meeting opposes inclusion of international civil aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Continue reading →

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Trade war looming because of ETS?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

More than 20 countries have been invited to discuss potential retaliatory measures against the EU Continue reading →

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It’s all smiles in Seattle thanks to Lion Air mega order

Posted on February 20, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Might it be the case that Lion Air has bought from Boeing, a US manufacturer, rather than Airbus because of the Emissions Trading Scheme? Continue reading →

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ATOL consumer protection increased from 30 April

Posted on February 9, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

“Flight-Plus” holidays will be included in the ATOL scheme from 30 April meaning that a further six million getaways will be covered. Continue reading →

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Poking a wasp’s nest – ETS stirs angry reaction

Posted on February 8, 2012 by johnbarringtoncarver

Opposition is growing as 43 countries have already publicly objected to the EU plans. Continue reading →

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In pictures, mobile phone users’ favourite places

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cheapflights Media

Inspired by our latest infographic on the travel habits of mobile phone users, we’ve selected these stunning images. Continue reading →

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Mobile phone tribes – how do you travel?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cheapflights Media

We’ve crunched the numbers and compiled this fascinating infographic. Continue reading →

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