Several planned strikes by tube drivers and Stagecoach bus staff will affect London transport over the coming weeks. Here is everything you need to know, inluding times, affected routes, and helpful tools
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad, has announced the resumption of its operations on a limited basis, due to the escalating security situation in the region. These are the destinations that are returning to operation
Update: British Airways flights from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv and other key hubs remain suspended as tensions escalate. An emergency Muscat–London service has been scheduled for stranded passengers. Details on booking and departure time
British Airways launches new Avios-Only flights from London City to Madrid and Toulon, offering reward seats on every ticket as loyalty travel demand grows
Malta’s new national airline will launch Tel Aviv flights and expand London and Europe routes, offering nearly 8,000 flights and record seat capacity in 2026. All the details, opening date, frequencies, and prices
The company will increase frequencies on key routes, deploy upgraded aircraft on London and Melbourne routes, and launch premium economy and first class classes on select destinations
Heathrow Airport will allocate over £80 million ($100 million) to airlines to reduce the cost gap with conventional jet fuel, in a move that aims to cut around 600,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year
Virgin Atlantic boosts summer flights from Manchester to Orlando, marking 30 years in the North and adding more capacity for US travelers. The company will also bring on a number of former Aer Lingus pilots
IndiGo is trimming long-haul flights in early 2026, suspending Copenhagen and cutting Manchester and London services to improve reliability
A new bilateral interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace will allow passengers to single-ticket flights, direct baggage transfers throughout selected routes, and connections to additional destinations in West Africa via Dubai and London
Just before the start of the season, London Gatwick Airport is predicting its busiest summer since the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the main destinations and the new airlines joining
Malta’s new national airline will launch Tel Aviv flights and expand London and Europe routes, offering nearly 8,000 flights and record seat capacity in 2026. All the details, opening date, frequencies, and prices
AirAsia X will connect Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, and London Gatwick from June 26, 2026, making Bahrain its first strategic hub outside Asia. The launch will deepen international collaborations and position the Kingdom as a developing gateway between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
Norwegian is expanding its Aalborg network with a new direct route to London Gatwick, starting April 2026 with fares from 299 kr (20 EUR). The new service "further strengthens London Gatwick’s strong Nordic route network"
Air France will launch two daily flights on the Paris (CDG) - Gatwick route in March 2026. Before that, it will add special flights to Cardiff for the rugby tournament. You won't believe how many flights the company currently operates in the UK
Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
Jet2 will begin operating from Gatwick Airport in March 2026 with six aircraft and 29 routes to holiday destinations across Europe. It is the airline's 14th base in the UK
Emirates expands Dubai-London Gatwick route with advanced Airbus A350
London Gatwick Airport will be renewed with 8 new boarding gates that will reduce about 12,000 bus trips on the airfield: "Not only will it shorten waiting time, it will also contribute to environmental quality"
