United Airlines makes the announcement: for tickets bought on and after April 3, 2026, "fees will go up by $10 for your first and second checked bag and by $50 for your third checked bag in most markets"
"Booking closed": Skybus has ended its London Gatwick–Newquay route early due to rising fuel costs and weak demand, highlighting growing pressure on regional airlines. "It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand”
The low-cost airline Eurowings, part of the Lufthansa Group, is expanding its route network from Berlin Airport, launching direct flights to Europe's most desirable capitals and announcing new vacation destinations alongside increased frequencies
British Airways is adding extra flights between London, Singapore, Bangkok, and the Maldives through March and April, plus more capacity in May, "following disruption due to events in the Middle East"
An £18 million project has been completed in just five months of night work at London Luton Airport: the runway has been extended, lighting systems have been replaced with energy-efficient ones and a new weather sensor has been installed. All without disrupting passengers or aircraft
London's Kew Gardens and Wakehurst have once again come alive with blossoms, colour, and the much-anticipated Sounds of Blossom festival courtesy of the Royal College of Music. Bonus: Don't miss
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
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
Engineering works close tracks between Hayes & Harlington and the airport; Piccadilly line will operate normally, plan ahead and expect congestion
