London, France, Spain, and Portugal are already breaking May temperature records, with some areas reaching up to 40 degrees. Forecasts hint at a hotter-than-usual summer
A new long-haul push takes off. Alaska Airlines has added daily year-round service from Seattle to London Heathrow just weeks after launching its first-ever European flight to Rome, as it accelerates plans to turn Seattle into a major global hub. Read more inside
Behind well-guarded doors in London, Sony unveiled the 1000X THE COLLEXION, their new premium headphones that combine luxurious design with advanced noise cancellation. A sneak peek
The Derby London City, a Curio Collection by Hilton, opens in London's financial district with 234 rooms, a restaurant overlooking St Dunstan's Gardens, event spaces and experiences inspired by the city's British and urban history
RMT: 24-hour Tube driver strikes on May 19-20 and May 21-22 in response to London Underground’s push for a compressed four‑day working week. "We are clear that these proposals raise serious concerns around fatigue, safety and work-life balance". On May 15, bus drivers at the East London Bus & Coach Company will also walk out
Two passengers who disrupted a flight from London to Ibiza, forcing an emergency landing in Toulouse, have been convicted in a French court. The airline says it will continue to operate a "zero tolerance" policy towards inappropriate behavior on flights
Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"
London faces a major two-part Tube strike on April 21 and 23, followed by a bus strike scheduled on Friday, April 24. Heathrow routes will be affected. Passengers have been urged to plan ahead
British Airways has begun nonstop flights between St. Louis and London Heathrow, marking its 27th US destination and expanding transatlantic connectivity. "London signifies the dawn of a new era for international travelers"
After 46 years: Guernsey Airport welcomed the inaugural flight from British Airways to London Heathrow Airport, launching a new daily service between the two airports
Air Transat's new route will operate three times a week and will connect for the first time ever a direct flight between London Gatwick and Ottawa, in a move that expands the busy British airport's long-haul destination network
Uganda Airlines returns its Airbus A330-800neo to service after maintenance, restoring direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick starting May 2026
Jet2 has celebrated its Gatwick debut with Tenerife and Alicante flights, marking a major expansion with 29 destinations and 300 new jobs. "We have experienced phenomenal demand from customers and independent travel agents"
British Airways expands its long-haul network with new routes to Melbourne and Colombo, plus more flights to key global destinations in Africa, Asia, the Carribean, and the Americas
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"
