EasyJet relaunches package holiday business as profits slide
EasyJet has relaunched its package holiday business as it looks to increase customer numbers following the collapse of major competitor Thomas Cook.
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EasyJet set to unveil benefits of BA and Ryanair strikes
EasyJet has managed to enjoy the peak summer period more than its rivals this year, with strikes hitting British Airways and Ryanair.
Jet2.com and easyJet buy Thomas Cook’s landing slots
Jet2.com and EasyJet have bought all of collapsed tour operator Thomas Cook’s landing slots at in the UK, the company’s liquidators have said.
Gatwick trials new boarding methods to cut delays
New techniques aimed at reducing aircraft boarding delays are being tested at Gatwick Airport.
EasyJet hails strong fourth quarter after strikes at rival airlines boost demand
Budget airline easyJet has hailed solid trading in the final quarter as demand was boosted by strikes at rivals Ryanair and British Airways.
Tui and airlines see shares jump on hopes of boost from Thomas Cook collapse
Thomas Cook’s collapse has sent shares in closest rival Tui and listed airlines soaring as they look set to receive a boost from its demise.
EasyGroup claims victory as Air China agrees to ditch ‘Easy Way’ branding
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has claimed victory in a legal battle with China’s national airline over the use of the word “easy” in its advertising.
EasyJet co-pilot suffers mid-air anxiety attack
An easyJet co-pilot suffered a mid-air anxiety attack and left the cockpit of a plane approaching Glasgow International, an accident report said.
Dad jetting off on holiday flies plane himself in place of missing captain
A dad, setting off on holiday with his wife and young son, stepped up to fly the plane himself after it was delayed because the airline was missing a captain.
Delays in flights going up: report
Flight delays across several airlines operating in the UK have more than doubled in the past four years, according to a new report.
EasyJet pilot stood down ‘after telling friends he was suicidal’
An easyJet pilot has been grounded after reportedly telling friends he was suicidal.
Take off! Preparations underway for this year’s Run the Runway in benefit of Maggies Highland
Preparations for this year’s Run the Runway event, in aid of Maggie's Highland, are in full swing.
Live Blog: Weather causing chaos as strong winds batter Scotland
Strong winds are causing chaos across the north and north-east of Scotland today with disruption to traffic and schools.
Gatwick Airport incident has knock-on effect for Highland air travellers
An Inverness couple looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas in Mexico are among the scores of passengers "left in limbo" by the drone incident.
North-east business chief fears ministers are trying to ‘step away’ from tax cuts for air passengers pledge
A top Aberdeen business lobbyist has raised concerns that ministers may be trying to “step away” from a pledge that would safeguard key air transport links.
MSP seeks meeting with Easyjet bosses after decision to pull Aberdeen to London Gatwick flights
An MSP has requested a meeting with Easyjet bosses after it axed its popular Aberdeen to Gatwick route.
Easyjet to axe flights between Gatwick and Aberdeen
Budget airline easyJet has axed its flights between Aberdeen and London Gatwick.
London Luton to Inverness flight re-routed to Aberdeen and then Glasgow
Passengers on a flight to Inverness from London Luton have landed in Glasgow, more than four hours after they were due to touch down in the Highlands.
Run the Runway charity event makes a record haul of £43,000
Hundreds of runners have raised a record-breaking £43,000 by taking part in a Run the Runway event at Inverness Airport.
Inverness Airport clears runners for lift-off to raise charity cash
Two hundred runners raced round the runway at Inverness Airport to raise money for charity yesterday.
Passengers left high and dry at the gate as easyJet boots passengers off London to Inverness flight
Passengers travelling from London to Inverness via easyJet were left high and dry at the gate, as the airline provider’s downgrade of aircraft resulted in one woman missing a vital family occasion and several others facing travel disruption.
EasyJet joins strikes plea
Low-cost carrier easyJet became the latest airline to lay bare the impact of air traffic control strike action as it revealed that nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled last month.
British Airways owner eyes Norwegian takeover
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed that it is exploring a potential acquisition of low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle.
British Airways owner eyes Norwegian takeover
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed that it is exploring a potential acquisition of low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle.
British Airways owner eyes Norwegian takeover
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) is exploring a potential acquisition of low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Gender pay gap sky high at budget airline easyJet
New figures show women working at budget airline easyJet lag behind their male counterparts in terms of salary more than at any other company surveyed.
Budget airline’s profits fall due to weak pound
EasyJet has seen annual profits nosedive by 17% after taking a £101million hit from the weak pound.
Airline fastens its seatbelt for Brexit
EasyJet has said that full-year profits will come in at the top end of its forecasts after a record quarter, but warned that it will take a £100million hammering from the Brexit-induced collapse in the pound.
EasyJet makes it easier for north flyers
Passengers flying from the north and north-east will soon be able to benefit from a new easyJet service which helps cut down on hassle when transferring to long-haul flights.
Inverness flight declares emergency due to bird strike shortly after takeoff
An emergency was declared on-board an Inverness flight to London Gatwick following a bird strike.
Passenger traffic up for BA’s owners
The Anglo-Spanish owners of BA saw a slight rise in group passenger traffic in May, despite the holiday weekend computer problems that caused chaos to the British airlines's schedules.
Airline says dramatic landing at stormy Inverness airport “dramatic” but “entirely safe”
One of the most dramatic scenes from Storm Abigail was a passenger plane almost landing sideways at Inverness Airport in gale force winds.