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British Airports Authority May Fight Against Being Made to Sell More UK Airports

The Competition Commission is expected to reject the frantic lobbying from the British Airports Authority that they should be permitted... read more

Alitalia is Bought by Italian Air Company

Roberto Colaninno, the Chairman of the Italian Air Company, an Italian consortium, said on Friday that they have taken formal... read more

British Airports Authority Continues Feeling the Economic Crisis

The seven airports owned by the British Airports Authority in the United Kingdom are still feeling the pinch from the... read more

Virgin Atlantic Confirms Talks For Purchasing bmi

Virgin Atlantic, a transatlantic carrier, has confirmed that they are in talks with Lufthansa in regards with buying bmi (British... read more

Six Senses Chooses Canary Wharf for Spa Debut

Six Sense has decided to make Canary Wharf the location for their first spa in the United Kingdom. The... read more

London Heathrow Airport Could Be Next Victim of Protests

After the protests at the Stansted Airport on Monday morning, 5 people were charged with aggravated trespassing, 7 were released... read more

Stansted Airport Closes and Reopens Due to Protests

At about 3:15 yesterday morning, Plane Stupid, who opposes airport expansion, environmental activists with wire cutters cut through one of... read more

Continental Airlines to Begin Nonstop Houston to Frankfurt Services

Beginning on November 1st of next year, Continental Airlines will start daily nonstop flights from Houston, Texas, USA to Frankfurt,... read more

Iberia Gets Heated with British Airways After Qantas Merger Announcement

British Airways confirmed they are having merger talks with Qantas on Wednesday, upsetting Iberia who is hoping to merger with... read more

Etihad Airways Lunches Moscow Service

On Tuesday, Etihad Airways launched their maiden Moscow service from their Abu Dhabi Airport base. The flights, which are... read more