The aviation industry and politicians ridiculed the Mayor's plans for a new airport in the Thames Estuary. But the tide of opinion is turning in his favour as air travel in the capital reaches a crisis... more
British Airways revealed the full £250 million cost of its 'perfect storm' spring when millions of passengers were grounded by the ash cloud and cabin-crew strikes... more
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic is under investigation over allegations it colluded with Cathay Pacific to fix prices. The probe could see Virgin fined up to £40 million if found guilty... more
Hopes for a three-way British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia joint venture were up in the air after European Commission officials said they believe the deal could be anti-competitive ... more
Virgin Atlantic doubled its profits last year but chief executive Steve Ridgway warned that it would be unlikely to perform anywhere near as well in the current year ... more
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic posted a near-doubling of pre-tax profits to £68.4 million, up from £34.8 million the year before, just days after British Airways totted up losses of £401 million ... more
Aviation: Virgin Atlantic has taken its latest fight with British Airways to Brussels, saying the UK flag carrier's proposed tie-up with American Airlines would wipe out competition at Heathrow ... more
European anti-monopoly authorities today launched a probe into British Airways' planned tie-up with American Airlines and Spanish carrier Iberia... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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