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Sunday, 21 May, 2023

Ryanair Holdings PLC
Ryanair’s O’Leary pledges growth push by stealing European market share
Company will defy doubters and ‘wipe the floor with every other airline’, CEO says
Thursday, 11 May, 2023

First TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express stripped of contract after months of poor service
UK train operator will move into government hands after one in six services were cancelled in March
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Uber Technologies Inc
Uber launches flight bookings in UK travel ‘super app’ push
Ride-booking giant expands offering after rolling out train, coach and Eurostar ticket tool
Tuesday, 9 May, 2023

Airlines
High-spending holidaymakers fill airlines’ first-class and business seats
Leading carriers rush to invest in new cabins and lounges
Tuesday, 9 May, 2023

Airlines
Ryanair to buy up to $40bn worth of Boeing aircraft and create 10,000 jobs
Low-cost airline’s deal for up to 300 737 Max-10 planes signals big expansion as industry rebounds
Tuesday, 9 May, 2023

UK labour disputes
New wave of strikes set to disrupt UK rail services
Train drivers’ strike on Friday expected to bring large parts of network to a standstill
Sunday, 7 May, 2023

Airlines
Air fares soar above inflation as carriers cash in on travel demand
Passengers’ willingness to pay high prices underlines strong rebound in flying over the past year
Friday, 5 May, 2023

International Airlines Group
British Airways owner IAG and Air France-KLM predict summer boom
Airline group benefits from resurgence in demand and drop in fuel costs
Thursday, 4 May, 2023

UK labour disputes
RMT votes to extend strike action in dispute with UK train operators
With passengers facing potential disruption for much of rest of year, war of words breaks out between two sides
Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

Addison Lee
Addison Lee operating profits lifted by post-lockdown demand
Chief says taxi group has ‘ridden out the storm’ caused by Uber and other ride-hailing apps
Tuesday, 2 May, 2023

Airlines
Indian airline Go First files for bankruptcy blaming US engine maker
Low-cost carrier claims Pratt & Whitney’s failing engines led to grounding of half its fleet
Sunday, 30 April, 2023

Cyber Security
Capita hack prompts watchdog to warn pension funds over data
UK regulator puts more than 300 retirement schemes on notice over potential breaches
Thursday, 27 April, 2023

UK labour disputes
UK nurses’ walkout curtailed after court ruling but new rail action called
High Court judgment cuts short next week’s RCN stoppage as transport unions set fresh strikes in May and June
Wednesday, 26 April, 2023

Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd
Heathrow posts £60mn loss in first quarter
UK’s biggest airport blames rising debt costs and cap on landing fees it can charge airlines
Wednesday, 19 April, 2023

UK airports
Heathrow airport and airlines launch rival appeals over landing fee ruling
Virgin and BA seek larger cut to charges while UK hub claims regulator’s decision will hit investment
Wednesday, 19 April, 2023

News in-depthAirlines
Travel boom helps European airlines defy economic gloom
Holidays are at top of consumers’ spending list despite high prices thanks to pent-up demand
Tuesday, 18 April, 2023

easyJet PLC
EasyJet boosts profit forecast as demand soars
Passengers’ willingness to pay for higher ticket prices bolsters industry recovery
Sunday, 16 April, 2023

Airlines
UK aviation group says cutting emissions will raise ticket prices
Industry coalition predicts ‘green premium’ will slow growth in demand for flying
Friday, 14 April, 2023

UK labour disputes
Nurses in England to stage biggest strikes yet after rejecting pay offer
NHS ‘in limbo’ after Royal College of Nursing calls for 48-hour walkout affecting critical care
Thursday, 13 April, 2023

European companies
Ferrovial shareholders back plan to move to the Netherlands
Proposal by Spanish infrastructure group has come under heavy criticism from Madrid
Wednesday, 12 April, 2023

FT News Briefing podcast10 min listen
EY: Breaking up is hard to do
The IMF is forecasting a ‘hard landing’ for the global economy if high inflation continues
Wednesday, 12 April, 2023

Airlines
European aviation industry claims bill of €‎800bn to reach net zero emissions
Estimated cost of hitting target by 2050 comes as sector steps up lobbying for green incentives
Tuesday, 11 April, 2023

News in-depthHS2
After all the cuts and delays, is HS2 still worth building?
Continued ministerial tinkering after axing Leeds leg of high-speed rail line has undermined project
Friday, 7 April, 2023

Airlines
Death of business travel has been greatly exaggerated
Many corporate executives were quick to abandon video calls and get back on the road
Wednesday, 5 April, 2023

Brexit
Dover sets out emergency steps to avoid more post-Brexit travel chaos
UK’s busiest port plans to limit coaches on Friday in bid to ensure ‘better experience’ for travellers