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WorldeasyJet adds Budapest, Lanzarote, Edinburgh routes from Southend
easyJet is introducing three new routes from Southend Airport in October 2026, flying to Budapest, Lanzarote, and Edinburgh. The airline is also adding another aircraft to its Southend base next year.
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Heathrow Aircraft Firm Luftavia Enters Liquidation
Luftavia, an aircraft maintenance company founded in May 2015 and serving London Heathrow Airport, has entered liquidation. Ryan Michael Davies of Moore Kingston Smith & Partners LLP was appointed liquidator on September 30.
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British Airways upgrades A380 fleet with new cabins
British Airways is undertaking a significant refurbishment of its A380 fleet, introducing new cabins, seats, and an upgraded dining experience. The airline aims to enhance passenger comfort and onboard luxury across all travel classes.
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CAA consults on digital framework for aviation information
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has opened a consultation on its System Wide Information Management (Swim) framework. This initiative seeks to improve the secure and interoperable exchange of aviation data, with feedback closing on 6 January 2027.
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Airlines to be Banned from Charging for Child Seats
A government bill progressing through parliament will prevent airlines from charging parents extra to sit with their children. The new rules will also eliminate fees for correcting minor errors on flight bookings, aiming to reduce costs for travellers.
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Airlines to scrap child seating fees and name change charges
Airlines will soon be legally required to seat children under 14 with their parents or guardians without extra charge. Passengers will also gain more flexibility to correct minor booking errors for free, as part of new government regulations.
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Airports · LondonNats Air Traffic Control Failure Disrupts London Flights
A technical failure at the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) Prestwick centre on September 21 disrupted flights across the UK, including services to and from London. The issue, which has since been resolved, led to flight cancellations and calls for improved system resilience from airlines.
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CAA to review Nats software failure after 6-hour flight outage
A software defect in the UK's air traffic control system caused a six-hour outage on 8 September, disrupting hundreds of thousands of passengers. The Civil Aviation Authority will now conduct an independent review.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway needs climate policy change, advisers say
Heathrow's proposed third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies, according to the Climate Change Committee. Expansion is conditional on the aviation industry funding cleaner fuels and carbon removal technologies.
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UK airport expansion must be sustainable and regional, says expert
UK airport expansion presents an opportunity to build modern, efficient, and low-carbon aviation hubs. Experts urge that growth must be balanced regionally and sustainability embedded from the outset, with designs accounting for future climate conditions.
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Airports · All LondonUK air traffic control outage caused by military flight data
A UK military aircraft's flight plan reportedly caused "spurious" data to enter the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) system, leading to a four-hour shutdown. Over 2,000 flights were cancelled on Tuesday, impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
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