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Another rail strike has been called for August, while Labour leader Keir Starmer is in the firing line for sacking the party’s shadow transport minister for supporting striking workers.
Elsewhere, there are warnings about even higher energy bills for households this winter after Russia reduced the amount of gas going through a key pipeline to Europe.
Boeing, meanwhile, has said European airlines will need to recruit 6,000 new pilots every year to keep up with travel demand, while several leading travel firms have not fared well in a new list put together by the Ethical Consumer.
Here are the headlines the travel industry woke up to on Thursday (28 July).
More travel misery as train drivers plan August walkout
The summer of discontent is set to worsen as train drivers at nine train operating companies vowed to stage a second 24-hour strike on 13 August. The announcement by the Aslef union came on the same day that the rail network was largely closed as RMT workers walked out for the fourth day. (The Times)
Starmer faces fury after sacking shadow transport minister
Labour leader Keir Starmer has provoked anger from unions after sacking shadow transport minister Sam Tarry for joining a picket line of striking RMT workers at Euston station in London on Wednesday. (The Independent)
Russia’s gas squeeze will send winter energy bills to £4,000
Energy bills are on course to almost double this winter to £4,000 for UK households as Russia further curtailed gas supplies to Europe. This price increase would push millions of families into financial hardship. (The Times)
Europe needs 6,000 new pilots a year for next two decades, warns Boeing
Airlines in Europe will need to hire 6,000 pilots every year for the next two decades as demand for flights rebounds strongly, according to aircraft manufacturer Boeing, which said 122,000 new pilots will be required to join the industry up to 2041. (The Telegraph)
Popular travel firms rate poorly in new ethical rankings
Big travel names including Expedia, Airbnb and Tui have failed to impress alternative consumer body Ethical Consumer, which has produced a report on travel firms based around categories such as setting targets to reduce environmental impact and excessive executive pay. (The Guardian)
Spirit Airlines’ deal with JetBlue ‘in play’ after ending agreement with Frontier
A merger agreement between US carriers Spirit Airlines and Frontier has been terminated after failing to get the backing of Spirit’s shareholders. This move has opened the door for a rival bid by JetBlue to buy Spirit in a $3.6 billion deal. (Financial Times)
