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Channel Islands operators rush to secure new airlift after Blue Islands collapse
Dame Irene Hays addressed the Hays Travel Independence Group conference
AI trial will elevate Hays Travel agents 'to a different level', says Dame Irene Hays
Map of Jamaica with Jamaica flag
Tui to partially resume Jamaica programme as hotels firm up plans to reopen
Ryanair passengers board an aircraft with their carry-on baggage
Hays Travel inks Ryanair distribution deal to boost city break reach
Jersey carrier Blue Islands has ceased operations after 26 years
Rivals step in after Blue Islands suspends operations and cancels all flights
The team pictured with the life-saving medical equipment and resources
Sandals extends Hurricane Melissa support after Island Challenge exceeds fundraising target
Squirrell originally joined Titan Travel in 2003
Andy Squirrell to leave Titan Travel after more than 20 years
Michele Dance and Calan Godfrey
Hampshire agency saves handful of local jobs with expansion to second branch
Ben Langsdale, Carol DeMartini and Helen Maltby
'I’ve never disclosed my diagnosis to a supplier': neurodivergent agents share the challenges of working in travel
Virgin Atlantic's Upper cabin
Virgin Atlantic secures $745 million loan against Heathrow slots to invest in fleet revamp
Alan and Elena Godfrey
New Era Travel ceases trading nine months after agency founder passes away
Young Jet2 customers take a selfie as they board one of the airline and operator's aircraft
Jet2 chief promises 'competitive' pricing at new Gatwick base despite profitability warning
Carrick Travel shop in Kenilworth
Midcounties Co-op shuts ex-Carrick Travel branch and offers three staff new roles following strategic review
Travel Republic and Netflights
Dnata to close B2C Travel Republic and Netflights brands amid 'changing market'
Jet2 will launch flights and holidays from Gatwick in March 2026
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays from Gatwick airport next year
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun room
Iberostar focusing 'more than ever' on agents as it pumps €210 million into refurbishments
Is facial recognition poised to become part of the airport journey?
Border Force chief admits worries about 'slap-back' EU Entry-Exit queues
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander
Transport secretary insists SAF legislation not designed to make flying more expensive
Passengers board a Tui aircraft
Tui Airways to increase seat-only, launch new winter routes and target Brits abroad
steve byrne
Travel Counsellors hopes AI tool launch will support international expansion plans
Diane Court
Travel legend Diane Court passes away: 'Her loss will be felt across the industry'
Heathrow is proposing to move a portion of the M25 motorway to accommodate a third runway
British Airways and Heathrow bosses clash over airport's plans to move M25 to accommodate third runway
British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle
British Airways boss rules out return of free food and warns Budget could push up fares
steve byrne
Travel Counsellors' boss urges agents to embrace new AI tool: 'it will amplify your humanness'