GBTA US Legislative Summit 2024 advocates for policies that support a sustainable future for business travel

More than 100 GBTA members urge legislators to support decarbonising air travel and improve the US visa system for those who travel for business

Tourist deaths in Greece heatwave

Greece has reported the deaths of a number of tourists in separate incidents as the country experiences temperatures of over 44°C

Heathrow achieves new record for passenger traffic

Over the past 12 months London Heathrow has welcomed over 81.5 million passengers

Saudi Arabia warns of hajj temperature risks

The government of Saudi Arabia has warned hajj pilgrims to expect and be prepared for high temperatures of 44°C (111°F) during their trip

Spain fines budget carriers over cabin bag and seat charges

Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet have been fined €150 million and are at risk of being banned altogether from charging for carry-on luggage

Passenger demand up 11% in April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for April 2024 on global passenger demand