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Holidaymakers have endured travel chaos this half-term after hundreds of flights already cancelled at short notice, while huge security queues and lost ...

She continued: “The aviation industry is responsible for making sure they have enough staff to meet demand and we have been clear that they must step up recruitment to make sure disruption is kept to a minimum. “Then security for another 45 minutes. Boarded, and then held on the tarmac for another 50 mins after the scheduled flight departure because of ground crew shortages. Staff shortages have been blamed for the issues, after thousands of aviation workers were made redundant during the pandemic, as airlines face further recruitment challenges. Tui Airways cancelled nearly 200 flights due to serve Manchester Airport until the end of June, including to destinations such as Spain’s Canary Islands. Holidaymakers have endured travel chaos this half-term after hundreds of flights were already cancelled at short notice, while huge security queues and lost luggage have been widespread.

South African carrier Comair has suspended all flights as its funds run dry. The carrier operates flights under two brands, British Airways (a franchise) ...

This aircraft has since been returned, leaving South Africa as one of three noticeable gaps in the current Boeing 737 MAX network. Five of the 22 aircraft are Boeing 737-400s, while the remaining 17 are the newer Boeing 737-800. While the airline only operates the Boeing 737, it has a couple of variants. We have the two of the best airline brands in the country." Over the entire month of June, the airline has 1,093 flights scheduled, equating to 205,905 seats on sale. The past few years have been rough for airlines in South Africa, with both South African Airways and Comair entering business rescue due to financial troubles.

British Airways and easyJet cancelled more than 150 flights to and from the UK on Wednesday, as holidaymakers faced further delays going into the extended ...

Unite is threatening possible strike action unless the company responds to soaring inflation and offers the 750 workers a better deal. Describing the situation as “carnage”, the passenger wrote: “Took two hours 45 minutes to get through – most of that was bag drop. A spokesperson for the Cabinet Office denied security vetting of applicants was taking longer and said applications from the aviation industry were being prioritised. Travellers have faced several weeks of delays and disruption at airports across the UK, with demand for foreign trips bouncing back after the easing of all UK Covid travel restrictions. The travel operator Tui has cancelled six flights a day from Manchester airport for the whole of June. Manchester airport blamed the move on staffing shortages at Tui and its ground handler Swissport, which manages its check-in and baggage handling. British Airways and easyJet cancelled more than 150 flights to and from the UK on Wednesday, as holidaymakers faced further delays going into the extended Queen’s platinum jubilee bank holiday, amid further recriminations between ministers and the aviation industry over who is to blame for the disruption.

The carrier, which is under administration, also operates budget airline Kulula. Those planes are also grounded, with tickets sales for both airlines suspended.

The South African regulator suspended the airline after an investigation uncovered issues posing "an immediate risk to safety and security". Comair flights experienced a spate of issues over the month of March, according to the SACAA, including engine trouble and landing gear malfunctions. South African aviation officials had suspended Comair's flights for five days in March over safety concerns, dealing a new blow to the company. Comair's administrators "have advised that the process to raise the necessary capital is in progress and that there is reason to believe such funding may be secured," the company said in the statement late Tuesday.

The airline announced late last night it had suspended its kulula.com flights due to funding issues. The airlines' Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) are in ...

Comair regrets to advise its flights have been voluntarily suspended from 1 Jun pending securing funding. They have taken the money already, and we won’t get the money back.” Passengers say the Comair help desk is not assisting and they had to pay for other flights at their own cost.

The operator of Kulula and British Airways has suspended all flights until it secures additional funding from its investors, the process of which was under ...

We have excellent staff, a modern fleet, good sales and distribution channels and low operating costs, which is why we believe the funding will be secured,” it said. International oil prices soared to $120 per barrel since March but have stabilised at between $100 and $110. South Africa, and by extension airline companies, depend on international markets for the supply of fuel – between 70% and 80% of the country’s local fuel supply comes from imports. There was reason to believe that funding could be secured, the company said in a statement. In other words, Comair doesn’t have enough money to keep its flight operations going. On the latter, the pair have been negotiating with Comair lenders, such as banks and aircraft leasing companies, to temporarily suspend payment obligations or condone payments that are in arrears. There was reason to believe that funding could be secured, the company said.

In March, the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) placed a five-day precautionary suspension on Comair's Aircraft Operating Certificate (AOC) after discovering ...

As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. The company’s business-rescue practitioners (BRPs) have stated that the process of raising the required money is underway and that there is reason to think that such funding will be obtained. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. “We are on track to carry over four-million passengers this year and generate R5.3b in revenue. Caxton Local Media Covid-19 reporting Dear reader,As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. Comair CEO Glenn Orsmond said, “We deeply regret the inconvenience this suspension will cause our customers.

Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when you transfer points to British Airways Executive Club. Is this worth it?

British Airways has a roughly distance based award chart. Rather you’ll see the 30% bonus show up in your Executive Club account once the points transfer ( which is typically instant). Chase Ultimate Rewards has launched a couple of new transfer bonuses today.

Stranded passengers at the Cape Town International Airport have expressed their anger and frustration after Comair suspended its Kulula and British Airways ...

“They said no we are sorry we cannot help. They just sent us an email address where we can send our request for refund. Stranded passengers at the Cape Town International Airport have expressed their anger and frustration after Comair suspended its Kulula and British Airways flights.

The troubled airline, which operates Kulula and British Airways, said it had run out of funds to stay in the sky but analyst Phuthego Mojapele said Comair ...

“British Airways they also raised their concern about the reputation they continue to suffer under them. The troubled airline, which operates Kulula and British Airways, said it had run out of funds to stay in the sky but analyst Phuthego Mojapele said Comair was well aware of their financial situation but ignored all the red flags and acted in bad faith. The troubled airline, which operates Kulula and British Airways, said it had run out of funds to stay in the sky but analyst Phuthego Mojapele said Comair was well aware of their financial situation but ignored all the red flags and acted in bad faith.

It comes as Dominic Raab accused the industry of 'a lack of preparation for that surge back of demand of holidaymakers'

Taxpayers do not pay firms to sack their workers and cut their pay and conditions.” Empowering the Army to run point from a command centre would do just that." She said: “Passengers and our world-class businesses are demanding action. “It’s time for public money to have a hard-wire link to jobs. “The mayor of London has tax-raising powers. “Our money was handed over to firms without any strings attached. “We need a proper post-Covid plan to get the industry back on its feet and get things moving again, including filling recruitment shortages that have emerged as a result of the pandemic.” “They need to show some leadership and take some ownership of this crisis - get around the table with management and with workers’ representatives in the travel industry in order to end the chaos. It’s time for the Government to take their fingers out of their ears and take practical steps.” In a letter to Mr Shapps, she called for a series of measures such as accelerating security checks for new airport staff and working with the aviation sector to tackle “chronic low pay”. The Liberal Democrats have called for the Army to be deployed to stop the “chaotic scenes at airports up and down the country”. “The wait was torture, especially with a baby and a pregnancy.“The service was terrible,” one of the group said.