Travel industry news

Thomas Cook retains faith in high street model – despite store closures

BA launches luggage home check-in service

TripAdvisor clamps down on abusive animal experiences

Abta meets government over rise in illness claims

Thomson offers planes for aid effort in Haiti

UK China flight numbers set to double

Andrew Swaffield: 'I want to thank the UK travel trade for its support'

Thomas Cook boss predicts regulation for Airbnb

'See crisis as opportunity', urges F1 mechanic

Abta announces Azores as next year's venue for the Travel Convention

Urgent appeal to help agent

Business tips at TTG Travel Leaders event

Abta reports increase in high street and package bookings

Agents should celebrate being 'time experts'

VisitBritain reports record growth year

The Travel Network Group unveils new brand

Finnair to focus on Asia routes ex UK

Qatar agrees $11.7bn order with Boeing

Heathrow drone sightings spark police investigation

Liverpool signs up Malaysia Airlines

Abta reports holiday sales growth despite turbulent year

Amadeus identifies six tribes of travel

Boeing swoops in to help Monarch with fleet restructuring deal

Gatwick to build new runway regardless of government decision