Industry Insights

01 June, 2026 Staying ahead of disruption is part of what we do. Right now, that means making sure our clients are aware of two new industrial action ballots under way at Aberdeen International Airport. Unite, Scotland's leading aviation union, confirmed on 29 May 2026 that approximately 70 Aberdeen Airport workers, including airfield operators, firefighters, technicians and administrative staff, are being balloted over a pay dispute. That ballot closes on 10 June. Running in

In industries like offshore energy, marine and mining, travel plans rarely stay fixed for long. Weather delays, operational changes, vessel schedules and last-minute crew movements can all impact travel at short notice. That’s why standard public airfares often create more problems than they solve in workforce travel operations. Specialist offshore, mining and marine fares are designed specifically for industries where flexibility, reliability and crew wellbeing matter just a

Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Riga with airBaltic are set to return from June 2026. The route, reconnecting the Granite City with the Latvian capital, will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays until September. Flights will be operated by airBaltic’s modern Airbus A220-300 aircraft, known for its spacious seating, offering passengers greater comfort. The aircraft has a range of up to 4,575km and can accommodate up to 149 passengers. The airline also offers free h

AGS Airports has appointed one of the world’s leading professional services firms WSP and internationally recognised architectural practice Pascall + Watson as its design partners for the next stage of its £350 million AGS Reimagined transformation programme. This marks a significant step forward in delivering AGS Reimagined, the airports long term project and vision to create modern, sustainable and passenger centred airports across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton. Follow

Europe’s aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as fuel prices continue to surge and geopolitical tensions cause widespread disruption. Costs have rocketed from approximately $85–$90 per barrel to an alarming $150–$200 per barrel in recent weeks, placing significant financial strain on carriers where fuel can account for up to a quarter of operating expenses. European airlines have already warned of impending jet fuel shortages within weeks, with their main supply route

The regional carrier is operating a series of demo flights, becoming the first commercial carrier in the UK to fly an all-electric aircraft on its network. Regular electric flights across the UK took another step towards reality this month, with the launch of a series of demonstration flights in Scotland. Regional carrier Loganair has partnered with US electric aircraft manufacturer Beta to operate the UK’s first real-world electric flights, which cover Royal Mail’s Scottish

Travellers with Dual Nationality to be Denied Entry to UK Unless They Carry British Passport March 05, 2026 New UK border controls to be introduced this month mean travellers holding dual nationality could be denied boarding unless they carry a British passport. Until now, anyone holding dual UK nationality with another country that does not require a visa to enter the UK could use their non-British passport for travel. This privilege will cease for all those boarding flights

Since February 2, 2026, the La Première Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle embarks on a transformation to further elevate the promise of exclusivity, comfort, and refinement. Throughout this renovation, the hallmark standards of La Première remain uncompromised. From Monday to Saturday, for all departures from Paris-Charles de Gaulle after 2 p.m. (excluding Sundays*), the La Première Lounge will be temporarily closed for enhancement. During this period, guests will be welcomed

The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What You Need To Know The scheme is set to go fully live this February. Here's what to expect. In November 2023, the UK government introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – a new border control for foreign nationals who previously enjoyed visa-free entry to the UK. Initially soft launched for select countries in the Middle East, the ETA is now set to become mandatory for all foreign visitors from Europe, North America an

Heathrow passengers can now keep liquids and electronics in their bags when passing through security in a £1 billion upgrade. The London hub claims to have become the largest airport in the world to fully introduce next-generation CT security scanners. Passenger security lanes across all four of Heathrow’s terminals have been replaced with the state-of-the-art scanners, capable of servicing thousands of passengers an hour while maintaining high safety and security standards.

Ryanair announces record schedule at Glasgow Airport for s26 two new routes, 600k seats, 50% growth Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline today (Thurs, 11 Dec) announced its record Summer 2026 schedule for Glasgow with over 100 weekly flights across 8 routes, including 2 exciting new routes to London & Warsaw. Through this record schedule, Ryanair will deliver +200,000 additional low fare seats to/from Glasgow in Summer 2026 (+50% growth), offering customers in west-central Scotland

Aberdeen is to gain a new overnight rail connection to the West Midlands after the Caledonian Sleeper announced the launch of a new route. The route will stop at Birmingham International station from January 2026, connecting the city to Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness. The move marks the Sleeper's first major expansion of the service in 30 years. Caledonian Sleeper's interim managing director Graham Kelly said research suggested there was demand for Birmingham to be ad

British travellers are being advised to prepare for incoming EU border checks as the UK Government following the launch of a new awareness campaign around changes. From 12 October 2025, the EU will introduce EES for UK and non-EU nationals, travelling for a short stay. EES is an automated system that will require travellers to register at the border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken. EES will be a requirement when entering Schengen

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership to Link Fast-Growing Indian Economy with North America and Europe. The airline group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build an industry-leading partnership between North America, the U.K., Europe, India and beyond. IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North Amer

easyJet, Scotland’s largest airline, has announced plans to introduce a new direct service to Paris Charles de Gaulle from Aberdeen International Airport. Flights will operate twice a week every Monday and Friday from 27 October. This provides customers in the North East of Scotland with a direct route to one of Europe's major hubs, offering wider connectivity to the continent and beyond. Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, said: "We’re thrilled that easyJet will l

Aberdeen International Airport has unveiled “Hello Aberdeen,” an innovative digital assistant designed to provide instant support and improve every stage of the passenger journey. Developed in partnership with Hello Lamp Post, the tool delivers real-time, personalised assistance, helping passengers access vital information and navigate the terminal with ease. Available via QR codes across the airport, it offers instant support on mobile devices, catering to all passengers, in

The rollout of Emirates’ latest cabins across its A350, A380 and 777 aircraft shows no sign of slowing down, with eight more cities set to see the new products in the coming months. The carrier will soon introduce its retrofitted A380 on flights to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Nice and Perth, while its refurbished 777 will fly to Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Frankfurt, and Dublin will also see a second retrofitted 777 towards the end of the year. Emirates is currently completing a