TravelMole: Egypt set for more unrest

Egypt is bracing itself for more clashes later today with protests planned in Cairo and in other parts of the country.

TravelMole: Strikes underway in Portugal

A 24-hour strike in Portugal means cancelled flights and major disruptions to other transportation today.

TravelMole: Agents rally round Thomas Cook

Agents have pledged their support for Thomas Cook as the company continues to hit the headlines over its financial troubles.

TravelMole: Asia Pacific carriers still gaining altitude

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed a continuation of established trends this year, with further growth in international air passenger travel.

TravelMole: Thailand counts cost of floods

The flood crisis in Bangkok cut travel to Thailand by almost one third during the first half of November, according to Tourism Authority of Thailand data.

TravelMole: Seafrance fails to resume services

Cross-Channel ferry company SeaFrance did not resume services yesterday as planned.

TravelMole: Malaysia Airports defends new passenger tax

AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes's outburst against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for imposing new passenger services charges (PSC) has baffled the airport operator.

TravelMole: Boeing gets the Lion's share

Boeing has signed the world's largest commercial order for aircraft with an Indonesian airline currently blacklisted in Europe and sanctioned by the Indonesian government for poor on-time performance.

TravelMole: Ryanair takes step to block agents

Ryanair has taken one step further to stop agents booking its flights.

TravelMole: Airline cancels flights after 'cash for more fuel' allegations

Comtel Air has cancelled flights following allegations that its passengers were forced to pay for extra fuel or be stranded (see earlier story).

TravelMole: London City CEO to step down

Richard Gooding will step down as CEO of London City Airport early next year after 15 years in the role.

TravelMole: BA and Virgin face fines for collusion

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have defended themselves against allegations of colluding over fuel surcharges.

TravelMole: Industry warned off orphanages scam

The travel industry has been warned to guard against being duped into contributing to poverty in Cambodia in the mistaken belief it is making a contribution to responsible tourism.

TravelMole: Zimbabwe pins its hopes on Emirates

Zimbabwe was putting on a brave face at ITB Asia this year, insisting that the value for money and security it offered the international tourist made it a standout destination in Africa.

TravelMole: US, Canada ski demand booms

Skimax managing director Rodney Muller says the strength of the Australian dollar against its American and Canadian counterparts is a huge factor in the growth of business to US and Canadian ski resorts.

TravelMole: Qantas chairman salutes courage of his CEO

Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford has praised the courage of CEO Alan Joyce in his controversial approach to industrial relations, which saw the airline's entire fleet shut down for almost two days.

TravelMole: Ryanair hits headlines over plans for in-flight porn

Ryanair has been making waves in the international press again this week, this time over its plans to allow access to porn on flights.

TravelMole: IAG outlines growth plans for 2015

IAG saw its share price climb more than 5% in Friday trading after giving a positive briefing to the City.

TravelMole: Independent operator beefs up management team

Prestige Holidays has expanded its management team with the appointment of David Skillicorn in the new role of general manager.

TravelMole: Fiji launches food and wine festival

The inaugural South Pacific Food & Wine Hospitality Conference and concurrent Trade Expo, at Denarau Island, Fiji is being sponsored by Tourism Fiji, Air Pacific and Destination Denarau, The three-day event from March 14 next year will include keynote addresses from industry experts, master classes and demonstrations from celebrity chefs.

TravelMole: Thomas Cook cabin crew dispute could go to Acas

Unite is calling on Acas to intervene in the dispute between Thomas Cook and its cabin crew.

TravelMole: Qantas to reveal compensation offers on Monday

Qantas will reveal on Monday how it intends to compensate passengers whose travel plans were disrupted by the airline's decision last weekend to ground its entire fleet.

TravelMole: From this week's TravelMole postbag

TravelMole readers have responded to the big issues of the week: The shutdown of the Qantas fleet and the Bangkok floods.

TravelMole: Thomas Cook and Unite schedule more talks over cabin crew redundancies

Further talks will be held next Wednesday between Thomas Cook and the Unite union over nearly 500 cabin crew redundancies Talks were held in Manchester yesterday after the cabin crew voted overwhelmingly in a consultative ballot in favour of industrial action.

TravelMole: Qantas dismisses conspiracy theories about last week's shut-down

Qantas will reveal on Monday how it intends to compensate passengers whose travel plans were disrupted by the airline's decision last weekend to ground its entire fleet.

TravelMole: Londonderry outlines plans for 2013 City of Culture celebrations

Londonderry plans to build six new hotels, upgrade its rail services and revamp cultural venues in preparation for becoming a City of Culture in 2013.

TravelMole: Abacus, Air China beef up relationship

Air China has signed to upgrade its reservation inventory participation system to Direct Connect Availability (DCA) by Abacus International.

TravelMole: Now Jakarta faces flood threat

Jakarta is the latest Asian capital to face a flood threat.