Embattled immigration minister Damian Green has lost the confidence of the travel industry following his handling of the Heathrow airport crisis.

A TravelMole survey revealed that the vast majority of readers don't trust the minister to have immigration desks at Heathrow fully staff in time for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Green said last week that 80 extra staff would be recruited and a mobile team would be available to help process the extra 660,000 passengers expected to fly into Heathrow airport for the Games.

The BBC has reported that BMI Baby, the budget airline, will be grounded from September, with some routes being stopped from next month, owner IAG has announced.

The move by the owner of British Airways (BA), which bought BMI from Lufthansa last month, puts almost 500 jobs at risk. IAG is still open to offers for BMI Baby, but expressed doubts last month that a buyer would be found.

The airline, based at East Midlands Airport, is losing about £25m a year.

The Home Office has tried to ban Heathrow airport from distributing a leaflet explaining the on-going delays at immigration, reports Diane Evans, TravelMole.

Several times last week delays were reported at immigration with some frustrated passengers storming past officials without showing their documents.  

On Saturday airport operator BAA issued a leaflet apologising to passengers for the "very long delays" and saying people entering the country "deserved a warmer welcome". The leaflet suggested that passengers should complain to the Home Office.

A proposed extension to the new terminal at London Southend Airport, which will create more than 300 new jobs, has been given the go-ahead by Rochford Council.

The first phase of the terminal became operational in February and phase two will boost capacity for the airport, which is expecting to handle two million passengers a year by 2020.

It will extend the terminal building by 90 metres, allowing for more check-in desks and baggage drop off points and more security screening channels.

It has been brought to the attention of TATOC that once again a company is operating in the US using the TATOC name and logo in their correspondence.

The company is using the same documentation as the Washington-based business we reported last week. However, this time the contact details are for a company located in New York.

The clients have been asked for $4,900 in retainers to sell their timeshare ownership.

TATOC can confirm that it has no connection with any resale company in the US and that the name and logo is being used without our permission. We urge anyone who is contacted by TATOC in the US to proceed with caution.

Leading management company, Resort Solutions Limited, has announced its appointment as management company to Lakeview Country Club in Cornwall.

Lakeview is a stunning resort consisting of “A” frame wooden lodges and bungalows, with one, two and three bedroom accommodation available and an extensive range of leisure facilities. Located in an idyllic location near to Bodmin, the resort provides easy access to all corners of Cornwall, with its many beaches and hidden treasures.  

Linda Freer, Managing Director said: “We are proud to be working for Lakeview Country Club. The resort has unique potential and good exchange opportunities. It also has a loyal owner base that has welcomed our appointment and has fully supported Resort Solutions”.