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Scandinavian Airlines CEO: AI can cut disruption response times

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Trump says Venezuelan airspace will soon reopen to commercial flights

US airlines stopped flying to Venezuela before the Department of Homeland Security ordered an indefinite suspension in 2019, arguing that conditions in the country threatened the "safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew."

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Brazil launches Interrail-style air pass to promote tourism

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These are all the European airlines offering Starlink

While Lufthansa Group is the latest to announce a collaboration with Elon Musk’s company, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board.

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Ryanair sees profit slump after Italian anti-competition fine

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Ex-flight attendant accused of scamming airlines for free flights

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How do airlines adjust their routes to closed airspace?

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MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation

Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.

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Travellers denounce abusive prices after Spain’s train crash

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‘Big Idiot’ boost: Ryanair cashes in as Musk feud takes off on X

A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares.

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Musk jokes about buying Ryanair — and putting a ‘Ryan’ in charge

Elon Musk’s online riff about buying Ryanair and installing a namesake chief may have raised laughs — but EU airline ownership rules mean the idea is unlikely to ever take off.

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These European airlines just changed their power bank rules

Lufthansa Group joins carriers such as Emirates and Qantas in stopping the use of power banks in flight.

Moments

You can now reserve empty neighbouring seats on this budget airline

A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.