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Ex-flight attendant accused of scamming airlines for free flights

Authorities say a former flight attendant exploited airline perks for years, raising questions about how security checks failed.

26/01/2026

Travel News

How do airlines adjust their routes to closed airspace?

With airspace closures disrupting flights over Iran, Israel and Qatar in recent months, we spoke to the experts to find out how the aviation industry ensures your safety.

22/01/2026

Europe News

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.

21/01/2026

Travel News

Travellers denounce abusive prices after Spain’s train crash

Travellers say they faced inflated car hire and flight prices following the disaster. So why didn't protective measures kick in?

21/01/2026

Business

‘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.

21/01/2026

Business

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.

20/01/2026

Travel News

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.

19/01/2026

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.

15/01/2026

Business

The Trump bump: Boeing orders soar past Airbus after sluggish sales

Boeing outsold Airbus on aircraft orders in 2025 for the first time in seven years, as Washington promotes US manufacturing abroad.

14/01/2026

Travel News

What are the safest airlines in Europe in 2026?

Seven European carriers made the top 25 list this year, according to AirlineRatings.

14/01/2026

Moments

This low-cost carrier was Europe’s most on-time airline in 2025

Cirium also analysed data from airports around the world to find out which have the least delays and cancellations.

09/01/2026

Travel News

Which? finds budget airlines’ lowest cabin bag fees rarely available

Major UK consumer watchdog Which? has slammed European budget airlines for almost never actually offering cabin bag fares as low as advertised.

13/12/2025

Travel News

IndiGo flight chaos: Major Indian airports hit as country’s largest airline cancels services

India’s largest airline faces operational turmoil after new aviation safety rules limit crew working hours.

05/12/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers fail to agree on new air passengers' rights law

European Union co-legislators have proven unable to settle on a compromise text that has been on hold for more than a decade. The law was intended to enhance passenger rights, but airlines argue it could put them out of business.

02/12/2025

Travel News

Ryanair scraps its Prime membership service. Will you be affected?

Ryanair says its loyalty scheme has cost the airline more than €1.5 million in passenger fare discounts since its launch.

01/12/2025

Travel News

US wardrobe warning falls flat as flyers slam air travel realities

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s video campaign romanticises an era that never truly existed, critics say.

30/11/2025