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Meet Australia’s crime-fighting plane spotters

The group of enthusiasts have been given rare access to the tarmac at Adelaide Airport.

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Airport security: The weirdest items seized by the TSA last year

Every year US authorities release a list of the weird and wacky things seized at airports.

11/01/2023

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US flights grounded after major FAA computer system failure

A system which keeps pilots and other airport staff informed about hazards and airport facilities failed on Wednesday morning.

11/01/2023

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What is the world’s safest airline in 2023?

The airlines have been ranked according to their serious incident record, COVID-19 protocols and the age of their fleets.

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Winter storm: What’s it like to be stranded in the US right now?

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29/12/2022

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Southwest airlines cancels more flights

Southwest airlines has cancelled thousands of flights in the United States, adding to the country’s travel chaos from the Christmas weekend.

28/12/2022

Experiences

Hand luggage only: How to pack for a week away with just one bag

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23/12/2022

Travel News

India to randomly test 2% of international travellers for COVID

India's health minister has announced that the country will start randomly testing international arrivals for COVID-19.

22/12/2022

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Iceland: hundreds stranded amid extreme weather

Hundreds of travellers were left stranded at Keflavik Airport on Tuesday, some having had flights cancelled on Monday because of extreme weather.

20/12/2022

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Munich Airport cancels 133 flights as freezing rain blights runways

Poor weather has also led to delays and cancellations at Germany's Frankfurt Airport.

15/12/2022

Travel News

What are liquid rules at UK airports and when are they changing?

The UK government is ditching the requirement to remove liquids and laptops from hand luggage during security checks.

15/12/2022

Travel News

Are flights to and from the UK still affected by snow?

Freezing temperatures and snowfall lead to cancellations for flights to and from the UK.

14/12/2022

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Volcano erupts in Guatemala, forcing road closures

One of the most active volcanoes in Central America erupts, spewing lava and ash, forcing authorities in Alotenango, a municipality in the Sacatepequez department, 65 kilometres southwest of Guatemala City, to close roads.

12/12/2022

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Munich bans climate protests following airport stunt

The ban on climate gatherings will run until at least 8 January.

12/12/2022

United Kingdom

UK airports brought to a halt due to heavy snowfall

Stansted has suspended all flights for the foreseeable, while Gatwick and Heathrow have cancelled more than 50 flights. Roads and railway also disrupted.

12/12/2022

Europe News

Snow disrupts travel in the UK as cold snap grips northern Europe

A cold snap across northern Europe is affecting several countries, causing flights to be cancelled and other travel disruption in the UK, and avalanche warnings in Poland.

12/12/2022

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Spanish airport to remove need to separate liquids and electronics

Sick of waiting for passengers to remove liquids and electronics at security? This Spanish airport has the answer.

08/12/2022

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Is it safe to travel to Hawaii during the volcanic eruption?

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29/11/2022

Travel News

UK airport parking could be 128% more expensive this Christmas

If you're taking a holiday this Christmas, you might want to leave the car at home. UK airports are hiking parking fees over festive season, data reveals.

24/11/2022

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What are the worst UK airports for queues?

27 per cent of holidaymakers face hour-long security queues at the UK's worst airport for lines, a new survey has revealed.

23/11/2022