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Flights to and from Bali cancelled as volcano erupts in Indonesia

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused widespread flight cancellations to and from Bali and other local airports on Monday.

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Tech fault known about for years caused fire that shut Heathrow

Europe's busiest air hub was shut down for around 18 hours on 21 March after a fire at the North Hyde substation in west London knocked out power to the airport.

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France, Japan, China: Where are the world’s most beautiful airports

The award prioritises “intelligent sustainability” in airport design.

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Flight chaos in Italy: what happened and how to claim reimbursement

On Saturday evening, 320 flights were cancelled or diverted in north-eastern Italy due to a systems failure at Milan's Linate airport. A passenger told Euronews about his misadventure, while associations remind us that refunds are available.

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Thousands hit by flight cancellations amid French strike

Passengers should expect delays and cancellations at all French airports, the French Civil Aviation Authority has said.

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Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure

A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.

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Flights cancelled in Brussels amid strike over proposed pension reform

Hundreds of flights were cancelled in Brussels’ Zaventem and Charleroi airports as protesters took to the streets for the fifth general strike of the year to oppose the federal government’s proposed cuts and reforms to pensions.

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More flights cancelled and delayed after US strikes on Iran

Flight cancellations and airspace closures have rippled across the Middle East and beyond after the US launched strikes on Iran on 22 June.

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Why airlines are less likely to lose your luggage this summer

Mishandled baggage still costs airlines an average of $5 billion (€4.3 billion) each year.

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Nine injured after violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people.

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Revamp of UK’s airspace to make flying quicker and quieter

The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport.

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Is it safe to travel to Sicily after Mount Etna erupts?

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

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Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says

New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested.

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Belgium to tighten control on private aircraft in anti-smuggling push

Belgian customs authorities will place an officer at the national airspace security centre to access military radar and clamp down on private aircraft being used in smuggling operations.

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When will Brits be allowed to use e-gates at European airports?

The UK government said the move would end “the dreaded queues at border control."

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Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport for second day

Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely.

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Travel disruption in Spain and Portugal continues as power returns

Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates.

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Belgian airports bracing for travel chaos amid nationwide strike

Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have warned travellers to expect cancellations and delays, particularly for departing flights.

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Inside the Arctic airports that never close for snow

Where most airports would close for a few centimetres of snow, some battle-hardened Arctic Circle airports refuse to close for anything.

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Could your face and phone replace your boarding pass at airports?

Several airports and airlines are already testing biometric boarding and paper-free check-in procedures.