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Is it safe to travel to Valencia? Advice for travellers after flooding

Valencia and the surrounding area has been devastated after a year's worth of rain fell in a few hours.

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Is this airport’s 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs ‘inhumane’?

The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”.

Iran

Iran Air cancels Europe flights hours after new batch of EU sanctions

Hours after new EU sanctions were announced, Iran Air sent SMS cancellations to all Europe-bound flights. Passengers were informed that the cancellations were linked to the decision in Brussels.

Experiences

Are free flight upgrades real or just in the movies?

From ice-cream sundae carts to mimosas and warm nuts, the perks of first class taste better when they’re free.

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Green News

Private jet flights to European holiday hotspots spike during summer

Are private jets reserved for business? New research reveals flights spike during Europe’s holiday season.

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Chaos at Milan Bergamo after Ryanair tyres explode upon landing

All flights scheduled to depart from or land at Bergamo's airport on Tuesday were delayed, diverted or cancelled. Air traffic is expected to resume at 6pm local time.

Europe News

Brussels airports cancel hundreds of flights as workers go on strike

Flights to and from airports Zaventem and Charleroi in Brussels will be put on hold as reportedly hundreds of security, cleaning and hospitality staff employed at the major transport hubs will strike for better wages and working conditions.

Business

Economic self-sabotage? Dublin airport passenger cap row heats up

The aviation industry cannot fully rely on technological solutions to tackle the climate crisis, Green councillor says amid dispute over passenger limits at Dublin airport.

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How long does your UK passport need to be valid for an EU trip?

Confusion over UK passport rules recently saw a passenger wrongly denied boarding.

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Another European airline is phasing out complimentary in-flight food

This airline will no longer serve free meals on certain flights.

People

How a popular beauty trend is causing airport delays for travellers

While botox and filler are booming in Europe, many people don’t realise the consequences on their travel plans.

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Are delays inevitable when the EES launches in November?

Every port, airport and land border has to install new technology before the Entry/Exit System launch on 10 November.

Green News

Climate activists glue themselves to runways at four German airports

The group wants Germany and other governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Destinations

The Maldives’ decade-long airport expansion close to completion

The airport is being built with tsunami-resilient infrastructure.

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Take a look inside Qatar Airways luxurious new ‘Next Gen’ suites

The airline says the suites are 'the future of business class travel’.

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Frankfurt flights cancelled after climate activists protest on runways

More than 100 flights have been cancelled.

Green News

Who are the climate protesters targeting European airports?

Flights have been grounded at airports around Europe this week after protesters glued themselves to runways.

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Paris airport strike planned during Olympic Games opening ceremony

Follow these tips for beating travel disruption in Paris during the Olympics.

Nepal

At least 18 killed after plane slips off runway in Nepal

It is monsoon rainy season in Kathmandu and although it was not raining at the time of the crash, visibility was low across the capital.

Green News

Climate activists ground flights at Cologne-Bonn Airport

The coordinated protests have also other European airports from Norway to Switzerland.