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WATCH: Palma de Mallorca airport hit by rainstorm rampage

On June 11, heavy rains caused severe flooding across Mallorca, including Palma Airport, where several flights were grounded.

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French air traffic controllers set to strike again next week

Last time Paris Orly air traffic control shut down, 70 per cent of flights were cancelled: now there’s a new strike.

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British man dead after severe turbulence hits London-Singapore flight

The plane had hit clear-air turbulence which does not show up on flight radars.

Business

Ferrovial set to offload UK regional airports amid Heathrow sale delay

Ferrovial is planning to sell its stake in three UK regional airports amid difficulties in finalising its £2.4bn sale of a 25% stake in Heathrow.

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Green News

Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway

Climate activists from Last Generation disrupted Munich airport by gluing themselves to a runway, leading to flight cancellations and delays over a busy weekend.

Nature

The dark truth behind a 5* resort planned on an Albanian wetland

A new international airport and luxury tourism developments could spell the end for one of Europe’s last pristine deltas.

Destinations

These regional airports are gateways to Europe’s unsung cities

Instead of viewing flights to regional airports as an inconvenience, consider using it as a way to explore some of Europe’s lesser-trod cities.

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What is FaceBoarding and which European airports are using it?

This new technology means you can fly without showing your passport

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Why did UK airports’ e-gates fail - and will it happen again?

Several of the UK’s busiest airports saw their e-gates system fail on Tuesday - but is it concerning or par for the course?

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Only one of the world’s cleanest airports is in Europe

A new ranking reveals Asia has the world’s cleanest airports based on factors including the cleanliness of seating and toilet facilities.

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When and why are Heathrow Airport staff striking?

Many staff members at the UK’s busiest airport will strike over changes unions say are unfair - here’s when and why it’s happening.

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France airport strike called off but flights still cancelled

Although the strike has been called off, many flights are still cancelled.

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Why is Dublin Airport pausing its practice of priests blessing planes?

The tradition is one of many ways that people navigate the mind-boggling feat of flying.

Experiences

Love luxury travel? Fly first class with these airlines

Ranked: First class seating, food and the airport experience.

Eco-Innovation

This robot disguised as a fox will scare wildlife away from runways

The robot can be disguised as a fox or coyote to scare wildlife away from runways.

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UK travel warning: Why you should renew your passport before April

UK passport fees are set to increase again next month.

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Half of the world’s top ten most stressful airports are in Europe

To make your journey a little more relaxing, think about avoiding the following airports.

Destinations

Spain, Portugal, Italy: Where are Europe’s best beaches?

Spain was the ultimate summer holiday destination with 28 per cent of Europe’s best beaches.

Green News

Noise pollution from Schiphol flights must be reduced, court orders

The national public health institute estimates that around 259,000 people in the Netherlands experience "serious nuisance" from aircraft flying over the densely populated country.

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83-year-old Italian man moves out of airport after 9-month stay

Airport staff became 'like family' to Arnaldo.