World News

Flights resume at Brussels Airport

Flights at Brussels Airport gradually increase, two weeks after the terror attacks. Security is tight, with new check-in procedures.

4 April 2016

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First flight

The first flight since the March 22 terror attacks has departed from Brussels Zaventem airport.

4 April 2016

Belgium

Brussels airport 'operationally ready' for partial reopening

Belgian airport police threaten strike action over airport reopening due to 'lax security'.

31 March 2016

Belgium

Europe tightens airport security as fresh attacks feared

Security is being tightened at European airports following the Brussels attacks, with the airport there now closed until the weekend. In France the

23 March 2016

Belgium

Brussels travellers struggle with security checks

After Tuesday's terror attacks, travellers in Brussels have been subject to a major security operation with troops and police checking bags leading to long delays at stations.

23 March 2016

United Kingdom

World's longest aircraft to make maiden voyage this year

The world’s longest aircraft is to make its first flight later this year, it has been announced. Named the Airlander 10, it spans more than six

21 March 2016

France

'Selfish' air traffic controllers disrupt travel plans for thousands

About a third of flights have been cancelled at French airports as air traffic controllers strike over caps on recruitment and lack of investment in

21 March 2016

Europe

What has changed after Germanwings tragedy?

This week on Utalk, Anita in London asked: “One year after a Germanwings co-pilot deliberately crashed his plane, what measures have been taken to

18 March 2016

Business Line

Ryanair's business plans and Uber's nemesis in China

Ryanair expands in Greece. We talks to CEO Michael O'Leary, who in the past has criticised the country's government. And Didi Kuaidi, the hugely popular ride-hailing app you've probably never hear of.

17 February 2016

United Kingdom

Pilots demand laser ban after UK flight incident

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) is calling for tougher legislation to crackdown on the use of lasers after a laser beam forced a

15 February 2016

Somalia

Somali passenger jet 'holed by bomb'

A blast that punched a hole in the fuselage of a Somalian passenger jet was caused by a bomb, meant to kill everyone on board, according to the

7 February 2016

World News

The European airports where reaching the terminal costs more than flying

Have you ever had the feeling that it costs more to get to an airport than your plane ticket? Well, it’s not just a feeling – our research shows it’s

28 January 2016

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Aerial ballet in Switzerland

Hundreds of people gathered in the small Swiss city of Chateau d’Oex for the start of its 38th international festival of hot air balloons, which saw

25 January 2016

Canada

Severe turbulence injures 7 on transatlantic flight to Milan

A transatlantic flight from Miami, Florida to the Milan, Italy has been diverted to Newfoundland in Canada after hitting severe turbulence. The

25 January 2016

Sweden

False alarm at Stockholm's Arlanda airport

Some disruption was reported at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport after a security alert early on Tuesday. Sweden’s The Local reported that police were

5 January 2016

Europe

What am I allowed to carry? - airport security explained

This week on Utalk, Anna in Brussels asks: “I will be travelling by plane for Christmas. What can I carry in my hand luggage? And what should

18 December 2015

Economy

Greece signs airport deal with Fraport in first big privatisation move

Greece’s left wing government has taken its first step towards large-scale privatisation – one of the key conditions of its bailout deals. German

14 December 2015

Indonesia

Indonesia reopens Bali airport as winds clear volcanic ash

Indonesia has reopened Bali airport after volcanic ash from Mount Rinjani on a nearby island forced the closure of the busy flight path. Thousands of

5 November 2015

Indonesia

Tourists stranded as volcanic ash cloud closes Bali airport

The international airport on the holiday island of Bali closed on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled because of an ash cloud from an

4 November 2015

Russia

Russian cruise missiles strikes prompt global aviation officials to issue safety alerts

The cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea by Russia and destined for Syria have heightened concerns that commercial flights in the region could

12 October 2015