Airlines

Experiences

Emirates is using AI to help avoid severe turbulence on flights

Given that experts say climate change is making the skies bumpier, airlines are looking for ways to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort.

09/11/2025

Europe News

Brussels unveils €3bn to boost green fuels for aviation and shipping

The plan to step up financing for sustainable fuels in shipping and aviation by 2027 comes as the bloc is falling short of decarbonising heavy transport by 2050.

06/11/2025

Iraq

Greece's Aegean Airways to fly direct to Baghdad in European first

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis confirmed that the inaugural flight to Iraq's capital would take place on 16 December.

30/10/2025

Travel News

Which airline has been crowned the best in Europe?

Lufthansa has been crowned Europe’s best airline 13 times since the start of the World Travel Awards, maintaining a continuous winning streak from 2011 to 2016.

29/10/2025

USA

Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban flights over Russian airspace

The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

15/10/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers uphold three-hour delay compensation for air passengers

After more than one decade in limbo, the EU is now reviewing a law aimed at protecting airline passengers.

14/10/2025

Travel News

Qantas customers hit by hackers as millions affected by data leak

Travellers are being told to brace for an increase in airline scams after cyber criminals targeted millions of Qantas customers.

14/10/2025

Travel News

EU investigates Spain after sanctioning low-cost airlines

Michael O'Laery, Ryanair's CEO, welcomed the opening of the EU procedure at an impromptu press conference on Wednesday.

09/10/2025

Travel News

Should you book flights with an airline or an online travel agency?

OTAs often sell airfares cheaper than the airline directly, enticing those travelling on a budget.

08/10/2025

Travel News

Here’s why your flight was probably delayed this summer

Summer flight delays in Europe are still occurring above optimal levels, new report finds.

08/10/2025

Travel News

Air Canada now offers free beer and wine to all economy passengers

Canada’s flag carrier is the first North American legacy airline to offer free drinks across its whole network.

05/10/2025

Experiences

Play cancels flights: What are your rights if your airline goes bust?

Here’s what travellers need to know about their rights to refunds and compensation if a flight company goes bankrupt.

01/10/2025

Experiences

You can now bid to reserve empty neighbouring seats on this airline

A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.

28/09/2025

Travel News

Nationwide strikes set to disrupt flights across Italy this Friday

More strikes are likely to affect air travel in Italy in October.

25/09/2025

Travel News

Airlines grapple with strikes, aircraft shortages and record traffic

From longer routes to fewer planes, here's why flying in 2025 might cost more and take longer.

22/09/2025

Travel News

As Ryanair cuts Spain flights, rivals add more seats for winter travel

Ryanair has so far cut nearly two million flights to Spain in 2025.

18/09/2025

Travel News

Aviation bodies say new Dutch airfare taxes will price out travellers

Flight taxes in the Netherlands are already among the highest in Europe.

17/09/2025

Travel News

French air traffic controllers postpone strike until October

Fresh dates have been announced for next month, with the union extending strike action over several days.

15/09/2025

Work

Captain’s paycheck: How do pilot salaries vary across Europe?

Pilot shortages are affecting several airlines. In Europe, pilots are among the highest-paid professionals.

15/09/2025

Travel News

Oversized cabin bags? Ryanair staff now earn more to catch offenders

Gate staff can earn €2.50 for every non-compliant bag they catch as Ryanair enforces its limits.

29/08/2025