Transport Finnair brings low carbon biofuel to long haul flights It is funded by an initiative allowing passengers to donate towards biofuel - which can cost five times more than regular jet fuel. 07/08/2019
United Kingdom Airline fines woman €94,000 for abusive in-flight behaviour Her catalogue of aggressive, abusive and dangerous behaviour included trying to open the aircraft's doors during the flight, the airline claimed. 18/07/2019
Business Ryanair to cut flights after Boeing 737 Max delays In a stark holiday warning Ryanair has cut its summer flights. Europe's largest budget airline blames possible further delays in deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX planes. 17/07/2019
World Ryanair plans short term cuts after 737 Max grounding Ryanair will review underperforming routes with airports to plan cuts for underperforming routes after the 737 MAX remains grounded. 16/07/2019
Switzerland Extreme turbulence captured on video by passenger Ten people were injured in the incident aboard the ALK Airlines flight including a flight attendant who was thrown into the ceiling. 19/06/2019
Transport The Scandi way to fly: Finnair launches new sustainable travel kit The Nordic airline has always been top of its game when it comes to sustainability, and this is just the start. 23/05/2019
USA U.S. warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions Concerns about a possible conflict have flared since the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged, unexplained threat from Iran. 18/05/2019
Directory If you could fly cleanly, would you? One small thing you could do to substantially reduce your carbon footprint the next time you fly 09/05/2019
Good Morning Europe French Air Traffic Control strike brings new travel disruption to Europe The industrial action is due to begin Wednesday evening local time and continue into Thursday. Airlines have been instructed to reduce flights to affected airports. 08/05/2019
Inspire Middle East Emirates CEO sees FY profit, wants Boeing compensation Emirates Airline, the world’s largest long-haul carrier, will report profitable full year earnings this month, according to its CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. 03/05/2019
Inspire Middle East Sri Lankan Airlines puts flight marshals on planes, tourist numbers to drop by 500,000 One week after the attacks in Sri Lanka, executives from the country’s Tourism Development Authority and national airline attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. 03/05/2019
world news Strike-hit SAS cancels 1,200 more flights on Monday and Tuesday SAS cancelled more than 1,200 flights scheduled for Monday and Tuesday as a pilot strike that has already affected tens of thousands of travellers drags on. 28/04/2019
world news SAS pilot strike hits 70,000 passengers At least 70,000 passengers have been hit by cancelled flights at the start of a three-day SAS pilot strike. 26/04/2019
Business American Airlines cancels Boeing 737 MAX flights until August American Airline bosses said they believe the plane will be recertified before the 19 August but want to be reassured of the reliability ahead of its peak travel season. 14/04/2019
Albania Albania: armed robbery and deadly shootout at Tirana airport A robber was killed but others escaped with ‘millions of euros’ stolen as the money was being loaded onto an Austrian Airlines flight. 10/04/2019
world news Boeing cuts 737 production by a fifth as crash investigation continues A crash in Ethiopia in March and a previous crash in Indonesia October have left the world's largest planemaker in crisis. 06/04/2019
Ethiopia Ethiopian Airlines crew performed emergency procedures, report finds "It is recommended that the aircraft control system shall be reviewed by the manufacturer," Ethiopia's Transport minister told reporters 04/04/2019
World EU must tax airlines to curb 'runaway emissions', says research group "National carriers and low-cost airlines all benefit from paying no fuel tax and VAT while the rest of us must pay our way," Transport & Environment said. 03/04/2019
Iceland Wow Air goes bust, leaves passengers stranded across two continents After going bust on Thursday, Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air left passengers stranded across two continents. 28/03/2019
Romania Teaching young Romanians to fly away from unemployment A school for flight attendants is proving a hit. 21/03/2019
Singapore Boeing 737 MAX flights suspended in and out of Singapore Singapore is temporarily suspending all Boeing 737 MAX flights in and out of island city-state, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). 12/03/2019
Ethiopia Ethiopian crash: Greek passenger misses flight ET302 by two minutes Antonis Mavropoulos was supposed to take the Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Boeing plane that crashed this Sunday morning. Thankfully he did not make it. 11/03/2019
USA 32 injured after turbulence en route to New York The injured sustained mostly bumps and bruises, officials said. 10/03/2019
USA Virgin Atlantic no longer requiring female flight attendants to wear makeup In addition, pants will become an automatic uniform option. 07/03/2019
United Kingdom Dramatic video shows pilot aborting landing attempt in strong winds A dramatic video has emerged showing a British Airways flight swaying side to side as it attempts to land in Gibraltar 25/02/2019
Ireland Ryanair to appeal after being hit with €3m fine for baggage charges On Thursday, Italy's competition authority issued a penalty of €3 million to Ryanair and €1 million to Wizzair. 22/02/2019
