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Overbooked flights: How airlines make money

Almost all flights are overbooked. Overselling tickets is legal, and the industry argues that passengers benefit from that practice.

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Gatwick flight cancellations and delays caused by staff shortages

A 'short-notice staff absence' led to disruption on Thursday.

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This flight landed in Spain without a single bag on board

Travellers reportedly waited more than two hours for their luggage to appear on the conveyor belt at Bilbao Airport.

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Manhunt for escaped terror suspect causes delays at UK airports

A police manhunt for a terror suspect has caused queues at UK airports.

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This airline sold tickets for €1 - but it wasn’t a Black Friday deal

This cheap flight hack secured happy customers tickets at rock bottom prices - but it can be risky.

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How to avoid hidden costs when booking a flight

Air travellers can find themselves paying more for extras than they paid for the original flight ticket.

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Qantas accused of selling flights that had already been cancelled

Australia's consumer watchdog has called for record fine against Qantas over cancelled flights.

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What do airlines owe you for flight delays and cancellations?

Here's how to make sure you get your money back from airlines if your flight is cancelled - even if the problems were not their fault.

Germany

More Germans would travel by train but it's too expensive: residents

While some people prefer this mode of transport, experts have said that reducing tax breaks for airlines and subsidies was needed to make it more affordable.

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Dubai plans ‘world’s largest airport’ by 2050

Dubai’s ‘second airport’ could handle up to 250 million passengers a year by 2050.

People

What is it really like to evacuate a plane?

A Delta Airlines flight attendant reveals what experiencing a plane evacuation is like in real life.

Green News

Can AI help eliminate polluting contrails from planes?

Contrails were slashed by 54% in this AI experiment - but we shouldn’t use it as an excuse to fly more.

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Skiplagging: What are the risks of using this cheap flight hack?

Skiplagging could save you money but there are some significant risks and downsides to this cheap travel trick.

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Fly away on Mexicana airways: Inside Mexico’s new army-run airline

Mexico promises its new Mexicana airline will offer cheap tickets and new routes.

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Italy to cap island airfares and crack down on ‘dynamic pricing’

Ryanair's CEO has branded Italy’s flight price cap as ‘ridiculous and illegal’.

Climate

Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe?

Train travel is often more expensive than flying. Could taxing aviation to invest in the rail industry help change that?

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Delays at Dubai Airport after bear escapes from its carrier on plane

Passengers faced delays after the bear escaped from its crate in the cargo hold of a plane.

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United Airlines becomes first US airline to feature braille in-cabin

United Airlines expands their accessibility offerings for visually impaired travellers.

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How are wildfires affecting Greece’s summer travel season?

As thousands are evacuated from the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu, there are concerns over the future of Greece’s future tourist industry as sweltering heat and future wildfires could hinder the viability of Greek tourism.

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Here's what you are entitled to if your flight is cancelled or delayed

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed due to a UK air traffic control issue, but knowing your rights could help you secure a refund, compensation or alternative flight.