Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next World 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
Now playing Next World 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
Now playing Next World 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next world news 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Romania Teaching young Romanians to fly away from unemployment A school for flight attendants is proving a hit. 21/03/2019
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next USA 32 injured after turbulence en route to New York The injured sustained mostly bumps and bruises, officials said. 10/03/2019
Now playing Next USA Virgin Atlantic no longer requiring female flight attendants to wear makeup In addition, pants will become an automatic uniform option. 07/03/2019
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next United Kingdom Passengers stranded as Flybmi goes into administration Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across Europe following the collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi. 17/02/2019