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What is the world’s safest airline in 2023?

The airlines have been ranked according to their serious incident record, COVID-19 protocols and the age of their fleets.

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Winter storm: What’s it like to be stranded in the US right now?

Not all the stories of Christmas travel chaos have been tales of woe.

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Moroccan fans disappointed after World Cup Qatar flights cancelled

Moroccan fans disappointed after World Cup Qatar flights cancelled. Seven flights were due to be operated by Qatar Airways to Doha, however, in a last-minute move, these were cancelled.

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EU raises airline carbon emissions fees - but activists aren’t happy

The EU has struck a deal to make airlines pay more for pollution, but it will only apply to flights within the EU.

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Is it safe to travel to Hawaii during the volcanic eruption?

What we know so far about how the volcanic eruption is affecting travellers

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Would you feel safe on a plane with only one pilot?

Commercial flights normally have two pilots in the cockpit in case one falls ill.

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UK airport parking could be 128% more expensive this Christmas

If you're taking a holiday this Christmas, you might want to leave the car at home. UK airports are hiking parking fees over festive season, data reveals.

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What are the worst UK airports for queues?

27 per cent of holidaymakers face hour-long security queues at the UK's worst airport for lines, a new survey has revealed.

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Finnair cancels around 100 flights after staff walkout

Finnair has cancelled flights from Helsinki Airport today, following a 24 hour staff walkout.

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Global air traffic is up to three-quarters of pre-pandemic levels

Travellers have returned to the skies as the last COVID-19 border restrictions have eased.

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FIFA World Cup: Heathrow workers to strike over pay

Strike action could cause delays at Heathrow during the football World Cup.

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Want to save money? Don’t shop for travel on your phone

Be wary of smart phone convenience. Sneaky ‘drip pricing’ strategies mean you could end up paying more for travel if you rely on your phone.

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Heathrow airport lifts its outgoing passenger cap - for now

Heathrow has lifted its 100,000 per-day passenger cap, imposed to deal with logistical chaos over the summer. But, there’s a catch.

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Angola's flagship airline undergoes massive expansion

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Driven by a new CEO and his team, Angola’s flagship carrier TAAG has expanded its global reach through a new tie-up with Spain’s Iberia.

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Heathrow chaos averted as American Airlines staff reach pay deal

After 98 per cent of maintenance technicians and crew chiefs voted to strike over pay, American Airlines offered an improved pay deal.

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Are AirTags banned on flights? Here’s what the airlines say

Lufthansa and IATA think AirTags are safe to use on flights - so why are the bag-tracking devices still banned?

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Schiphol chaos: Airport limits outgoing passengers until March 2023

Schiphol has extended its passenger cap until the end of March 2023, weeks after the latest staffing shortage saw long lines build at the airport.

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LGBTQ+ travel: This airline has relaxed its gendered uniform rules

The policy follows a 2019 removal of Virgin's mandatory makeup rule for female staff and a 2022 move to allow visible tattoos.

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What does the falling pound mean for your next holiday?

Trips to Turkey are more affordable for Brits at present, while EU holidaymakers might find it’s the right time to visit the UK.

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Italy travel: Ryanair and Vueling staff due to strike on Saturday

Italian pilots and flight attendants will walk off the job on 1 October to protest their working conditions.