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EasyJet's chief operating officer resigns: Will flights be affected?

The airline says it remains "absolutely focused" on daily operations after staff shortages forced it to cut thousands of flights this summer.

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Experts on how not to lose your luggage during Christmas travel chaos

Checked baggage is being lost all over the world due to staff shortages. Here's what you can do to arrive at your destination with your luggage.

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Urgent warning for Ryanair passengers with flights in July

Spanish Ryanair staff have voted to strike on twelve more days in July - here’s how it could affect your travel plans.

China

Airbus secures mega-order from four Chinese airlines

The orders, for Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, total nearly €35.4 billion at list prices.

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Lufthansa apologises for flight cancellations with surprising letter

Aviation giant Lufthansa has taken a different approach to many other airlines after cancelling flights.

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How to avoid missing your flight and other top tips to beat the chaos

Here's why you shouldn’t arrive too early for your flight, and more expert advice to beat airport queues.

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Urgent warning for easyJet and Ryanair passengers with flights in July

Check if your flight could be impacted by industrial action in the coming days and weeks.

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Summer travel at risk as Europe's airports face mass staff shortages

Labour shortages and strikes have already caused disruption in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome and Frankfurt this spring.

United Kingdom

Chaos at Heathrow as a baggage system malfunction causes pile-up

A baggage system failure at Heathrow Airport Friday caused a huge backlog of luggage, with passengers complaining of long delays.

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Travel chaos: Gatwick airport cancels 4,000 summer flights

Passengers face more cancellations as Gatwick airport reduces the number of outbound flights.

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What is Turkish Airlines' new name and what's behind the rebrand?

Turkey's national carrier is changing its name. Here's why it matters.

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Ryanair ticket prices soar by 9% as sales boom and planes nearly full

Prices on budget airline Ryanair are up nearly a tenth on pre-pandemic prices, as bookings soar.

Conscious Travel

Old airplanes are being upcycled into bags, keychains and restaurants

The airline industry creates an enormous amount of waste, here are some of the creative ways it’s being recycled.

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Paris airport cancels 100 flights as workers strike

Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport has cancelled more than 100 Thursday flights after workers announced industrial action.

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Italy airline strike: Easyjet, Ryanair and ITA cancellations multiply

Airlines have cancelled flights today as Italian airline workers stage a nationwide strike.

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These are the airports, airlines and tour companies to avoid right now

As travellers across Europe are hit by long queues and last-minute cancellations, here are the airports - and airlines - to avoid.

Work

Virgin Atlantic allows cabin crew to display tattoos

Virgin Atlantic has relaxed its ban on visible tattoos - though face, neck and head inkwork must still be covered.

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Insider travel tips airlines want you to know this summer

Disruptions and cancellations have travellers apprehensive about summer travel. So what are airlines saying about the season ahead?

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Baby girl delivered mid-flight given the perfect name

The ‘miraculous’ event has prompted some questions about the citizenship and rights of babies born on flights.

Mobility

World’s fastest passenger jet unveiled following supersonic test

The Global 8000 will travel at a top speed of just under the speed of sound, although it did break the sound barrier during testing.