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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.

Eco-Innovation

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Romania

Teaching young Romanians to fly away from unemployment

A school for flight attendants is proving a hit.

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).

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.

USA

32 injured after turbulence en route to New York

The injured sustained mostly bumps and bruises, officials said.

USA

Virgin Atlantic no longer requiring female flight attendants to wear makeup

In addition, pants will become an automatic uniform option.

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