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UK trade minister keen to use EU e-gates ‘as soon as possible’

Jonathan Reynolds to deliver a keynote address during summit on economic security in Brussels on Thursday, he spoke to Euronews at the UK residence in Brussels.

Travel News

Swiss trims summer schedule as pilot crisis spreads across Europe

Switzerland’s national carrier isn’t the only European airline cutting summer flights.

Europe in Motion

Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?

Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations.

Business

Ryanair CEO eyes multi-million euro bonus as share price stays high

Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair, is currently one of the wealthiest businessmen in Ireland and has led the airline since 1994.

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Business

Ryanair denies claims flights will soon offer 'cheaper standing seats'

A series of recurring viral posts has falsely claimed that Ryanair and other low budget airlines will soon use 'standing' saddle seats, though the airline has denied this.

Travel News

Consumer groups file complaint against ‘abusive’ hand luggage charges

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.

Business

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

Business

Qatar Airways posts record €1.98 billion profit in latest earnings

The holding company that owns Qatar Airways reported on Monday it earned a $2.15 billion (€1.98bn) profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic.

Business

Ryanair faces turbulence as airfares decline while costs increase

The airline experienced a 7% drop in average fares for the past financial year, while operating costs such as staff expenses rose.

Voices from Central Asia

From dream to cockpit: how Temirlan Zhunussov became a pilot

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet Temirlan Zhunussov, a First Officer at Air Astana, whose passion for flying took off long before he ever set foot on a plane.

Green News

European aviation emissions ‘spiralling out of control’, report warns

Expanding the scope of key legislation would not only curb plane emissions, but could generate billions for the green transition, new analysis shows.

Moments

Spain and Portugal travel disruption: Am I entitled to compensation?

Thousands of travellers were left stranded, with some spending the night on airport floors.

Travel News

Unclaimed and unbelievable: The weirdest items found in lost luggage

The contents of suitcases can be baffling to behold.

Travel News

What are the rules for bringing power banks on flights?

The aviation industry’s heightened caution around power banks comes after several incidents of fires caused by malfunctioning batteries.

Moments

Comfy seats and sleep apps: The best airlines for nervous flyers

Turbulence, screaming children and randomly allocated seats are most likely to make passengers feel uncomfortable.

Europe News

Will European air passengers receive less compensation in future?

The proposed update to European rules for obtaining compensation in the event of air travel delays could deprive 85% of passengers of compensation, according to consumer associations.

Travel News

Your plane might be older than you think: Here’s why

As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.

Travel News

Ryanair launches €79 annual flight subscription service

While subscription services might save travellers money, they are also a way to persuade more people to fly - which is bad news for the planet.

Travel News

Want to avoid travel disruptions? Don’t follow these TikTok trends

Cabin crew can remove you from flights and gate agents can deny you boarding for disobeying rules.

Business

AirBaltic CEO lauds new Starlink installation despite Musk controversy

The Latvian firm is the first European airline to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Elon Musk’s Starlink.