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IAG emerges as major contender for stake in Portuguese airline TAP

A number of aviation firms, including Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, have also shown interest in the Portuguese carrier but BA owner, IAG, is widely viewed by analysts as the frontrunner.

Travel News

Short transfer: These European cities have the closest airports

A short transfer is a gift after a long flight- these airports are a stone’s throw from the city.

Business

EasyJet's losses ease as airline sees gain in year-end passengers

The airline says it has succeeded in narrowing headline pre-tax losses through cost-cutting measures and a rise in demand for package holidays.

Travel News

Can you fly to Israel from Europe now and is it safe?

The Gaza conflict decimated tourism in Israel, but with a ceasefire deal enacted, many European airlines are already making plans to reinstate their flights.

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Scared of flying? These are the world's safest airlines in 2025

AirlineRatings has released its ranking for the safest airlines to fly with in 2025.

Travel News

Revealed: The European flight routes with the worst turbulence

Eight out of the ten most turbulent routes all begin or end in the same country.

Travel News

Ryanair demands EU airports limit passengers to two alcoholic drinks

The call comes as the airline sues a passenger for €15,000 after they caused a flight to be diverted.

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‘Zero-tolerance’: Why Ryanair is suing a passenger for €15,000

The budget airline has warned this will not be the last time it goes to court over unacceptable behaviour on its aircraft.

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Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table?

The centre-right Austrian People's Party is currently negotiating with the far-right Freedom Party to establish a coalition government in Austria.

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Iberia to Vueling: Which European airlines were most on-time in 2024?

The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024

Fiji

Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji

Police in the South Pacific island nation say a suspect known to them has been questioned over the alleged sexual assault as investigations continue.

Business

Major cyber attack disrupts holiday season flights at Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to restore its systems a few hours later.

Travel News

Groundstop of all American Airlines flights across US lifted

American Airlines flight services have resumed across the United States after they were temporarily grounded due to a technical issue impacting the airline's entire system.

Travel News

Greece, Belgium, Italy: Travel strikes planned for February in Europe

Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.

Malaysia

Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370 a decade later

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that finding the wreckage of the missing airline would provide "closure for the families of MH370 passengers.”

Radio Schuman

The real work on Mercosur deal starts now, says French liberal MEP

Last week, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen signed the EU-Mercosur deal, despite opposition from France.

Green News

Which airlines are switching to sustainable fuels?

Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels.

Business

Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM

Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks.

Business

EasyJet profit surges following record-breaking summer numbers

EasyJet has revealed its results for the year ended 30 September 2024, recording a substantial rise in profit, boosted by robust summer travel demand.

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Riyadh Air: a bold new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aviation journey

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Set to launch in 2025, Riyadh Air will connect Riyadh, and the wider Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world, highlighting the capital’s role as a hub for culture, history and global travel.