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Ryanair suspends the operation of its base in Thessaloniki in winter

The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion.

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Airlines cannot add fuel surcharges after ticket sales, EU says

As fuel prices soar amid the Middle East crisis, Brussels warns airlines they cannot retroactively hike ticket prices — and says costly kerosene alone is no excuse for dodging passenger compensation.

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Europe’s airlines face jet fuel shift as safety concerns grow

Potential jet fuel shortages due to the war in Iran could force a shift in fuel types, raising operational and safety risks across airlines and airports.

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Should airports serve alcohol before morning flights?

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has questioned why people drink at this early hour, but Wetherspoon owner Tim Martin has hit back against a proposed two pint limit at airports.

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Airport habits exposed: The behaviours travellers hate most

From queue-jumping to seat-hogging, a new global survey reveals the airport habits that annoy passengers most, alongside how early we really arrive and which boarding style we fall into.

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Lufthansa hits record revenue as Iran war fuel costs eat into profits

The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.

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Jet fuel crisis: Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats

Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling over the half term break.

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Singapore Airlines to add Starlink from next year

High-speed WiFi will be offered to all passengers for free, provided they are a member of the airline’s frequent flyer programme.

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Explained: Passenger rights after an airline collapses

Some travel insurance policies may cover airline insolvency, and those who have booked with a credit card can initiate a chargeback.

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UK airlines to consolidate flights on same day to save on jet fuel

Carriers will also be able to hand back ‘slots’ at airports without punishment, removing the need to operate controversial ‘ghost flights’.

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UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to return to normal

The UAE has restored full air operations after months of disruption caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a major step towards recovery for regional travel and key hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

USA

Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years

The budget airline had hoped for a government bailout to arrive on Friday to prevent it from going out of business. The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had offered the airline its final proposal, but a deal could not be reached.

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Turkey updates rules on power bank usage on flights

Airlines and destinations across the world are imposing limits on how many you can carry, and whether or not you can use them in-flight.

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New aviation hub focuses on domestic talent and advanced simulation

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan is centralising its pilot and air traffic control training through a sophisticated new hub at the National Aviation Academy to foster local expertise and meet global safety benchmarks.

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Lufthansa now has Europe’s smallest free cabin bag allowance

Lufthansa’s latest no-frills offering takes air travel back to the very bare basics, but how does its cabin allowance stack up against those offered by other European carriers?

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New airline innovations: What the future of flying may look like

A look at some of the proposed in-flight concepts and technologies that could soon take the air travel experience to new heights.

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Europe’s regional airports face ‘existential threat’ from fuel crisis

The energy crisis is compounding challenges already faced by Europe’s smaller airports, amounting to an “existential threat”.

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Jet fuel crisis: Which European flights are cancelled or suspended?

Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season.

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Ryanair boss claims some airlines ‘could go bankrupt’ over oil prices

The outspoken CEO of Europe’s biggest airline named Wizz Air and airBaltic as among those at risk.

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Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.