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The EU previously sanctioned Belarus for diverting a Ryanair flight to Minsk in May.

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Belarus imposes retaliatory sanctions on EU and UK airlines

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A Qatar airways flight heading to Doha on the tarmac at the airport in Kabul on October 20, 2021.

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Seven women are suing Qatar over 'invasive' body searches at airport

These seven were among 13 women on the flight who claim to have been “invasively examined” on the tarmac.

17/11/2021

British Airways jets are seen at Heathrow Airport June 13, 2021.

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Sustainable fuel may not be as green as airlines are claiming

BA flew London-New York on a sustainable flight. But how green was it in reality?

17/11/2021

Ryanair has been in disputes with travel groups for years.

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Passengers face 'onerous' policy as travel agent sues Ryanair

Emails seen by Euronews Travel show that the carrier is not keen on customers booking elsewhere, as the legal battle continues.

16/11/2021

Under the bonnet: How have planes changed over time?

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Under the bonnet: How have planes changed over time?

You might think planes look the same as 60 years ago but subtle engineering advances have made big changes. Let’s look under the bonnet to find out what they are.

16/11/2021

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Noise pollution: How are airports and airlines addressing the issue?

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Noise pollution: How are airports and airlines addressing the issue?

An increase in flights since the 1960s has been great for business and tourists but, in some cases, bad for locals.

16/11/2021

ZEROe is an Airbus concept aircraft. In the blended-wing body configuration, two hybrid hydrogen turbofan engines provide thrust

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What is being done right now to make flying greener?

By speaking to experts and industry leaders, we cut through the jargon to break down what practical steps are being taken to reduce the CO2 emissions of aircraft.

12/11/2021

In this May 23, 2021, file photo, a Belavia plane lands at the International Airport outside Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Belarus state airline Belavia and Turkey move to stop migrant flights

Belarus' Belavia airline and Turkey say Iraqis, Syrians and Yemenis are to be banned from flying to Belarus from Turkey as of Friday.

12/11/2021

Ocean road from above. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.

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This pilot is capturing our Blue Planet from a new perspective

We speak to a commercial pilot about his photography from the cockpit and the future of aviation.

10/11/2021

More than 20 suspected migrants flee from plane after it lands in Mallorca

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Suspected illegal migrants flee plane after Mallorca emergency landing

It appeared to be an elaborate scheme to enter Spain by would-be migrants from Morocco.

06/11/2021

Zurich airport, aerial shot.

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Which airport has been voted the best in Europe for the 18th time?

The airport is only 11 minutes by train from the city centre, which makes it quick and easy to reach by rail or car.

25/10/2021

Ex-Alitalia staff protest against ITA takeover

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Flight attendants strip off clothes in protest against airline closure

Flight attendants belonging to bankrupt Italian airline Alitalia are stripping off their old uniforms in protest against the national carrier’s closure.

21/10/2021

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Demonstration in underwear for the former flight attendants of Alitalia

Dozens of former flight attendants of the defunct Italian airline Alitalia removed their uniforms during a demonstration, wearing only underwear.

20/10/2021

Alitalia took its final flight yesterday, as ITA takes over today.

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Italy's new airline ITA takes off, as Alitalia is permanently grounded

The new state-owned carrier, Italia Trasporto Aereo took its first flight this morning as 75 years of Alitalia came to an end.

15/10/2021

In this photo taken on Sunday, May 5, 2019, an Alitalia plane takes off from Sofia airport, Bulgaria.

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'Arrivederci': Final flight for Italy's troubled airline Alitalia

The final flight, from Rome to Cagliari, brings to an end the company's financially troubled history.

14/10/2021

Which are the best budget European airlines?

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Which is Europe’s best budget airline?

We take a deep dive into the prices, customer service, and routes offered by Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air.

13/10/2021

Wizz Air aeroplane

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Wizz Air CEO calls carbon offsetting ‘a bit of a joke’

József Váradi also described the environmental measure as greenwashing.

11/10/2021

Personal wheelchairs could soon be used as seat on flights.

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Will personal wheelchairs soon be allowed as seats on planes?

Flying can be a stressful experience for wheelchair users but that could soon change with the results of this new study.

04/10/2021

Customers could have better compensation rights after airlines decide to help out.

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Which airlines are committing to help passengers get compensation?

Sixteen major airlines have committed to improving compensation rights for passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the pandemic.

01/10/2021

Many air hostesses still wear heels 30,000 feet in the air.

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Meet the flight attendants who want to scrap ‘objectifying’ uniforms

This Ukrainian airline is scrapping heels and skirts in favour of comfortable clothes for female cabin crew.

29/09/2021

Planes on the runway at Paris Charles de Gaulle

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Five of Europe’s airports are 'emitting more CO2 combined than Sweden'

A tracker documenting the CO2 emissions of airports around the world shows the annual emissions, which are largely tax free, of five of Europe’s biggest airports, amount to more than the annual emissions of Sweden.

28/09/2021