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Flights are going to get even more expensive this year - here’s why

Industry experts say flight ticket prices are going to be pushed even higher this year.

Economy

Airline bosses hit back as Europe seeks soft landing over net zero

Airlines believe it is unfair of Europe to deprive other economies of the benefits they have enjoyed for decades because of the renewable transition.

Economy

Germany's jobless total climbs, staying close to 3-year highs

Businesses in Germany are struggling with the cost of rehiring staff post-pandemic, with profit margins still hit by low revenues, higher inflation, interest rates, and a continuing high cost of living.

Green News

Push for deal on ‘green claims’ rules raises fears of double standards

Incoming EU legislation could force petroleum firms to temper their claims to be heading for net-zero emissions, but raises questions over the use of offsetting to fulfil climate action pledges.

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Travel News

How common are injuries and fatalities caused by turbulence?

Turbulence is set to get worse because of climate change.

Business

Ryanair sees profits grow, predicts cheaper-than-expected summer fares

Yearly earnings for the budget airline are at a record level despite rises in fuel prices, higher staffing costs and delivery delays.

Business

EasyJet share price sinks 6% as airline announces CEO will step down

Shares in budget airline EasyJet fell 6% on Thursday morning after it announced that its CEO will be stepping down.

Destinations

These regional airports are gateways to Europe’s unsung cities

Instead of viewing flights to regional airports as an inconvenience, consider using it as a way to explore some of Europe’s lesser-trod cities.

Business

IAG profits soar in first quarter as tourists return to the skies

A recovery in the business travel market and increased numbers of holidaymakers flying for winter breaks to the Caribbean all contributed to a major increase in profits.

Business

Australian airline Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Australia's biggest airline Qantas agrees million-dollar settlement after being accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had already cancelled.

Green News

Airlines hit back against EU plan to monitor contrails

Contrails or condensation trails are created when ice crystals form around tiny particles of carbon emitted by a plane’s engines.

Business

Lufthansa sees losses extend in Q1 weighed down by strikes

Despite a disappointing first quarter, the airline expects a record summer boosted by leisure as well as business travellers, leading to more plans to expand the company’s long-haul routes.

Experiences

Want to fly business class? Here’s how to do it affordably

New research shows that four European airlines offer the most affordable business class flights compared to the cost of economy tickets.

Business

EasyJet cuts winter losses as more passengers take to the skies

EasyJet's latest report shows better performance in winter and the launch of new operational bases.

Business

How this aviation company in Ireland is making its mark in the US

Avia Solutions Group is the latest in a series of European businesses to announce plans for expansion into the US, following the likes of other companies such as Flutter Entertainment, CRH and Smurfit Kappa.

Experiences

Love luxury travel? Fly first class with these airlines

Ranked: First class seating, food and the airport experience.

Green News

Commission backs use of farmland for aviation fuel production

In a bid to cut the climate impact of flying, the European Commission says agricultural land can be used for aviation biofuel production, providng it does not interfere with food and feed production or damage soils. But questions have been raised over whether sufficient safeguards are in place.

Business

Southwest Airlines rethinks 2024 financial forecast due to Boeing woes

Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays have caused a number of airlines to revise their capacity forecasts for 2024, as well as pause hiring.

Business

First post-pandemic dividend for Lufthansa as profits soar

Europe's biggest airline says 2023 provided the third-best financial result in the history of the group.

Travel News

Airlines could face more fines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs

The Biden administration is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs by making it an automatic violation of a federal law on accessible air travel.