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Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

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Are free flight upgrades real or just in the movies?

From ice-cream sundae carts to mimosas and warm nuts, the perks of first class taste better when they’re free.

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Dutch airline KLM plans 'painful' cost-cuts to combat high outgoings

Dutch airline KLM said it is planning 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages.

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Plane-to-train European travel will be easier with this Eurostar deal

A similar arrangement with KLM and Eurostar is already cutting short-haul flights between Amsterdam and Brussels.

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Tips for travelling with a small bag

Aficionados say that packing light can ‘put the fun and freedom back into travel’.

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Another European airline is phasing out complimentary in-flight food

This airline will no longer serve free meals on certain flights.

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Which European airline has the best rewards programme?

This new ranking considered more than 60 individual frequent flyer programmes worldwide - and European airlines performed well across the board.

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Hungary slammed for 'absurd' proposal to delay aviation fuel levy

While the diesel, petrol and electricity used for rail and road transport is heavily taxed, airlines and maritime transport – from fishing boats to cruise ships – continue to enjoy a free ride – a situation that may encourage environmentally harmful travel choices.

Business

Holiday firm plans stock market listing as luxury travel market booms

Abercrombie & Kent is preparing for a potential float following a post-pandemic boom in luxury holidays. However, it's reported that executives at the holiday firm are weighing up whether to list in New York, London or another European stock market.

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Airlines must monitor vapour trails under new EU climate rules

The controversial new green plans, opposed by the industry, were agreed by officials on Friday

Business

Ryanair boosts Belfast flights and cuts Berlin capacity

The Irish airline will increase available seats between London and Belfast this Christmas to compensate for a flight cap at Dublin airport.

Business

Why airlines offering unlimited flight deals may not be such a bargain

WizzAir recently became the first European airline to launch an annual “All you can fly” pass for an introductory price of €499 per year, rising to €599 annually from 16 August.

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European airline launches €499 all-you-can-fly annual subscription

Wizz Air’s new offering has created a lot of hubbub in the aviation industry - but it’s important to read the small print before signing up.

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Boeing re-designs 737 Max after mid-air door panel blowout

The company also saw a net loss both for the second quarter and the first half of the year, however, it reassured investors that it was making progress in quality management.

Business

CrowdStrike strikes back at Delta Air Lines over flight disruptions

Last month's global IT outage on 19 July affected a number of airlines including Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia.

Business

British Airways' owner puts brakes on Air Europa takeover bid

IAG had offered a series of concessions to the EU regulators, including giving up take-off and landing slots to competitors but the regulators still saw the bid as potentially anti-competitive.

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Fly to the Maldives with this ‘value for money’ business class airline

BeOnd is a new, all-premium airline hoping to shake up the luxury travel market.

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‘Impossible’: Why has this airline dropped its 2030 emissions target?

‘Silver bullets’ like SAF allow airlines to delay meaningful action, says one campaign group.

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Turbulence has knocked instant noodles off this airline's menu

Noodles will still be available to business and first-class passengers.

Business

The best and worst UK-based airlines for customer service revealed

Budget airline Ryanair all too often comes in for criticism as far as its customer service is concerned. But, this time, it's not taken pole position.