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Iran conflict threatens Southeast Asia’s summer tourism season

Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict are threatening to slow demand just as the region enters its crucial summer travel season.

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Want to live for free on a dream island in Greece? Here's how

Fancy living rent-free on this dream island in Greece? There’s just one catch: you’ll have to meet a strict condition.

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Europe shut out of world’s best airline rankings

Asian and Middle Eastern carriers have once again dominated Skytrax’s prestigious 5-star airline rankings, with no European airline earning a place among the world’s top-rated operators.

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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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Pilots wanted for $100k role, but they won’t leave the ground

British Airways is recruiting experienced wide-body pilots to taxi aircraft between terminals at Chicago O’Hare, for one of the most unusual aviation jobs out there, offering a decent salary without ever taking off.

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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.

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Airport hotels with runway views that make any layover worth it

Turn your layover into something to look forward to by booking a room with a view of all the take offs and landings.

The Big Question

Can sustainable aviation fuel save airlines from fuel insecurity?

As we head towards carbon-neutral aviation in 2050, the sustainable aviation fuel industry is set to boom. We spoke to a key innovator to learn more.

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Inside the Qantas plane set to launch world’s longest flight next year

As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard.

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You can book an economy seat row that turns into a bed on this airline

Coming to United Airlines in 2027, the ‘Relax Row’ has leg rests that can be raised to create a larger lie-flat space.

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The strangest items left on planes last year – including a frog purse

The annual unclaimed baggage report reveals that you truly don’t know who, or what, you’re travelling on board with.

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This airline is banning passengers who don’t use headphones for videos

United Airlines can now remove customers from aircraft for playing audio out loud on board.

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Easter and summer holidays: Expensive flights because of the Iran war?

Flight tickets are rising due to the war in Iran. German holidaymakers must be prepared for higher prices when booking their Easter and summer holidays. Some European destinations and early booking could be worthwhile in this situation.

Europe News

MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation

Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.

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Thousands of Airbus planes grounded after faulty software detected

Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month.

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US shutdown sparks flight cuts and chaos fears for travellers

The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.