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Plane crashes into sea during air show in France

The body of a man has been recovered after the aircraft plunged into the sea during a WWII commemorative air show.

Experiences

Explained: The raw-dogging flights trend and why it’s bad for you

Baffled by the new travel trend on planes? We spoke to a psychologist for some insights into the male psyche.

Travel News

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.

Europe News

Ukraine's Zelenskyy unveils newly arrived F-16 fighter jets

The US-made F-16 is an iconic fighter jet that’s been the frontline combat plane of choice for the NATO alliance and numerous air forces worldwide for 50 years.

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Business

Delta CEO says airline facing €461m in costs from global tech outage

Delta CEO says airline is facing $500 million (€461m) in costs from global tech outage.

Business Series

Airbus shares tumble amid surprise outlook downgrade

Airbus' stocks plunge as aerospace manufacturer downgrades profit and production forecast for 2024 due to supply chain concerns.

Green News

Study: European airport pollution threatens the health of 52m people

Jet engines emit more ultrafine particle pollution than any other kind of engine.

Health news

Why drinking before sleep on a flight could be bad for your heart

A new study found that alcohol consumption and inflight cabin pressure could influence the heart health of sleeping passengers.

People

How Iceland’s ‘no-frills’ Play Airlines is reinventing budget travel

Play Airlines’ new CEO is determined to see the low-cost Icelandic carrier grow while maintaining its no-frills - but great service - ethos.

Travel News

Only one of the world’s cleanest airports is in Europe

A new ranking reveals Asia has the world’s cleanest airports based on factors including the cleanliness of seating and toilet facilities.

Travel News

When and why are Heathrow Airport staff striking?

Many staff members at the UK’s busiest airport will strike over changes unions say are unfair - here’s when and why it’s happening.

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.

Travel News

Could your next flight be powered by human waste?

Wizz Air has teamed up with a British company to transform human waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Green News

Germany stops airmail of domestic letters because of climate change

There will be less pressure on Deutsche Bahn to deliver letters as quickly.

Green News

Private jet owners could face huge tax hike under new Biden proposal

The tax increase on fuel for private jets has been cast as making wealthy pay their share.

Travel News

People 'bounced off the roof' of a plane that dropped during flight

This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying.

People

Meet the 5%: What it’s like to be a woman in the aviation industry

One pilot says she finds it detrimental to progress when female passengers give her over-enthusiastic praise because she is a woman.

Travel News

Frustrated by flight delays? Airports think AI might be the answer

Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines.

Travel News

Passenger rights: Can you say no to being weighed by an airline?

Finnair says their voluntary weigh-in policy is improving flight safety.

Business

Euroviews. Boeing’s tragedy: The fall of an American icon

The combination of a misaligned merger, a lack of in-house skills and experience to run a global network, and other major factors compromised the future of the once-great company, Yves Doz and Keeley Wilson write.