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Passengers cheer as US mask mandate is lifted on public transport

Mask wearing during flights is no longer compulsory in the US from Monday 18 April.

19/04/2022

Travel News

Euroviews. Travelling is important - you shouldn't give in to 'flight shaming'

Holidays are for relaxation and expanding the mind, so why do we feel so guilty for going on them nowadays?

02/04/2022

Travel News

Liquids can stay put in your luggage with these new airport scanners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it has purchased new X-ray systems, spending a total of over €707 million.

29/03/2022

Destinations

World’s longest flight times: Would you spend 18 hours on a plane?

An Auckland to New York service is flying into the number four spot later this year.

24/03/2022

Travel News

One of the world’s safest planes takes a fatal nosedive, but why?

None of the 132 passengers or crew are believed to have survived the crash, which has raised questions about the jets' safety.

22/03/2022

Travel News

Putin overrides international rules on leased jets to keep them flying

The President's new law to keep foreign planes puts Russian airlines in a catch-22.

15/03/2022

Earth News

New €6 million project in Istanbul is turning algae into bio-jet fuel

The 2,500-square metre facility will be able to process approximately 1,200 tons of wet algae mass per year.

07/03/2022

Travel News

From manspreading to snoring: Here are the most annoying flight habits

From eating smelly food to taking off your socks, if you want to be a conscientious passenger, here are the things to avoid.

03/03/2022

Travel News

Europe air travel: What do the new flight paths mean for your journey?

Planes are having to use hours more 'fuel burn' to get to their destinations, with Finnair particularly impacted by the airspace bans.

01/03/2022

Travel News

World’s largest plane is ‘demolished’ by Russian troops in Ukraine

The airport was also subject to significant damages, according to satellite images.

28/02/2022

Travel News

European airline shares plummet as Russia closes its airspace

In Asia, Singapore Airlines has also said it is suspending all services to and from Moscow until further notice.

28/02/2022

Travel News

Ukraine war: What are airspace closures costing the travel industry?

As countries close their airspace to Russia, the costs are racking up for airlines forced to take longer routes.

28/02/2022

Travel News

Here's how to cancel your flight without losing money

Extreme weather is on the rise, so if you don’t fancy flying in a storm, here’s how to cancel your flight.

24/02/2022

Travel News

'Do not fly': Ukraine closes its airspace amid Russian military action

There is also the potential risk of a cyberattack on Ukraine's air traffic control.

24/02/2022

Travel News

Is it safe to fly to Ukraine?

Ryanair, the biggest airline to fly between Europe and Ukraine, has suspended all Ukraine flights for 14 days.

21/02/2022

Travel News

Big Jet TV: 200,000 watch pilots brave storm landings at Heathrow

Big Jet TV presenter Jerry Dyer has viewers hooked with his running commentary on the gale force landings.

18/02/2022

Travel News

Man arrested on suspicion of raping a woman on a transatlantic flight

The incident allegedly took place on a United Airlines flight from New York to London.

09/02/2022

Travel News

BA planes found to have insect infestations, report reveals

This is not the first time insects have made their way onto a flight.

28/01/2022

Earth News

800 lives saved in Europe by drop in lockdown pollution, says study

There was a significant drop in pollution in cities like Paris, Milan and Barcelona.

27/01/2022

Conscious Travel

‘Bull**** flights’: How to have a debate on legitimate air traffic


Aviation is a global justice issue, writes the Stay Grounded network. So what can we do about it?

22/01/2022