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Woman says she was kicked off plane for removing mask to drink water

Southwest Airlines had no immediate comment, having yet to review the complaint.

Mobility

5G could interfere with planes as they land, safety authority warns

US authorities said 5G signal could affect the altimeters in some planes, reducing their ability to slow down after landing in certain conditions.

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Children in Cologne given COVID jabs in aeroplane

Cologne/Bonn Airport offered an unusual vaccination experience, by converting a Airbus A300 Zero G plane into a vaccination center for children aged 5 to 11. After getting their jab, children and parents were given a tour of the plane's cockpit and a chance to take photographs.

Europe News

Pressure mounts on Brussels to help reduce 'ghost flights' in Europe

Airlines are currently expected to fly at least 50% of their flights or risk losing the slots used at airports to take off and land the following year.

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Climate

What are ‘ghost flights’ and why are they fuelling the climate crisis?

Lufthansa airline has revealed it is making 18,000 unnecessary flights this winter, simply to keep its airport slots under EU rules.

Travel News

The new jet-set: How COVID-19 is causing a boom in private air travel

Private jets are 10 times more polluting than commercial planes. So why is business better than ever?

Ecotech

Sunlight mixed with air could create the greenest airplane fuel yet

After two years in development, scientists have confirmed that the fuel is “stable and reliable”.

Conscious Travel

The Glasgow Declaration: Can tourism really cut its emissions in time?

Launching at COP26, a new UN framework is urging tourism companies to halve their carbon emissions by 2030. How will it work?

Ecotech

Mustard-powered planes could cut carbon emissions by nearly 70%

Research shows that plant-based, sustainable jet fuel could be a “game-changer” in replacing petroleum.

Earth News

Wizz Air CEO calls carbon offsetting ‘a bit of a joke’

József Váradi also described the environmental measure as greenwashing.

Earth News

Where to park your private jet, according to the COP26 presidency

Two exclusive airports are on the shortlist of places where delegates can fly into for the Glasgow climate summit.

Travel News

Will personal wheelchairs soon be allowed as seats on planes?

Flying can be a stressful experience for wheelchair users but that could soon change with the results of this new study.

Travel News

Meet the flight attendants who want to scrap ‘objectifying’ uniforms

This Ukrainian airline is scrapping heels and skirts in favour of comfortable clothes for female cabin crew.

Travel News

100k jobs lost in UK travel sector due to 'complicated' restrictions

The British government's travel restrictions have "choked off" this summer's travel trade and now jobs are being cut as a result, according to an industry body.

Travel News

‘Head slamming’ turbulence: How will the climate crisis change travel?

This is what's in the store for airline passengers as climate change gets worse.

Earth News

Which COVID-19 travel restrictions will Britain relax for COP26?

There will be no requirement for self-isolation on arrival to the UK for those coming from amber or green list countries whether vaccinated or not.

Moments

Why we should start travelling again as soon as we feel comfortable

Travel writer Mark Bibby Jackson explains why the global tourism sector needs us in order to survive.

Earth News

Carbon offsetting: What is it and how do you do it?

There is one thing you can do to substantially reduce your carbon footprint the next time you fly.

Earth News

Four airport expansions that didn't go ahead to save the climate

The damaging impacts of flying were the driving force behind the halting of these airport expansions.

Belgium

EU and US reach deal to end Airbus-Boeing trade dispute

The trade dispute skyrocketed under the Trump administration and saw tit-for-tat duties slapped on a range of companies that have nothing to do with aircraft production