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Skiplagging: What are the risks of using this cheap flight hack?

Skiplagging could save you money but there are some significant risks and downsides to this cheap travel trick.

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Fly away on Mexicana airways: Inside Mexico’s new army-run airline

Mexico promises its new Mexicana airline will offer cheap tickets and new routes.

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Delays at Dubai Airport after bear escapes from its carrier on plane

Passengers faced delays after the bear escaped from its crate in the cargo hold of a plane.

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Sicily wildfires: Tourists evacuated and airport closed

The heatwave that has been scorching southern Europe has increased the risk of fires and heat-related deaths in Italy.

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Catania airport: Terminal reopens but airlines struggle to catch up

Travel in Sicily is slowly returning to normal after three weeks of chaos.

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Six men found guilty of terrorist murders over 2016 Belgium attacks

Six men found guilty of terrorist murders over 2016 Belgium attacks

The Exchange

Qatar's travel industry aims for a greener future

In partnership with Media City

The aviation sector is tackling one of its biggest challenges yet: becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Euronews met with the Group CEO of Qatar Airways – Akbar Al Baker- to discuss how the country is meeting the demands of the future.

Italy

Hundreds of flights across Italy cancelled amid air transport strike

Hundreds of flights across Italy were cancelled Saturday forcing traveller to make alternate plans at the peak of tourist season

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Will air traffic control strikes affect my flight this summer?

Europe’s air traffic control centres are expecting to handle up to 33,000 flights a day over the next eight weeks.

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EasyJet passengers warned as 1,700 flights cancelled this summer

The airline denied that it was a return to the chaos seen last summer due to staff shortages.

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Here's what you are entitled to if your flight is cancelled or delayed

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed due to a UK air traffic control issue, but knowing your rights could help you secure a refund, compensation or alternative flight.

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Schiphol Airport: Hundreds of flights cancelled as Storm Poly hits

A powerful summer storm has hit the Netherlands Schipol Airport killing two people and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

Switzerland

Staff at Geneva airport end strike after deal agreed with management

About a thousand workers at Geneva airport went on strike early on Friday morning in protest at the freezing of their wages disrupting air traffic for around four hours.

Destinations

Long layover? The best European airports for quick city centre trips

You can make the most of a long layover by doing a spot of sightseeing.

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Heathrow security staff call off 31 days of strikes this summer

More than 2,000 security workers at Europe's busiest airport were due to take part in the walkouts.

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NATO’s biggest ever air force drill could delay your flight this week

Around 800 flights are being rerouted every day due to the 'Air Defender' exercise over Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.

New Zealand

Air New Zealand weighing passengers before boarding flights

New Zealand's national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights as part of a month-long survey of the weight and balance of its planes before takeoff.

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This airline is asking passengers to step on the scales - here’s why

The carrier says it recognises that stepping on the scales can be ‘daunting’, but there are important safety reasons for it.

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UK flight disruption: Will it be another summer of travel chaos?

British Aiways chaos during the bank holiday weekend has led to concerns that the travel industry isn't ready for a busy summer of travel.

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Summer ‘travel chaos’ warning as Edinburgh airport staff back strikes

Scotland’s busiest airport could be hit by walkouts during the busy summer season due to a row over pay.