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Thousands hit by flight cancellations amid French strike

Passengers should expect delays and cancellations at all French airports, the French Civil Aviation Authority has said.

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Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure

A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.

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Flights cancelled in Brussels amid strike over proposed pension reform

Hundreds of flights were cancelled in Brussels’ Zaventem and Charleroi airports as protesters took to the streets for the fifth general strike of the year to oppose the federal government’s proposed cuts and reforms to pensions.

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More flights cancelled and delayed after US strikes on Iran

Flight cancellations and airspace closures have rippled across the Middle East and beyond after the US launched strikes on Iran on 22 June.

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Why airlines are less likely to lose your luggage this summer

Mishandled baggage still costs airlines an average of $5 billion (€4.3 billion) each year.

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Nine injured after violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people.

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Revamp of UK’s airspace to make flying quicker and quieter

The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport.

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Is it safe to travel to Sicily after Mount Etna erupts?

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

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Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says

New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested.

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Belgium to tighten control on private aircraft in anti-smuggling push

Belgian customs authorities will place an officer at the national airspace security centre to access military radar and clamp down on private aircraft being used in smuggling operations.

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When will Brits be allowed to use e-gates at European airports?

The UK government said the move would end “the dreaded queues at border control."

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Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport for second day

Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely.

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Travel disruption in Spain and Portugal continues as power returns

Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates.

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Belgian airports bracing for travel chaos amid nationwide strike

Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have warned travellers to expect cancellations and delays, particularly for departing flights.

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Inside the Arctic airports that never close for snow

Where most airports would close for a few centimetres of snow, some battle-hardened Arctic Circle airports refuse to close for anything.

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Could your face and phone replace your boarding pass at airports?

Several airports and airlines are already testing biometric boarding and paper-free check-in procedures.

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Unclaimed and unbelievable: The weirdest items found in lost luggage

The contents of suitcases can be baffling to behold.

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Travellers now need €12 ETA permit to enter the UK: How to apply

Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.

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A pilot explains why you shouldn’t be scared of ‘dangerous airports’

Challenging airport conditions mean flights are more prone to turbulence, bumpy landings and delays.

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Heathrow defends response after fire causes 18-hour power outage

The fire's impact raised concerns about the resilience of Britain's energy system to accident, natural disaster or attack.