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Heathrow airport now 'fully operational' after power station fire

Europe's busiest airport resumed flights on Saturday morning, but further disruption is expected as it tries to relocate planes, passengers and crew.

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European airlines see shares flying low as Heathrow chaos continues

The major European carriers saw their share prices decline after the region’s busiest airport had to temporarily close on Friday.

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Want to avoid travel disruptions? Don’t follow these TikTok trends

Cabin crew can remove you from flights and gate agents can deny you boarding for disobeying rules.

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German airport strikes cause major flight delays and cancellations

The one day walk out has already left thousands of flights grounded at hubs including Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich.

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Surprise strike at Hamburg airport a day earlier than expected

A German trade union had called for strikes at 13 major German airports to take place on Monday - but then staged the strike at Hamburg airport on Sunday.

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Why does Greenland want more tourists?

Icebergs the size of skyscrapers and ancient glaciers: The wonders of Greenland are becoming easier to reach than ever.

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Lost luggage: Why you should always put an AirTag in your baggage

Integrating AirTag technology into baggage tracing should mean you'll be reunited with your lost luggage faster.

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Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it still safe to travel to Sicily?

Hiking close to the eruption has been banned.

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Cancelled flights: Travel chaos in Belgium as airport workers strike

All departing flights from Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport in Belgium have been cancelled.

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These European airports are finally topping pre-Covid passenger levels

2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 - growing 7.4 per cent on 2023

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Inside Heathrow’s €5,000 private lounge where VIPs can buy Hockneys

Among Heathrow’s 83.9 million passengers, a select 50,000 guests a year have access to this star treatment.

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Flights grounded in Italy due to nationwide strike and a fire

Flights have been cancelled in Italy’s major airports due to nationwide strikes and a fire on Wednesday morning.

Green News

Campaigners brace for stopping London Heathrow’s third runway - again

Heathrow’s expansion plans have been rumbling for 10 years but the pressure has now risen for climate campaigners.

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Dubai named world's busiest airport for 2024

Dubai is welcoming more tourists than ever, but local residents don't always benefit.

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Spanish airports accuse Ryanair of ‘blackmail’ as airline cuts flights

Travellers will find fewer low-cost options at Spanish regional airports this summer.

Europe in Motion

EU flights struggle to match pre-pandemic pace, data shows

Despite not reaching pre-pandemic levels, the number of flights in the EU increased by nearly 6% last year. But is it the only challenge aviation is facing?

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Korean Airbus catches fire at airport, all passengers evacuated

A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.

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Short transfer: These European cities have the closest airports

A short transfer is a gift after a long flight- these airports are a stone’s throw from the city.

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Flying into Rome? Look out for Europe's biggest airport solar farm

Passenger will get a bird's a eye view of 55,000 solar panels, installed alongside one of the runways.

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Flights and trains at a standstill in Belgium due to nationwide strike

At one Brussels airport, all departures are cancelled after midday as "security can no longer be guaranteed"