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Belgium strikes to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports this week

Similar industrial action in 2025 had a major impact on air traffic, with extensive flight cancellations at both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

United Arab Emirates

Iranian drone attack suspends flights at Dubai International airport

A drone attack near the main terminals of Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations on Saturday morning just after Iran announced that it would no longer target neighbouring countries and apologising for the past attacks.

Tech News

Airports of the future: Could AI make airports smarter and greener?

From passengers to fuel consumption, here are the technologies that could help airports operate more efficiently

Iran

Virgin Atlantic resumes scheduled Dubai to London route

Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai are continuing to operate a limited schedule, while Qatar Airways has extended its flight suspension until 6 March.

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Travel News

European tourists share what it’s like being stuck in the Middle East

Dubai has long been marketed as a safe, stable oasis in a troubled region, so the situation has left tourists and residents shaken.

United Arab Emirates

UAE starts exceptional flights for stranded passengers

The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday 2 March.

Travel News

The best airports for customer experience in Europe

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport were among those recognised in the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards.

Travel News

Fears of summer travel chaos if EES rollout goes ahead

Airline groups say immediate action is required to combat 'chronic border control understaffing' and 'unresolved technology issues'.

Culture news

Abandoned Nicosia airport set to become a museum in Cyprus buffer zone

Nicosia airport, abandoned and unused for more than 50 years in the Cypriot buffer zone, is on the verge of becoming a museum thanks to a group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots who have teamed for a transformational project.

Germany

Lufthansa strike forces mass flight cancellations across Germany

Lufthansa did not specify how many flights would be cancelled but said it expects extensive disruptions. The airline's cargo division and regional subsidiary CityLine are also affected.

Destinations

Why a new airport in Machu Picchu is proving controversial

A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline.

Moments

Slurp noodles or sweat in a sauna in these unusual airport lounges

From saunas and gyms to Gen Z-inspired social spaces, these are the airports shaking up your pre-flight routine.

Europe in Motion

These European airports have scrapped the 100ml limit

More and more airports have been raising the current limit to 2L, but rollout across security lanes is uneven. Here's the current picture across Europe.

Colombia

Small plane crashes in Colombia, killing 15, including congressman

The plane was flying from the airport in Cúcuta to Ocaña, a municipality surrounded by mountains, but lost communication with traffic control shortly after takeoff.

Travel News

Ex-flight attendant accused of scamming airlines for free flights

Authorities say a former flight attendant exploited airline perks for years, raising questions about how security checks failed.

Travel News

All the major new airports opening around the globe

From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade.

Travel News

How do airlines adjust their routes to closed airspace?

With airspace closures disrupting flights over Iran, Israel and Qatar in recent months, we spoke to the experts to find out how the aviation industry ensures your safety.

Europe News

Key EU transport network projects set to miss 2030 targets

A new report reveals the bloc's plan to build and upgrade major roads, railways, ports, and airports is well behind on its 2030 targets, undermining trade opportunities and the decarbonisation of European transport.

Moments

Why de-icing problems have grounded thousands of flights this winter

Aviation experts explain that grounding flights is more complex than just clearing a runway of snow and ice.

Travel News

What are the safest airlines in Europe in 2026?

Seven European carriers made the top 25 list this year, according to AirlineRatings.