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Chaos at Schiphol Airport as storm causes flight cancellations

Storm Darragh is affecting severe travel disruptions at one of Europe's main airports

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British Airways planes stuck on the tarmac after IT outage at Heathrow

The flag carrier, owned by British-Spanish multinational airline holding IAG, later said the problem had been fixed much more speedily than in the past because of millions more being spent on extra investment in IT.

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Barcelona airport floods with 70 flights cancelled and trains affected

Local authorities have issued a red warning due to torrential rain in Barcelona.

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Is it safe to travel to Valencia? Advice for travellers after flooding

Valencia and the surrounding area has been devastated after a year's worth of rain fell in a few hours.

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Travellers warned of queues at borders as France ramps up checks

France’s current border controls will end on 31 October, but a new set of checks will come into effect from 1 November.

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Chaos at Milan Bergamo after Ryanair tyres explode upon landing

All flights scheduled to depart from or land at Bergamo's airport on Tuesday were delayed, diverted or cancelled. Air traffic is expected to resume at 6pm local time.

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How long does your UK passport need to be valid for an EU trip?

Confusion over UK passport rules recently saw a passenger wrongly denied boarding.

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Netherlands struck by major IT failures after defence ministry outage

Operations at Eindhoven Airport, which also serves as a military installation, were impacted after major IT outages grounded flights on Wednesday.

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France train cancellations: Routes affected and how to get a refund

Passengers have been asked not to go to train stations unless they know their train is still running.

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European airports faced less IT outage chaos than the US - here’s why

It exposed the centralised nature of modern air travel, but not all airlines were equally affected.

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Cancelled or delayed flight? How to claim compensation

Here’s everything you need to know about compensation and insurance coverage following the global IT outage.

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At least 1,400 flights cancelled: Long queues at European airports

Should you go to the airport early and can you claim compensation?

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Manchester Airport thrown into chaos on Sunday after a major power cut

Airport officials on Monday warned their could be delays as operations return to normal.

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How do airlines think the EES launch will impact passengers?

New automated checks using biometric data are being introduced in the EU this autumn.

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Dubai airport still in chaos after unprecedented flooding

Whether you've been affected by Dubai flight cancellations or a victim of disruption elsewhere, here’s how to make sure you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

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Half of the world’s top ten most stressful airports are in Europe

To make your journey a little more relaxing, think about avoiding the following airports.

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Frustrated by flight delays? Airports think AI might be the answer

Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines.

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Nationwide train strike kicks off in Germany

From Berlin to Munich, here's how Germany's rail strike will affect passengers this week.

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Which European airlines had the least delays last year?

An estimated 1.19 billion passengers passed through Europe’s top 40 airports in 2023.

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Thousands of flights cancelled as Arctic storms pummel US

Airports across the country have been impacted by the extreme weather with delays and cancellations.