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‘Staggeringly polluting and generally pointless’: Europe’s private jets in numbers.

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In data: The European countries that take the most private jet flights

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Passengers walk into the Departures entrance at the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport.

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Gatwick flight cancellations and delays caused by staff shortages

A 'short-notice staff absence' led to disruption on Thursday.

15/09/2023

The flight to Bilbao arrived without any luggage on board.

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This flight landed in Spain without a single bag on board

Travellers reportedly waited more than two hours for their luggage to appear on the conveyor belt at Bilbao Airport.

13/09/2023

Jet lag occurs when the body’s internal clock, known as the circadian system, is out of sync with its surroundings.

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The best way to beat jet lag? With your stomach, scientists say

This mealtime tip is the trick to avoiding the worst of jet lag, according to a new study.

12/09/2023

People carry some of their possessions as they leave their town which was damaged by the earthquake, in Amizmiz, near Marrakech, Morocco.

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Morocco earthquake: Is it safe to travel right now?

The quake caused buildings to collapse and aftershocks are likely in the region in the coming days.

11/09/2023

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KLM aircraft on the tarmac at Schiphol airport near Amsterdam.

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‘Unbridled growth’ is over: Airlines face flight cuts at Schiphol

Degrowth era? Campaigners tell airlines battling the Schiphol Airport flight cap to “stop fighting” and start shaping the future.

06/09/2023

The departures board at Heathrow Airport, in London during the air traffic control meltdown.

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What caused the UK’s air traffic control systems to fail?

Systems crashed causing 1,500 flights to be cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded abroad.

06/09/2023

Error fares could save you hundreds on your next flight.

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Want a cheap winter holiday? An error fare could be just the ticket

This cheap flight hack could secure you tickets at rock bottom prices - but it can be risky.

06/09/2023

Here are the hidden charges to look out for and the best ways to avoid overpaying.

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How to avoid hidden costs when booking a flight

Air travellers can find themselves paying more for extras than they paid for the original flight ticket.

04/09/2023

The Airbus A350 takes off on its maiden flight at Blagnac airport near Toulouse, southwestern France, in June 2013.

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Turkish Airlines orders 10 long-haul Airbus jets

Once the order is delivered, the company will have a total of 24 Airbus A350-900s.

04/09/2023

Passengers are seen waiting for delayed flights in London's Heathrow airport, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.

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What do airlines owe you for flight delays and cancellations?

Here's how to make sure you get your money back from airlines if your flight is cancelled - even if the problems were not their fault.

30/08/2023

Passengers wait at Belfast International Airport, Ireland, 28 August 2023.

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'Do not travel to the airport': Flight chaos continues in UK

The government has said a cyber attack was not to blame for yesterday's air traffic control systems failure.

28/08/2023

The child-free area will be located at the front of the plane and will have 93 seats reserved for travellers over the age of 16.

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This European airline is introducing child-free zones

Corendon is the first European carrier to offer this service, following the lead of some international carriers like AirAsia.

25/08/2023

Frankfurt Airport was hit by heavy rains on Wednesday evening.

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Flights delayed and cancelled after storm hits Frankfurt Airport

The airport has urged passengers to arrive “no later” than 2.5 hours before their flight time today.

17/08/2023

Ryanair pilots in Belgium are striking over pay and working conditions.

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Flights cancelled due to strikes in Belgium next week

Ryanair pilots in Belgium are walking out next week over pay and working conditions.

16/08/2023

Contrails from planes can trap heat in the atmosphere.

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Can AI help eliminate polluting contrails from planes?

Contrails were slashed by 54% in this AI experiment - but we shouldn’t use it as an excuse to fly more.

15/08/2023

Crowds form at Catania Airport in Sicily after a large number of flights were cancelled or delayed due to a volcanic ash cloud from Mount Etna's eruption.

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Catania airport has reopened after Mount Etna volcanic eruption

Ahead of Italy's biggest bank holiday, an ash cloud from the eruption caused flight cancellations, delays and diversions.

15/08/2023

Mexico has announced its army-run airline will start up in September 2023, but flight attendants won’t be soldiers.

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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.

11/08/2023

The price cap will apply to domestic flights servicing Sardinia and Sicily.

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Italy to cap island airfares and crack down on ‘dynamic pricing’

Ryanair's CEO has branded Italy’s flight price cap as ‘ridiculous and illegal’.

10/08/2023

The pilot's interesting flight path was spotted on FlightRadar24.

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Pilot ‘accidentally’ draws penis shape in the sky after being diverted

Officials claimed it was accidental saying the aircraft tried to land twice but was diverted due to high winds.

02/08/2023

A fire broke out at Catania airport on Sunday night

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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.

26/07/2023