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Israel

FlyDubai captain reveals new details of attack in Netanyahu phone call

FlyDubai hero captain Smit Machchhar described to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu how the attack started and how he managed to finally open the cockpit door after nearly losing his vision under the co-pilot’s repeated blows. “I knew I couldn't let the passengers die,” Machchhar said.

4 October 2026

Israel

FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in 'terrorist' act

The FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed the Tel-Aviv bound flight is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami. He was barred from flying by Oman amid concerns he showed signs of extremist views. The incident threw the already hard-hit regional travel industry into crisis.

3 October 2026

Travel News

UK scraps charges to seat children with parents on flights

The new rules, announced by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, have now come into force.

2 October 2026

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Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight

An Israeli passenger filmed scenes of panic aboard a FlyDubai flight after an alleged attack in the cockpit forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

1 October 2026

Israel

“I grabbed the controls”: FlyDubai survivor recounts dramatic cockpit attack as he meets Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Yaniv Hayun, one of the passengers who helped subdue a pilot after a stabbing on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.

1 October 2026

Travel News

Which airlines have the best in-flight wifi?

If you’re looking to get online while in the air, you might just want to book a flight with Qatar Airways, Delta or United.

30 September 2026

Europe in Motion

EU commercial flights rise despite higher jet fuel prices

The number of commercial flights across the EU increased in every summer month compared with last year, although traffic fell in several member states.

30 September 2026

Travel News

Non-stop flights between Sydney and New York to launch in 2028

Passengers will spend 18 hours in the air on the specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.

23 September 2026

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Ancient Roman Pula transformed by contemporary light art

A 2,000-year-old Roman city transformed by contemporary light art.

22 September 2026

Travel News

All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America

With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America.

20 September 2026

Travel News

Istanbul Airport overtakes London Heathrow as world’s most connected

Of the top 50 most connected airports in the world, 12 are located in Europe.

17 September 2026

Travel News

Europe saw record number of summer flights despite Middle East war

The conflict has seen a large increase in flights to countries including Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia as Europeans choose holiday destinations closer to home.

14 September 2026

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Passengers stranded as UK air traffic control outage disrupts flights

Hundreds of UK flights are delayed or cancelled after a national air traffic control system failure, with Heathrow and other major airports heavily disrupted.

9 September 2026

Europe News

UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch

The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."

9 September 2026

Travel News

Revealed: Travellers’ worst travel mistakes

A new survey reveals the travel mistakes causing the most stress, from packing too much to tight connections, while frequent travellers share the hacks they swear by.

19 August 2026

Travel News

Here’s how to save on your autumn holiday

KAYAK reveals the best-value destinations and travel dates for an autumn escape, plus where to go if you want to avoid border queues as the EES rolls out across Europe.

19 August 2026