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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.

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Row-by-row: What is the correct way to exit a plane?

Here’s how social media users think you should exit a plane.

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Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to flee in swimsuits

It is not safe to travel to some areas of Greece as climate change-related wildfires devastate tourist regions.

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Will air traffic control strikes affect my flight this summer?

Europe’s air traffic control centres are expecting to handle up to 33,000 flights a day over the next eight weeks.

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EasyJet passengers warned as 1,700 flights cancelled this summer

The airline denied that it was a return to the chaos seen last summer due to staff shortages.

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The European train routes that are cheaper than taking a flight

Beat this year's soaring flight prices by taking one of these train journeys.

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Here's what you are entitled to if your flight is cancelled or delayed

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed due to a UK air traffic control issue, but knowing your rights could help you secure a refund, compensation or alternative flight.

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Passengers warned of ‘challenging’ summer for flights

A boom in summer flights, restricted airspace and strikes are creating the perfect storm for air travel in Europe.

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The end of flight mode is coming. Will you switch on your phone?

A new poll has revealed that passengers are split on new inflight phone rules.

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Dream holiday? These are the cheapest bucket list destinations

There are ways to save money when you book that once in a lifetime travel experience.

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Heathrow security staff call off 31 days of strikes this summer

More than 2,000 security workers at Europe's busiest airport were due to take part in the walkouts.

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NATO’s biggest ever air force drill could delay your flight this week

Around 800 flights are being rerouted every day due to the 'Air Defender' exercise over Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.

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Scientists confirm link between flight turbulence and climate change

Researchers predict that hazardous clear-air turbulence is set to worsen as climate change progresses.

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Storm Oscar: Travel warnings issued for Canary Islands

Flights have been cancelled at Madeira Airport and a number of weather warnings are in place.

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EU has ‘no intention’ of banning private jet travel anytime soon

As the EU Transport Commission says it won’t be curbing private jet use, campaigners call on countries and airports to step up.

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Here’s how extreme weather could impact your summer holiday

As Europe heats up, increasingly extreme weather could have an impact on where you choose to travel.

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Could other European countries ban short-haul flights?

The introduction of France’s short-haul flight ban has renewed calls for Europe to cut down on journeys that could be made by train.

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France's ban on domestic flights doesn't go far enough, say experts

The ban applies to three routes, representing 2.5% of France's annual domestic flights.

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Culture Re-View: The first woman to fly solo from England to Australia

24 May 1930: Amy Johnson completes her record-breaking flight

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Is it safe to travel to Italy after the 'worst flooding in a century'?

Rainfall and burst rivers have devastated the region of Emilia Romagna.