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SAS is cancelling 4,000 summer flights due to ‘staff shortages’

Scandinavian Airlines is the latest carrier to announce widespread disruptions over the summer.

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Long queues and delays expected at most European airports this summer

Long queues for check-in and security are expected to continue over the summer, aviation experts have warned, as increased demand puts pressure on European airports

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Plane forced to do a u-turn over Ireland as pilot unqualified to fly

The mistake was described as a “rostering error” by an airline spokesperson, as the flight was forced to do a u-turn over Ireland.

Conscious Travel

Sustainable Aviation Fuels explained in full

Sustainable Aviation Fuels supposedly cut a plane’s carbon emissions by around 80 per cent. But they’re no “silver bullet,” a climate tech expert warns.

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Qantas to launch longest non-stop passenger flight

After five years of planning, the airline said it was ordering 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate the "Project Sunrise" flights.

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Passengers cheer as US mask mandate is lifted on public transport

Mask wearing during flights is no longer compulsory in the US from Monday 18 April.

Serbia

Kyiv rejects Serbian allegations about bomb threats on Russia flights

President Aleksandar Vučić has accused Ukrainian and other foreign intelligence services of being behind a series of hoax bomb threats on Air Serbia flights.

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Airlines ranked: The best and worst on cancellations and refunds

Widespread disruptions to flights over the last few weeks have seen hundreds cancelled but there are ways you can be prepared.

Destinations

World’s longest flight times: Would you spend 18 hours on a plane?

An Auckland to New York service is flying into the number four spot later this year.

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When will air passenger numbers recover from the COVID pandemic?

Flights were cancelled overnight at the onset of the pandemic. Now industry experts say it could take years for passenger numbers to fully recover.

Tech News

Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s jet is now chasing Russian oligarchs

The US student famous for tracking Elon Musk’s jet has turned his focus to Russian tycoons hit by sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Big Jet TV: 200,000 watch pilots brave storm landings at Heathrow

Big Jet TV presenter Jerry Dyer has viewers hooked with his running commentary on the gale force landings.

Mobility

This Japanese airline wants to launch a flying taxi service

Japan's biggest airline is working with a flying taxi startup, but the companies have a lot of work to do before the flights can take off.

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Slovak flying car gets approval from civil aviation regulators

The Slovak flying car, AirCar, manufactured by Klein Vision, has received its certificate of airworthiness.

Destinations

Long-haul bookings are bouncing back, but why not look closer to home?

Flights to Cancun are soaring according to Skyscanner. But if biodiversity and beaches are your top priorities, Europe has plenty.

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The new jet-set: How COVID-19 is causing a boom in private air travel

Private jets are 10 times more polluting than commercial planes. So why is business better than ever?

Climate

What are the pressure points for climate action in 2022?

These are the big topics and decisions to look out for in the coming year.

World News

Cruise ships denied docking over COVID cases as more flights cancelled

Cruise ships denied docking over COVID cases as more flights cancelled

Poland

Polish investigation refutes Belarusian claims about diverted flight

The plane was diverted to Minsk, where Belarusian opposition figure and journalist Roman Protasevich was arrested.

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From his basement in Jordan, this man travels the world in his cockpit

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Malhas Airlines, non-stop from the basement….to the basement.