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Europe's busiest airport resumed flights on Saturday morning, but further disruption is expected as it tries to relocate planes, passengers and crew.
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Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.
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British Airways and Ryanair named worst airlines by UK consumer group
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Report reveals huge emissions cost from 3 years of war in Ukraine
Forest fires have contributed to a 31 per cent rise in emissions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the last 12 months.
Flying is still very safe despite 2025 crashes, experts say
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Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it still safe to travel to Sicily?
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Ryanair pulls out of two Danish airports blaming ‘harmful’ tax
Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries.
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EU flights struggle to match pre-pandemic pace, data shows
Despite not reaching pre-pandemic levels, the number of flights in the EU increased by nearly 6% last year. But is it the only challenge aviation is facing?
These clothes could mean you are stopped from boarding your flight
Passengers can be turned away if they are barefoot or wearing clothing with swear words.
Devastating Storm Eowyn grounds more than 1,000 UK and Ireland flights
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A short transfer is a gift after a long flight- these airports are a stone’s throw from the city.
Can you fly to Israel from Europe now and is it safe?
The Gaza conflict decimated tourism in Israel, but with a ceasefire deal enacted, many European airlines are already making plans to reinstate their flights.
Davos private jet arrivals soar by 170 per cent despite free trains
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