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How do airlines think the EES launch will impact passengers?

New automated checks using biometric data are being introduced in the EU this autumn.

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French air traffic controllers set to strike again next week

Last time Paris Orly air traffic control shut down, 70 per cent of flights were cancelled: now there’s a new strike.

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How common are injuries and fatalities caused by turbulence?

Turbulence is set to get worse because of climate change.

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Travel chaos warning as Boeing safety crisis leads to plane shortage

Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays and safety issues could mean that several airlines might have to cancel flights or push back their summer schedules as many are struggling to secure enough aircraft for the peak season.

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How Iceland’s ‘no-frills’ Play Airlines is reinventing budget travel

Play Airlines’ new CEO is determined to see the low-cost Icelandic carrier grow while maintaining its no-frills - but great service - ethos.

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Boeing faces new probe over reports workers faked inspections

The US regulator has launched an investigation into Boeing after the firm reported that workers falsified inspection records on some 787 planes.

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Airlines hit back against EU plan to monitor contrails

Contrails or condensation trails are created when ice crystals form around tiny particles of carbon emitted by a plane’s engines.

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Want to fly business class? Here’s how to do it affordably

New research shows that four European airlines offer the most affordable business class flights compared to the cost of economy tickets.

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France airport strike called off but flights still cancelled

Although the strike has been called off, many flights are still cancelled.

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Dubai airport still in chaos after unprecedented flooding

Whether you've been affected by Dubai flight cancellations or a victim of disruption elsewhere, here’s how to make sure you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

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Half of the world’s top ten most stressful airports are in Europe

To make your journey a little more relaxing, think about avoiding the following airports.

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Beloved eagle owl retires after three decades at Warwick Castle

Ernie, the wise African Verreaux's eagle owl, is spreading his wings for a well-deserved retirement after charming audiences for three decades at the UK's Warwick Castle.

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Noise pollution from Schiphol flights must be reduced, court orders

The national public health institute estimates that around 259,000 people in the Netherlands experience "serious nuisance" from aircraft flying over the densely populated country.

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Is the cheapest way to travel around Europe also one of the greenest?

This budget coach company has just launched a new all-electric route.

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Discover Riyadh: 5 unmissable adventures in Saudi Arabia’s capital

With a new airline flying in 2025, now is the time to visit.

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Why are activists targeting European airports today?

Campaigners are making a noise ahead of a meeting with France’s transport minister about flight caps on Friday.

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People 'bounced off the roof' of a plane that dropped during flight

This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying.

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Meet the 5%: What it’s like to be a woman in the aviation industry

One pilot says she finds it detrimental to progress when female passengers give her over-enthusiastic praise because she is a woman.

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Frankfurt and Hamburg: No departures from major airports due to strike

How to find out if your flight or train is cancelled and how to rebook or get a refund.

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Malaysia may renew hunt for lost flight MH370

An American company has offered to look for the plane on a 'no find, no fee' basis.