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Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30

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UK airport drop-off fees are now far higher than on the continent

Earlier in the year, London Gatwick raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK and now Stansted has increased its drop-off charge.

Business

Iran war fuel shock wipes out half of airline profits in 2026

Revenues are forecast to rise strongly and passenger traffic to hit new records, yet the global airline industry is seeing profits squeezed by an Iran war-driven jet fuel price shock, according to the industry's latest outlook.

Travel News

Air passenger traffic has dropped in Europe. Here’s why

An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector.

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You can now send luggage tag locations to airlines to track lost bags

Google has rolled out a new feature for Android users in Find Hub, letting flyers share the location of a Find Hub-compatible tag or network accessory with airlines.

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Moments

You can now reserve empty neighbouring seats on this budget airline

A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.

Travel News

Travellers warned to prepare for delays as EES rollout expands

The new system has already been causing significant delays for air passengers.

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Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted

The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii's nature and environment.

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Poland is building a €30 billion mega-airport. When will it open?

Port Polska is envisioned as a gateway to Europe and as one of the largest transport hubs in the region.

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EES rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports

A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES.

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Portugal says Ryanair cannot refuse paper boarding passes

As of Wednesday 12 November, Ryanair passengers are required to have their boarding pass in digital format on their myRyanair app.

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Will US flights be back to normal in time for Thanksgiving?

An estimated 5.2 million passengers have been affected by staffing-related delays or cancellations since the government shutdown began on 1 October.

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Ryanair will only accept digital boarding passes starting this week

The move has raised concerns about elderly passengers who may not own or be comfortable using a smartphone.

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French air traffic controllers call off three-day strike this week

The news comes as a relief to tens of thousands of passengers taking flights in Europe this week.

Moments

UK trials rail fares calculated by GPS-tracking passengers’ phones

A similar scheme is already in place in other European countries, including Denmark and the Netherlands.

Travel News

Expedia and Lastminute.com pledge faster refunds for cancelled flights

Many travellers experience long delays for cancelled flights booked through third parties like online travel booking platforms.

Moments

Onboard the world’s best trains, as ranked by travellers

Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations.