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This country is now fining air passengers who stand up too early

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk.

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EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

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Comfy seats and sleep apps: The best airlines for nervous flyers

Turbulence, screaming children and randomly allocated seats are most likely to make passengers feel uncomfortable.

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Your plane might be older than you think: Here’s why

As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.

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These European airports are finally topping pre-Covid passenger levels

2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 - growing 7.4 per cent on 2023

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Revealed: The European flight routes with the worst turbulence

Eight out of the ten most turbulent routes all begin or end in the same country.

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‘Zero-tolerance’: Why Ryanair is suing a passenger for €15,000

The budget airline has warned this will not be the last time it goes to court over unacceptable behaviour on its aircraft.

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Air travel: What is the busiest airport in Europe?

Air travel has bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly one billion passengers in the EU within 2023 alone. Which airport, however, welcomed the most?

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Antarctica cruise passengers stage hunger strike over cancelled trip

The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h.

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Bali flights grounded by towering ash cloud from volcanic eruption

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano has so far killed 10 people and injured dozens of others.

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Where in Europe has the highest - and lowest - air passenger taxes?

French pilots are calling for a strike over rising taxes. But what do air passenger taxes mean for your wallet?

Business

Ryanair profits fall amid Boeing delays and reduction in fares

The Irish budget carrier reported strong traffic, offset by lower air fares for the past six months.

Business

Dutch airline KLM plans 'painful' cost-cuts to combat high outgoings

Dutch airline KLM said it is planning 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages.

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Turbulence has knocked instant noodles off this airline's menu

Noodles will still be available to business and first-class passengers.

Business

First post-pandemic dividend for Lufthansa as profits soar

Europe's biggest airline says 2023 provided the third-best financial result in the history of the group.

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Passenger rights: Can you say no to being weighed by an airline?

Finnair says their voluntary weigh-in policy is improving flight safety.

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'Do not travel to the airport': Flight chaos continues in UK

The government has said a cyber attack was not to blame for yesterday's air traffic control systems failure.

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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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This airline is asking passengers to step on the scales - here’s why

The carrier says it recognises that stepping on the scales can be ‘daunting’, but there are important safety reasons for it.

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Airline crew accused of discriminating against non-English speakers

The crew worked for Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific airline.