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Europe’s airport strikes: Why are workers walking out?

Contract issues and low pay are pushing airport staff to walk out.

Belarus

UN aviation agency blames Belarus for Ryanair plane diversion

The body said that "senior Belarusian officials" had sent a "deliberately false" bomb threat to aircraft to divert it to Minsk and arrest a dissident journalist.

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Urgent warning for Ryanair passengers with flights in July

Spanish Ryanair staff have voted to strike on twelve more days in July - here’s how it could affect your travel plans.

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How to avoid missing your flight and other top tips to beat the chaos

Here's why you shouldn’t arrive too early for your flight, and more expert advice to beat airport queues.

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Urgent warning for easyJet and Ryanair passengers with flights in July

Check if your flight could be impacted by industrial action in the coming days and weeks.

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Ryanair drops ‘inappropriate’ test for South African travellers

A language test that sparked outrage earlier this month has been dropped by the airline which now says it was not appropriate and doesn't make sense.

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Here's what to do if your easyJet or BA flight is cancelled in the UK

With many flights in the UK and Ireland cancelled, here's how to check if your flight has been impacted and steps on what to do next.

World News

Ryanair must pay Italian social security for some Bergamo staff — ECJ

Ryanair failed to produce evidence that every crew member was covered by Irish-issued E101 certificates, so the European Court of Justice ruled they are effectively Italian employees.

Travel News

Do you still have to wear masks on planes in Europe? It’s complicated

Masks are no longer mandatory on EU flights - but around half the bloc still insist on them.

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Why did Ryanair turn away Ukrainian family escaping Kyiv?

A family fleeing war in Ukraine were faced with questioning from Ryanair staff while trying to board a plane to the UK.

Germany

Ryanair to close base at Germany's Frankfurt Airport

The budget airline complained the airport had "chosen to increase prices even further, making Frankfurt uncompetitive with European airports”.

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.

Travel News

Passengers face 'onerous' policy as travel agent sues Ryanair

Emails seen by Euronews Travel show that the carrier is not keen on customers booking elsewhere, as the legal battle continues.

Conscious Travel

The quickest way to become more eco? Stop taking short-haul flights

Short-haul flights remain popular but maybe not for long, as EU countries move to phase them out.

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Italy's new airline ITA takes off, as Alitalia is permanently grounded

The new state-owned carrier, Italia Trasporto Aereo took its first flight this morning as 75 years of Alitalia came to an end.

Travel News

Which is Europe’s best budget airline?

We take a deep dive into the prices, customer service, and routes offered by Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air.

Europe News

Ryanair CEO: European countries must stop 'stupid' travel restrictions

Michael O’Leary thinks the latest round of restrictions imposed due to the spread of the Delta variant are "nonsensical" because the EU's COVID certificate is enough to normalise travel.

Travel News

Ryanair sees red over UK's traffic light system for travel

Ryanair have said they will take legal action to force the British government to reveal how the traffic light system is determined.

Belarus

Ryanair CEO says pilot given no 'alternatives' but to land in Belarus

The pilot of the Ryanair flight that was diverted to Belarus wasn't given "any great alternatives" but to land in Minsk, CEO Michael O'Leary said.

Belarus

UN Security Council to hold 'closed door' meeting on Belarus plane

The UN Security Council is set to hold a closed door meeting on Belarus' diversion of a Ryanair plane. France, Ireland and Estonia will raise the issue.