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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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Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport for second day

Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely.

Destinations

When is the best time to book a flight to save money this summer?

Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds.

Voices from Central Asia

From dream to cockpit: how Temirlan Zhunussov became a pilot

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet Temirlan Zhunussov, a First Officer at Air Astana, whose passion for flying took off long before he ever set foot on a plane.

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Strikes expected to cause travel disruption this Easter weekend

Holidaymakers with flights from the UK and hotels in Tenerife should prepare for possible disruption.

Mobility

China's Concorde: What we know about new jet sparking supersonic race

Chinese media reported that the C949 would have a 50 per cent range boost over the retired Concorde and fly with a noise level like a blowing hairdryer.

Moments

A pilot explains why you shouldn’t be scared of ‘dangerous airports’

Challenging airport conditions mean flights are more prone to turbulence, bumpy landings and delays.

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Ryanair launches €79 annual flight subscription service

While subscription services might save travellers money, they are also a way to persuade more people to fly - which is bad news for the planet.

Eco-Innovation

EVs will save Europe 8 coal power plants worth of emissions this year

One in five new cars sold in the EU this year will have zero tailpipe emissions. How did we get here?

Travel News

British Airways and Ryanair named worst airlines by UK consumer group

A survey has named and shamed the best and worst airlines operating to and from the UK, and the results are surprising.

Travel News

Flying is still very safe despite 2025 crashes, experts say

As the Delta crash in Toronto adds to a recent spate of accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope.

Mobility

The hydrogen plane that will attempt to fly non-stop around the world

The creators of Climate Impulse have unveiled the progress they have made on the design and building of the experimental, liquid hydrogen-powered craft,

Travel News

Breaking sound over Mojave Desert: A first for Boom Supersonic

More than two decades after Europe’s failed attempt at a supersonic airliner, the USA is on track to make it work.

Europe News

Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

Business

Airbus remains positive on yearly deliveries despite missing target

The European planemaker delivered 766 jets last year, marginally missing its goal due to supply chain disruptions.

Travel News

Iberia to Vueling: Which European airlines were most on-time in 2024?

The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024

South Korea

Expert focuses on structure close to runway plane skidded off

Air safety expert David Learmount said the tragedy did not happen because of the fault of the landing gear, but because of a concrete structure near the runway.

Europe News

Operations temporarily suspended at Moscow and Kaluga airports

Airports in the Russian cities of Moscow and Kaluga temporarily suspended operations on Thursday, with no clear reason given by authorities. The restrictions were later lifted.

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Groundstop of all American Airlines flights across US lifted

American Airlines flight services have resumed across the United States after they were temporarily grounded due to a technical issue impacting the airline's entire system.

Europe News

Governments remain deadlocked over energy taxation reform

The European Commission wants to hike levies on fossil fuels as it seeks to radically cut carbon emissions — but EU members remain divided even if a proposed kerosene levy seems to have fallen by the wayside.