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Spain has proposed a ban on short-haul flights

Environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’.

03/11/2023

Travel News

This airport is using biometric technology to make check-in faster

Frankfurt airport hopes to slash queuing times by becoming the first in Europe to open up biometric check-in for all passengers.

27/10/2023

Travel News

Europe is getting a new airline in 2024

The regional carrier will operate from the Munich and Frankfurt airports where many of Lufthansa’s long-haul flights depart.

26/10/2023

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This airline is boarding window seat passengers first to save time

The window seat just got even better under this airline’s new tried and tested policy.

20/10/2023

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This European airline is introducing child-free zones

Corendon is the first European carrier to offer this service, following the lead of some international carriers like AirAsia.

19/10/2023

Destinations

Cambodia opens new airport just 40km from famous Angkor Wat temples

Cambodia hopes to encourage visitors to the famous temple site after tourist numbers fell due to the pandemic.

17/10/2023

Travel News

Busy streets of Bethlehem and Jerusalem empty as war escalates

From cancelled flights and cruise trips to empty hotels, how is the conflict impacting the region’s tourism sector?

16/10/2023

Green News

Airline takes unusual step of demanding €120,000 over climate protest

Last Generation activists face thousands in damages after glueing themselves to German runways.

12/10/2023

Travel News

Could airlines be forced to stop charging for carry-on bags?

With various different hand luggage standards across airlines, it can be difficult to avoid hidden fees.

30/09/2023

Business

Portugal puts national airline TAP up for sale

Europe’s major airline groups, such as German Lufthansa, already have their eye on TAP’s privatisation

29/09/2023

Markets

Overbooked flights: How airlines make money

Almost all flights are overbooked. Overselling tickets is legal, and the industry argues that passengers benefit from that practice.

27/09/2023

Travel News

Gatwick flight cancellations and delays caused by staff shortages

A 'short-notice staff absence' led to disruption on Thursday.

15/09/2023

Travel News

This flight landed in Spain without a single bag on board

Travellers reportedly waited more than two hours for their luggage to appear on the conveyor belt at Bilbao Airport.

13/09/2023

Travel News

Manhunt for escaped terror suspect causes delays at UK airports

A police manhunt for a terror suspect has caused queues at UK airports.

07/09/2023

Travel News

This airline sold tickets for €1 - but it wasn’t a Black Friday deal

This cheap flight hack secured happy customers tickets at rock bottom prices - but it can be risky.

06/09/2023

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How to avoid hidden costs when booking a flight

Air travellers can find themselves paying more for extras than they paid for the original flight ticket.

04/09/2023

Travel News

Qantas accused of selling flights that had already been cancelled

Australia's consumer watchdog has called for record fine against Qantas over cancelled flights.

01/09/2023

Travel News

What do airlines owe you for flight delays and cancellations?

Here's how to make sure you get your money back from airlines if your flight is cancelled - even if the problems were not their fault.

30/08/2023

Germany

More Germans would travel by train but it's too expensive: residents

While some people prefer this mode of transport, experts have said that reducing tax breaks for airlines and subsidies was needed to make it more affordable.

30/08/2023

Travel News

Dubai plans ‘world’s largest airport’ by 2050

Dubai’s ‘second airport’ could handle up to 250 million passengers a year by 2050.

29/08/2023