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5G problem: Airlines all over the world rush to cancel flights

The issue is appearing to particularly impact the Boeing 777 model.

Travel News

Woman says she was kicked off plane for removing mask to drink water

Southwest Airlines had no immediate comment, having yet to review the complaint.

USA

US telecom companies pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm

AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new wireless service near some airports after the US' largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology.

Climate

What are ‘ghost flights’ and why are they fuelling the climate crisis?

Lufthansa airline has revealed it is making 18,000 unnecessary flights this winter, simply to keep its airport slots under EU rules.

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France

France charges first person over 2004 Sharm el-Sheikh plane crash

Dozens of French tourists were killed when the Flash Airlines flight crashed off the Egyptian coast in January 2004.

World News

Airlines cancel more flights after 8,000 were scrapped over Christmas

Thousands of flights had to be cancelled or delayed due to staff shortages and new entry requirements caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

Belarus

Belarus imposes retaliatory sanctions on EU and UK airlines

Belarus said it would also ban imports of Western goods from countries that imposed sanctions on Minsk.

Europe News

Some travel restrictions not based on science, claims airlines chief

It comes after European countries put restrictions on flights from southern Africa following the detection of the Omicron variant.

Travel News

What are silent airports and do they make travelling less stressful?

Imagine if you could mute out all the boarding announcements, the baggage trolleys and the screaming children - now you can as some airports declare themselves 'silent'.

Work

Recruitment is a post-pandemic headache, admits Emirates' Tim Clark

Aviation was hard hit by stifled passenger demand during COVID, with airlines cancelling routes and reducing staff. The rebound is proving difficult.

Travel News

Seven women are suing Qatar over 'invasive' body searches at airport

These seven were among 13 women on the flight who claim to have been “invasively examined” on the tarmac.

Eco-Innovation

Sustainable fuel may not be as green as airlines are claiming

BA flew London-New York on a sustainable flight. But how green was it in reality?

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.

Mobility

Under the bonnet: How have planes changed over time?

In partnership with Airbus

You might think planes look the same as 60 years ago but subtle engineering advances have made big changes. Let’s look under the bonnet to find out what they are.

Mobility

Noise pollution: How are airports and airlines addressing the issue?

In partnership with Airbus

An increase in flights since the 1960s has been great for business and tourists but, in some cases, bad for locals.

Eco-Innovation

What is being done right now to make flying greener?

In partnership with Airbus

By speaking to experts and industry leaders, we cut through the jargon to break down what practical steps are being taken to reduce the CO2 emissions of aircraft.

Belarus

Belarus state airline Belavia and Turkey move to stop migrant flights

Belarus' Belavia airline and Turkey say Iraqis, Syrians and Yemenis are to be banned from flying to Belarus from Turkey as of Friday.

Climate

This pilot is capturing our Blue Planet from a new perspective

We speak to a commercial pilot about his photography from the cockpit and the future of aviation.

Spain

Suspected illegal migrants flee plane after Mallorca emergency landing

It appeared to be an elaborate scheme to enter Spain by would-be migrants from Morocco.

Travel News

Which airport has been voted the best in Europe for the 18th time?

The airport is only 11 minutes by train from the city centre, which makes it quick and easy to reach by rail or car.