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United Kingdom

Thomas Cook: Why did the world's oldest travel firm go bust?

After 178 years in business, Thomas Cook, the world's oldest travel company, has gone bust. It's just the latest in a long line of European carriers to have close up shop over the past two years.

The Cube

Thomas Cook employees take to social media following liquidation

"I just feel sorry for those that lost their job - they're the ones suffering." Thomas Cook customers speak to The Cube as some 20,000 workers face unemployment.

Ireland

Ryanair pilots in Ireland to strike after talks fail

Ryanair pilots in Ireland to strike after talks fail

Ireland

Ryanair hits turbulence as more pilots threaten to strike over pay

In another setback for Ryanair, its pilots in Ireland have voted to strike unless they're given a pay rise.

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USA

Euroviews. Flying Basic Economy will make anyone want to overthrow capitalism ǀ View

We can either fight over the armrest, or fight the corporations for some basic respect.

United Kingdom

Passenger falls ill on plane to UK from Paris: Flybe says

Passenger falls ill on plane to UK from Paris: Flybe says

Eco-Innovation

Finnair brings low carbon biofuel to long haul flights

It is funded by an initiative allowing passengers to donate towards biofuel - which can cost five times more than regular jet fuel.

United Kingdom

Airline fines woman €94,000 for abusive in-flight behaviour

Her catalogue of aggressive, abusive and dangerous behaviour included trying to open the aircraft's doors during the flight, the airline claimed.

Business

Ryanair to cut flights after Boeing 737 Max delays

In a stark holiday warning Ryanair has cut its summer flights. Europe's largest budget airline blames possible further delays in deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX planes.

World News

Ryanair plans short term cuts after 737 Max grounding

Ryanair will review underperforming routes with airports to plan cuts for underperforming routes after the 737 MAX remains grounded.

Switzerland

Extreme turbulence captured on video by passenger

Ten people were injured in the incident aboard the ALK Airlines flight including a flight attendant who was thrown into the ceiling.

Eco-Innovation

The Scandi way to fly: Finnair launches new sustainable travel kit

The Nordic airline has always been top of its game when it comes to sustainability, and this is just the start.

USA

U.S. warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

Concerns about a possible conflict have flared since the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged, unexplained threat from Iran.

World

French Air Traffic Control strike brings new travel disruption to Europe

The industrial action is due to begin Wednesday evening local time and continue into Thursday. Airlines have been instructed to reduce flights to affected airports.

World

Emirates CEO sees FY profit, wants Boeing compensation

Emirates Airline, the world’s largest long-haul carrier, will report profitable full year earnings this month, according to its CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

World

Sri Lankan Airlines puts flight marshals on planes, tourist numbers to drop by 500,000

One week after the attacks in Sri Lanka, executives from the country’s Tourism Development Authority and national airline attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

World News

Strike-hit SAS cancels 1,200 more flights on Monday and Tuesday

SAS cancelled more than 1,200 flights scheduled for Monday and Tuesday as a pilot strike that has already affected tens of thousands of travellers drags on.

World News

SAS pilot strike hits 70,000 passengers

At least 70,000 passengers have been hit by cancelled flights at the start of a three-day SAS pilot strike.

Business

American Airlines cancels Boeing 737 MAX flights until August

American Airline bosses said they believe the plane will be recertified before the 19 August but want to be reassured of the reliability ahead of its peak travel season.

Albania

Albania: armed robbery and deadly shootout at Tirana airport

A robber was killed but others escaped with ‘millions of euros’ stolen as the money was being loaded onto an Austrian Airlines flight.