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Ryanair demands EU airports limit passengers to two alcoholic drinks

The call comes as the airline sues a passenger for €15,000 after they caused a flight to be diverted.

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‘Zero-tolerance’: Why Ryanair is suing a passenger for €15,000

The budget airline has warned this will not be the last time it goes to court over unacceptable behaviour on its aircraft.

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Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table?

The centre-right Austrian People's Party is currently negotiating with the far-right Freedom Party to establish a coalition government in Austria.

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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

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Fiji

Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji

Police in the South Pacific island nation say a suspect known to them has been questioned over the alleged sexual assault as investigations continue.

Business

Major cyber attack disrupts holiday season flights at Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to restore its systems a few hours later.

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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.

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Greece, Belgium, Italy: Travel strikes planned for February in Europe

Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.

Malaysia

Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370 a decade later

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that finding the wreckage of the missing airline would provide "closure for the families of MH370 passengers.”

Radio Schuman

The real work on Mercosur deal starts now, says French liberal MEP

Last week, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen signed the EU-Mercosur deal, despite opposition from France.

Green News

Which airlines are switching to sustainable fuels?

Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels.

Business

Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM

Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks.

Business

EasyJet profit surges following record-breaking summer numbers

EasyJet has revealed its results for the year ended 30 September 2024, recording a substantial rise in profit, boosted by robust summer travel demand.

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Riyadh Air: a bold new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aviation journey

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Set to launch in 2025, Riyadh Air will connect Riyadh, and the wider Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world, highlighting the capital’s role as a hub for culture, history and global travel.

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Riyadh Air takes flight: welcoming the world to Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline, embodies the nation’s ambition to open its doors to the world.

Business

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after collapse of JetBlue merger

The budget travel firm was hit hard by the pandemic and a failed merger, leading to mounting losses in recent years.

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Take a look inside the new Airbus designed like a private jet

Iberia completes its first flight with an extra-long-range aircraft that could change the way our airlines fly.

Business

Lufthansa reaches deal to secure stake in Italy's ITA Airways

The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has revealed that it has reached a deal with Germany's Lufthansa Group for a 49% stake in ITA Airways.

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Where in Europe has the highest - and lowest - air passenger taxes?

French pilots are calling for a strike over rising taxes. But what do air passenger taxes mean for your wallet?

Business

Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to hit airlines with major hike in fees

The airport says a planned 41% increase in fees, due to be imposed next year, is needed because of soaring inflation and much higher interest rates in the past three years.