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Louvre museum closure leaves thousands waiting for emergency meeting

The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic glass pyramid.

Europe News

EU countries green light charges for cabin baggage

EU countries adopted their own position on long-waited updated rules for air passengers on Thursday, though provisions on cabin baggage remain controversial.

Europe in Motion

Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?

Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations.

Travel News

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.

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Travel News

Travel disruption in Spain and Portugal continues as power returns

Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates.

Travel News

Belgian airports bracing for travel chaos amid nationwide strike

Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have warned travellers to expect cancellations and delays, particularly for departing flights.

Travel News

Why airlines want to pay you less for flight disruptions

Proposals to water down passenger flight delay compensation rules are being discussed in Brussels, risking Europe’s claim to having the most passenger-friendly skies in the world.

Travel News

German airport strikes cause major flight delays and cancellations

The one day walk out has already left thousands of flights grounded at hubs including Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich.

Europe News

Late to meets leads to drama: Trump, Zelenskyy, and tick-tock politics

"Better late than never" is a phrase that could save you at the office or on a date, but in politics, a leader’s tardiness can spark anything from mild irritation to full-blown diplomatic tensions - and might have played a role in the latest White House show.

Travel News

Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it still safe to travel to Sicily?

Hiking close to the eruption has been banned.

Travel News

Chaos at Schiphol Airport as storm causes flight cancellations

Storm Darragh is affecting severe travel disruptions at one of Europe's main airports

Business

British Airways planes stuck on the tarmac after IT outage at Heathrow

The flag carrier, owned by British-Spanish multinational airline holding IAG, later said the problem had been fixed much more speedily than in the past because of millions more being spent on extra investment in IT.

Travel News

Barcelona airport floods with 70 flights cancelled and trains affected

Local authorities have issued a red warning due to torrential rain in Barcelona.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Valencia? Advice for travellers after flooding

Valencia and the surrounding area has been devastated after a year's worth of rain fell in a few hours.

Travel News

Travellers warned of queues at borders as France ramps up checks

France’s current border controls will end on 31 October, but a new set of checks will come into effect from 1 November.

Travel News

Chaos at Milan Bergamo after Ryanair tyres explode upon landing

All flights scheduled to depart from or land at Bergamo's airport on Tuesday were delayed, diverted or cancelled. Air traffic is expected to resume at 6pm local time.

Travel News

How long does your UK passport need to be valid for an EU trip?

Confusion over UK passport rules recently saw a passenger wrongly denied boarding.

Tech News

Netherlands struck by major IT failures after defence ministry outage

Operations at Eindhoven Airport, which also serves as a military installation, were impacted after major IT outages grounded flights on Wednesday.

Travel News

France train cancellations: Routes affected and how to get a refund

Passengers have been asked not to go to train stations unless they know their train is still running.

Travel News

European airports faced less IT outage chaos than the US - here’s why

It exposed the centralised nature of modern air travel, but not all airlines were equally affected.