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Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers

Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next.

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Germany's Lufthansa to shut CityLine unit amid fuel costs and strikes

Closing the regional subsidiary is part of a strategic plan that Lufthansa has accelerated, citing higher jet fuel prices and escalating labour strikes.

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This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods on long-haul flights

Available on select flights between Auckland and New York, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248.

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Inside the Qantas plane set to launch world’s longest flight next year

As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard.

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‘A systemic failure’: EES brings travel chaos to EU border control

Airlines group calls on the European Commission to allow for the ‘full and partial suspension’ of EES until the end of summer ‘where necessary’.

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Which airlines offer combined rail tickets and how do they work?

Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.

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How serious will the jet fuel crisis in Europe become?

Jet fuel prices have increased by 95% since the United States and Israel launched military attacks against Iran on 28 February. Higher fares, fuel surcharges and reductions in capacity or limiting of unprofitable routes will be the new normal, energy analysts warn.

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Why are we taxed to fly? Europe’s aviation levies explained

Airfare pricing is no simple business. From dynamic ticketing, to government policies and shifting global factors, what passengers end up paying can be highly unpredictable.

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Bad photographer? This airline might just pay you to go to Iceland

Icelandair is offering up a 10-day trip to prove that even the worst photographers can take incredible snaps of the country.

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TAP sale: Air France-KLM submits non-binding bid as deadline looms

The deadline for submitting bids for the privatisation of the national airline TAP Air Portugal is this Thursday. The Portuguese government expects to receive three bids.

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Should you book holiday flights now considering jet fuel price spikes?

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled in recent weeks amid the ongoing Iran war. Airlines have responded with fare increases and temporary surcharges, so should you secure tickets now or wait?

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Airlines cut flights and hike fares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

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You can book an economy seat row that turns into a bed on this airline

Coming to United Airlines in 2027, the ‘Relax Row’ has leg rests that can be raised to create a larger lie-flat space.

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Flying with this low-cost carrier is about to get more comfortable

EasyJet’s new Kestrel economy seats are ‘pre-reclined’, meaning you get extra knee and shin clearance without having to change the seat pitch.

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Lufthansa and Air France extend Middle East flight suspensions

Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October.

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How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain.