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Europe’s regional airports face ‘existential threat’ from fuel crisis

The energy crisis is compounding challenges already faced by Europe’s smaller airports, amounting to an “existential threat”.

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Jet fuel crisis: Which European flights are cancelled or suspended?

Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season.

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Ryanair boss claims some airlines ‘could go bankrupt’ over oil prices

The outspoken CEO of Europe’s biggest airline named Wizz Air and airBaltic as among those at risk.

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Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.

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Ryanair to close check-in and bag drop 20 minutes earlier

Europe’s largest airline has made the change to accommodate long airport security and passport queues.

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Watch: Why the fuel crisis might ground your summer vacation flights?

If you are planning a holiday this year, you might want to check your bank balance and your flight status before you pack. Europeans are entering what is shaping up to be a "Surcharge Summer". What causes this turbulence?

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These are the best airports in the world for dining

From Roman pizzerias at Fiumicino Airport to taxiway views in Munich, these airports take pre-flight food and drink up a notch.

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Can sustainable aviation fuel save airlines from fuel insecurity?

As we head towards carbon-neutral aviation in 2050, the sustainable aviation fuel industry is set to boom. We spoke to a key innovator to learn more.

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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.