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Jet fuel crisis: Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats

Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling over the half term break.

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Pilots wanted for $100k role, but they won’t leave the ground

British Airways is recruiting experienced wide-body pilots to taxi aircraft between terminals at Chicago O’Hare, for one of the most unusual aviation jobs out there, offering a decent salary without ever taking off.

Travel News

UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to return to normal

The UAE has restored full air operations after months of disruption caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a major step towards recovery for regional travel and key hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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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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Europe Today

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?

Europe News

EU to secure jet fuel from the United States amid shortage fears

EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has said there are no indications of jet fuel shortages, but stressed the importance of acting quickly and appropriately. The use of emergency stocks is under consideration "if real supply issues arise".

Europe News

EU downplays jet fuel shortage risks despite IEA warning

EU officials and the International Energy Agency have contrasting narratives over jet fuel supply. While the European commission minimises the risk, it acknowledges that the market remains “tight” and says the EU is prepared to respond appropriately.

Business

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.

Europe News

'EU preference is risky to healthy supply chains,' EU industries say

As EU leaders put “Made in Europe” on their agenda at Thursday’s informal summit, industries across the bloc are warning that European preference regulations could upend global supply chains – and questioning how such a policy would work in practice.

Spain

Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Spain after threat

The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am.

Moments

This low-cost carrier was Europe’s most on-time airline in 2025

Cirium also analysed data from airports around the world to find out which have the least delays and cancellations.

Europe in Motion

Flying high: What are Europe's fastest growing airports?

Medium-sized cities saw the fastest increases in passenger volumes, with Polish and Italian hubs dominating the list.

Europe News

Germany developing plans to ready its airspace for self-defence

Germany has one of the busiest airspaces in the world, and it will have to be shut down in the event of an attack against the country or another NATO ally.

Europe News

EU executive touts increase of biofuels uptake for aviation, maritime

Exclusive: The EU wants to increase the uptake of biofuels for the aviation and maritime sectors to cut pollution from heavy transport. Ukraine could play a key role.

Travel News

Ryanair will only accept digital boarding passes starting this week

The move has raised concerns about elderly passengers who may not own or be comfortable using a smartphone.

Business

Air France-KLM to submit its proposal to buy 45% of Portugal's TAP

The Franco-Dutch group said it would formalise its expression of interest for the share of TAP currently owned by the government.