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Ryanair says European families are ‘held to ransom’ by France strikes

Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action.

04/07/2025

Travel News

Why is Eurostar allowing passengers to board 30 minutes earlier?

The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple.

04/07/2025

Travel News

France, Japan, China: Where are the world’s most beautiful airports

The award prioritises “intelligent sustainability” in airport design.

01/07/2025

Travel News

EU votes to make hand luggage for air passengers free of charge

Airlines will not be allowed to charge passengers any additional fees for carrying hand luggage on board.

25/06/2025

Travel News

Why airlines are less likely to lose your luggage this summer

Mishandled baggage still costs airlines an average of $5 billion (€4.3 billion) each year.

12/06/2025

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No survivors after Air India plane crashes into residential area

An Air India plane bound for London’s Gatwick airport crashed during takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing all 244 people on board, police confirmed.

12/06/2025

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.

06/06/2025

Travel News

This country is now fining air passengers who stand up too early

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk.

28/05/2025

Business

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

22/05/2025

Experiences

Comfy seats and sleep apps: The best airlines for nervous flyers

Turbulence, screaming children and randomly allocated seats are most likely to make passengers feel uncomfortable.

01/04/2025

Travel News

Your plane might be older than you think: Here’s why

As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.

30/03/2025

Travel News

These European airports are finally topping pre-Covid passenger levels

2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 - growing 7.4 per cent on 2023

12/02/2025

Travel News

Revealed: The European flight routes with the worst turbulence

Eight out of the ten most turbulent routes all begin or end in the same country.

15/01/2025

Travel News

‘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.

09/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Air travel: What is the busiest airport in Europe?

Air travel has bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly one billion passengers in the EU within 2023 alone. Which airport, however, welcomed the most?

10/12/2024

Travel News

Antarctica cruise passengers stage hunger strike over cancelled trip

The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h.

29/11/2024

Travel News

Bali flights grounded by towering ash cloud from volcanic eruption

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano has so far killed 10 people and injured dozens of others.

13/11/2024

Travel News

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?

11/11/2024

Business

Ryanair profits fall amid Boeing delays and reduction in fares

The Irish budget carrier reported strong traffic, offset by lower air fares for the past six months.

04/11/2024

Business

Dutch airline KLM plans 'painful' cost-cuts to combat high outgoings

Dutch airline KLM said it is planning 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages.

03/10/2024