4 h. ago Air passengers exposed to extremely high levels of ultrafine particle pollution, study finds

Levels during boarding and taxiing were far above those defined as high by the World Health OrganizationA study has revealed the concentrations of ultrafine particles breathed in by airline passengers.A team of French researchers, including those from Université Paris Cité, built a pack of instruments that was flown alongside passengers from Paris Charles de Gaulle to European destinations. The machinery was placed on an empty seat in the front rows or in the galley. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Hot air balloon passenger, 33, took his own life by jumping from basket at 1,000ft after smiling for a group photo, inquest hears

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, had been travelling in the Virgin pleasure flight with 16 other passengers and a pilot on September 19.

Culture

3 d. ago Hot air balloon passenger killed himself by jumping from the basket after smiling and waving into a camera for a group photo, inquest hears

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, had been travelling in the Virgin pleasure flight with 16 other passengers and a pilot on September 19.

Events

6 d. ago What not to wear in the air! After a desperate plea for plane passengers to 'dress with respect', an etiquette expert reveals the clothing that should never be allowed on board

One US politician recently urged travellers to think twice before pulling on their favourite pyjamas or slouchiest tracksuit on board.

Politics

7 d. ago Flight chaos as IT meltdown hits air traffic control at Edinburgh airport: Passengers are stuck on tarmac for hours while others face massive delays

All flights have been suspended at Edinburgh Airport due to IT issues affecting air traffic control.

Events

8 d. ago Familes face £30 fee for flying to Spain, Greece and Portugal next year

The rise in Air Passenger Duty (APD) was announced in the budget last week, however the news was buried among other headlines about tax rises. If you're planning on jetting off next year here’s what you need to know about APD and how much the change could cost you.

Economics

9 d. ago UK flight tax reaches record high after Rachel Reeves budget

In Rachel Reeves ' budget last week, she announced that Air Passenger Duty would rise with inflation in 2027.

Economics

1 week ago EasyJet and Wizz Air confirm flights continued as normal despite software fix

Plane maker Airbus said on Friday a ‘significant’ number of its A320 aircraft would need an immediate software update.

Events

1 week ago Passenger falls from luxury yacht in the Channel off Brighton as rescue teams mount sea and air search

The man is believed to have fallen from a catamaran near the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm off Brighton.

Events

1 week ago Poverty leaves hardest hit areas of UK 'open to civil unrest', warns new report

Experts told how libraries, parks, sports clubs, and community centres act as “democracy’s immune system”. They 'build relationships that prevent extremism'. Areas with fewer public spaces were more exposed to extremism

Events

1 week ago UK passengers issued warning as 'significant number' of Airbus flights to be cancelled

Wizz Air is among the airlines warning passengers of disruption over the weekend as Airbus planes are hit by 'significant' issues, with an estimated 6,000 planes around the world affected

Events

2 w. ago Plane passenger who squared up to air hostess and hurled racist abuse when he was refused a cup of coffee avoids jail

Akbar Aghgaleh, 61, erupted in rage aboard an Air Canada flight from Montreal to Heathrow, confronting cabin crew member with his 'fists clenched in a fighting stance'.

Events

2 w. ago Everything you need to know about Air Passenger Duty – and how to get a refund

APD is set to increase in April 2026 and 2027, with a family of four flying premium economy to Orlando paying over £1,000

Politics

2 w. ago Gavin Newsom’s brutal tweet uses RFK to rebuke Duffy’s plan to make air travelers dress smarter

California governor uses unfortunate tweet showing Robert F Kennedy Jr to ridicule Sean Duffy’s call for air passengers to wear sharper clothes and behave more considerately on flights

Politics

2 w. ago Gavin Newsom’s brutal tweet uses RFK to rebuke Duffy’s plan to make air travellers dress smarter

California governor uses unfortunate tweet showing Robert F Kennedy Jr to ridicule Sean Duffy’s call for air passengers to wear sharper clothes and behave more considerately on flights

Politics

2 w. ago Passengers arrested after storming runway to catch Wizz Air flight

The travellers smashed an emergency alarm and signalled for the pilot to stop

Events

2 w. ago EasyJet boss warns Reeves against passenger tax hikes as shares slump

Easyjet chief executive Kenton Jarvis said he hopes the Chancellor freezes air passenger duty and warned that the opposite would 'dampen demand.'

Events

2 w. ago Newsom reups notorious photo after Trump’s transportation secretary says air passengers should dress more smartly

California governor uses unfortunate photograph of Robert F Kennedy Jr to ridicule Sean Duffy’s call for air passengers to wear sharper clothes and behave more considerately on flights

Culture

2 w. ago Ending tax breaks on private jets could raise £2.7bn, new analysis reveals

Charity calls to bring taxes in line with economy class flights, with many private jet passengers currently paying minimal air passenger duty, no VAT and no fuel duty on polluting aviation fuel

Economics

2 w. ago Bizarre moment late passengers chase their plane on the runway after missing flight

The late passengers reportedly smashed the emergency alarm to open the door onto the runway in an attempt to chase down the plane

Events