2 h. ago Plane passenger opens emergency exit because he 'wanted to get some fresh air'

Witnesses reportedly said the man needed 'to get some fresh air' before he yanked on the handle of the emergency exit door while the plane was taxiing on the runway

Politics

5 h. ago Air passengers say airport lounges are the best places for 'meet

Those who've found love at the airport - and those who are still looking - have shared their stories on social media, with airport lounges apparently doubling up as great places to find romance.

Politics

43 h. ago Blue Peter legend reveals the shock moment she accidentally flashed strangers in a hot air balloon while sunbathing topless on her balcony

A Blue Peter legend has recalled how she once accidentally flashed some hot air balloon passengers, while sunbathing topless on her balcony.

Events

4 d. ago Power was restored to Heathrow terminals seven hours before flights resumed, report reveals

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted by the closure on March 21 after a nearby substation fire.

Politics

4 d. ago Mystery surrounds cause of fire that sparked Heathrow shutdown and mass flight disruption

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted at Heathrow as a result

Events

4 d. ago Power restored to Heathrow terminals seven hours before flights resumed – report

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted by the closure on March 21 after a nearby substation fire.

Politics

5 d. ago Interim report to be published after fire and power outage wreaks flight havoc at Heathrow Airport

The incident disrupted more than 270,000 air passenger journeys

Society

5 d. ago Interim report into Heathrow power outage after fire to be published

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted after the airport was closed to all flights.

Events

6 d. ago Older air passengers twice as likely to prefer aisle seat than young flyers

Some 43% of a survey’s respondents aged 65 and above said they would like to sit next to the aisle if flying solo.

Politics

6 d. ago Majorca will cap rental cars and limit air passenger arrivals in peak season in latest anti

The popular holiday island is due to follow in Ibiza's footsteps in a rental car crackdown as the hotspots aim to limit the number of tourists on the road.

Society

8 d. ago Pilot reveals secret to stopping health issue many air passengers suffer from

For children in particular, changes in cabin pressure can make a holiday flight a painful experience. One pilot told eSIM travel company Airalo how to stop ears from popping.

Society

1 week ago Thousands of air passengers face chaos with 140 flight cancellations on Friday

The industrial action will see one union hold a four-hour strike on Friday, May 2, with a second strike planned for Monday, May 5. Finnair passengers will be affected

Events

1 week ago Snake on a train line: Japan’s busiest bullet train route brought to a halt

Outage occurred between Maibara and Gifu-Hashima stations after the snake appeared to have climbed an electricity poleJapan’s busiest bullet train line was brought to a halt on Wednesday after a metre-long snake wrapped itself around a power line, shorting the electricity supply and stranding hundreds of passengers.Shinkansen trains running between Tokyo and Osaka were brought to a standstill by the snake, with news reports showing footage of people inside trains waiting for services to resume. Power did not appear to have been cut inside trains, with lights and air conditioning still functioning, according to passengers. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Frequent flyer shares stress reducing airport lounge travel hack

One savvy flyer shares an easy trick for enjoying a first class experience, even on a budget

Transport

1 week ago New Delta lounge the size of a soccer field opens at world’s busiest airport

The new space is equivalent to about a third of the floor space of the White House

Transport

2 w. ago Police storm Wizz Air flight on runway at Luton before realising huge error

Passengers aboard a Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Tirana were forced to wait for 88 minutes after staff allegedly accused someone of stealing a security guard's phone

Events

2 w. ago Wizz Air passengers held on tarmac for nearly 90 minutes after crew accuse them of nicking phone

The Wizz Air flight W95004 was due to fly from London Luton to the Albanian capital, Tirana

Politics

2 w. ago Air passengers told to go home if flight cancelled following global IT outage

More than 160 UK flights have been axed and many more were delayed following the technical glitch.

Society

2 w. ago Inside the worst airport lounge in the US with a less than two star rating: 'dark, dingy pit of windowless sadness'

Airport lounges are a much-coveted travel luxury, designed to ease the often irksome experience of waiting around for a flight.  

Politics

2 w. ago Delta passengers forced to hold plane together after ceiling collapses mid

Affected passengers were reportedly offered the equivalent of just £90 in air miles following the incident

Politics