16 h. ago Planes held and passengers stranded at major UK airport after evacuation

A major UK airport ran into delays after the air traffic control tower was briefly evacuated, according to reports from passengers, with data showing planes circling the sky

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20 h. ago Air traffic controller 'risks disaster' shouting 'Free Palestine' at Israeli pilots moments after take

El Al, Israel's national airline, said the controller made the outburst over the radio to its crew after the flight left Charles de Gaulle Airport on Monday.

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1 week ago Ryanair sets monthly passenger record despite air traffic control strikes

The Dublin-based carrier announced 20.7 million passengers travelled on its flights in July.

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1 week ago Boeing pilot screams 'Mayday' in chilling audio seconds after engine cuts out

The pilots of a United Airlines flight bound for Munich, Germany, issued a terrifying 'Mayday' plea to air traffic control on July 25, shortly after takeoff from Washington, US

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4 w. ago Thousands of easyJet and Ryanair passengers delayed as airlines hit out at strikes

The walkouts by air traffic control workers has cost easyJet around £15 million and Ryanair has been left with a multi-million pound bill

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4 w. ago easyJet hit by ‘unexpected and significant costs’ from French air

Headline profit at Britain's biggest budget airline rose by £50m in April-June

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4 w. ago EasyJet boss hits out at ‘unacceptable’ French air traffic control strikes

Tens of thousands of passengers were disrupted when French ATC staff walked out on July 3 and 4 in a dispute over working conditions.

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