67 m. ago Ryanair passengers urged to do one thing ahead of major change

European airline Ryanair has announced a major change to how passengers are able to board their flights from next week and Brits have been told to make sure they are prepared

Politics

2 h. ago As Britain’s biggest budget airline turns 30, what did easyJet ever do for us?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Captain of first-ever easyJet flight was on secondment from British Airways

Politics

36 h. ago Twenty percent of flights could be cut if shutdown doesn’t end ‘relatively soon’, says transportation secretary – live

Sean Duffy says number of cancelled flights at designated airports could rise to 15 or 20%, saying air traffic controllers may not report to workAndrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading...

Society

37 h. ago Flight cancellations update: Airlines warn record 31 million holiday travelers face a perfect storm of disruptions

Trump administration reduces flights at 40 major airports during ongoing government shutdown

Events

39 h. ago Brits in US risk being caught up in flight chaos as Trump transport chief grounds planes due to shutdown

The number of flights in America is going to be further cut if the US Government shutdown does not end

Events

41 h. ago Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of resolutionUS politics live – latest updatesA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, in which air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago Premier League managers make clear VAR demand to Howard Webb

Premier League managers have called upon Howard Webb to make a change to VAR in order to cut out errors that are currently being committed in the top-flight's use of technology

Politics

45 h. ago Passengers face global disruption as flights cut amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of a resolutionA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, where air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

Politics

47 h. ago FAA airport shutdown live updates: Nation’s biggest travel hubs brace for impacts from 10 percent cut in flights

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s flight reductions at 40 major airports, necessitated by the ongoing government shutdown, to commence on Friday

Transport

51 h. ago The FAA's order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is set to take effect

The Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown starts Friday

Politics

54 h. ago British woman on Bali death row flies home on humanitarian grounds

Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest drug laws, but has moved to release more than half a dozen high-profile detainees in the last yearTwo British drug convicts including death row prisoner Lindsay Sandiford were repatriated from Indonesia on Friday, as part of a deal to return them on humanitarian grounds.Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest drug laws, but has moved to release more than half a dozen high-profile detainees in the last year. Continue reading...

Events

57 h. ago US airlines cancel flights after aviation agency directive to cut air traffic

United, Southwest and Delta have announced they will be reducing flights amid continuing government shutdownUS politics live – latest updatesList of US airports cutting flights on Friday due to federal government shutdownUnited, Southwest and Delta airlines began cancelling flights for Friday in compliance with the FAA’s directive that will see reductions in flights at 40 major airports from Friday to help address air traffic controller shortage safety concerns as a result of the government shutdown.The Associated Press published the list after airline regulators identified “high-volume markets” where the Federal Administration Agency says air traffic must be reduced by 4% by 6am ET on Friday, a move that would force airlines to cancel thousands of flights and create a cascade of scheduling issues and delays at some of the nation’s largest airports. Continue reading...

Politics

63 h. ago British Airways to offer free fast onboard wifi to all after Starlink deal

Service will be offered to customers in economy, business and first class alike from next monthPassengers on British Airways flights will be able to access fast wifi onboard at no cost after the airline’s parent company signed a deal with Elon Musk’s satellite company.The carrier said the free “reliable and lightning-fast” wifi from Starlink would be available to customers flying in economy, business or first class from next month. Continue reading...

Economics

64 h. ago These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe

Politics

64 h. ago The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown

According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown

Politics

69 h. ago Brits flying to the US warned of disruption as flights to be cut

Air traffic controllers are among the federal workers affected by the government shutdown

Events

3 d. ago Disruption warning as more strikes planned next week by TfGM workers as pay offer dispute continues

The union claims the action is likely to create disruption across the transport network in Manchester, but say an improved pay offer would stop the action

Events

3 d. ago Aberdeen Airport chaos as more than 20 flights axed due to bad weather

Heavy fog has forced the cancellations of more than a dozen flights to and from Aberdeen, with airlines including British Airways, KLM and Loganair all affected.

Society

3 d. ago The ‘Maldives of Italy’ where you won’t see many Brits has flights for just £20

THERE is a place in Italy that people say looks more like the Maldives - yet Brits tend to overlook it. When it comes to an Italian holiday, most Brits head to places like Rome and Venice, or even the island of Sardinia. Yet Salento, in the heel of the 'boot' of Italy, is often...

Economics

4 d. ago Flights grounded at Brussels Airport after multiple drone sightings

Airport has since reopened but warns travel disruption will continue into Wednesday

Politics