3 h. ago Budget airline plane plummets towards sea moments after take off

The Airbus A320 aircraft in Italy suffered a "serious incident" shortly after the plane took off from Sicily's Catania Airport

Events

3 h. ago Investigation launched after budget airline jet almost dives into ocean moments after takeoff

A pull-up warning message was triggered after the plane leaving Catania airport flew dangerously close to the sea

Economics

4 h. ago Budget airliner plummets towards sea at 300mph in 'serious incident' after take off

The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a 'serious incident' shortly after the plane took off from Catania Airport in Sicily, Italy coming within 200 feet of the sea whilst travelling at just under 300mph

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15 h. ago Budget airliner almost dives into SEA skimming just 200ft above the water in horror take off from holiday airport

A BUDGET airliner narrowly escaped hurtling into the ocean at 300mph just moments after take off from an Italian holiday island. The Air Arabia flight suddenly dipped and began falling through the sky just 11 seconds after its wheels left the runway at Catania Airport in Sicily. The plane - an Airbus A320 - sank...

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16 h. ago EasyJet stewardesses fear new revamped uniform could give passengers an eyeful of their undies

EASYJET stewardesses fear their new revamped uniform could give passengers an eyeful of their underwear.  The budget airline has flown into turbulence with crew amid claims its new shirt is too tight and easily slides up if crew bend over or stretch in the cabin.  The new look, which also includes a dress, left, launches...

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26 h. ago Budget airline jet almost dives into the sea at 300mph, pulling up at the last moment less than 200ft from the surface, just after take

Eleven seconds after takeoff from Catania Airport, an Airbus A320 operated by Air Arabia lost altitude and fell through the air, falling to less than 200ft above the water.

Politics

27 h. ago Budget airline launches 'futuristic' new cabins with extra legroom, spacious seating and power outlets

The 'world's biggest budget airline' has revealed the revamped interiors of its economy planes, complete with extra legroom and a 'futuristic' design.

Politics

48 h. ago Ryanair to cancel 24 routes and reduce capacity by 800,000 seats

Budget airline Ryanair has announced it is reducing capacity in another European hotspot this winter over a tax row with the German government - it comes after cuts to routes in Belgium and Spain

Politics

51 h. ago Flights diverted after drone flies too close to popular European holiday airport

The pilot of the drone faces fines of up to €225,000 (£195,000)

Events

4 d. ago US treasury secretary accuses Beijing of trying to damage global economy; silver hits record high – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWhy has US-China trade war restarted and how have markets reacted?A flurry of takeover talk speculation has pushed up shares in budget airline EasyJet this morning.EasyJet’s shares are up over 7%, leading the risers on the FTSE 100 share index.“[The group] does not believe the redress methodology proposed by the FCA appropriately reflects actual customer loss or achieves a proportionate outcome.“...the FCA’s proposed approach to assessing unfairness does not align with the legal clarity provided by the supreme court judgement in respect of the “Johnson” case, which confirmed that the test for unfairness is highly fact specific and must take into account a broad range of factors. The group will continue to engage with the FCA in respect of these points.“Many motor finance lenders did not comply with the law or the rules. It’s time their customers get fair compensation. Recent court judgments show that liabilities exist no matt...

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5 d. ago Why holidaymakers are turning their backs on Iceland as tourism plummets and budget airline goes bust

In recent years, tourism to Iceland has been in decline, with the country's tourism bureau claiming international visitors have dropped six per cent in the last year.

Society

5 d. ago Doctor's life 'ruined' after being stopped at Manchester Airport after skiing holiday

Tim Kerr was stopped by police at Manchester Airport in 2016 after a package containing 220 ecstasy tablets was intercepted by customs officers - he has been paying the price ever since

Society

5 d. ago Doctor stopped at Manchester Airport after ski holiday and his life has never been the same since

Dr Tim Kerr was jailed for drug-dealing

Society

6 d. ago The little known Welsh airport described as 'the strangest in the world'

You can't get a commercial holiday flight from this airport, but it is totally unique

Politics

8 d. ago Victoria Beckham flies Ryanair, shops at Lidl and picks up dog poo – but won't vacuum

Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham has set the record straight on her 'Posh' lifestyle as she admitted to flying on budget airlines and picking up dog poo

Politics

8 d. ago Why Gen Z are ditching pints for smoothies and juices at the airport

For many people, an airport pint is an essential part of any trip. Whatever time your flight may be, you might be keen to head to the airport's pub for a drink before your holiday.

Politics

1 week ago Budget airline to start charging passengers for reclining seats

The airline has said it is reconfiguring its Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft to offer a 'modern cabin experience' with new seating options.

Politics

2 w. ago Munich airport reopens after halting flights because of drone sightings

Travel disrupted for thousands on eve of national holiday in latest drone incident to hit European aviationMunich airport has reopened after drone sightings over the facility on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers in the German city on the eve of a national holiday.A further 15 arriving flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and Frankfurt, the airport said in a statement, marking the latest drone disruption to European aviation after sightings temporarily shut airports last week in Denmark and Norway. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ryanair to cancel 600 flights in blow to 100,000 passengers on major holiday routes

The budget airline has warned passengers of impending strikes in France that could disrupt the plans of hundreds of thousands of passengers heading to destinations including Greece, Italy and Spain

Politics

2 w. ago Ryanair boss warns 100,000 holidaymakers 'could have flights cancelled'

The chief executive of Ryanair has warned that the budget airline could be forced to cancel around 600 flights - impacting 100,000 passengers

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