9 h. ago FAA cuts airline traffic in 40 markets over shutdown as Americans already face uncertainty over holiday travel plans

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that the action would be taken to at ‘high-volume’ airports in order to maintain safety and that the decision ‘had not been taken lightly’

Events

17 h. ago Investigators probe cause of UPS plane crash which killed at least nine in Kentucky

A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub

Events

19 h. ago Why the Boeing 737 is no longer the world's most popular plane

For decades the Boeing 737 has been the world's most popular plane, but now another aircraft has taken the crown.

Politics

22 h. ago Investigators probe cause of UPS plane crash which killed at least seven in Kentucky

A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub

Events

27 h. ago Deadly cargo plane crash shuts down UPS’ largest package delivery hub at Louisville airport

A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub

Events

31 h. ago The REAL reason why all Boeing planes start and end with seven

Boeings have been a popular choice of travel for decades and was once even the world's most popular passenger plane. 

Politics

35 h. ago Jamaica is so damaged by Hurricane Melissa it is now too dangerous for Americans to visit, US government says

A week after the storm walloped Jamaica, the Level 3 advisory encouraged tourists to 'consider rescheduling planned travel to Jamaica at this time.'

Politics

68 h. ago Three flight attendants fired for refusing to fly because of 'bed bugs' on the plane

On October 16, signs of suspected bed bugs were reportedly discovered on a Brussels Airlines plane, Airbus A330-300.

Events

3 d. ago Severe travel disruption 'expected until end of day' after LNER train stabbings

People who are planning to travel today (2 November) have been urged to check their train journey as major disruptions are expected following the stabbings on an LNER service to London

Politics

4 d. ago 'I tried the famous ‘airport theory’ but there’s one thing you should know’

As a former airport employee, I attempted the viral travel hack that allows passengers to successfully get on the plane by showing up 35 minutes before boarding starts

Politics

4 d. ago Stratford’s Cultural Renaissance Boosts London Tourism as American Visitors Reach Record £7.3 bn Spend, While British Airways Plans Over 400 Weekly Flights from North America

Stratford’s Cultural Renaissance Boosts London Tourism as American Visitors Reach Record £7.3 bn Spend, While British Airways Plans Over 400 Weekly Flights from North America  Travel And Tour World

Economics

7 d. ago Kash Patel scrambled government jet to watch girlfriend sing at wrestling bout, report says

The FBI director is mandated to use a government plane for travel, but lawmakers have criticized Patel for overutilization

Politics

7 d. ago Tui flying out empty planes to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Hurricane Melissa

Exclusive: Boeing 787 jets are on their way from Birmingham and Manchester to a nearby island for quick airlift deployment

Events

8 d. ago Love Is Blind star and flight attendant reveals there's a secret snack box and toiletries cupboard on planes that passengers don't know about

'There are so many secrets about flying that would probably amaze everybody.' The star and flight service manager has real insight into the industry she loves so much.

Politics

8 d. ago Plane forced to land over fire risk as 'laptop falls into cargo hold'

A plane was reportedly forced to land because of a fire risk when a 'laptop fell into the cargo hold' less than an hour into the flight.

Events

8 d. ago Flights cancelled and cruise ships change routes as Hurricane Melissa hits Caribbean

Jamaica is being hit by a devastating storm, what could be the strongest on record for the island - meteorologists warning of 'catastrophic and life-threatening' conditions.

Events

9 d. ago Vital advice issued to anyone travelling to Thailand after Queen Mother dies

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit died last week at the age of 93, and her death could bring changes for anyone planning to travel to the country in the next few months

Events

1 week ago Lonely Planet's best place to visit in UK is less than an hour from Cardiff

The list includes destinations across all continents and regions of the globe

Politics

1 week ago When trains are pricier than planes, there’s a heavy social, financial and environmental cost

In this week’s newsletter: Whether it’s a holiday or work trip, railway travellers find themselves burdened by astronomical prices – and the environment is left footing the bill• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIf I want to get from Barcelona to London, I face what should be a simple choice: either I take the plane, and pump out about 280kg of pollution that heats the planet, or the train, and spew just 8kg.That is not the calculation travellers are presented with, nor is it the one they care about most. Because while the plane ticket would cost €15, an analysis from Greenpeace found this summer, the train ticket would cost a galling €389.Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research showsGlobal use of coal hit record high in 2024Overconsumption and ruin: before and after images visualise how tech could harm our planet Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago 'Entitled mum made my flight a nightmare after I refused to swap seats – was I wrong?'

A passenger took to Reddit to share her frustration on her recent air travel experience when someone asked her to swap seats on a plane

Politics