4 h. ago FAA issues new warning over flying with lithium batteries after dozens of incidents in August

The FAA reported 50 incidents this year in the U.S. involving lithium-ion batteries emitting smoke, catching fire, or overheating

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6 d. ago Plane passengers warned to avoid hot showers when they get home from a flight

The dry cabin air, dehydration and long periods of sitting after a flight already put our bodies under stress, and a hot shower can put extra strain on your skin and circulation

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8 d. ago Warning issued to window seat plane passengers over health risk

The window seat might be the preferred option for many plane passengers travelling on long-haul flights - but experts have warned that sitting by the glass for extended periods can lead to health risks.

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9 d. ago Live on a noisy road, near a railway or on the flight path? You're more likely to have a stroke, warn experts

Living on a noisy road drastically increases the risk of stroke even when there is a minimal amount of pollution, a study suggests.

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9 d. ago UK tourists warned of air traffic control strike disrupting flights later this month

French air traffic controllers are set to walkout, causing disruption across Europe

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1 week ago West Lothian fire fears over 'hazardous' batteries in electric scooters and bikes

Paul Harvey, a Watch Commander with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said the spread of lithium ion batteries brought increased frisks of fire from poor equipment.

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1 week ago Holidaymakers warned against 'last to board' flight hack that 'ruins holidays'

Finding savvy travel hacks online can make your holiday planning seamless and stressfree - but there is one hack experts urge people never to follow as it could spoil your trip

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2 w. ago Entitled mom boarded flight then warned stranger she'd have to babysit her toddler if she didn't swap seats

Alexis Cash shared her recent experience on a 10-hour flight where a mom demanded she give up her premium economy seat.

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2 w. ago Nigel Farage warns of unrest worse than poll tax riots as he calls for FIVE migrants flights a day

The Reform UK leader warned of 'much, much deeper' unrest than the 1990 poll tax riots if his radical blueprint to combat illegal immigration was not implemented.

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2 w. ago India’s flight safety systems face ‘existential threat’ from staff shortage, committee warns

MPs say aviation watchdog is facing a ‘profound and persistent shortage’ of staff with almost half its posts unfilled

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3 w. ago Passengers stuck inside cabin for 29 hours as 'black warning' issued on 'flight from hell'

On August 4, 294 passengers were trapped on a flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and not allowed to disembark for almost 29 hours owing to a severe 'Black Warning'.

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3 w. ago Flight attendant warns of the common mistake travellers make in plane bathroom

Cabin crews have revealed what passengers do in the aeroplane bathroom that really irritates them.

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4 w. ago Air Canada to cancel flights ahead of possible cabin crew strike action

Air Canada is scaling back flights and warning it may ground its entire fleet by the weekend

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4 w. ago easyJet's passport warning to passengers with flights booked

People heading on holiday have been advised that following this checklist should make your holiday as smooth as possible

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