3 h. ago Inside abandoned UK airport set to reopen with cheap Ryanair flights to holiday hotspots

From being bombed in World War Two to ferrying business passengers to Amsterdam, a transport hub which is no longer in use could soon be ready for its next chapter

Transport

6 h. ago Inside underrated country with £2 pints and £36 flights from UK airports

Travel guide Lonely Planet has listed this EU country as the perfect destination for those seeking 'sun, sand and seafood' and it resembles the pricier and luxurious Maldives

Economics

20 h. ago EasyJet launches new flights to Spain, Greece and Turkey from Manchester Airport

The airline has added five new holiday destinations

Transport

22 h. ago Bear on runway at Japanese airport causes travel chaos as flights cancelled

A bear on the loose on the runway of a Japanese airport resulted in delayed flights as staff tried to shoo the animal away.

Transport

22 h. ago ‘We’re in a stalemate’: Bear evades capture on airport runway as flights cancelled

The bear caused around 12 flights to be axed at the airport as staff tried to chase the animal off the runway

Transport

38 h. ago The busiest day for flights this year is soon — here’s what to know

The busiest day for departures in the US will see over 28,000 planes take off

Transport

41 h. ago Runaway bear in runway ‘stalemate’ with Japanese airport officials

A dozen flights cancelled at Yamagata airport as attempts to chase furry trespasser away continueAuthorities at a Japanese airport are locked in a “stalemate” with a black bear which has been roaming the runway despite attempts to chase it off, forcing air traffic controllers to cancel a dozen flights.The bear first appeared at northern Yamagata airport in the early hours of Thursday, and officials immediately shut operations down, causing delays. Continue reading...

Politics

45 h. ago American Airlines plane forced into emergency landing after catching fire mid

Flight 1665 took off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for Charlotte, North Carolina at 8.11am local time on Wednesday

Events

59 h. ago Nearly seven million passengers denied plane boarding despite having ticket and passport

One strict airline policy is leaving millions stranded at the airport after being denied boarding to their flight.

Sport

63 h. ago Abandoned UK airport to reopen offering cheap Ryanair and easyJet flights to Europe

It's currently undergoing a major refurbishment

Transport

67 h. ago Teenager disappears after boarding flight at Manchester Airport

An urgent appeal has been launched

Events

2 d. ago Airport chaos as EU strikes begin with 3 UK hubs affected and Brits 'stranded'

Up to 12,600 Brits could be left 'stranded' after a huge staff strike has forced two major airports to suspend all outbound flights for the day - resulting in a 'near-total shutdown' of the hubs

Events

3 d. ago Major UK airline expands flights to 3 countries from 13 British airports but there's a catch

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have unveiled the details of its "biggest ever Winter Sun programme" however eager travellers will need to read the fine print before booking their flight

Transport

3 d. ago Air India chaos as five passengers and two staff fall ill on flight from London

Seven people, including both passengers and flight crew, were taken ill during an Air India flight from London's Heathrow Airport on Monday, the airline has confirmed

Events

4 d. ago Abandoned UK airport to reopen as bosses eye cheap Ryanair and easyJet flights

Manston Airport in Kent, which was once used by the Royal Air Force, is currently being refurbished and is expected to reopen in 2025 - but it will initially be a cargo airport

Transport

4 d. ago Qatar Airways plane diverted back to UK after Iran opens fire on US base

A Qatar Airways flight from Manchester Airport to Doha is diverting back to the UK - after Iran launched attacks against a US base in Qatar as the crisis in the Middle East escalates

Events

4 d. ago Air India flight from Birmingham diverted after 'bomb threat' on board

After the bomb threat was discovered, the flight made an emergency landing at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia where security agencies conducted a full search of the aircraft

Events

5 d. ago Flights axed from UK to hotspots including Dubai after Donald Trump bombs Iran

Some travellers faced huge disruptions after all scheduled flights from a major airport to holiday spots Dubai and Doha were cancelled.

Politics

7 d. ago The underrated beach holiday with £2 pints and £40 flights from Manchester Airport

Travel guide Lonely Planet said it's perfect for those seeking 'sun, sand and seafood'

Society

7 d. ago When should you arrive at the airport? Our travel team reveal how long they leave (without missing a flight)

As 'airport theory' prompts passengers to dash to the boarding gate, does our travel team cut it fine while flying or is there plenty of time for a Pret?'

Transport