3 h. ago Major airline launches auction for passengers to keep seat next to them empty

A well-known airline has launched a new scheme which allows travellers place a bid to keep the seat next to them free on both domestic and international short-haul flights

Politics

65 h. ago Major airline now serving free beer and wine to economy passengers on every flight

Air Canada has announced it has begun serving complimentary beer, wine and snacks to economy passengers on every flight across its network, in a major win for those who love free stuff

Politics

3 d. ago Shocking moment British woman forces plane to divert to Crete after shoving stewardess and screaming at passengers after row sparked by someone kicking the back of her seat

Witnesses have described how the 38-year-old scratched the brave cabin crew worker, leaving her bleeding, while hurling abuse and threatening other travellers.

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4 d. ago Emirates becomes first airline to BAN power banks completely

Plane passengers are being urged to think twice before packing power banks as major airlines clamp down on their use - while a number of popular carriers opt to ban them entirely.

Politics

5 d. ago The mystery new trend that sees airlines dramatically change flight times

Holidaymakers are losing hundreds of pounds and having trips ruined because airlines are making major changes to flight times as little as 14 days before departure.

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6 d. ago Major airline lets passengers 'bid' £14 to keep the seat next to them free

The last thing a passenger wants during a flight is to feel cramped next to a stranger, no matter the length of the journey. 

Economics

7 d. ago Major airline will now allow guests to bid for an additional seat and 'extra space'

Virgin Australia has launched a new 'Neighbour-Free Seating' scheme, which allows eligible guests to bid on an additional seat in their row for extra space

Politics

9 d. ago Moment police drag 'drunk' passenger off UK flight to Ibiza before take

The flight, scheduled from Manchester to Ibiza on September 13, was delayed for over two hours following the chaos caused by the disruptive flyer.

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1 week ago Ryanair passenger fumes after being 'denied plane seat' despite having ticket

A man was left furious after he allegedly booked a ticket to travel with Ryanair, but he was denied a seat on the plane. He couldn't believe the travel drama that unfolded

Politics

1 week ago Tragedy on millionaires' row: Wealthy Sandbanks brothers 'crashed BMW and Mercedes into mansion gate' leaving teenage girl with life

Mia Savage, then 17, (pictured) was sat in the front passenger seat when her brothers Henry Taylor and Harrison Taylor crashed their cars speeding around Poole Harbour, Dorset.

Economics

1 week ago Tragedy on millionaires' row: Wealthy Sandbanks brothers 'crashed BMW and Mercedes into mansion gate' leaving teenage sister with life

Mia Savage, then 17, (pictured) was sat in the front passenger seat when her brothers Henry Taylor and Harrison Taylor crashed their cars speeding around Poole Harbour, Dorset.

Economics

1 week ago Travellers could be in for compensation after major UK flights grounded after 'attack'

Thousands of travellers were stranded over the weekend after a major cyber attack hit most airlines, but now experts have urged people to check if they can be compensated

Events

2 w. ago Heathrow cyber attack: Russia suspected of IT meltdown affecting European airports with fallout 'lasting days'

Travel disruption could last for days after a ‘technical issue’ hit boarding systems used by major airlines

Society

2 w. ago Passengers issued key date as Manchester Airport announces major change for airline

It comes as the airport's £1.3billion transformation plan of Terminal 2 nears completion

Politics

2 w. ago 'Plane passenger tried to trick me into seat swap but I got unexpected win'

A man who was approached on a plane and asked to swap seats has said he was nearly 'tricked' into moving to a worse position - until a flight attendant stepped in

Politics

2 w. ago Flight delays for airlines including Ryanair and easyJet are worse now than before the pandemic, report finds

Analysis of six major airlines found that all were less punctual in the year to April than they were in 2019

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2 w. ago Revealed: All major UK airlines suffering worse delays than pre

New data shows all major UK airlines are suffering worse delays than before the pandemic.  

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester Airport announces major change for European airline

Affected passengers will be contacted directly by the airline

Politics

2 w. ago More major airlines ban passengers taking popular items on planes

Two more airlines have implemented strict regulations around the use of power banks onboard aircrafts, following in the footsteps of other major carriers concerned about lithium battery safety

Politics

2 w. ago Two major airlines announce strict new hand luggage rules amid safety risk

The airlines have banned the use of a popular device onboard, joining several other carriers such as Emirates with restrictions

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