21 h. ago Holiday chaos as major airline scraps 1,400 flights with Scots airport impacted

It is feared 50,000 passengers could be affected by the mass cancellations and disruption expected to last until October 2025

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24 h. ago Major UK airport's £1.3bn mega upgrade will transform 'hated' terminal

As part of an epic 10-year programme to transform its hub, one major UK airport has revealed its latest multi-million pound investment plan to turn around a controversial terminal

Economics

44 h. ago Manchester Airport issue new statement after major change for drivers who pick up and drop off

Drivers no longer have to stop and pay when they exit the car park at Manchester Airport

Transport

69 h. ago Madrid school shooting: 'Ukrainian politician dies in revenge hit' as kids watch

The American School of Madrid is on lockdown after a 52-year-old Ukrainian politician was shot dead outside in the upmarket neighbourhood of Pozuelo de Alarcon close to the city centre

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3 d. ago Air traffic controller names the major airport she's too terrified to fly out of over fears of plane crashing

A traumatized air traffic control worker says she refuses to fly out of one of the country's busiest airports, warning operation issues may soon cause dire crashes.

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7 d. ago Gatwick airport travellers warned of major disruption due to staff strike action

Staff working for Redline Oil Services are striking over eight days, including the Spring Bank Holiday weekend

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1 week ago Dramatic moment police storm Ryanair jet after bomb threat forces major Belgian airport to suspend flights and set up security perimeter

Shocking footage shows officers storming onto the jet as panicked passengers dart their gaze in several directions amid the commotion in Charleroi Airport today following a hoax bomb threat.

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1 week ago Newark airport had three air traffic controllers on duty instead of 14

On Monday evening the airport had far fewer than the 14 controllers agreed on between the union and regulatorsNew Jersey’s Newark Liberty airport, one of three major airports serving New York City, had just three air traffic controllers on duty on Monday, which was well short of the 14 called for and forced air regulators to delay arriving flights for up to seven hours.The air traffic controller shortfall, first reported by the New York Times, comes amid a growing number of problems for the hub. In a little more than a week, Newark has suffered three communications blackouts, rendering the control tower unable to track or communicate with planes for up to 90 seconds. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ryanair plane bomb threat: Flights suspended at major Belgian airport and security perimeter set up around aircraft following alert

Operations at Belgium's second largest airport were suspended on Tuesday due to a bomb alert on an aeroplane, the company running the airport said.

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1 week ago Pub next to Manchester Airport issues warning to parents after boy breaks arm and children hurt

The playground at The Airport Pub reopened in March following a major revamp but has seen some incidents

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1 week ago Stansted Airport travel chaos: Up to 10,000 holidaymakers miss flights as IT meltdown sparks mass delays with queues stretching outside terminal

Travellers at Stansted Airport faced 'utter carnage' after an IT failure brought operations to a standstill with Jet2, TUI, and Ryanair among the airlines affected by the chaos.

Transport

1 week ago Passengers react as Stansted Airport shares major update on IT glitch 'meltdown'

Thousands of passengers have been left 'stranded' and 'delayed' at Stanstead Airport after a major IT glitch occurred early this morning. People have been reacting on social media to the 'meltdown'

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1 week ago Stansted Airport warns of flight delays as IT issue sparks travel chaos for holidaymakers

An IT meltdown has caused a number of flights to be cancelled or delayed at a major UK airport this morning.

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1 week ago Stansted Airport plunged into travel chaos as IT fault causes major delays and missed flights

Thousands of holidaymakers were forced to queue for hours

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1 week ago Stansted Airport chaos as IT fault causes major delays and missed flights

Thousands of holidaymakers were forced to queue for hours

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1 week ago Stansted Airport in travel chaos after major 'issue' causes flight delays

Airport chaos strikes again as passengers looking to travel via Stansted Airport are facing a frustrating day after they posted on social media regarding an issue causing huge delays

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2 w. ago Pakistan and India on high alert amid airport shutdowns and security drills in major cities

Tensions mount as Pakistani PM vows retaliation for military strikes by India that killed dozens across the countryTensions were high across India and Pakistan on Thursday, with airports shut down and security drills under way in major border cities, amid warnings by Pakistan that it intended to retaliate for Wednesday’s strikes.In a speech late on Wednesday night, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said he would “solemnly swear that we will avenge each and every drop of blood of our martyrs,” after India’s missile airstrikes on Pakistan in the early hours, which killed 31 people across the country. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bristol Airport issues major change to its Drop and Go car park

The Drop and Go car park is next to the terminal building and has five exit barriers at the moment - and the change could have a big impact on passengers

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2 w. ago Israel bombs Yemen's international airport in 'revenge strike' after Iran

The IDF said it had struck multiple Houthi targets including several major power stations, adding that the international airport in Sanaa was at a 'complete standstill'.

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2 w. ago Moscow airports close as Ukrainian drones target city for second night

Flights temporarily halted as mayor says at least 19 drones approached and apartment building reportedly hitUkraine war briefing: Moscow drone raids, new Kursk incursionUkrainian drones have targeted Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing temporary airport closures as the Russian capital prepares for a major military parade marking the end of the second world war that is expected to draw world leaders.The consecutive attacks came before the annual 9 May victory parade, which this year commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union and its allies’ victory over Nazi Germany. Continue reading...

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