8 h. ago Majorca Airport is forced to ground flights after 'drone spotted'

Flights were unable to take-off or land at Palma de Mallorca airport from around 6pm UK time leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

Events

8 h. ago Mystery drone at Majorca Airport sparks chaos as flights diverted

Reports of a drone spotted at Majorca Airport has caused chaos for passengers with flights unable to take off or land for a period from around 6pm UK time on the holiday island popular with Brits

Events

9 h. ago Flights diverted from Palma De Mallorca Airport after drone spotted

The airport is served by flights from across the UK and used by thousands of British holidaymakers every day

Events

10 h. ago Massive fire at major airport with all flights suspended after horror blaze

A massive fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday afternoon, forcing a suspension of all flight operations for nearly seven hours

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32 h. ago Hazrat Shahjalal Airport fire chaos as travellers stranded and flights suspended

All flights departing and arriving had to be halted at Hazrat Shahjalal Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, today after a massive blaze ripped through part of the terminal

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59 h. ago Ryanair launches new winter sun flights from Cardiff Airport

If you are looking to escape the cold, Ryanair have launched new flights to a popular destination in Spain

Transport

65 h. ago New Chinese flights take off from Prestwick Airport with Beijing Capital Airlines carrying salmon and whisky

Second China airline to launch freight route from South Ayrshire airport Prestwick in five months

Transport

3 d. ago Flight disruption at Manchester Airport as cabin crew due to go on strike

Flights later this month are due to be impacted

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3 d. ago Flights diverted after drone flies too close to popular European holiday airport

The pilot of the drone faces fines of up to €225,000 (£195,000)

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4 d. ago Man arrested by police at Manchester Airport moments after flight lands

A man is in custody to be questioned over the incident

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4 d. ago easyJet flight landing at Scots airport met by paramedics after medical incident

The captain requested an expedited arrival.

Transport

4 d. ago 7 plane passengers fall ill after 'fumes' fill cabin as pilots 'taste something unusual'

An American Airlines flight was forced to turn back to Los Angeles International Airport after seven passengers were left feeling sick from fumes inside the cabin

Politics

4 d. ago American Airlines chaos as flight returns after 'fumes' fill cabin leaving 7 sick

The American Airlines flight AAL274 took off from Los Angeles International Airport was heading to JFK International Airport in New York when it was forced to turn around

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5 d. ago Scots holidaymakers warned of travel chaos amid cancelled flights with thousands affected

All departing flights at a major airport have been cancelled, while around half of all arrivals have been scrapped.

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6 d. ago Spain floods trap people in cars as Storm Alice sparks travel chaos

Emergency services rescue drivers from submerged vehicles as flights are cancelled at Ibiza airport

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6 d. ago Spanish floods trap people in cars as Storm Alice sparks travel chaos

Emergency services rescue drivers from submerged vehicles as flights are cancelled at Ibiza airport

Events

7 d. ago Flight forced to make emergency landing at Heathrow Airport after 'cockpit fills with smoke'

The plane was heading to Boston Logan International Airport and made the emergency landing following reports from staff of fumes.

Society

7 d. ago Army sent to Ibiza as Storm Alice turns roads into rivers and disrupts flights

The army has been sent into Ibiza as extreme weather has has turned roads into rivers and forced the island's airport to cancel several flights - impacting British travellers

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7 d. ago Entitled first class passenger in police standoff after forcing way onto plane 'drunk'

Lauren Nash, 38, was caught on bodycam footage refusing to get off a plane after barging her way on board an American Airlines flight from Tampa Airport before causing a scene

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7 d. ago Europe's 'most magical' Christmas market is 2 hours from Bristol Airport — direct flights from £52

One of the best Christmas markets in Europe has been named by travel experts

Economics