69 m. ago Jet 2, easyJet, BA and Wizz Air issue updates over 'disruption' affecting Airbus planes

Passengers could face issues this weekend

Politics

2 h. ago Passengers face flight delays while Airbus A320s undergo safety checks as Gatwick, Wizzair and Easyjet issue updates

At least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured last month when an A320 aircraft suddenly dropped in altitude, forcing an emergency landing in Florida.

Transport

16 h. ago Airbus issues emergency warning for 6,000 passenger jets as US flight's 'uncontrolled drop' sparks fears of mass groundings

The world's most popular passenger jet has been found to have a severe flaw which could lead to devastating accidents if left uncorrected.

Events

16 h. ago LIVE: UK flight passengers warned as major software issue affects thousands of Airbus planes

Up to 6,000 planes could be affected, an Airbus spokesperson said

Events

21 h. ago Transatlantic holiday flight is forced to divert to remote islands after tourist 'starts attacking fellow passengers'

A transatlantic World2Fly flight from Katowice, Poland to the Dominican Republic was aborted after a man went on a 'drug-fuelled' rampage and began attacking fellow passengers.

Events

26 h. ago Flight makes emergency landing after passenger is found smoking in the toilet

On November 9, a JetBlue plane departed from Boston Logan International Airport and was heading to Tampa International Airport.

Politics

42 h. ago Plane food 'smell sent five people to hospital' as pilot 'seeks doctor'

Passengers onboard an American Airlines flight started experiencing a horrific stench from the onboard food which put one of them in hospital alongside four crew members

Society

48 h. ago American Airlines Philadelphia flight evacuated as passengers 'smell smoke'

This is a breaking news story

Events

52 h. ago Are flight passengers dressing with respect? I went to Heathrow to find out

Plane Talk: ‘People are going on holiday and want to feel casual – but there are limits’

Politics

67 h. ago London Heathrow flight is forced to divert after passenger’s laptop falls down side of seat

United Airlines said maintenance crews retrieved and inspected the device in Dublin

Politics

3 d. ago Five people rushed to hospital after plane forced to make an emergency landing because of foul odor

Four flight attendants and one passenger were taken to hospital as a precaution, American Airlines said

Politics

3 d. ago Heathrow flight forced to divert after passenger’s laptop slides down seat

The trapped lithium battery raised safety concerns in the cabin

Politics

3 d. ago Passengers arrested after storming runway to catch Wizz Air flight

The travellers smashed an emergency alarm and signalled for the pilot to stop

Events

4 d. ago Jet2 flight sent emergency response due to fault before landing in Edinburgh

Passengers were able to disembark flight LS728 from Tenerife to Edinburgh safely after a "minor fault" with the aircraft.

Politics

4 d. ago Scots waterpark shuts down major attraction as parents claim children are ‘gagging’ and feeling sick

AN investigation is under way at a water park after reports of children falling ill with a sickness bug. Council safety chiefs are carrying out checks at the Time Capsule in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire following complaints from parents. It said chlorine and water tests had come back satisfactory but the Tantrum slide would be closed as...

Society

4 d. ago Bizarre moment late passengers chase their plane on the runway after missing flight

The late passengers reportedly smashed the emergency alarm to open the door onto the runway in an attempt to chase down the plane

Events

4 d. ago Late passengers chase their plane on the runway after missing the flight... and are arrested by German police

Two passengers late for their flight have been arrested by German cops after trying to chase the plane down on the runway of an airport. 

Events

8 d. ago Family on Wizz Air plane devastated by announcement but others defend airline

Wizz Air passenger, Katie Chandler shared her frustration after her family's flight from London Luton Airport was cancelled after they had boarded their plane to fly to Egypt

Society

1 week ago Disruptive passengers to face €20,000 fines and flight bans in new ruling

One European country has introduced bold new measures to tackle disruptive and antisocial behaviour on flights.

Politics

1 week ago Antisocial air passengers face €20,000 fines and flight bans in new French ruling

The French Transport Minister described the new ruling as ‘swift, fair and proportionate enforcement’

Politics