3 h. ago Passenger was handcuffed on seat after sparking chaos on BA flight ‘when he was refused a drink’ before threatening crew

A PASSENGER was handcuffed on his seat for raging and threatening crew on a British Airways flight after they refused to serve him a drink. Simon Jones, 51, was on a flight from LA International airport to London Heathrow when he became "agitated" and began angrily shouting at staff. On Monday, he appeared at Uxbridge...

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4 h. ago Man who was handcuffed on flight after shouting at passengers is banned from leaving UK

A court heard how Simon Jones, 51, threatened to shove a pillow in a fellow passenger's face and also shouted that he would 'wrap his handcuffs' around a crew member's neck

Events

7 h. ago Man banned from flying abroad after causing mayhem on British Airways flight to Heathrow

Simon Jones was handcuffed after screaming and swearing at passengers and cabin crew during the flight

Transport

10 h. ago Passengers flying from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports face biggest flight shake

PASSENGERS flying from two Scottish airports could see a huge shake-up to flight paths. Aircraft departing from Glasgow and Edinburgh could travel on new routes designed to reduce noise and cut emissions. The Airspace Change Organising Group revealed that modern planes are still using "outdated routes" from 70 years ago - often flying further and...

Transport

11 h. ago Air China flight forced to divert after passenger device sets on fire

The battery ‘spontaneously ignited’ in a passenger's carry-on luggage

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11 h. ago Passenger on Heathrow flight 'handcuffed after shouting and swearing', court told

Simon Jones, 51, became ‘agitated’ on the flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Heathrow on May 23 this year, Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court heard

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13 h. ago Passenger on LA to London flight handcuffed after shouting and swearing – court

Passenger on LA to London flight handcuffed after shouting and swearing – court  London Evening Standard

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13 h. ago Lithium battery stored in Air China passenger’s case explodes into flames on flight

A fire broke out on an Air China flight when a lithium battery stored in a passenger’s carry-on luggage burst into flames.

Politics

14 h. ago Couple captured having 'disrespectful' PDA on plane divides social media: 'I'd be screaming for staff to sort this out'

Many holidaymakers prefer a peaceful flight next to respectful passengers who don't cause too much bother. 

Politics

25 h. ago Biggest change to Edinburgh and Glasgow air routes for 70 years unveiled in 'significant milestone'

Three-month consultation launched to shorten flights and cut emissions

Politics

30 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

63 h. ago Flight attendant reveals the worst behaviour she's witnessed from passengers

Sille Rydell, 29, exclusively reveals to the Daily Mail some of the worst behaviour she has witnessed on a flight.

Politics

3 d. ago Former world snooker champion Dott appears in court ahead of sex abuse trial

Graeme Dott, 48, has denied allegations he sexually abused primary school age children in the Glasgow region.

Events

3 d. ago 10,000 passengers hit by last minute flight cancellations due to very unusual reason

ONE popular airline was forced to stop flights this week after a 'freak' maintenance issue. Thousands of passengers have had their flights cancelled or delayed due to an unusual safety problem. According to Finnair, the issue that caused the cancellation was aircraft seat covers being cleaned incorrectly. A statement from the airline revealed that the...

Events

3 d. ago Inside the world’s biggest airport set to open by 2030 – with 185million passengers a year

NEW images have revealed what the world's biggest airport will eventually look like. Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, King Salman International Airport is set to surpass all other airports in size, including the current biggest airport in the world which is also in the country. The 22sqm airport will feature six runways - up from...

Politics

4 d. ago Passenger, 61, accused of attacking flight crew that tried to calm her down prompting an emergency landing in Idaho

The passenger has now been banned from flying with Alaska Airlines, the company said

Events

4 d. ago 'Freak' maintenance issue sees major airline cancel up to 10,000 passengers' flights

Finnair, which carries 11million travellers a year, has been forced to cancel dozens of journeys this week.

Politics

4 d. ago Virgin Atlantic passenger attacked her partner and swore at passengers in racist tirade after downing 15 cans of wine on long

Karen Baker, 59, elbowed and punched Steven White on a nine-hour Virgin Atlantic flight from Miami to London Heathrow in February this year.

Events

4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton to star in Priscilla Queen of the Desert during 2026 Scottish shows

Priscilla Queen of the Desert will be in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2026.

Politics

4 d. ago Edinburgh minister named as next moderator of the Church of Scotland

Reverend Gordon Kennedy will succeed the Right Reverend Rosie Frew.

Politics