11 h. ago Shocking moment plane passenger opens emergency exit door because he 'wanted to get some fresh air'

A China Eastern Airlines flight turned chaotic upon landing on 11 May when a passenger suddenly opened an emergency exit - claiming he wanted 'to get some fresh air.' 

Events

22 h. ago People are only just realising there's a hidden feature in airplane bathrooms that they never knew existed

A surprising hidden feature in some plane toilet has left passengers with their 'mind blown'. The little-known item was exposed in a video shared to Instagram by traveller @helenespassport .

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Bomb threat’ to Ryanair flight in Belgium triggers delays and diversions across Europe

‘We sincerely apologise to any passengers affected’ – Ryanair spokesperson

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23 h. ago Ryanair flight forced into emergency landing and security perimeter set up after 'bomb threat'

More than 160 passengers were ordered to stay aboard the Boeing 737 as officials investigated threat

Events

24 h. ago Woman gives birth on Ryanair flight after Belgian politician comes to her aid

The flight from Brussels to Castellon was diverted to Limoges in France

Politics

25 h. ago Ryanair 'bomb threat' as flight makes emergency landing sparking runway closure

Passengers on the flights from Porto, Portugal were understood to be trapped in the aircraft which landed at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) following the 'bomb threat'

Events

25 h. ago Ryanair 'bomb threat' grounds flight as passengers stuck on plane and runway closed

Passengers on board a Ryanair flight from Portugal have been kept on board at Brussels South Charleroi Airport after landing this morning after a bomb threat was made

Events

27 h. ago Mum's revenge on 'entitled' passenger who refused to sit next to baby on plane

A mum has shared her frustration at the "entitled" plane passenger who didn't want to sit next to her baby - but was quickly made to regret her decision to complain.

Politics

28 h. ago Plane passenger's hilarious way of getting a nap on a Ryanair flight

Budget airlines might be lesser known for plush seats and extra legroom on their fleet - but one flyer has raised eyebrows online after demonstrating his unique way of travelling in comfort. 

Politics

38 h. ago Mum bursts into tears after making 'worst decision of her life' on Ryanair flight

Her boyfriend even asked to be moved away from her on the flight

Politics

40 h. ago Ryanair flight mum 'made worst decision' as even boyfriend asked to move away

Catherine Bellis, 44, from Liverpool, drank duty free alcohol as well as buying more drinks on board a flight from Tenerife and Liverpool before attacking her partner and a cabin crew member

Politics

49 h. ago Plane passenger opens emergency exit because he 'wanted to get some fresh air'

Witnesses reportedly said the man needed 'to get some fresh air' before he yanked on the handle of the emergency exit door while the plane was taxiing on the runway

Politics

4 d. ago Plane caught fire after pilot mixed up left and right hands, investigators say

Some 334 passengers and 13 crew were on board the plane.

Events

5 d. ago United Airlines passenger suffered concussion when piece of plane’s ceiling fell on her head: lawsuit

Exclusive: Antranique Wash, 36, “still struggles with vision impairment and pain, even a year-and-a-half later,” her attorney told The Independent

Society

9 d. ago Pilot, passenger and dog killed as small plane crashes into homes in California

Two people and a dog onboard a small plane died after it crashed into homes in California on Saturday.

Events

1 week ago Ryanair confirms why flight and baggage prices can suddenly rise while booking

Widely known as a budget-friendly airline, Ryanair breaks down its "dynamic" booking prices and what factors affect your final bill, some of which are in your control

Economics

1 week ago Cabin crew confirms exactly which passengers have priority over armrests

A flight attendant finally settles the long-standing debate on which passenger is allocated which armrest on a plane as passengers attempt to make themselves comfortable on-board flights

Politics

1 week ago Plane passenger arrested on Tenerife flight after 'outrageous act' onboard

Police officers stormed the plane on arrival.

Events

1 week ago Ryanair passenger leaves fellow travellers gobsmacked with 'unusual' behaviour on plane

A passenger onboard a Ryanair flight left fellow customers gobsmacked by an unusual incident recently - and they had no idea how to react

Politics

1 week ago ‘Disruptive’ Ryanair passengers kicked off plane as flight from Manchester diverted

Italian police officers escorted two travellers from the aircraft

Politics