14 h. ago United Airlines flight evacuated after passengers smell smoke after takeoff

A United Airlines flight was evacuated after passengers smelled smoke after takeoff.

Events

43 h. ago American Airlines passenger sparks plane emergency after noticing menacing text on someone's phone

The American Airlines flight from San Juan in Puerto Rico to Dallas in the USA was forced to land just half an hour into the journey, when one passenger read another's text

Politics

2 d. ago British holidays at risk as Ryanair and EasyJet forced to axe flights due to French air traffic control strikes

More than 30,000 passengers have had their travel plans disrupted after the low-cost airline moved to scrap the flights today, affecting the journeys those travelling abroad for the summer.

Events

2 d. ago Plane passenger left with horror black eye after 'starting mid

A Frontier Airlines passenger was caught with a bloodied face and a black eye after allegedly starting a brawl with a fellow passenger just moments before the plane was due to touch down in Miami

Events

3 d. ago Ryanair cancels 170 flights as French air traffic control strikes spark chaos

Ryanair has cancelled 170 flights as French air traffic control strikes are set to begin today - The airline has warned that over 30,000 passengers could be affected

Events

3 d. ago French air traffic control strikes spark travel mayhem: Ryanair forced to axe 170 flights in huge blow to British holidaymakers

More than 30,000 passengers have had their travel plans disrupted after the low-cost airline moved to scrap the flights today, affecting the journeys those travelling abroad for the summer.

Events

3 d. ago Air India accused of pressuring families of Ahmedabad crash victims to sign compensation papers disclosing 'financial dependency' to deceased

Exclusive: The airline has been accused of hounding out relatives of passengers killed in the Gatwick-bound flight so they could underpay them

Events

3 d. ago Air India 'bullying' families of Ahmedabad crash victims to sign compensation papers disclosing 'financial dependency' to deceased

Exclusive: The airline has been accused of hounding out relatives of passengers killed in the Gatwick-bound flight so they could underpay them

Events

3 d. ago Summer Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and Jet2 rules on taking medication on board

Airlines have regulations for passengers who are travelling with their meds and each carrier is slightly different.

Politics

8 d. ago American Airlines outage as thousands of plane passengers stranded on runways

American Airlines has been hit by a widespread outage that is reportedly impacting many of its flights with long delays and causing travel chaos for frustrated passengers

Politics

8 d. ago American Airlines outage as plane passengers stranded at airports and on runways

American Airlines has been hit by a widespread outage that is reportedly impacting many of its flights with long delays causing travel chaos for frustrated passengers

Politics

9 d. ago Tourists risk £1,500 fine for breaking new rules in major tourist destination

Tourists visiting the a popular resort town in Europe could face on-the-spot fines of up to £1,500 under tough new rules aimed at curbing antisocial behaviour.

Economics

9 d. ago ‘Cabin baggage wars’ set for another major battle – here’s what it means for airline passengers

MEPs want passengers to be free to take a roll-along bag as well as a ‘personal item’, but Wizz Air warns the move would ‘make flying more expensive for millions of travellers’

Events

1 week ago Passengers travelling to Europe could take cabin bag on board for FREE

Holidaymakers may soon avoid the frustration of paying extra fees for carry-on luggage at the boarding gate - thanks to proposed changes in EU airline rules.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Total chaos’ on Eurostar – but what are passengers’ rights between London and continental Europe?

Mass cancellations on cross-Channel trains show how poorly rail travellers are protected compared with airline passengers

Events

1 week ago Brits heading to Spain warned against tougher rules that could lead to £2,500 fine

British tourists are being urged to check the rules before heading off on holiday to Spain.

Events

1 week ago Storm season triggers unexpected connections and lots of surprises for airline passengers

Plane Talk: When flying goes wrong it can sometimes go right – but mostly doesn’t

Events

1 week ago Restaurant threatened with £2,500 fine in row over its signs

Il Gusto restaurant in Abergavenny has been threatened with enforcement action over the two internally-illuminated signs that have been in place for more than three years

Economics

1 week ago Turkish Airlines issues update for passengers flying to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and more

The airline has shared information for passengers flying to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait and Muscat

Politics

1 week ago Boy, two, 'in a coma' after passenger throws him to the floor in airport lounge while child's pregnant mother collected his pushchair

The boy is now fighting for his life in a coma with serious skull fractures and spinal injuries. The child had arrived in Russia after he and his mother fled the bombing in Iran , say reports.

Society