76 m. ago Could drinking alcohol on an aeroplane be banned? Simon Calder investigates

As air rage incidents rise, The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder considers whether it is time to trial alcohol-free flights.

Events

78 m. ago Ryanair axes flights to popular Spanish holiday spots affecting millions of travellers

The budget airline has announced plans to cut back on its Spain routes.

Transport

2 h. ago easyJet passengers stunned as man makes marriage proposal outside plane toilet

A man was recently filmed proposing to his partner on an easyJet flight to Spain, and the video has since gone viral as people can't believe how the marriage proposal unfolded

Politics

3 h. ago ‘I told my family, I’ll probably die’: US immigration sends Russian asylum seekers back to Moscow

Russian national who applied for asylum on political grounds describes inhumane treatment while in US custodyUS immigration authorities have deported dozens of Russian asylum seekers to Moscow, including a serviceman wanted for desertion who has since been detained, the Guardian can reveal.At least two deportation flights operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) departed from the agency’s major detention hub in Alexandria, Louisiana and landed in Cairo, Egypt, where the asylum seekers were transferred to flights bound for Moscow with the cooperation of Egyptian and Russian authorities, according to interviews with passengers and human rights campaigners. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan to sue Met over arrest for ‘anti

JK Rowling and Elon Musk among high-profile critics of arrest of Irish comedian, 57, by armed officers after stepping off flight at Heathrow

Events

3 h. ago Stop spiders coming into your home to mate by flicking one switch at night

Experts have shared a simple step that should help reduce the number of spiders that enter your home during the evening

Politics

4 h. ago Mango Rubicon and Almond Milk cartons used to hide drugs and knives in prison smuggling drone ops

Knives and drugs were hidden inside drinks cartons for the drone flights into prison

Events

4 h. ago How to holiday like the Greeks with this perfect October half

Pat Hurst finds the perfect blend for relaxing parents and active children

Politics

4 h. ago American Airlines Passenger Arrested At London Heathrow Over Tweets—Armed Police Seized TV Creator After Phoenix Flight

American Airlines Passenger Arrested At London Heathrow Over Tweets—Armed Police Seized TV Creator After Phoenix Flight  View from the Wing

Events

4 h. ago Scots community pays tribute to RAF crew killed in jet crash 31 years ago

Navigator Patrick Harrison, 33, from Ayr, and pilot Flight Lieutenant Peter Mosley, 31, from Torquay, were killed when their Tornado jet crashed into the hillside on September 1, 1994.

Events

4 h. ago Get ready for world's longest flight where you will see two sunrises

A major airline will take air travel to the next level when it launches the first non-stop service between London and Sydney

Politics

4 h. ago World's longest flight will see passengers witness two sunrises

A major airline is preparing to take off its most audacious project yet – connecting London and a popular tourist destination in one non-stop journey

Politics

5 h. ago EasyJet passenger proposes by plane loos 'on way to Benidorm' and people have questions

A couple's proposal has been causing a stir on social media because it took place during a flight to Spain – with many speculating whether or not they were headed to Benidorm

Politics

5 h. ago Ombudsman vs Delacroix part 3 shelved as Godolphin star is kept for Ascot

It was hoped the rivals could meet in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown a week on Saturday but the Juddmonte International winner has been ruled out of the trip

Politics

5 h. ago Ryanair cancels Canary Island flights as it cuts one million seats from Spanish routes

The airline will cancel all flights to Tenerife North, and reduce capacity at several airports across Spain

Politics

5 h. ago 'I stayed at UK airport hotel where you can watch the runway from your room'

An early morning flight from London Heathrow meant that an airport hotel stay was needed - and there was one hotel that was on my radar because of its runway views

Society

5 h. ago Jose Mourinho to Rangers doused in cynicism but Liverpool hero certain Special One is still magic

The legendary Portuguese boss showered the Ibrox side and their supporters in love bombs last season as links with Glasgow grow

Politics

6 h. ago Glass flies into crowd at Braehead Arena ice hockey match after panel shatters

The incident occurred during Glasgow Clan’s match with Spartiates De Marseille on Friday night.

Politics

6 h. ago Welcome on board this aircraft. Please return your seat to the upright position – for ever | Arwa Mahdawi

Air rage episodes are on the rise – many sparked by seat problems. Surely Trump could use his executive overreach to impose an outright ban on recliners?Down with reclining seats in airplanes! Or, more to the point, up with them. Please sit up straight and pay attention while I make this very serious in-flight announcement: the airline industry should prevent all seats in basic economy from reclining until the general public has shown they know how to use them responsibly. And by “use them responsibly” I mean: don’t recline. Or, if you must, do so courteously and not for the entire flight.Now, I understand a blanket ban might not be a popular solution. But it is the fairest and most utilitarian approach; whatever small degree of comfort you may achieve by being able to lean back a few inches is outweighed by the misery you inflict on the person behind you. Particularly if said person is trying to work on a laptop, eat a meal or nap on their tray table. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Celtic and Open Goal hero Si Ferry to launch lavish new Glasgow restaurant this month

The Open Goal podcast star is set to open Grosso later this month

Politics