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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Incident on Finnair flight – All passengers out: 'Very rare'

A Finnair flight from Helsinki to New York had to be evacuated due to an unauthorized person boarding the aircraft without a valid boarding pass.

Feb 26 • 19:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Porter to pay $2K after woman denied boarding due to flight tickets missing birthdates: court

A B.C. court has ordered Porter Airlines to pay $2,030 to a woman who was denied boarding due to missing birthdates on her flight tickets.

Feb 26 • 18:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Bus with boarding school students has overturned in Southern Jutland

A bus carrying boarding school students overturned in Southern Jutland, resulting in a few minor injuries but no serious casualties.

Feb 25 • 21:26 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bus with boarding school students overturned in Southern Jutland

A bus carrying boarding school students overturned in Agerskov, Southern Jutland, with minor injuries reported among some students but no serious injuries.

Feb 25 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Plans for a new film boarding school in Ebeltoft hang by a thread

Plans for a new film boarding school in Ebeltoft are uncertain due to competing interests in the property acquisition.

Feb 25 • 15:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nishitetsu Bus Travels 370 Meters with Door Open, No Injuries

A Nishitetsu bus in Fukuoka traveled approximately 370 meters with its boarding door wide open, but fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brexit 180 rule could see your holiday to Spain or Greece ruined

UK holidaymakers must adhere to new post-Brexit travel rules to avoid denial of boarding.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Man with a Knife at the Boarding Gate: Training Exercises at Itami Airport with Airline Employees and Police Officers

Training exercises simulating a man with a knife causing chaos at boarding gates were held at Itami Airport, involving multiple security and airline personnel.

Feb 24 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'He is a monster, all bad,' says elderly woman who reports bus driver for rape in Rio

An elderly woman reported being raped on a bus in downtown Rio de Janeiro, thanking the driver for stopping but then victimized shortly after boarding.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Real reason flight attendants greet you boarding plane —it's not politeness

A flight attendant explains that greeting passengers as they board serves a crucial safety and assessment function beyond just politeness.

Feb 23 • 14:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New passport rule from Wednesday means UK citizens 'could be refused boarding'

New border rules in the UK could prevent around 1.2 million dual nationals from boarding flights if they do not carry a British passport or qualify for an exemption.

Feb 23 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Cruel Behavior of a Woman Backfired on Herself: Serious Charges for Leaving a Dog at the Airport

A woman was detained at Harry Reid International Airport for leaving her dog tied up at the baggage claim area after being denied boarding due to lack of proper documentation for traveling with the animal.

Feb 21 • 21:45 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Man threw sausage when denied boarding on flight

A 50-year-old man was sentenced to 36 days in prison after becoming violent and threatening airport security when he was denied boarding due to suspected intoxication.

Feb 20 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tourist arrested after 'abandoning dog at Harry Reid International Airport check-in'

A tourist was arrested for allegedly abandoning her dog at the JetBlue check-in counter at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after being denied boarding.

Feb 19 • 23:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

She wanted to travel with her dog, she couldn't, and because of the decision she made, she ended up in jail

A woman in Las Vegas was arrested for abandoning her dog at the airport after being denied boarding due to lack of necessary permits.

Feb 19 • 20:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

RPF-GRP soldiers become saviors in Gonda, saving a woman's life after she slipped from a train

In Gonda, India, dedicated railway police saved a woman's life as she fell between the train and platform while boarding an express train.

Feb 19 • 17:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Traveler arrested for abandoning her dog at Las Vegas airport

A traveler was arrested for allegedly abandoning her two-year-old puppy at the Las Vegas airport after being denied boarding due to a lack of proper documentation for the service dog.

Feb 19 • 17:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

From this summer, the French will be able to use their digital ID card in airports

Starting this summer, French travelers will be able to use their digital ID card through the France Identité app for airport check-ins and boarding procedures.

Feb 19 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's one of the best school systems in the world": our ranking of 37 British boarding schools for French students

More French families are opting to send their children to British boarding schools for higher educational excellence, as highlighted by a new ranking of institutions.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: British Boarding Schools to Deepen Ties With Nigerian Families

Leading UK boarding schools plan to engage with Nigerian families through exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos as part of UK Boarding Schools Week 2026.

Feb 17 • 08:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

This is a sad day for democracy

Two women were convicted for illegally boarding a whaling ship during a protest, raising concerns about civil disobedience and democracy.

Feb 16 • 16:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Convicted for Breaking Aboard Whaling Ships

Anahita Babaei and Elissa May Philipps were convicted for illegally boarding whaling ships in Iceland as part of a protest and ordered to pay fines.

Feb 16 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

US says it intercepted and boarded vessel that challenged Trump's blockade

The US Defense Department announced the interception and boarding of the Veronica III, a vessel attempting to challenge Trump's blockade over Venezuelan oil exports.

Feb 15 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fear at Malpensa, Wizzair pilot forced to turn back: what happened

A Wizzair flight at Milan's Malpensa Airport faced a tense moment when the aircraft collided with a boarding staircase during a maneuver, causing panic among passengers.

Feb 15 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Why some 'duty free' prices are cheaper while others pay more: when can you really save

The article discusses the complexities and misconceptions surrounding duty-free shopping at airports, particularly the necessity for boarding passes to access certain discounts.

Feb 15 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Packed buses even during Carnival? Relax, it's the revelers from Império de Casa Verde

The revelers of the Império de Casa Verde samba school were excitedly boarding packed buses to head to the São Paulo Carnival parade, showcasing their costumes ahead of the event.

Feb 15 • 01:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

He thought he was flying to Texas and landed... in Japan: this mistake that cost a thousand dollars to United Airlines

A Nicaraguan man mistakenly boarded a United Airlines flight to Tokyo instead of his intended destination, Houston, leading to unexpected expenses and a significant travel mishap.

Feb 13 • 15:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Dual nationals to be denied entry to UK from 25 February unless they have British passport

Dual British nationals will be required to present a valid British passport to enter the UK starting 25 February or they risk being denied boarding.

Feb 13 • 13:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fire in a boarding house near Budapest: Three dead, 22 injured

A fire in a boarding house near Budapest has resulted in three fatalities and 22 injuries.

Feb 13 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tibetan representation thanks the Parliament for the statement on protecting Tibetan children

The Tibetan representation in London expressed gratitude to the Estonian Parliament for unanimously adopting a statement to protect Tibetan children by calling for the closure of the Chinese-type colonial boarding school system in Tibet.

Feb 12 • 11:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits flying to 5 countries risk being turned away due to passport mistake

British travelers may face denial of boarding or entry into five countries due to specific passport requirements.

Feb 12 • 08:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Passenger accuses BA staff of discrimination

Nigerian fashion designer Toyin Lawani alleges British Airways staff discriminated against her at Accra Airport due to her disability, threatening her with denial of boarding if she did not delete her video recording of the incident.

Feb 11 • 01:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Flight passenger mistakenly boards wrong plane, lands in surprising country after many hours

A United Airlines passenger accidentally boarded the wrong flight and ended up in Tokyo instead of Managua, Nicaragua.

Feb 10 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Galo da Madrugada Express has departures from four shopping malls; check schedules and boarding points

An exclusive bus line, Galo da Madrugada Express, will operate for the world's largest carnival block from four shopping malls in Greater Recife.

Feb 10 • 14:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK to bar eligible visitors without ETA from February 25

The UK will enforce its Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for visa-exempt travellers starting February 25, 2026, with warnings about potential denial of boarding for non-compliant travelers.

Feb 9 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair and Jet2 say these passengers need extra document to fly

Ryanair and Jet2 require certain pregnant passengers to provide additional medical documentation for flights, reflecting similar policies from both airlines.

Feb 9 • 13:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Over 60,000 children in the Czech Republic are threatened by housing distress. They live in boarding houses, overcrowded apartments, and violent households

A newly released study reveals that housing distress affects over 60,000 children in the Czech Republic, highlighting significant issues like overcrowding and living conditions in violent environments.

Feb 9 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Specific 15-item rule when boarding flights with Ryanair, British Airways and others

Airlines such as Ryanair and British Airways impose restrictions on the number and type of electronic items allowed in cabin baggage, specifically allowing a maximum of 15 items under certain conditions.

Feb 8 • 04:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They Caught 'Dengue', a Criminal Wanted for Repeated Armed Robberies in La Boca

A criminal known as 'Dengue' was apprehended during a police raid at a boarding house, accused of committing at least three armed robberies in the tourist area of La Boca.

Feb 6 • 15:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Croat (21) arrested in the Dominican Republic while boarding a flight, found with 14 suspicious packages

A 21-year-old Croatian man was arrested at Las Americas International Airport in the Dominican Republic after being found with 14 packages of cocaine while attempting to board a flight to Frankfurt.

Feb 6 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lines operating in Lapa have a new boarding location starting Friday; understand

Bus lines in Lapa, Salvador, will move back to the underground boarding area starting Friday due to station requalification works, with municipal agents on hand to assist users.

Feb 5 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man practices stand-up paddle on flooded street in Fortaleza during heavy rains

A man was filmed paddle boarding in a flooded street in Itaoca, Fortaleza, amidst heavy rains affecting the city.

Feb 5 • 20:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The government will have to develop rules for children living in boarding schools and service hotels

The Latvian Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law requiring the government to issue regulations by May 31 on children living in day-care centers, boarding schools, and service hotels.

Feb 5 • 13:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK boarding schools woo Nigerian students at Abuja, Lagos fairs

UK boarding schools are attracting Nigerian students by hosting fairs in Abuja and Lagos, where families can meet representatives and learn about educational opportunities.

Feb 5 • 02:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passengers injured after soybean truck hits the back of a public bus in Porto Velho

A soybean truck collided with the rear of a municipal bus in Porto Velho, injuring three passengers during the boarding process.

Feb 4 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger injured after bus accident at terminal in Campo Grande

An elderly man was injured after being caught by a bus at the General Osório terminal in Campo Grande during the boarding and disembarking process.

Feb 4 • 11:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

K-Comando on a Russian ship. Estonia detains a container ship

The Estonian Navy seized the container ship "Baltic Spirit" in its internal waters for customs inspection after it entered to refuel, with special forces boarding the vessel.

Feb 4 • 09:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: security expels and assaults passenger after confusion at Cuiabá bus station

Two security guards at the Cuiabá Bus Terminal were caught on video assaulting a 64-year-old passenger after he was expelled and barred from boarding a bus for showing signs of intoxication and aggressive behavior.

Feb 3 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Balneário Camboriú has the 1st customs pier in South America with a unique boarding method for cruises

Balneário Camboriú becomes the first city in South America to feature a customs pier, introducing an innovative method for boarding and disembarking cruise passengers.

Feb 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

The School Inspectorate Closes Case Against Lundsberg

The School Inspectorate has concluded its investigation into the Lundsberg boarding school regarding issues of degrading treatment, having found that the school has taken appropriate measures to address past concerns.

Feb 2 • 12:57 UTC

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