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National & Local

Emirates, British Airways, and Wizz Air's latest updates on UAE flight cancellations

Major airlines are facing significant flight cancellations to the UAE due to airspace restrictions linked to increased tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:43 UTC
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National & Local

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi flights as 100k Brits stranded

Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi due to ongoing regional airspace closures, leaving 100,000 British travelers stranded.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:19 UTC
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National & Local

British Airways issues major update to anyone going to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and more

British Airways has issued a significant update regarding flight cancellations to the Middle East amidst escalating military operations involving the US and Israel.

Mar 2 β€’ 09:18 UTC
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National & Local

Dubai airport chaos: British Airways cancels Middle East flights amid airspace closures

British Airways has cancelled multiple flights to destinations in the Middle East due to widespread airspace closures, leaving many travellers stranded or rerouted.

Mar 1 β€’ 06:46 UTC
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National & Local

Dubai flights cancelled as Brit told airspace closed '10 minutes after boarding'

A British Airways flight to London was cancelled shortly after boarding due to a closure of airspace in Dubai over missile strikes.

Feb 28 β€’ 17:15 UTC
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National & Local

BA owner’s profits rise by 20% despite drop in passenger numbers last year

International Airlines Group, owner of British Airways, reported a 20% increase in profits to Β£3.9 billion despite a decline in overall passenger numbers in 2025.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:40 UTC
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National & Local

TUI, Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair rules on bringing alcohol onboard

This article outlines the varying rules regarding bringing alcohol on board flights with major UK airlines such as TUI, Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair, particularly for the upcoming school holidays.

Feb 27 β€’ 04:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

BA worker accused of masturbating near colleague wins unfair dismissal tribunal

A British Airways employee has won his case for unfair dismissal after he was accused of masturbating near a colleague, with an employment tribunal ruling in his favor following a cleared court case.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:54 UTC
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National & Local

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and British Airways rules on flying with pets

The article outlines the pet travel policies of major airlines such as TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and British Airways, emphasizing variations in rules and the necessity to check destination requirements.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:10 UTC
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National & Local

British Airways is offering Β£2 flights to two major holiday hotspots

British Airways is offering Avios-only flights for Β£2 to Madrid and Toulon, available only to Club members.

Feb 13 β€’ 14:09 UTC
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National & Local

A Cautionary Tale: Why Passengers Should Never Feed Crew Members

After landing in Los Angeles, British Airways crew members faced hospital treatment after consuming cannabis-infused gummies unknowingly given to them by a passenger.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Married man who nibbled on BA flight attendant's ear after necking vodka jailed

A married businessman was jailed for sexually assaulting a flight attendant and threatening cabin crew while under the influence of alcohol on a British Airways flight.

Feb 11 β€’ 17:36 UTC
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National & Local

British Airways flight declares mid-air emergency minutes after Glasgow take-off

A British Airways flight declared a mid-air emergency shortly after departing from Glasgow due to a technical issue, but landed safely back at the airport.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:46 UTC
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National & Local

British Airways cabin crew have 'out of body' experience after eating drugged gummies from passenger

British Airways cabin crew experienced an 'out of body' sensation after unknowingly consuming cannabis-infused gummies given to them by a passenger on a flight from Heathrow to LA.

Feb 11 β€’ 02:06 UTC
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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 β€’ 01:05 UTC
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National & Local

British Airways Airbus wheel fell off after takeoff, landed safely after nine hours of flight

A British Airways Airbus experienced a wheel malfunction shortly after takeoff but managed to land safely nine hours later.

Feb 9 β€’ 12:47 UTC
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Is there a doctor on board? The midair emergency call medical professionals dread

During a 1995 British Airways flight, two doctors responded to a midair emergency involving a seriously injured passenger, highlighting the anxieties faced by medical professionals in such situations.

Feb 8 β€’ 14:00 UTC
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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 β€’ 04:25 UTC
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National & Local

UK's most complained about airline - and it's not Ryanair, easyJet or BA

The Mirror's analysis reveals that the most complained about airline in the UK does not include Ryanair, easyJet, or British Airways, contrary to popular belief.

Feb 8 β€’ 03:43 UTC
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Life & Tech

EasyJet, Jet2 and BA cabin bag rules as big Ryanair change kicks in ahead of half term

The article discusses the cabin baggage rules of EasyJet, Jet2, and British Airways, especially in light of a significant change by Ryanair just before the half-term holiday.

Feb 4 β€’ 03:51 UTC
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National & Local

British Airways plane declares mid-air emergency as fire crews race to runway

A British Airways flight from London Heathrow declared a mid-air emergency before landing at Copenhagen Airport, prompting fire crews to respond rapidly on the runway.

Feb 3 β€’ 06:57 UTC
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Life & Tech

Air Travel: British Airways Without English Breakfast

British Airways is eliminating the traditional English Breakfast from its flight menu, amid mixed reactions from frequent travelers.

Jan 8 β€’ 13:43 UTC
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National & Local

Two suffer BROKEN bones on BA flight as turbulence rocks Heathrow-bound plane

Two individuals on a British Airways flight sustained broken ankles due to turbulence shortly after the seatbelt signs were activated during their journey from Los Angeles to London Heathrow.

Jan 8 β€’ 12:35 UTC

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