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Ryanair shares tongue-in-cheek response to angry passengers who miss flights

Ryanair humorously responds to passengers who miss their flights by emphasizing personal responsibility for timely arrivals.

Mar 21 β€’ 06:30 UTC
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National & Local

UK airline plunged into administration after 28 years – all flights cancelled

Eastern Airways has entered administration after 28 years of operation, resulting in the cancellation of all its flights.

Mar 20 β€’ 22:30 UTC
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Dubai flights chaos as another major airline grounds all planes after explosions

Cathay Pacific has suspended all flights to and from Dubai until the end of April following a recent drone strike, causing widespread disruption.

Mar 19 β€’ 10:34 UTC
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Life & Tech

Ryanair passengers told to reserve two rows for greater leg room with less noise

Ryanair passengers are advised by a former flight attendant to choose specific rows for better legroom and reduced noise during flights.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:00 UTC
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National & Local

Latest Dubai travel guidance for Brits as major airline cancels all flights

A major airline has canceled all flights to Dubai due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, prompting British travelers to seek urgent information.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:32 UTC
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National & Local

UK airline British Airways cancels ALL flights to Dubai until summer in big move

British Airways has canceled all flights to Dubai until June due to ongoing regional conflicts and instability.

Mar 17 β€’ 19:18 UTC
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National & Local

Major airline PLAY plunged into administration as all flights grounded

Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY has entered administration, grounding all flights and leading to job losses for around 400 staff members.

Mar 17 β€’ 16:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Airline worker had boob job while 'helping to smuggle millions of pounds to Dubai'

An airline worker faces trial for allegedly aiding in the smuggling of millions of pounds to Dubai while funding her lifestyle through designer purchases and cosmetic surgery.

Mar 17 β€’ 14:53 UTC
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National & Local

British Airways makes major announcement as airline launches flights to Australia's Melbourne

British Airways has announced the relaunch of daily flights to Melbourne, Australia, starting January 2027, marking its return after a 20-year absence.

Mar 17 β€’ 07:05 UTC
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National & Local

Airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport TSA officers

CEOs of major US airlines have called on Congress to end the government shutdown and ensure TSA officers are paid to prevent disruption to air travel.

Mar 15 β€’ 18:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

β€˜DM your details’: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights

Travelers are being warned about scam airline accounts exploiting the disruptions caused by the Iran war, tricking victims into providing personal information under the guise of offering compensation.

Mar 15 β€’ 07:00 UTC
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National & Local

Ryanair passengers queue 90 minutes then look out window and are left horrified

A group of 24 Ryanair passengers missed their flight to Marrakech after a long security wait, forcing the pilot to leave without them.

Mar 13 β€’ 14:44 UTC
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National & Local

All the airline hiking prices as jet fuel costs soar amid war in Middle East

Several airlines are raising ticket prices due to soaring jet fuel costs linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 13 β€’ 13:41 UTC
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Life & Tech

I'm an airline pilot and I beat jet lag every time with simple trick

An experienced airline pilot shares effective strategies for overcoming jet lag after long-haul flights.

Mar 13 β€’ 10:20 UTC
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National & Local

Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation

Bailiffs have seized a Ryanair plane due to the airline's refusal to pay compensation for a delayed flight two years prior.

Mar 13 β€’ 10:00 UTC
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National & Local

Ryanair says passengers who don't do this will be charged extra

Ryanair has updated its boarding pass policy, now requiring passengers to use a digital boarding pass accessed through its app, while printed boarding passes will no longer be accepted.

Mar 13 β€’ 09:43 UTC
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National & Local

Major airline grounds all flights to all destinations after 'system outage'

JetBlue Airways briefly grounded all its flights due to a system outage, with operations resuming after about an hour.

Mar 10 β€’ 07:21 UTC
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Major airline plunges into administration as all flights and bookings cancelled

Royal Air Philippines has entered administration, grounding flights and cancelling bookings for over 3,000 passengers.

Mar 10 β€’ 07:09 UTC
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UK airline plunged into liquidation as planned flights grounded

Ecojet Airlines, aiming to be the world's first all-electric airline, has entered liquidation after failing to raise Β£20 million for operations.

Mar 7 β€’ 10:48 UTC
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National & Local

Ryanair passengers told to take cardboard boxes on flights

Ryanair has informed passengers to include a piece of cardboard in their hand luggage to help manage the new, larger personal bag dimensions allowed by the airline.

Mar 7 β€’ 04:44 UTC
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Life & Tech

Ryanair luggage rule warning as family hit with Β£400 charge after getting it wrong

A family of four was charged Β£400 by Ryanair due to misconceptions about luggage rules, highlighting the airline's strict baggage policies.

Mar 6 β€’ 16:31 UTC
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National & Local

Etihad Airways: Flights to UK resume as airline issues new update

Etihad Airways has resumed limited flights to and from London Heathrow, advising travelers to refrain from heading to the airport unless they have a confirmed booking or direct communication from the airline.

Mar 6 β€’ 01:10 UTC
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National & Local

Airline is introducing ban on incredibly annoying passenger habit

A major UK airline has implemented a new rule banning passengers from playing audio or video content out loud, with potential consequences including being asked to leave the flight.

Mar 5 β€’ 11:53 UTC
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World

Dubai flight updates: Latest guidance from every major airline as Brits stranded

Many British citizens are stranded in Dubai due to escalating tensions and military actions in the region, prompting guidance from airlines.

Mar 4 β€’ 15:42 UTC
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British boy back in UK after being stranded in Dubai airport amid airstrikes

A British boy, Ahmad Ali, returned to the UK after being stranded for three nights at Dubai airport due to airstrikes in the region during his travel from Pakistan.

Mar 3 β€’ 18:05 UTC
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Dubai Airport rocked by another blast as black smoke seen filling sky

Dubai International Airport experienced a blast causing minor damage and injuries, following earlier attacks linked to Iranian retaliation against US-Israeli military actions.

Mar 1 β€’ 08:47 UTC
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National & Local

'I spent my easyJet holiday in tears after being left without luggage for 10 nights'

A holidaymaker experienced a distressing trip to Tenerife after easyJet lost her luggage for ten nights, leading her to take legal action against the airline.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:35 UTC
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UK's 'best and worst airlines' ranked including Jet2, easyJet, TUI and Ryanair

A recent survey by Which? revealed Ryanair as the worst short-haul airline in the UK based on customer satisfaction.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:04 UTC
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National & Local

Ryanair's furious response after being named UK's worst airline by Which?

Ryanair has reacted angrily after being ranked the UK's worst airline in a survey conducted by Which?, which highlighted significant customer dissatisfaction in areas like seat comfort and service.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:01 UTC
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National & Local

Plane forced to make emergency landing after power bank EXPLODES in cabin

An Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after a power bank exploded in the cabin, injuring one passenger and causing significant panic among the others.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:03 UTC
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Ex-techno DJ jailed for selling Β£7m worth of fake plane parts to airlines

Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala has been sentenced for selling counterfeit aircraft parts, which endangered passenger safety and disrupted airline operations globally.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:12 UTC
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Life & Tech

Primark's 'stylish' Β£25 cabin travel bag is 'perfectly sized for essentials'

Primark is offering an affordable Β£25 cabin travel bag that is stylish and meets essential airline carry-on requirements.

Feb 20 β€’ 09:03 UTC
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Life & Tech

I worked for easyJet on ITV show but it turned into a nightmare

Jane Boulton, a former easyJet operations manager, discusses the unexpected and challenging impact of her fame from the ITV show 'Airline' on her personal life.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:53 UTC
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National & Local

Jet2 passenger reveals exact moment flight descended into chaos as footage shows brawl

A chaotic brawl erupted on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to Manchester, involving multiple passengers and resulting in airline bans for two individuals.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:40 UTC
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National & Local

Wizz Air becomes third airline to offer Brits bag drop hack for early morning flights

Wizz Air has introduced a new bag drop service for UK travelers flying early in the morning, allowing them to check in and drop off luggage the evening before their flight.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:20 UTC
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Life & Tech

Get free flights for kids to European hotspot this summer from 1 airline

Aegean Airlines is offering free flights for children up to age 11 to a European destination this summer as part of a family promotion.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:02 UTC
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National & Local

UK airline announces 4 major new routes - and ticket prices start from Β£84.99

Loganair introduces four new direct routes from Jersey, enhancing connectivity and offering affordable fares.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Mass brawl on Jet2 flight sees passengers banned for life as cops storm plane

Unruly passengers have been banned from Jet2 for life after a violent brawl forced police intervention on a flight from Turkey to the UK.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:06 UTC
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World

Passengers stranded as European airline cancels 800 flights impacting 100,000

Lufthansa has canceled 800 flights due to a strike, affecting around 100,000 passengers.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:51 UTC
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Life & Tech

Gemma Atkinson left 'mortified' over Gorka Marquez incident after being exposed by airline

Gemma Atkinson expressed embarrassment over a holiday incident with Gorka Marquez, which became public due to airline exposure.

Feb 12 β€’ 14:31 UTC
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National & Local

StarSky plane crashes into sea with 55 passengers moments after take-off

A StarSky airline plane crashed into the Indian Ocean shortly after takeoff from Somalia, with 55 passengers on board.

Feb 10 β€’ 10:56 UTC
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National & Local

UK tourist pulled off plane in Mexico and left stranded after 'admin error'

A British woman was removed from her flight in Mexico due to an administrative error regarding her exit stamp.

Feb 10 β€’ 09:43 UTC
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National & Local

EasyJet investigates flight crew allegations as passengers left 'abandoned and crying'

EasyJet is facing backlash for poor treatment of passengers during a flight cancellation that left many in distress.

Feb 9 β€’ 20:14 UTC
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National & Local

Packed flight with 283 passengers enters no-go military zone after pilot error

An Air France flight mistakenly entered a restricted military zone in Ivory Coast, leading to significant delays and the cancellation of its return flight to Paris.

Feb 9 β€’ 18:37 UTC
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National & Local

Holidaymakers could be charged more as major airline changes rule

Travelers using Iberia may face additional fees for non-standard baggage due to new airline regulations.

Feb 9 β€’ 15:02 UTC
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National & Local

Jet2 issues 12 hour alert to all passengers

Jet2, the UK's third-largest airline, has issued a 12-hour check-in alert urging passengers to check their flight information prior to departure.

Feb 9 β€’ 12:38 UTC
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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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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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National & Local

'World's first electric airline' founded by millionaire Labour donor collapses

The world's first electric airline, EcoJet Airlines, founded by Dale Vince, has been wound up after failing to secure necessary funding.

Feb 7 β€’ 07:30 UTC
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Tributes paid to pilot killed in light aircraft crash

Arian Abbasi, a 36-year-old aspiring commercial airline pilot, was killed in a light aircraft crash in Rochdale, where he was remembered as a loving father and devoted husband.

Feb 6 β€’ 16:00 UTC

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