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UK's 'most unreliable' airline named for 2025 - and it's not Ryanair or easyJet
Analysing data from January to September, Aviation experts at AirAdvisor have determined which airline was the 'most unreliable' for UK travellers in 2025 - and it may not be the one you're thinking of. As per an analysis of Civil Aviation…
List of Regional Airlines Collapsing as Flights Leave Towns Stranded
Regional airlines are failing with little warning, and the fallout is being felt far beyond airport terminals. A growing number of smaller carriers have entered bankruptcy over the past year, wiping out affected flights overnight and leaving towns…
India's largest airline hit with record £2m fine after mass flight cancellations
India's aviation regulator has levied a record $2.45 million (£1.8m) fine on IndiGo, alongside issuing warnings to senior executives and mandating the removal of the airline's head of operations control. This decisive action follows mass…
Airlines have 580 million reasons to like GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, analysis finds
Airlines stand to save a potential $580 million as travelers slim down thanks to the effects of weight-loss drugs, a new study found. Sheila Kahyaoglu, an equity analyst at Jefferies and an author of the study, says the top four U.S. airlines…
US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue
BANGKOK -- European shares and U.S. stock futures skidded Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries because they oppose having America take control of Greenland.
Air passengers can now pay a fee for an empty neighbouring seat on this European airline
News Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has revealed that its passengers will soon be able to pay more to keep the middle seat free Written by Annie McNamee Contributor, Time Out London and UK How much do you value your personal space? Not in a general…
China Southern Airlines to return to Helsinki - Economy Class & Beyond
Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines is to launch a route between Beijing and Helsinki after a five-year break. The route is a resumption of one that was operated five years ago, as conditions have improved enough for China Southern to take an…
Pilot's chilling final words before deliberately crashing packed airliner into cliff
Andreas Lubitz crashed the Germanwings plane into the Alps (file) On a clear, sunny morning in March 2015, a 27 year old man made the devastating decision to take his own life. However, German-born pilot Andreas Lubitz didn't simply end his own…
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What You Need to Know Before Flying With American Airlines
• American Airlines offers eight fare classes at different price points with varying amenities to suit every type of traveler. • All fares include a carry-on bag and personal item, but main cabin customers have to pay to check bags.
Russia Restores Old Planes to Address Growing Airline Fleet Shortages
Russian airlines will receive mothballed Soviet- and Russian-made aircraft in 2026-2027 to maintain passenger traffic, state industrial conglomerate Rostec told the pro-Kremlin daily Izvestia. The plan involves nine Tupolev Tu-204/214 jets, one…
US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — European shares and U.S. stock futures skidded Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on…
American Airlines Instant Cash + Mileage Upgrade Offers Explained: Worth It?
Airlines in the United States have gotten increasingly good at monetizing their premium cabins. They don't want customers to rely on complimentary upgrades, but instead, they're trying to condition customers to pay for upgrades, whether it's with…
US futures sink after Trump's tariff warning to European countries over Greenland
US stock futures experienced a sharp decline on Monday after Donald Trump threatened to levy a 10 per cent additional tariff on imports from eight European countries. The proposed tariffs are a direct response to these nations' opposition to the…
US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue
U.S. stock futures skidded Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries because they oppose having America take control of Greenland. The European countries targeted by…
EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION: Airliner Attacked From Outer Space - Inside Story of How Cosmic Ray-Blasting Supernova Nearly Sent Jet Into Deadly Spiral
A jetliner was nearly knocked out of the sky and sent plummeting to a deadly crash that would have killed all onboard by a bizarre attack from outer space – an explosive burst of cosmic rays sent hurtling across galaxies at the speed of…
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