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This airline was voted the best in the world at the Oscars of aviation
A list of the world's top 20 airlines has been revealed at the “Oscars of the aviation industry,” but only one UK carrier made the cut. Held by London-based aviation rating organisation Skytrax, the winners are decided by what is…
Airlines demand action after second air traffic control issue in a fortnight
Airlines have demanded urgent action after a second air traffic control issue in less than two weeks caused further flight disruption. Flights have been delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue on…
Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month
Airlines have criticised the UK's air traffic control over a second glitch this month that has caused flight delays and cancellations. EasyJet said the incident 'once again calls into question the resilience' of the system, while Wizz Air said…
Airlines with the best economy seats, according to experts
Economy seats conjure images of minimal legroom, uncomfortable proximity to fellow passengers, and paltry snacks. However, not all economy seats are created equal, and experts say the experience can vary from tolerable to miserable depending on the…
Airlines seek rethink of SAF mandate amid fears of higher fares
Sep 21, 202605:59 GMT by Phil Davies Airline chiefs are urging the UK to rethink the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate, which stipulates the minimum amounts that must be used. Passengers from the UK face paying up to £25 more each way…
China Southern Airlines resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi direct route
China Southern Airlines flight CZ359 departs Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for New Delhi on September 21, 2026, marking the carrier's return to India after a six-year suspension. Photo: Courtesy of China Southern Airlines At 3:46 pm on…
Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and more airlines demand action after further disruption
The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday, with delays reported at airports including Edinburgh, Belfast, and Manchester. National Air Traffic Services (Nats) confirmed the issue was…
The world's best airlines revealed for 2026
The world's best airlines have been announced - proving that fancy flights don't have to be a flight of fancy. Every year, the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards highlight the top-quality services offered across the industry. The results are based…
Airlines cut flights as rising fuel costs threaten higher holiday fares
(NBC)- Millions of Americans making holiday travel plans could face fewer flight options and higher fares as major U.S. airlines scale back some of their schedules. American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are reassessing…
Aegean named Europe's best regional airline for 15th straight year
Aegean was named Europe's Best Regional Airline for the 15th consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London on Monday, marking the airline's 16th win in the category during its 27 years of operation. The Greek airline, which…
Airlines demand action after second air traffic control issue in a fortnight
Flights have been delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue on Monday, National Air Traffic Services (Nats) said. The company said the issue was unrelated to a software fault at Nats on September…
Air traffic control provider comes under fire after second issue in two weeks
Passengers and airlines “deserve better” an aviation industry body has said, as air traffic controllers came under fire after a second issue within two weeks caused flight disruption. Flights were delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland…
SAF China Congress unites industry leaders to pave path for greener skies
The inaugural Sustainable Aviation Futures China Congress kicked off on Monday in Hong Kong, connecting airlines, fuel producers, energy majors, financiers and regulators from across the global aviation and energy value chain to create momentum as…
Top Airline Stocks To Consider - September 20th
MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/24 - 08/28 Honeywell Aerospace, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines are the five Airline stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool.
Air traffic control chaos live: Hundreds of flights delayed across UK again
NATS says its own services are now back to normal after a 'connectivity issue' at its Prestwick Centre in Scotland earlier. In an update, it said: The system is fixed and we are running at full capacity. We are now focused on working to get our…
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