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Easter travel chaos predicted for airline passengers, plus rail, road and sea
As the Easter 2026 travel rush continues, travellers face delays and disruption in the skies, and on the railways, the roads and ferries. Storm Dave – the fourth named storm of the year – is bringing travel disruption to northern and…
Conflict In Iran Forces Airline To Hike Checked Baggage Fees
Travelers flying United Airlines will pay more to check their luggage starting Friday as surging fuel costs from the war in Iran ripple through the airline industry. The carrier announced a $10 increase on first and second checked bags for tickets…
United copies struggling airline's surcharge for checked luggage
In this week's air travel developments, faced with spiking jet fuel costs, two big U.S. airlines have raised fees for checked baggage; Santa Rosa gets new service from Southwest Airlines to four destinations; United and American add new domestic…
The hidden danger facing airline passengers as travelers in the US get older, study warns
A new study has revealed that the increase in seniors taking to the skies could potentially risk the safety of other passengers on board — sparking concerns over whether airlines can continue to meet the required 90-second emergency…
Delta Air Lines Will Potentially Lead In This Year Of Chaos (NYSE:DAL)
Delta Air Lines recently reported strong demand and industry pricing strength in the face of fast-rising fuel prices and has guided to strong earnings growth for 2026. DAL delivered a 9.8% pre-tax margin on $63.4B revenue in 2025, accounting for…
Bag fees up, new tiered premium fares for United Airlines amid rising fuel costs
Most travelers flying with United Airlines will pay $10 more to check their luggage beginning on Friday, as higher jet fuel costs driven by the war in the Middle East push another major U.S. carrier to increase fees. The first piece of checked…
Ryanair CEO says book summer trips before fares soar, predicting French air traffic controllers more likely to cause flight chaos than fuel shortages
If the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues into the summer, then airlines will start running out of jet fuel and will be forced to trim flights, according to Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. In an interview Thursday with the U.K.'s ITV News, he said…
Hong Kong economy showed resilience in first quarter of 2026, Paul Chan says
Hong Kong's economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2026 amid a more volatile stock market, even though the conflict in the Middle East continued to fuel market jitters, the city's finance chief has said. In a review of the city's…
Concerns over Newquay airport viability after London service axed
Chloe Parkman and Zhara Simpson, South West Concerns have been raised about the viability of Cornwall's airport after the sudden cancellation of its daily service to London. Skybus cancelled its ongoing Newquay to Gatwick service on Wednesday due…
Concerns over Newquay airport viability after London service axed
Concerns have been raised about the viability of Cornwall's airport after the sudden cancellation of its daily service to London. Skybus cancelled its ongoing Newquay to Gatwick service on Wednesday due to the rising price of fuel. Its Public…
United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares
(AP) — Most travelers flying with United Airlines will pay $10 more to check their luggage, as higher jet fuel costs driven by the war in the Middle East push another major U.S. carrier to increase fees. The first piece of checked luggage…
Should UK travellers worry about axed flights due to fuel shortages?
The Middle East war is already making a massive impact on British lives, with prices of jet fuel skyrocketing and leading to fears of cancelled flights. Around 40 per cent of Europe's jet fuel is sourced through the Strait of Hormuz, which is…
New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires…
Fadas on forms: Does Ireland have a problem with its own language?
Barry O'Connor, Lucy Carlin and Nalina Eggert, BBC News NI Between Kneecap, CMAT's dual-language single Euro-Country and Jessie Buckley's closing words when accepting her Oscar, it feels like the Irish language is having a moment. Its renaissance…
Jet2 shares 'all flights' update amid Iran conflict and fuel shortage fears
Jet2 has provided reassurance for passengers concerned about potential disruption to their spring holidays. With the Easter break now in full swing, countless families have arranged European getaways over the coming weeks. However, some travellers…
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