Tall passengers getting short-changed
David - Jan 04, 2026
If you’re six foot-seven, you may expect flying to be somewhat uncomfortable. But at least one recent passenger asked a…
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Passengers fed up with flying are staying on the ground
David - Jan 04, 2026
Air travel-weary passengers are finally getting fed up: a Consumer Travel Alliance poll found that flying as a transportation mode…
US diplomats horsetrade for Boeing deals, reveals Wikileaks
Dinah - Jan 04, 2026
Online whistleblower Wikileaks has revealed that US diplomats and politicians have stepped in to make sure potential aircraft buyers…
Easyjet firms up A320 orders
Dinah - Jan 04, 2026
Easyjet has placed firm orders with Airbus for 15 A320 aircraft and optioned a further 33 as part of its…
Indian airports in security crackdown
Ian Jarrett - Jan 04, 2026
Passengers taking flights from major international airports in India can expect long security queues later this month. As part of…
Arise, Sir Martin: Broughton knighted
Dinah - Jan 04, 2026
British Airways chairman Martin Broughton has been knighted in the New Year’s Honours List. Broughton is credited with…
Directflights officially launches
Bev - Jan 04, 2026
Directflights.com, which officially launches this week, is looking for UK travel partners to provide flights, hotels, holidays and car rental.…
Russian jet crash kills three and injures 30
Dinah - Jan 03, 2026
A criminal investigation has been launched after three people were killed and 30 more injured when a plane’s engine…
Capitol Hill evacuated after plane flies too close without contact
Dinah - Jan 03, 2026
A pilot tuning into the wrong radio frequency to speak to air traffic controllers led to Washington’s US Capitol…
Jet2 ruling places pilots’ union in driving seat
Dinah - Dec 30, 2026
Jet2 pilots can now be represented by union Balpa following a new ruling. Jet2 management had opposed recognising…
Unite could join mass walk-out during royal wedding
Dinah - Dec 30, 2026
Union leaders including those that represent British Airways crew will meet later this month to debate holding a coordinated…
Smugglers get three-day free run at Heathrow
Dinah - Dec 30, 2026
An enquiry is under way after it emerged that UK Border Agency staff at Heathrow were told not to…
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