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Plane crashes after lightning strike

Bev - Aug 17, 2026

A lightning strike caused a Colombian passenger plane to crash on a Caribbean island yesterday. One person died, reportedly from…

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IATA reports rise in premium demand

Bev - Aug 17, 2026

Demand for first and business airline seats jumped again in June, according to the latest figures from the International Air…

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Threat of UK air chaos averted

Ian Jarrett - Aug 17, 2026

The threat of a strike that would have closed six UK airports has been lifted. The Unite union and the…

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D-Day over airport strike action

Linsey McNeill - Aug 16, 2026

A meeting to avert the impending strike at BAA's six UK airports will take place at midday today. Conciliation service…

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LAN to join with TAM

Bev - Aug 16, 2026

Chile’s LAN Airlines has announced plans to buy Brazil’s TAM for $3.7 billion. The transaction is subject to both airlines…

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Airline announces record results

Linsey McNeill - Aug 16, 2026

Korean Air has announced record operating revenue for the second quarter of the year, which was up 36.7 per cent…