Ryanair crew “poorly trained” for emergency
- Aug 02, 2026
Staff on a Ryanair flight had problems opening emergency exits when fire broke out, because of a lack of training.…
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Drink / drug tests for all BA staff
- Aug 02, 2026
British Airways has reportedly become the first UK carrier to introduce alcohol and drug testing for all staff. As…
Tourists want to see the sights, not just the sun
Phil Davies - Jul 30, 2026
Holidaymakers want to do more than just sunbathe when they go off to foreign climes, a survey has found. Only…
More legroom among United enhancements
David - Jul 30, 2026
United Airlines announced enhancements which the carrier claims will make long distance air travel more relaxed. The in-flight improvements include: • Reconfigured…
TRAVEL STOCKWATCH – Lastminute.com shares drop
Phil Davies - Jul 30, 2026
The share price for online booking agent Lastminute.com tumbled yesterday ahead of its results, due out next week. Investors appeared…
US delays need for biometric passports
Phil Davies - Jul 29, 2026
An October deadline for UK travellers to the US to have biometric passports has been delayed for a year. The…
Ebookers shares slump on profit warning
Phil Davies - Jul 29, 2026
Ebookers shares plummeted by more than 35% after the online travel company forecast that demand and margins are likely to be lower than…
Self booking tools ‘not a threat’ to agents
Ginny McGrath - Jul 29, 2026
Business travel agents can boost business by working with corporate self booking tools, according to an Amadeus executive. "Self booking…
Holiday mood makes Brits break the bank
Phil Davies - Jul 29, 2026
When it comes to going abroad, British travellers are pretty poor at watching the pounds and pennies. One in three…
US Airways taking new approach
David - Jul 29, 2026
Troubled US Airways is taking off in different directions. Among changes: • The airline said it would concentrate on direct flights…
US bans ‘unsafe’ African aircraft
Phil Davies - Jul 29, 2026
An African airline has been banned from landing in the US on safety grounds. The US Federal Aviation Administration says…
Airline experts set to ring the changes on mobiles
Phil Davies - Jul 29, 2026
Using a mobile phone is banned on aircraft but soon travellers could be talking and texting in the air just as…
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