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Fury as airlines deny 6.6m passengers boarding despite having tickets

Over six-and-a-half million air passengers are denied boarding every year, despite having a valid ticket, according to new data. Passengers are reportedly being 'bumped' from flights because of...

Huge carry-on baggage update as easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz charges set to be axed

Passengers flying on EU airlines might soon enjoy the perk of carrying handbags up to 7kg without incurring additional fees if a new law under consideration is passed.The EU Parliament’s transport...

Abandoned UK airport to reopen with cheap Ryanair and easyJet flights to Europe

Manston Airport in Kent, which has been dormant for a decade, is poised to make a return, offering budget flights to some of Europe's prime destinations.The former Royal Air Force base, renowned for...

All flights cancelled across multiple airlines amid Iran WW3 fears - full list

Flight tracking website Flightradar24 currently shows no planes in the sky over a significant swathe of the Middle East (Image: Flightradar24 )A slew of airlines, including both premier and budget...

Travel expert's 'safest' seat on a plane - and you won't have to pay extra for it

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many travellers, particularly when turbulence strikes or thoughts of what could go wrong at 30,000 feet creep in. While some passengers opt for the...

Sir Keir Starmer warns Middle East crisis could spiral beyond region after US strikes

Sir Keir Starmer has warned there is a risk of the Middle East crisis spiralling beyond the region after Donald Trump ordered US planes and submarines to attack Iran’s nuclear programme. The Prime...

Air India issued huge licence warning over 'repeated violations' after crash

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has warned Air India that it may suspend or revoke the airline's licence after ordering the removal of three staffers for "repeated and serious...

Your rights and ATOL protection if your travel company goes bust

The Berkshire-based travel firm, Great Little Escapes, went under earlier this week, leaving thousands of holidaymakers in a state of uncertainty. The collapse of a travel company can turn the...

Iran ‘planning global terror wave’ as Israeli planes face threat at European airports

IRAN may be about to unleash a global terror campaign which could see Israeli civilian aircraft blown up on the tarmac in airports across Europe, intelligence officials have warned. Israel’s...

Air India warned as safety breaches exposed on different planes

India's aviation watchdog has issued a stern warning to Air India for violating safety regulations after it was discovered that three of its Airbus aircraft flew despite overdue checks on emergency...

Lone survivor of Air India crash lays to rest brother who didn't make it

Lone survivor of Air India crash lays to rest brother who didn't make it17 minutes agoLakshmi PatelBBC Gujarati, AhmedabadSamira HussainBBC News, AhmedabadThe British man who was the sole survivor of...

Heartbreaking moment Air India crash only survivor carries brother's coffin at funeral

The sole survivor of the Air India crash that claimed the lives of more than 270 people, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was seen carrying his brother's coffin at the funeral held in Gujarat,...

Pilot explains what 'scary' beeps plane makes after takeoff really mean

Some noises planes make when they're in the air can be unsettling, but one pilot has said passengers have nothing to worry about.Even if you're not a particularly nervous flyer, it's hard not to be a...

Vladimir Putin sparks pilots' huge fears as warfare jamming 'threatens plane crashes'

The use of electronic warfare to protect Vladimir Putin from aerial attack is threatening major air crashes in Russia, pilots have warned. They have complained “en masse” about failures in their...

Air India flight on same route cancelled days after deadly disaster

A London-bound Air India flight was cancelled due to a technical glitch, just days after the AI171 flight disaster that claimed the lives of over 200 people. mFlight AI159 was due to depart from...