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Why airlines are less likely to lose your luggage this summer

Mishandled baggage still costs airlines an average of $5 billion (€4.3 billion) each year.

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EU countries green light charges for cabin baggage

EU countries adopted their own position on long-waited updated rules for air passengers on Thursday, though provisions on cabin baggage remain controversial.

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Nine injured after violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people.

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Is it safe to travel to Sicily after Mount Etna erupts?

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

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Swiss trims summer schedule as pilot crisis spreads across Europe

Switzerland’s national carrier isn’t the only European airline cutting summer flights.

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This country is now fining air passengers who stand up too early

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk.

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Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport for second day

Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely.

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When is the best time to book a flight to save money this summer?

Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds.

Moments

Spain and Portugal travel disruption: Am I entitled to compensation?

Thousands of travellers were left stranded, with some spending the night on airport floors.

Moments

What I learnt on a rail adventure across Europe with my kids

Booking and making a cross-border train trip can be more challenging than opting for a flight, but it has its benefits.

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Unclaimed and unbelievable: The weirdest items found in lost luggage

The contents of suitcases can be baffling to behold.

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Travellers now need €12 ETA permit to enter the UK: How to apply

Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.

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Your plane might be older than you think: Here’s why

As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.

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Ryanair launches €79 annual flight subscription service

While subscription services might save travellers money, they are also a way to persuade more people to fly - which is bad news for the planet.

Europe News

Heathrow airport now 'fully operational' after power station fire

Europe's busiest airport resumed flights on Saturday morning, but further disruption is expected as it tries to relocate planes, passengers and crew.

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Want to avoid travel disruptions? Don’t follow these TikTok trends

Cabin crew can remove you from flights and gate agents can deny you boarding for disobeying rules.

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Why airlines want to pay you less for flight disruptions

Proposals to water down passenger flight delay compensation rules are being discussed in Brussels, risking Europe’s claim to having the most passenger-friendly skies in the world.

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Riyadh Air: A new era of aviation for Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia soars into a new era, explore the rich heritage and desert adventures from its capital, Riyadh.

Earth News

Report reveals huge emissions cost from 3 years of war in Ukraine

Forest fires have contributed to a 31 per cent rise in emissions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the last 12 months.

24 February 2025

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Flying is still very safe despite 2025 crashes, experts say

As the Delta crash in Toronto adds to a recent spate of accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope.

18 February 2025