October 3, 2017 Ryanair passenger numbers up 10% in September despite cancellations Despite the disruption caused by cancelled flights, Ryanair flew 11.8 million people in September, 10% more than in the same month in 2016.
October 2, 2017 UK’s biggest peacetime airlift under way to bring home 110,000 holidaymakers as Monarch Airlines collapses The Civil Aviation Authority says it is taking action to get 110,000 people back to the UK after Monarch Airlines ceases trading.
September 29, 2017 VIDEO: Woman dragged off Southwest plane after saying she had life-threatening pet allergy A woman was forcibly removed from a Southwest plane at Baltimore-Washington International Airport after announcing her severe pet allergies.
September 28, 2017 VIDEO: Hasidic Jews cheer as they cover up a screen showing in-flight movie A video has surfaced online showing Hasidic Jews cheering on a flight as they censored an in-flight movie by covering the screens with blankets.
September 28, 2017 Worldwide airport chaos after computer check-in systems crash A software issue has caused huge check-in delays at many airports worldwide affecting 125 airlines.
September 27, 2017 VIDEO: British Airways sacks hostess over ‘racist’ Snapchat video about Nigerian passengers A British Airways hostess who filmed herself making racist comments about Nigerian passengers has been sacked by the airline.
September 27, 2017 Ryanair is cancelling another 18,000 flights Ryanair has announced it is cancelling a further 18,000 flights until mid-March affecting up to 400,000 passengers.
September 26, 2017 Mass evacuation as Bali’s Mt Agung volcano could be hours away from erupting Tens of thousands evacuated from the Mount Agung region as hundreds of volcanic earthquakes are recorded in a single day.
September 21, 2017 Qatar Airways offer the world’s first double beds in Business Class Qatar Airways has unveiled the world’s first double beds in Business Class on its flights between London and Doha.