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Côte d'Ivoire is the authentic, uncrowded — and affordable — alternative to Barbados

A pristine coastline to rivals any Caribbean beaches, a rich cultural history and affordable-luxe accommodation. This West African gem won’t stay under the radar for long, says Matt Dennis

Evening Standard

What caused the Concorde Air France crash? 25 years on from the tragedy that set supersonic travel back decades

Exclusive: ‘To see such a beauty fail so catastrophically was hard to comprehend’ – Kay Burley, who was on air for Sky News on 25 July 2000

The Independent UK

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction

The inspiration for the handbag came during a chance encounter between British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin and the artistic director of Hermès on an Air France flight in early 80s

The Independent UK

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The rise of ultra-luxury lounges, with fine art, Michelin-starred menus and chauffeur-driven BMWs

Ultra-luxury private lounges have been growing within the United States for some time, and now the concept is spreading to Europe and, in particular, the UK.

Fortune

Summer getaways hit turbulence as French air traffic controllers strike

As the summer holiday season gets underway, travel plans for thousands of passengers have run into some unexpected headwinds.

Radio France Internationale

How airlines are navigating the Israel-Iran conflict

More than 1,000 flights have been canceled worldwide since Monday, the latest hurdle in the airline industry's already difficult year.

Fortune

I’m A Celeb star Scarlette Douglas reveals she narrowly avoided doomed flight that killed close friend

The A Place in the Sun host admitted that air travel still fills her with fear

Evening Standard

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Flight cancelled to the Middle East? Here are your passenger rights and travel insurance advice

Major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have suspended flights to the Middle East region.

Euronews

Air France-KLM Publicly Announces Confidence In Newly-Ordered Boeing Units Amid Air India Tragedy

At a press conference for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in New Delhi, India, Benjamin supported Boeing as a top aeroplane manufacturer.

International Business Times UK

Airlines Halt Many Middle East Flights After Israel Hits Iran

Global airlines on Friday cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other Middle East destinations, or rerouted planes, as airspaces shut following Israeli strikes on Iran.

International Business Times

Is this the age of the train or the plane?

Train Talk/Plane Talk: Should we ban shorthaul flights? No – we should devote our efforts to improving rail services instead

The Independent UK

Travel Advisory Issued In Pakistan After India Attacks: How Will Your Flights Be Affected?

Flight tracking data on Wednesday showed widespread rerouting of flights around Pakistani airspace.

International Business Times UK

Europe’s top 10 most polluting airlines revealed in new report calling for carbon market review

Expanding the scope of key legislation would not only curb plane emissions, but could generate billions for the green transition, new analysis shows.

Euronews

Business class passenger’s ‘jammed’ iPad forces Lufthansa flight to be diverted

The Germany-bound aircraft made an ‘unscheduled stopover’ due to the trapped tablet

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The Independent UK

Major airline slashes economy fares on transatlantic travel

European airline groups have felt the effects of Donald Trump’s trade war

The Independent UK

Passenger’s lost phone causes Air France flight to cut short nine-hour journey

The Caribbean-bound flight made a U-turn after a passenger’s phone went missing

Evening Standard

Plane forced to turn back just two hours into journey after passenger loses phone mid-flight

Passengers were only a quarter of the way into the 4,200-mile flight from Paris to the Caribbean

Latin Times

Packed Air France Flight Declares Emergency, Returns to Airport After Passenger Can't Find Phone

Air France flight AF750 was forced to turn around and return to Paris after a passenger's missing mobile phone prompted an emergency response.

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Fortune

Europe's airlines plunge as U.S. recession fears threaten Americans' 'unbelievable' spending

Shares in IAG and Air France-KLM fell as fears of a U.S. recession weigh on holiday spending hopes.

Fortune

Power Players: Meet the women reshaping 10 key European industries

This year, Fortune curated a list of female leaders at the helm of European companies across the continent’s biggest industries.

International Business Times

Strikes Hit Lufthansa Profits, Olympics Dent Air France

German airline giant Lufthansa said Thursday its 2024 profits dived during a turbulent year marked by strikes, rising costs and delays in aircraft deliveries, but vowed a turnaround plan will boost earnings this year.

The Independent UK

How Heathrow’s great reshuffle could work – these are the potential passenger benefits

Exclusive: Could this be the ideal solution to one of aviation’s must enduring puzzles?

Radio France Internationale

Air France vows to tackle sexual harassment after #MeToo revelations

An investigation has revealed that accusations of sexual harassment by Air France flight attendants against male crew members have been ignored. The airline now says it is determined to support victims, but aviation staff say it remains challenging for them to speak out.

The Independent UK

‘Always leave your stuff’: How aviation learns from every plane crash – and what you need to know

Plane Talk: Emergency evacuation? Keep good shoes on but leave cabin baggage behind

Evening Standard

Why did Concorde stop flying? And could it make a comeback?

US aerospace firm wants to accept passengers by the end of 2029. But what was Concorde, its famous supersonic plane predecessor?

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