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Why are so many flights being cancelled?

Flying from the UK feels like a lucky dip at the moment - but what reasons are airlines giving for this season’s mass batch of cancellations?

The Independent UK

Why are so many flights being cancelled?

Flying from the UK feels like a lucky dip at the moment - but what reasons are airlines giving for this season’s mass batch of cancellations?

The Independent UK

Why are so many flights being cancelled?

Flying from the UK feels like a lucky dip at the moment - but what reasons are airlines giving for this season’s mass batch of cancellations?

The Independent UK

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A two year perfect storm has led us to this summer of terminal turbulence

Brits flying abroad for summer holidays seem to be facing more queues and cancellations at airports. So what’s going on? Unfortunately, there’s a perfect storm following the two years of travel chaos caused by Covid-19

Daily Mirror

Why are so many flights being cancelled?

Flying from the UK feels like a lucky dip at the moment - but what reasons are airlines giving for this season’s mass batch of cancellations?

The Independent UK

Six burning questions about flight delays and cancellations answered by Simon Calder

Your questions about easyJet, Wizz Air, British Airways and... Thai Airways, answered by The Independent’s travel correspondent

The Independent UK

Why are so many flights being cancelled?

Flying from the UK feels like a lucky dip at the moment - but what reasons are airlines giving for this season’s mass batch of cancellations?

The Independent UK

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Airlines told to review summer schedules after half-term chaos

The Government and the Civil Aviation Authority stated that earlier cancellations are ‘better’ than axing flights on the day of departure.

The Independent UK

Your rights explained if your flight from Leeds Bradford Airport is overbooked

Here is what your airline must provide by law

Leeds Live

Furious passengers aboard aborted plane say they weren't told pilot was untrained

Travellers on the Virgin Atlantic flight to New York were also annoyed to learn they were not entitled to a refund because the delay was inside the four-hour compensation window

Daily Mirror

Virgin Atlantic flight forced to turn around because pilot was untrained

A Virgin Atlantic flight was forced to turn back only 40 minutes into the flight after they discovered that the co-pilot was still in training and wasn't a qualified pilot

Edinburgh Live

Passengers terrified as plane makes U-turn over Ireland due to untrained pilot

A Virgin Atlantic flight had to U-turn over Ireland on its way to New York after it was discovered that the co-pilot was still in training, leaving passengers both terrified and furious

Irish Mirror

Virgin Atlantic flight to New York forced to make u-turn due to untrained pilot

The plane was 40 minutes into its flight when Virgin Atlantic managers on the ground realised that the first officer onboard had yet to complete his final pilot exams.

Daily Record

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn back mid-flight to US due to untrained pilot

A Virgin Atlantic flight had to U-turn on its way to New York after it was discovered that the co-pilot was still in training, leaving passengers furious with the delay

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Passenger numbers at UK airports last year were 78% below pre-Covid levels

Analysis of Civil Aviation Authority data found just 64.4 million passengers arrived or departed on flights at UK airports in 2021.

The Independent UK

Air passengers should get more protection from Covid-like disruption, says MPs

The Transport Committee said the UK Civil Aviation Authority should be given ‘more teeth’ to fine airlines that do not compensation customers.

The Independent UK

Consumer group wants airlines fined over flight chaos

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in recent days.

The Independent UK

Manchester Airport boss says sorry for delays – and sets three-hour deadline for security

Civil Aviation Authority has warned airports they must tackle delays

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Daily Mirror

Pilot jailed for lying about flying experience to get British Airways job

Craig Butfoy, 49, claimed to have flown 1,610 hours as a captain on a job application before getting a job with BA CityFlyer, faking documents to back up his application

Wales Online

British Airways pilot jailed for fraud after lying about flight experience

Craig Butfoy entered false details and altered entries in his flight logbook to appear more experienced

Bristol Post

Bristol Airport: locals told 'don't be alarmed' if you see emergency services at airport

Police, fire and ambulance crews have been arriving at the terminal this morning

Chronicle Live

Key advice for holidaymakers looking for a budget trip after Covid-19 restrictions ease

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has warned travelling parties to ensure financial protection on their trips, for a holiday free of hassle

Wales Online

Flights between UK and Ukraine halted with Ryanair and Wizz Air routes grounded

Civil Aviation Authority instructed to 'ensure airlines avoid Ukraine airspace to keep passengers and crew safe'

The Independent UK

Airline fined for breaking coronavirus travel rules

Romanian firm Blue Air pleaded guilty to six offences at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, west London, the Civil Aviation Authority said.

Wales Online

Airline fined £40,000 for Covid rule breaches on flights to UK from Romania

Blue Air Aviation had failed to make sure passengers had completed Passenger Locator Forms or had proof of pre-departure Covid tests

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