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Would you pay for an empty seat? This European budget airline has launched a neighbour-free upgrade

A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.

Cyberattack cancelled your flight? Here’s what compensation you could be entitled to

Cyberattack cancelled your flight? Here’s what compensation you could be entitled to

The attack snarled up check-in and left airline staff trying options like handwriting boarding passes or using backup laptops.

The airport where the EU’s new entry-exit system will first land in Germany

The airport where the EU’s new entry-exit system will first land in Germany

Exclusive: The two key Lufthansa hubs, Frankfurt and Munich, will not operate the EES from day one

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German pilots admit to napping in cockpit during flights

While napping is not forbidden, the German trade union calls upon airlines to reassess if pilots are suffering from fatigue

The Independent UK

Almost all German pilots admit to napping during flights, survey finds

Pilots surveyed by a German union blamed fatigue, exhaustion and staff shortages for needing to sleep in mid-air

The Independent UK

Major airliners set to resume flights to Israel

Many airliners suspended Israeli flights due to rising tensions during the Israel-Iran war

The Independent UK

Family Of Babysitter Fatally Hit By Wife Of Lufthansa CEO Is “Destroyed” After Her Sudden Passing

The news sparked conversations about whether the wealthy wife would get preferential treatment. “The privilege will let her run free,” one commented.

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Wife of Lufthansa CEO Kills 24-Year-Old Woman During Italian Holiday — Then Quickly Flies Back to Germany

Wife of Lufthansa CEO Kills 24-Year-Old Woman During Italian Holiday — Then Quickly Flies Back to Germany

Lufthansa CEO's wife killed a 24-year-old in Sardinia. Locals demand justice. What happens next? Read the full report.

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Family of woman who was struck by Lufthansa CEO’s wife is ‘destroyed’ over her tragic death

Family of woman who was struck by Lufthansa CEO’s wife is ‘destroyed’ over her tragic death

Gaia Costa, a 24-year-old babysitter, was walking across a pedestrian crossing in Sardinia earlier this week when she was struck

The Independent UK

Wife of Lufthansa CEO expresses 'deep sorrow' over fatal car accident in Italy

Wife of Lufthansa CEO expresses 'deep sorrow' over fatal car accident in Italy

Vivian Spohr, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, said she is “at the compete disposal” of Italian judicial authorities following the death of a 24-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in Sardinia

The Independent UK

Wife of Lufthansa CEO under investigation after woman, 24, killed in Sardinia crash

Wife of Lufthansa CEO under investigation after woman, 24, killed in Sardinia crash

Gaia Costa, 24, died after being struck by an SUV as she crossed a zebra crossing

Evening Standard

Wife of Lufthansa’s CEO accused of mowing down woman as she crossed the street

Wife of Lufthansa’s CEO accused of mowing down woman as she crossed the street

The girl died from a severe head trauma despite life-saving efforts at the scene, say local reports

The Independent UK

Air France-KLM to take majority control of Scandinavian airline SAS

Air France-KLM to take majority control of Scandinavian airline SAS

The Franco-Dutch airline is looking for consolidation options to help it compete with rivals.

Time to chuck out check-in for flights

Time to chuck out check-in for flights

Plane Talk: Do airlines make us jump through hoops for another opportunity to upsell?

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Transatlantic airfares slump as Europeans continue to shun travel to America

And it could only get worse

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.

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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.

Turbulent schedule: Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?

Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations.

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The Independent UK

Plane flew for 10 minutes with no one at the controls after co-pilot fainted

Two hundred passengers were on board at the time, report says

The Guardian - UK

European firms ramping up lobbying for climate action, report finds

Research shows companies ‘aligned’ with strategies to meet climate goals have risen from 3% in 2019 to 23% in 2025

The Independent UK

Major airlines halt flights to Tel Aviv after missile strike near airport

British Airways and Lufthansa among the carriers to have pulled out

The Independent UK

The airlines forced to cancel flights after India’s airstrike on Pakistan

Authorities in Pakistan said 57 international flights were in the country's airspace when India struck

International Business Times 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.

I took my Meta Quest 3 on a 3,000-mile flight so you don’t have to – here's what I learned

On a recent flight from London to Miami, I tried using my Meta Quest 3 headset –and it was a slightly turbulent experience.

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.

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