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The world's 20 best airlines for 2026 have been announced – with only six in Europe

There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East

Euronews

Which flights are cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick today? Check our full list

Dozens more London flights have been cancelled on Thursday - see the full list

Evening Standard

When will flights at Heathrow and Gatwick get back to normal?

Disruption continues to ease on Thursday but there are still flight delays and cancellations

Evening Standard

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Heathrow and Gatwick chaos: Full list of cancelled and delayed flights

Check our list of cancelled and delayed flights at Heathrow and Gatwick after air traffic control system failure

Evening Standard

Heathrow third runway: Full speed ahead for expansion of west London airport, signals Chancellor John Healey

‘After years of delay, indecision, often vexatious challenge, we have given go-ahead to this project because economic case stacks up,’ says Chancellor

Evening Standard

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees

UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’

The Guardian - UK

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing

Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.

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How ‘drip pricing’ is making your life more expensive and the companies accused of doing it

Some consumers could be owed compensation if the companies are found to have broken the law

The Independent UK

Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic leads airlines shredding Government's case for third runway at Heathrow

‘Heathrow is already the most expensive airport in the world for airlines to use, and expansion risks driving charges up to the point where the hub becomes unaffordable,’ British Airways’ parent company IAG added

Evening Standard

Heathrow flooding: Which airlines use airport's T2 and T3?

Full list of list of airlines which use Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3

Evening Standard

New details emerge of horror incident at Heathrow that left Virgin Atlantic engineer dead as inquest opens

Georgie Buxton, 23, died after suffering a traumatic brain injury when he was hit in the face at the London airport, inquest told

Evening Standard

Engineer died of brain injury after incident at Heathrow Airport, inquest hears

Aircraft technician Georgie Buxton, 23, was injured on 11 June and died at St Mary’s Hospital on 7 July

The Independent UK

Young Engineer Who Joined Virgin Atlantic to 'Develop Skills' Dies Weeks After Machinery Accident at Heathrow

A 23-year-old Virgin Atlantic engineer died after a machinery accident at Heathrow. The incident has sparked a joint investigation by the Metropolitan Police and Health and Safety Executive.

International Business Times UK

Aircraft engineer crushed to death in horror incident at Heathrow

The Metropolitan Police and Health and Safety Executive are carrying out a joint investigation into the incident at the London airport

Evening Standard

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Ryanair Diverts to Paris, Virgin Atlantic Turns Back: Can Passengers Claim Compensation?

Discover your rights under UK261 passenger legislation following recent Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic flight disruptions. Learn when you can claim compensation for emergency landings and delays.

The Independent UK

Orlando airport baggage chaos sees hundreds of Virgin Atlantic passengers stranded

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The Independent UK

Passengers stuck for hours at Orlando baggage claim after luggage delayed

As per customs rules, passengers must collect baggage before leaving the airport

TechRadar

I watched the World Cup at 35,000ft on Virgin Atlantic's new Starlink Wi-Fi — and its 120Mbps speeds were finally good enough live sport

Virgin Atlantic is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity on select A350 planes — I used it to stream the World Cup live and it passed the test, even if niggles remain.

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Evening Standard

Major airline to offer passengers Elon Musk's Starlink internet service

Many other airlines have either offered the service on flights or announced plans to do so, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic

Evening Standard

A-list screening and star-studded dinners: Inside London's hottest celeb events this week

A slew of famous faces descended on London for another week of star-studded parties

Euronews

Frequent flyers: How many of these airline collectibles do you have?

From Lufthansa’s first class ducks to KLM’s miniature houses, these items are a hot commodity among aviation enthusiasts.

Evening Standard

Virgin Atlantic hikes fares by up to £360 as fuel costs soar amid Iran war

The chief executive says that tensions in the Middle East are keeping jet fuel costs high, with further fare rises possible in the coming months

The Independent UK

Airline axes Saudi Arabia flight route a year after launch

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The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic scraps flight route only a year after its launch

Virgin’s service from London to Riyadh will no longer operate after 7 April

The Independent UK

Will jet fuel shortages or rising prices cancel my holiday – and will I have to pay extra?

As Lufthansa grounds 20,000 flights, other airlines are piling on the fuel surcharges

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