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A row has broken out at Southampton City Council over the airport's proposal to chop down 19 trees in a neighbouring cemetery to allow more passengers on planes. The airport claims that the trees present an obstacle to aircraft landing and taking off, resulting in weight restrictions on
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A SpiceJet flight heading to Mumbai from Delhi was significantly delayed on Monday after two passengers allegedly caused a disruption by attempting to forcefully approach the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing. The two passengers, a 55-year-old woman and her daughter, were offloaded from the flight after refusing to return
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Wilmington Airport ILG, managed by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, has achieved significant passenger traffic milestones since Avelo Airlines began operations in February 2023. As of June 30, 2025, the airline has carried over 660,000 total passengers (enplaned and deplaned), with 155,881 passengers served in the first
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Heathrow Airport's £10bn investment plan, submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), aims to increase its passenger capacity by 12% by 2031, with the support of a £2bn equity contribution from its international shareholders. However, this plan has been met with criticism from airlines, including Virgin Atlantic and
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The City of Tyler has been awarded a significant grant to upgrade the passenger boarding bridge at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. The $2,055,089 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will enable the replacement of an aging jet bridge with a new one capable of servicing larger aircraft.
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Heathrow Airport plans to increase fees charged to carriers from £28.46 to £33.26 between 2027 and 2031, a rise of 17%. The increased fees are expected to fund £10bn in investment over the period, which would help lift capacity by around 10m passengers a year. British Airways and
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Ryanair has reached a significant milestone at Glasgow Airport, carrying over seven million passengers since its operations began in 2014. The budget airline has announced an extensive summer 2025 schedule featuring 74 weekly flights across seven routes from Glasgow. This achievement comes as a testament to Ryanair's commitment
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Holidaymakers flying with Ryanair are set to enjoy a significant change to the airline's hand luggage policy, with the introduction of a new minimum size limit by the EU leading to an increase in the maximum measurements for carry-on baggage. The new dimensions of 40cm x 30cm x
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Passengers on board a Ryanair flight from Palma to Manchester were left shaken and injured after the aircraft was halted due to a false fire alarm just after midnight. Eighteen people sustained minor injuries, and several passengers, including children and the elderly, were left stranded without adequate support or communication
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As airlines and airports prepare for the peak summer travel season, the threat of cyber attacks has reached new heights. The secretive hacking group "Scattered Spider" has been identified as a major antagonist, targeting the aviation industry and causing disruptions to systems and services. Despite recent incidents, including
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A devastating fire on a Ryanair plane at Majorca's Palma Airport has left 18 people injured, with six taken to hospital and eight receiving minor treatment. The blaze broke out just after midnight, causing a scene of panic as passengers were seen fleeing the aircraft via the wings.
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Air travellers planning to fly to or from France this week are facing significant disruptions due to an air traffic control strike. The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has requested airlines to reduce flights by 25% at Paris airports on July 3, with further cuts requested across France. Despite these
