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Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary, Horizon Air, experienced a system-wide ground stop due to an IT outage that affected their operations. The outage, which began in the evening, impacted both airlines' flights, and passengers were advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. The Federal Aviation
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Airline passengers and operations were disrupted when tens of thousands of people were affected by strikes called by French air traffic control (ATC) staff on July 3 and 4. EasyJet's chief executive Kenton Jarvis expressed frustration over the walkout, stating that it caused "unacceptable challenges" for
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Airline and airport staff must undergo mandatory training to improve the experience of disabled passengers, who often face frustration, confusion, and harm during air travel. According to a report from a government taskforce, the experience of flying can be "ad hoc, inconsistent and sometimes catastrophic" for people with
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Tens of thousands of air travel plans were disrupted earlier this summer due to a French air-traffic control walkout that affected one million airline passengers, costing airlines an estimated £100m in losses. The strike saw nearly 3,000 flights cancelled and more than 7,400 delayed, with Ryanair alone cancelling
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A Jet2 staff member has sparked outrage after asking a woman if she was pregnant on a plane, leaving her speechless and in tears. Claire King, a 37-year-old mother-of-one, was traveling with her family from Edinburgh Airport to Ibiza on June 7 when the incident occurred. King, who is a
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American Airlines is facing a pivotal moment as it contests the reallocation of gates at O'Hare International Airport. The carrier has filed a complaint against the city, alleging breach of contract, and now seeks a preliminary injunction to halt the reallocation process. This move comes as the airport
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Ryanair, one of the world's largest and most profitable airlines, has celebrated 40 years of operation, marked by its first flight on a 15-seater from Waterford to Gatwick in December 1984. Under the leadership of CEO Michael O'Leary, the airline has achieved remarkable success, carrying over
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As the EU's new hand luggage legislation nears, Yvonne Moynihan, the new managing director of Wizz Air UK, has admitted that the airline will have to increase luggage fees due to the impending rules. Currently, airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air charge significant sums for a second
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Turkish Airlines has made history by being awarded the 'Expatriate Airline of the Year' at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards, held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This prestigious recognition celebrates the airline's exceptional contribution to Nigeria'
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Business leaders in Centre County are rallying behind a community-driven pledge campaign to bring low-cost carrier Breeze Airways to State College Regional Airport. The proposed direct flights to Orlando would be a significant boost to regional air service, which was impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pledge campaign, launched by
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Moonware, a leader in automated airfield operations, has announced it will test its Ground Traffic Control platform, HALO, at Tokyo International Airport (HND) with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Ground Service (JGS). The trial is part of a broader initiative to modernize and digitize ground handling workflows, with a focus
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Passengers flying from UK airports can breathe a sigh of relief as some airports have relaxed the liquid restrictions, allowing passengers to carry liquids in containers of up to two litres. This change is made possible by the deployment of new CT scanners, which provide more detailed images of luggage
