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Travel to and from the Italian island of Sicily is currently disrupted due to a volcanic eruption that happened overnight. Catania international airport remains closed on Thursday 15 August, with all arrivals and departures suspended after Mount Etna billowed smoke into the air. The volcanic ash affects visibility for pilots. It is estimated that operations will resume at around 6pm but passengers have been advised to check their flight status before leaving home. The disruption comes on one of the busiest days for travel as Italy celebrates its biggest national public holiday, Ferragosto. Nea...
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TUI's profit for the third quarter was lifted by strong summer travel demand and a resurgence in packaged holidays. The tour operator also got a boost following the bankruptcy of its German rival, FTI. On Wednesday, the group posted underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for the April-June quarter of €232m, up 37% from €169m a year earlier. TUI also confirmed again its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting at least a 10% increase in revenue and a 25% rise in underlying EBIT. "For the eighth consecutive time, we are reporting double-digit growth in underlying EBIT. In a market environ...
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Part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply was cut off for several hours during the night after a dormouse caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation, officials said on Tuesday. The power cut had only a limited effect on flights. Energy company Syna said the rodent triggered the short-circuit around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, German news agency DPA reported. Electricity was cut off and the airport's fire service was deployed due to the smoke that resulted from the incident. Power was restored around 3:20 a.m. and the dormouse was found dead next to the wire it had gnawed. Airport operator Fr...
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Offering business class flights at a fraction of the cost, this airline says it’s creating a new niche in luxury travel. Registered in the Maldives and headquartered in Dubai, BeOnd took its inaugural flight from Munich to Malé in November last year. Eight months on, it has just launched a new route from Malé to Milan, adding to its existing Dubai, Riyadh and Zurich routes. Tero Taskila, the CEO of BeOnd, is an industry veteran with a career in aviation spanning 30 years in companies across the world. Taskila believed it was the right time to launch a boutique, all business-class airline after...
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Air New Zealand scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions reduction targets this week, citing delays in building new planes, a lack of alternative fuel and “challenging” regulations and policies. “This news reinforces what we already know - that the aviation industry cannot be trusted to reduce their own emissions,” says campaign group Stay Grounded. “It’s highly likely that we’ll see more airlines abandoning their emissions reduction goals as it becomes clear that the silver bullet they’re relying on - the use of so-called ‘SAF’ [sustainable aviation fuel] - is not feasible at anything close to the ...
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Turbulence left one man dead and several other severely injured earlier this year. And now it's to blame for a menu change on an Asian airline. Korean Air has announced that Shin Ramyun instant noodles will no longer be available to economy passengers. But those who have paid for business or first class seats will still be able to enjoy the popular snack. “This decision is part of proactive safety measures in response to increased turbulence, aimed at preventing burn accidents,” the Seoul-based airline said. Why are the noodles only banned in economy?The instant noodles are currently part of K...
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Digitally controlled dividers, 4K TVs and AI cabin crew: Qatar Airways’ recently unveiled Next Gen suites are taking business class flying to tech-fuelled new heights. An upgrade from the current ‘Qsuites’, which are located in the middle aisle and feature sliding doors, the new companion suites enjoy window views, enhanced privacy and larger double beds. Their 4K OLED manoeuvrable TV screens can be pushed flat to the sides to create a two or four-seat space so you can eat with your fellow passengers. There’s even ambient lighting to enhance the mood, if that’s what you’re looking for. Unveile...
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Earlier this year, Air France-KLM spoke out about the challenges the airline faced in reinstating flights between Europe and China to what they were pre-pandemic. The general manager for Greater China Wouter Vermeulen cited the restrictions on flying over Russian airspace as a significant obstacle. He added that European airlines have not been able to compete on a “level playing field” with Chinese counterparts, who are permitted to use Russian airspace. Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, countries placed sanctions on Russia and its airlines. In retaliation, Russia has limited access to it...
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Despite a recent agreement preventing an airport strike in Paris on 17 July, one union is still threatening to walk out in the lead up to the Olympic Games. As a result, Paris Orly and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airports could be hit by industrial action on the day of the opening ceremony. The strike notice filed by the Force Ouvrière (FO) union - which represents 11.5 per cent of workers at the Paris airports - is set to begin at 5am on 26 July and last until 7am the following day. Why are Paris airport workers still threatening to strike?A deal reached last week between the CGT, CFDT and UNSA ...
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Airports around the world have been hit by a major IT outage, causing widespread chaos. Passengers all over Europe and the world are experiencing long delays at check-in and flights are taking off late. Some airlines have grounded flights completely. If you are due to travel today, you should check your flight status before leaving home and allow plenty of time for check-in and security. It is not yet clear whether passengers will be owed compensation or who will be liable for delays and cancellations. Under European law, however, passengers are entitled to certain protections. Here’s everythi...
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