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Heathrow’s third runway ‘is going to be empty’ if it means high fees, says BA owner

IAG warns price paid per passenger could double under airport’s plans to invest almost £50bn in expansion

The Guardian - UK

French ministers condemn 'excessive use of force' after Jewish youths were removed from a flight

French government ministers say a summer camp counselor has accused Spanish police of using brute force against her during the removal of a group of French Jewish teenagers from a plane bound for Paris from Spain

The Independent UK

France demands 'explanation' after Jewish youths removed from flight in Spain

French authorities are trying to establish whether a group of young French citizens were removed from a plane bound for Paris from Spain this week because they are Jewish. The airline, Vueling, has denied the claims.

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French authorities investigate claims Jewish passengers were removed from flight due to religion

Vueling deny the incident, which involved 44 children and eight adults, was related to the passengers’ religion

The Independent UK

Airline denies claims passengers were kicked off a plane because they are Jewish

Some passengers were removed from a flight heading for Paris for what Spanish police described as unruly behaviour

The Independent UK

Rescue fees, infant charges and group bookings: Which European airline has the highest hidden costs?

In some cases, passengers have no choice but to purchase these “optional” services.

Euronews

European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees ‘violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.

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Spain Fines 'Abusive' Budget Airlines 179 Mn Euros

Spain's leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet 179 million euros ($187 million) for "abusive practices" such as charging passengers for hand luggage.

International Business Times

Michael O'Leary blasts 1960s law as Spain fines Ryanair €108 million

O'Leary called the fine by Spain's consumer rights ministry "unlawful and baseless" after an appeal was rejected.

Fortune

New Apple update to help end airport nightmare and make life easier for passengers

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are among airlines using Apple technology to track missing items

The Independent UK

Ryanair Ordered To Refund Passengers After Court Bans Cabin Bag Charges

"A historic verdict." A court in Portugal has declared it illegal for low-cost carriers such as Ryanair to charge passengers extra fees for carrying hand luggage. The post Ryanair Ordered To Refund Passengers After Court Bans Cabin Bag Charges first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Flight chaos at London Gatwick as air-traffic control staff shortage hits airport again

EasyJet passengers have seen 64 Gatwick flights cancelled, while British Airways, Vueling and Wizz Air were also among airlines affected

The Independent UK

Ambulance meets plane at Manchester airport after passenger falls ill on Vueling flight

The pilot was given permission to skip the queue of aircraft waiting to land

The Independent UK

After ‘le flop’ of the Olympics, Paris tourism set to experience ‘le slump’ for the rest of August

Exclusive: British Airways is offering a two-night luxury break from for under £200 per person

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The Independent UK

Airlines are cutting the price of flights for last-minute summer holidays to as little as £15

Destinations you can reach for less include Malaga, Seville, Valencia and Florence

The Independent UK

Spain wants to put a stop to Ryanair and easyJet’s ‘abusive’ extra fees. Will others follow?

Other European countries are expected to follow suit and to punish the ‘abusive practices’

Evening Standard

EasyJet and Ryanair hit with £127million fine for taking advantage of fliers

It follows a lengthy campaign by consumer groups in Spain

The Guardian - UK

Spain fines budget airlines €150m over ‘abusive’ cabin bag and seat charges

Carriers including easyJet and Ryanair face being banned from charging for carry-on luggage

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The Guardian - UK

Vueling airline owes us £969 but won’t pay up

Compensation was due after a cancelled flight but it is ignoring us despite a ruling from the watchdog

The Guardian - UK

British Airways owner’s annual profits soar to £2.3bn on leisure boom

IAG says demand has remained robust despite UK recession, with capacity close to pre-Covid levels

International Business Times

British Airways Owner IAG, Air France-KLM Post Bumper Profits

Europe's aviation industry extended a bounceback from the Covid pandemic on Thursday, as British Airways owner IAG and Franco-Dutch rival Air France-KLM posted bumper 2023 profits.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was very scary’: Britons tell of damage and disruption from Storm Isha

The storm has been battering the UK and Ireland with gusts of up to 107mph since Sunday

France 24

Airplane makes emergency landing after Egyptian passenger writes 'I love Allah' on a form

A Vueling flight between Paris and Cairo made an emergency landing in Rome on Tuesday, November 7 where an Egyptian passenger was removed from the flight. Videos obtained by FRANCE 24 show the man being arrested by Italian police. The flight crew accused him of writing “I love Allah” on…

The Independent UK

The alternative guide to Paris: How to enjoy the city like a local

With hundreds of art galleries, chic cafés and architectural marvels on every corner, it stands to reason that there’s far more to the City of Light than the usual tourist-filled spots. Alessia Armenise shares her favourites

The Independent UK

What is the best way to fly to Porto from Edinburgh?

Simon Calder answers your questions on the best route to Porto from Edinburgh, avoiding the Tube strike, claiming for airfares disrupted by surgery and securing compensation for flight delays

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