EasyJet ends Leeds Bradford Airport flights in 2027
All EasyJet Leeds Bradford Airport flights stop in January 2027, hitting six routes. Here is what it means for bookings, refunds and your next holiday.
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Watch: Fire breaks out in Air China overhead luggage [video]
An Air China flight from Hangzhou to Seoul made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a lithium battery caught fire in the overhead luggage compartment mid-flight.
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Murder not ruled out after stowaway dead body found inside American Airlines landing gear
Authorities in North Carolina are investigating after a dead body was discovered inside the landing gear of an American Airlines flight that arrived from Europe.
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WestJet botched landing at Sint Maarten airport caught on camera
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 suffered a hard landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport on September 7, 2025, causing damage to the aircraft but no injuries.
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A24 plane crash: Russian passenger jet found burning near Tynda, no survivors
The A24 plane crash near Tynda, Russia, has left all 48 people on board dead after the Angara Airlines jet disappeared from radar and was later found burning in a remote forest area.
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Vietnam dominates Top 25 summer getaways in 2025
Vietnam tops Emirates’ list of summer getaways for 2025.
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SAA clears the air on viral video showing air hostess in suspicious exchange [video]
SAA says a viral video showing air hostesses in a suspicious exchange predates 2019 and lacks verified context, following an internal investigation.
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Hundreds of Finnair flights amid escalating mass strike action
Finnair has cancelled hundreds of flights due to ground staff strikes at Helsinki Airport, and explains what passengers can do next.
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SAA announces direct flights to Mauritius and these regional destinations
South African Airways announces new direct flights to Mauritius and regional destinations, with operational improvements and service expansions.
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Shandong Airlines flight to Shangai avoids devastating crash
A Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing after a suspected engine malfunction at cruising altitude.
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Qatar Airways clears the air on airspace saga
Qatar Airways has clarified the circumstances behind a global flight disruption following Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
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American Airlines flight suffers engine malfunction mid-air
American Airlines Flight 1665 experienced an engine malfunction shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas but returned safely with all onboard unharmed.
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Ryanair plane crashes at Kalamata International Airport
A Ryanair plane from London to Greece damaged its wing after hitting a fence while taxiing at Kalamata International Airport, with no injuries reported.
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Black box expected to provide answers to fatal Air India crash
Investigators have recovered the black box from the Air India crash that killed over 240 people, and the data is expected to reveal what caused the disaster.
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Jetstar Asia set to shut down operations in July 2025
Qantas has confirmed Jetstar Asia will shut down by 31 July 2025, with refunds and rebookings offered to passengers as operations wind down due to rising costs and competition.
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Mango Airlines gets ready to relaunch: Here’s everything you must know
Mango Airlines is preparing to relaunch operations, pending an investor deal, and has opened a verification portal for passengers with unused tickets or vouchers.
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Emirates resumes flights to Damascus for the first time in 13 years
Emirates will restart flights to Damascus on 16 July 2025 after halting operations in 2012 due to safety concerns.
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Frontier Airlines agents fired for heckling a passenger [video]
Several Frontier Airlines agents have been fired after a viral video showed them mocking a passenger who complained about a surprise check-in fee.
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British Airways Flight BA58 from CPT to London skirts doom
A British Airways flight from Cape Town to London was forced to turn back after smoke filled the cockpit, prompting an emergency landing and delaying travel for nearly 300 passengers.
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American Airlines clears the smoke on Denver Airport aircraft fire [video]
Passengers on an American Airlines flight evacuated after an engine fire broke out while taxiing at Denver International Airport.
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Watch: Delta crash at Toronto Pearson runway caught on camera
New footage captures the Delta Air Lines crash-landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, showing the plane flipping on the runway.
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FlySafair faces grounding threat amid regulatory dispute over ownership laws
FlySafair faces potential grounding as the ASLC challenges its compliance with South African ownership laws. Here’s what it means for the airline and the aviation sector.
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Expect South Africa flight ticket prices to balloon from April 2025 – Here’s why
South Africa’s updated air traffic service charges will take effect on 1 April 2025, impacting flight costs for airlines and passengers.
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Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash: At least 179 dead in South Korea tragedy [video]
At least 28 people were confirmed dead, and 23 others suffered injuries, with many in critical condition.
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Moments before Azerbaijan Airlines crash caught on camera [video]
The footage, now viral on social media, provides an intimate look into the fear and chaos onboard before the plane went down, tragically claiming 38 lives and injuring 29.
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FlySafair slams ACSA over ‘catastrophic’ fuel disruption
In a statement, FlySafair placed the blame squarely on ACSA for the refuelling chaos that delayed numerous flights.
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Qantas tightlipped about what caused bizarre ‘Daddio’ movie blunder
The drama, filled with explicit content, turned the aircraft into an impromptu (and unintended) adult movie theatre, leading to some awkward exchanges and a lot of complaints from families.
