Volcanic Ash Disruptions: Over 1,350 Flights Impacted Across the Mediterranean (Mount Etna Eruption)
The ongoing eruption of Mount Etna has caused widespread disruption across the Mediterranean this week, with over 1,350 flights cancelled, delayed, or rerouted. Because individual flight tracking spans hundreds of daily regional services, aviation authorities have grouped the operational impact by key airport hubs and heavily affected routes.
The primary flight disruptions across major...
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Jet2.com launches its Ski programme from Bristol Airport for Winter 27/28
Three top ski destinations - Chambery, Geneva and Innsbruck go on sale today, giving access to the best ski resorts in Europe
With thousands of ski seats on sale for Winter 27/28, skiers and snowboarders have lots of choice and flexibility when flying from Bristol Airport.
Jet2.com has great news for ski and snowboard fans based across the Southwest as from today customers can book ski flights from Bristol Airport...
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EasyJet Q3 Profits Tumble 70% as Fuel Costs Surge Amid Middle East Conflict
EasyJet has reported a sharp 70% drop in third-quarter pre-tax profits, falling to £85 million for the three months ending June 30. The steep decline—down from £286 million in the same period last year was primarily driven by soaring jet fuel prices and a temporary dip in passenger booking demand triggered by conflict in the Middle East.
Despite the pronounced drop, earnings beat conservative analyst forecasts...
Is Heathrow about to lose its crown? The battle for Europe's busiest hub is neck and neck.
"We all know Heathrow has been running flat out at near total runway capacity, but the latest data shows it is on the absolute precipice of being overtaken as Europe’s busiest airport by Istanbul.
In May, LHR and IST were practically deadlocked, separated by just over 3,000 passengers (both drawing around 7.12 million for the month). While Istanbul is enjoying a 2% year on year boost, Heathrow saw...
The Roster Revolution - Has lifestyle predictability officially overtaken the headline salary?
"There is a really interesting cultural shift happening across UK flight decks and cabins during this current summer peak, and it’s completely rewriting the rulebook for aviation recruitment.
For decades, the industry standard for attracting flight crew and cabin staff was simple: dangle a slightly higher basic salary or a shiny sign-on bonus, and people would accept the absolute chaos of blind...
LPL’s Insane 2026 Expansion - 9 easyJet & 6 Ryanair Based Frames. Are we finally outgrowing Manchester’s shadow?
If anyone needed proof that Liverpool is absolutely flying right now, just look at the boards for the last few weeks. The amount of new route and capacity drops we’ve had for 2026 is getting ridiculous, and it feels like the airport is finally shaking off the old "secondary option to MAN" label.
Just to recap what has dropped onto the booking engines recently. easyJet are going...
Tragic incident on Manchester inbound Jet2 flight raises serious inflight safety questions
Many of you will have seen the incredibly sad news breaking today regarding 35-year-old Callum Kerr from Warrington, who tragically passed away in hospital after falling unresponsive on Monday's Jet2 flight LS966 from Larnaca to Manchester. Reports confirm he had been restrained at the rear of the aircraft by crew and passengers following heavily disruptive behaviour and an alleged mid-air assault...
Navigating Commercial Pilot Training in the UK: Routes, Costs, and Strategic Choices
For aspiring pilots in the UK, launching a career in commercial aviation involves navigating a complex landscape of training pathways, financial commitments, and regulatory shifts. With rising competition and evolving post-Brexit licensing requirements, understanding your options is critical to success.
Integrated vs Modular Training: Choosing Your Path
Prospective pilots typically weigh two primary...
US private credit giant Castlelake has launched a highly opportunistic, multi-billion-pound potential takeover bid for easyJet.
What will this mean for the future of easjet if the takeover goes ahead?
Flying a Dutch airline between Chile and Argentina might sound unusual… but that’s exactly what KLM does on one of the world’s most fascinating fifth freedom routes.
Join me onboard KLM’s Boeing 777-200ER as we fly from Santiago to Buenos Aires in World Business Class, experiencing a route many travellers don’t even realise exists. From the warm Dutch hospitality and iconic Delft House gift to the unique atmosphere onboard, this was a seriously memorable flight.
KLM quietly operates one of...
Once a symbol of global travel and engineering excellence, this retired Boeing 747 has found a remarkable second life — as a café. Welcome to Bangkok’s 747 Cafe, where aviation nostalgia meets creativity and Thai hospitality in the most unexpected way.
In this film, we step inside the legendary Queen of the Skies to see how a former long-haul aircraft has been transformed into one of the world’s most distinctive cafés. From the wing terrace and cockpit to the air-conditioned cabin café...
We're back in Brazil and in this video, I take you onboard LATAM's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for a widebody flight from São Paulo to Santiago, a journey of just a few hours, but one that promises a long-haul experience on a short-haul route.
From check-in to boarding, and of course the full onboard experience, I’ll show you exactly what it’s like flying LATAM’s Dreamliner in economy including the seat, legroom, inflight entertainment, and the all-important meal service. There’s a lot to like...
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