In a dramatic shake-up, the European Parliament says it has clarified and improved travellers’ entitlements.

New EU reforms will change how airlines advertise fares, not eliminate baggage charges.

EasyJet announces its new winter routes

The Foreign Office has lifted its no-go travel warning after Iran and the US signed a deal

Experts weigh in on your rights as a passenger.

You may find it much harder to stock up on bargains this year

Travellers are being urged not to get caught out and ways to avoid fees

The new flights go on sale in two weeks

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has criticised new EU cabin baggage rules, warning they will push up advertised fares and make it harder for passengers.

People will be able to book tickets on the new flight from February next year

Some tickets are already on sale, with the first flights departing in October

The proposed changes – more than a decade in the making – will only affect specific flights

Passengers may notice the changes

The travel operator is scaling back flights to UK destinations as it navigates an increase in fuel, maintenance and airport fees among others

Passengers will be able to exercise their rights easier under the new rules, according to the EU council

Ryanair says the new rules would make airlines publish misleading prices

A travel writer has described Athens International Airport as a ‘living hell’, with Ryanair passengers missing flights due to confusing departure boards, massive queues and lengthy passport control delays in sweltering 30C heat.

People are being warned to check their passport details before heading abroad and have been given details of an upcoming rule change

With some of Jet2’s package holidays, you may need to pay tourist taxes, which are charges you’ll pay locally in your destination.

Loganair has announced it will cut flights from Inverness to three Scottish destinations from July

British Airways says it provides both the Sherpa tool and links to official government websites for travel permits

The fee is typically about £8 each way

Here’s how to prepare.

The new system is causing widespread disruption at airports

‘Aviation is being treated as a political football’, said Iata vice president

Jet fuel prices have doubled since the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites which saw Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz trade route

It seems sensible in theory, but thousands of budget travellers won’t benefit

Chief executive Sean Doyle has warned that the airline expects to raise fares further if fuel costs do not decrease

Ryanair has highlighted some ‘commonly affected routes’

HM Passport Office has issued an official checklist

Turkish airline SunExpress says it has cancelled four routes from UK airports to popular holiday destinations in Turkey due to ‘ongoing geopolitical developments’

Ryanair is expanding its operations and launching new routes to Bristol, Manchester and Liverpool airports as part of its latest UK expansion plans

Ryanair is forecasting that around four million passengers will be transported on average every single year as a result of the expansion as part of a huge investment

The disruption hit Zaventem and Charleroi airports without warning on Tuesday, with Ryanair since issuing a statement slamming the lack of notice given before the sudden walkout.

Bosses have cited rising jet fuel costs, driven by the war in the Middle East, as one of the reasons for the scrapping.

Locals on the Isles of Scilly have blasted Skybus after flights to the islands were suspended earlier this year, while the airline also signed a deal to run flights to the Channel Islands

British Airways has suspended flights to four Middle East destinations until at least October 25 due to the ongoing conflict in the region, with full refunds available for affected passengers

Crowds at border control meant that passengers missed a flight to London Stansted

Travellers have been urged to keep an eye on local media

In a worrying trend that appears to be growing, passengers were left behind after their flight took off without them – as a result of hectic airport queues.

For holidaymakers outside London, it can often feel like the best routes are reserved for the capital.

That is a long haul

According to Abs Mechial, there is a specific minute every day in which holidays can be booked for cheaper on average – but you may need to set your alarm to take advantage of it

Airlines could get fined for not adequately assisting passengers during cancellations or delays

Official orders have spelt out what flights must be provided

The Department of Transport has issued a statement about changes in cancellation and compensation rules

Flights were delayed at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports because of jet fuel supply issues on Sunday evening

There were problems at the weekend

Global Airlines operated two commercial flights between Glasgow and New York JFK in May 2025, but has yet to launch regular passenger services.

Fuel deliveries are now arriving at the airports, and no widespread disruption was caused