Airline files for bankruptcy - but expert warns NOT to cancel flights
The airline has filed for ‘Chapter 11 protection’ as it seeks to restructure its debts – and flights should continue uninterrupted.
Jet2 confirms four-and-a-half hour bag drop and check-in rule for 12 UK airports
Jet2 passengers with flights before midday can check-in and drop off their luggage during a four-and-a-half hour window the day before their trip at 12 UK airports
Ryanair boss demands ‘overpaid, failing’ air traffic chief be sacked
Ryanair called the Nats back-up system is ‘useless’ after more than 2,000 flights were affected as the result of a technical issue
UK travel firm collapses after 19 years — advice issued for booked holidays
ABTA has confirmed the closure of a UK travel company that offered trips to the likes of New York, Las Vegas and Greece, with issued advice for customers with existing bookings
Airports return to normal – but passengers are unlikely to get refunds
Around 100 flights were affected by cancellations on Thursday
UK flights chaos: Your refund rights and why compensation is ‘unlikely’
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ mean that tens of thousands of passengers might not be eligible for compensation
Over 1,000 London flights cancelled or delayed in air traffic mayhem
‘Significant knock-on impact’ of air traffic control issue that led to cancellation of over 850 UK flights expected into Wednesday
All the winners of the Independent Travel Awards 2026
Discover the airlines, cruise brands, tour operators and destinations won big at our inaugural celebration
'Quite appalling': The UK's WORST airport revealed
Passengers have spoken – and one UK airport experience has been branded anything but a smooth start to a holiday. Which airport has come out on top – and which has landed at the very bottom?
Birmingham Airport offering more destinations in summer 2027
More Greek destinations are being added to Birmingham Airport’s offering
Ryanair says airfares could increase in 2027. Here’s why
Ryanair has warned that European short-haul airfares are likely to rise “materially” if high oil prices persist into 2027, which may see some airlines “struggle to maintain capacity or even survive”.
Ryanair warns rival airlines will ‘struggle to survive’ if soaring oil prices persist
The Irish airline says airfares on short-haul flights will increase ’materially’ if high oil prices continue into 2027
Nepal urges foreign tourists to keep booking Himalayan holidays
South Asian nation received more than a million foreign visitors in 2025, with tourism a vital contributor to the country’s economy
Major UK airport reveals £200 million upgrade plans
The aviation hub is also seeking permission to operate later flights
TUI flight issues urgent 'mayday' call above UK with fuel running low
The TUI flight from Cape Verde held over the Peak District for about 20 minutes but had to make an emergency landing at East Midlands Airport following an incident at Manchester
Ryanair offers £29.99 'rescue fares' as rival axes all flights from busy airport
EasyJet announced this week that it will axe all its flights from Leeds Bradford Airport early next year – routes cut include Paris, Barcelona and Malaga
Ryanair steps in as Easyjet permanently axes all flights from UK airport
The airline said the decision was made to focus on developing its ‘most popular’ routes.
Holidaymakers ‘struggling to shake off’ money concerns during breaks
People from some parts of the UK were particularly likely to say they could not shake off their financial worries completely while on holiday
Major airline stopping all flights from UK airport from October 23
The regional airline will stop running all services from the UK airport
EasyJet 26 day strike action plan affecting 5 key airports in hotspot
More than 3 million Brits travel there every year
UK airport closed for four years takes major step towards reopening
The reinstatement of controlled airspace is crucial to the airport’s future
'Ryanair charged me £75 extra for suitcase I've used more than 30 times'
A Ryanair passenger has hit out at the airline after she was forced to pay a £75 oversized bag fee for a suitcase she claims to have used ‘more than 30 times’ over the last seven years
Ryanair pilots launch court fight over 'withheld' holiday pay
A former Ryanair pilot, alongside 261 others, has filed a lawsuit against the budget carrier over holiday pay.
Australian airline Jetstar announces major change to baggage policy
Australian budget airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers to store carry-on bags in overhead lockers from February next year.
Gatwick Airport set to open second runway bringing 100,000 more flights to British holidaymakers
The second runway is set to open by 2030
Major Railcard change means thousands more in UK can travel for half price
Under the old rules, some teens were £175 worse off a year than their younger peers
UK passport renewal: Britons urged to check passports as one million are due to expire within months
Holidaymakers can be turned away at the gate if they have less than six months left on their passports
Ryanair and WizzAir passengers sent August warning over UK airport strikes
Strike action that could take place in August may impact 8,000 passengers per day
Ryanair 'currency choice' that can make booking cheaper
People could save little and often by doing this before their next flight
Holidaymakers say Ryanair booking method is 'gold' for avoiding 'dreaded seat'
A money-saving expert has shared a little-known Ryanair booking trick that could help passengers avoid the middle seat for free
London airport becomes the first in the UK to offer robot parking service
Gatwick Airport says the service should work with up to 95 per cent of car models
Jet2 rolls out new routes including first flight to a beautiful beach destination just one hour from UK
Visit Italy, France and Jersey with new summer routes
The UK airport where ‘game-changing’ robots will park your car
London Gatwick Airport is set to launch the UK’s first robotic airport parking service at its South Terminal.
Major UK airport issues carry-on luggage warning after taking dozens of items
It’s the start of UK airports’ busiest period and passengers are being warned to think about what’s in their bags well ahead of time to ensure they have a smooth getaway
Popular airline announces ‘game-changing’ new headrest for passengers
All A350 aircraft will have the U-Dream headrest installed by the end of 2026
Britons could pass through security in seconds with new AI border check trial at world's busiest airport
The new system could remove the need to show passports and boarding passes
Europe's border control meltdown: Brit tourists battle through queues
New EU passport checks cause chaos as footage circulating on social media shows disgruntled British travellers standing in enormous lines at airports across Europe.
Ryanair insists planes are safe after passenger nearly sucked out of broken window
Ljubisa Karović, 61, was partially sucked out of the plane when a piece of its engine struck the window
17 UK airports confirm 100ml rule still in place with passengers warned
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand luggage.
'I'm a flight attendant and these are the best and worst seats on a plane'
Picking the right plane seat can make all the difference to your journey – and one flight attendant says there’s a simple strategy that could leave you with a much more comfortable flight
The worst airports in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy for EES delays
Queues stretching for hours could be the reality for Britons heading to popular European destinations this summer
EU entry-exit system has already ‘proven its worth’, claims French ministry
More than 1,100 ‘concerning individuals’ have been refused entry to the Schengen area since October
Aer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs and slash routes in major shake-up
The Irish flag carrier says surging oil prices are taking their toll
UK families warned over hours of airport queue misery in Europe
The new Entry/Exit System, known as EES, has been slowly rolled out across Europe – and a major airline has warned this summer could be affected by delays as a result.
Major UK travel firm collapses with 'all current and future' bookings cancelled
Global Vision International (GVI) has been plunged into liquidation after 28 years.
Fly through airport security using 'psychology' trick for queues
An airport has revealed an easy trick for a shorter wait at airport security
Heathrow on verge of losing title as Europe’s busiest airport
Heathrow suffered a 1.2% decline from May 2025
Ryanair 'bad behaviour' alert as flight prices slashed
Ryanair has issued a series of alerts to passengers
Ryanair calls on French government to fix future flight delay risks
‘The time for excuses is over,’ said the Irish airline
Spain holidays: Wizz Air launches new year-round routes from UK to 3 must-visit Spanish destinations - less than £20
The new routes will launch in October