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Flight attendant’s breast cancer linked to cosmic radiation, court finds

Sophie Lainault has fought for two and a half years for recognition that her illness was related to her profession

The Independent UK

French flight attendant's breast cancer is recognised as occupational disease

A former Air France flight attendant has had her breast cancer recognised as an occupational illness, a first in France. Judges pointed to night shifts, ionising radiation and second-hand smoke.

Euronews

Ranked: The most and least expensive airlines in Europe

AirAdvisor ranked 23 European carriers by cost, revealing the best value airlines for your next trip away.

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Middle East flights: Air France suspends routes to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut

Air France said it is ‘monitoring the situation’ in ‘real time’ while other carriers including KLM, British Airways, Aegean and Singapore Airlines have also issued recent updates on their Middle East flights.

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New flight routes launching to and from Europe in autumn and winter 2026

Whether you’re chasing an autumn break or a winter escape, airlines are rolling out new flight routes to and from Europe in 2026.

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Air France permanently closes Mali operation, after flights halted in 2023

Air France has closed all operations in Mali, underlining how air links in the Sahel have been reshaped by strained ties between France and military-led governments, airspace closures, suspended services and recent security concerns around Bamako.

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Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air's hand luggage restrictions explained – and the best cabin bags to buy

Here’s how to avoid getting stung at the airport with an oversized bag fine

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Fresh blow for Cuba: Iberia halts direct Madrid-Havana flights until November

The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.

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Los Angeles Philharmonic announces Daniel Harding as next music director

The British-born maestro will replace Gustavo Dudamel as the orchestra’s chief conductor

The Guardian - UK

British conductor and Air France pilot Daniel Harding selected as LA Phil successor

The LA Phil is transitioning from the Gustavo Dudamel era, who transformed the orchestra during his tenure starting in 2009 and will depart this summer for the New York Philharmonic

The Independent UK

Airbus, Air France Hit With Manslaughter Charges Over Pilot Training Failures in Deadly 2009 Flight 447 Crash

Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter over the 2009 Flight 447 crash that killed 228 people, following a long-running court battle in Paris.

International Business Times UK

Ebola outbreak: Flights diverted, borders tightened — how countries are taking precautions

In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Times of India

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris

The Independent UK

Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash over Atlantic

On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.

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Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport

As of Thursday, all flights carrying passengers that have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan at any point during the previous 21 days will be diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport

The Times of India

Air France and Airbus held guilty over deadly 2009 Atlantic flight disaster

Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter by a Paris appeals court for the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board. The court overturned a previous ruling, holding both companies responsible for the tragedy. Fined €225,000 each, the companies plan to appeal…

The Independent UK

Air France 447: A tragedy that should never have happened

The startle effect generated ‘a highly charged emotional factor for the two co-pilots’, found investigators

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Ebola scare in US-bound Air France flight as flyer denied entry to Detroit after plane diverted to Canada's Montreal

Ebola outbreak linked to a rare virus. There is no available vaccine or medicine for the Bundibugyo strain responsible for the outbreak.

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Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash

Air France and manufacturer Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter in an appeal case regarding the 2009 crash of a Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight.

The Independent UK

Flight from Paris to Detroit diverted after DR Congo passenger boards amid Ebola outbreak

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Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak

Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions

The Independent UK

Flight forced to divert after US denies entry to Congolese passenger over Ebola fears

The US has placed restrictions on entry for those who have recently been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan

The Independent UK

Air France and Airbus guilty of manslaughter over plane crash that killed 228

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French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Air France and Airbus were on Thursday found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Paris appeals court in connection to the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history. Airbus and Air France later responded to the court decision saying they…

The Independent UK

Air France and Airbus found guilty of corporate manslaughter over Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228

The decision follows a 17-year investigation

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