Swansea council launches review of Swansea Airport as licence suspended for 'systemic failure' It comes after the Civil Aviation Authority suspended the airport's licence Wales Online · Mar 30, 2023
Delay warning to holidaymakers as third of flights ran behind schedule in 2022 An expert has warned that the return to travel last year following Covid restrictions was 'overshadowed' by delays. Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023
A third of flights to and from UK airports were at least 15 minutes late last year ‘Unacceptable’ delays are being linked to ‘widespread chaos’ seen last year The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Glasgow Airport was worst in UK for cancelled flights with 'unacceptable' figures in UK The figures reveal that 2.5 per cent of flights to Glasgow Airport were cancelled last year - the highest number in the UK - with the Civil Aviation Authority saying the number of UK cancellations last year was "unacceptable'. Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2023
Glasgow Airport has highest proportion of cancelled flights Civil Aviation Authority figures show 'unacceptable' levels of late take-offs across the UK last year Insider UK · Mar 23, 2023
More than a third of UK flights delayed in 2022 The Civil Aviation Authority said an ‘unacceptable’ 37% of flights were at least 15 minutes late in 2022. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Flight attendants want to ban parents from putting babies on their laps during flights Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, has warned against parents holding their young children on their laps during flights Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
UK passengers owed millions by airlines in unpaid refunds and expenses Wizz Air accounts for almost half the total amount owed to customers, according to Which? The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023
Heathrow told to cut passenger charges in move that could lower fares Decision by Civil Aviation Authority comes despite airport having argued for higher fees The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
UK now seen as ‘toxic’ for satellite launches, MPs told After Virgin Orbit’s failed mission, Commons committee hears complaints about regulator The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
Wizz Air to suspend Moldova flights, citing security Airline Wizz Air said on Monday it would suspend flights to the Moldovan capital Chisinau from March 14 due to concerns about the safety of its airspace, a decision Moldova's civil aviation authority described as sudden and regrettable. Reuters · Feb 27, 2023
Loose Women's Sophie Morgan launches campaign with SNP MP Marion Fellows The disability activist, from East Sussex, has launched the ‘RightsOnFlights’ campaign today after being left on an empty plane for hours just to have her wheelchair returned broken. Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023
UK passengers deem Wizz Air worst short-haul airline in Which? survey In December, the Civil Aviation Authority said it has “significant concerns” about Wizz Air’s “unacceptable” behaviour as its passengers were far more likely to make escalated complaints than those of other carriers. Nottingham Post · Feb 22, 2023
Worst airline for delays last summer - with flights nearly an hour late on average Wizz Air, TUI, easyJet, Air Portugal, Ryanair and British Airways all featured in the list compiled from Civil Aviation Authority data from last summer by Forbes Advisor Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023 Loose Women star in hospital following 'complications from surgery' Loose Women star Sophie Morgan gave a health update from her hospital bed as she is treated for post-operation complications
Wales Online · Feb 15, 2023 Swansea Airport's licence has been suspended again The operator has been given two weeks by the Civil Aviation Authority to come up with a plan to address safety management failures
Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023 UK airline Flybe collapses, cancels all flights and tells customers not to go to airports Flybe has gone into administration with all flights cancelled and will not be rescheduled, the UK airline and the Civil Aviation Authority have announced. Customers have been urged not to go to airports.
Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023 Flights in and out of Manchester Airport cancelled as troubled airline Flybe is grounded The carrier previously went into administration in 2020 with the loss of 2,400 jobs - its revival has come to a swift end
Belfast Live · Jan 28, 2023 Flybe: Claiming back money after all flights cancelled The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued further advice to UK consumers impacted by Flybe entering administration
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023 Flybe collapse: From refunds to alternatives, what happens now? British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair are already offering ‘rescue fares’ – with train firm LNER offering free travel on Saturday and Sunday
Chronicle Live · Jan 28, 2023 Martin Lewis' MSE explains how Flybe passengers can claim refund for cancelled flights Passengers who had travel booked with the flight provider are being urged not to go to their departing airport unless they have an alternative means of transport booked.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2023 Edinburgh Flybe passengers warned flights cancelled after company collapses Passengers of Flybe situated in Scotland's capital and around the UK have been warned against travelling to the airport for their flights after the company entered administration.
Nottingham Post · Jan 28, 2023 Flybe customers issued with advice on making a claim after airline's collapse The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued guidance for Flybe customers
Glasgow Live · Jan 28, 2023 Flybe Glasgow flights cancelled as airline goes into administration All scheduled Flybe flights taking off from Glasgow nave been cancelled after the company fell into administration for the second time. Passengers are being urged not to travel to airports.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2023 Flights cancelled after embattled airline Flybe ceases trading REGIONAL carrier Flybe has ceased trading and all scheduled flights have been cancelled, authorities have said.