Every European travel strike you need to know about this summer: Simon Calder’s round-up Exclusive: Industrial action by transport workers is planned in France, Italy and the UK in the coming weeks The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
EasyJet flight from Gatwick diverted after stag do causes chaos ‘Drunk and abusive’ passengers escorted from plane by police after flight to Marrakesh forced to land in Portugal Evening Standard · May 29, 2025
‘Welcome to Bologna’: The moment an easyJet passenger to Berlin realised her serious mistake It remains unclear how the gate check-in staff allowed the woman to board the Ryanair plane The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Travelling with hand luggage only? All the packing hacks to know, according to frequent flyers From the sandwich technique to the best multi-tasking beauty buys, here’s how to hack the luggage limit on your next flight — without compromising on style Evening Standard · May 29, 2025
Getting a handle on cabin baggage: How confusing are the current rules, and what is changing (or not)? The allowances, dimensions and costs for cabin baggage on British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air and Ryanair The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Turbulent schedule: Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025? Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations. Euronews · May 28, 2025
Is there a doctor on the plane? Medical diversions of flights are on the increase Plane Talk: How long before older passengers face medical questions before boarding? The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Traveler Shares Her Hack That Works Every Time To Get The Best Seats On A Plane For $0 Travel expert shares her hot hack for snagging the best seats on the plane and it won’t cost you a dime. Bored Panda · May 27, 2025
Calls for EU to intervene in row over charges for hand baggage on budget airlines Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet have been accused of ‘exploiting consumers’ and ignoring a ruling over charges The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025
EasyJet flight to Manchester diverts to Germany after woman ‘screams about bomb and grabs emergency exit’ The flight to Manchester Airport instead landed in Frankfurt The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
Chaos as easyJet flight from Alicante to Manchester diverts to Gatwick after mid-air medical emergency Flight U25521 declared an emergency while flying over the south coast of Britain Evening Standard · May 25, 2025
EasyJet promises ‘better resilience’ ahead of difficult summer Exclusive: CEO of Britain's biggest budget airline says French, German and Greek air-traffic control are biggest causes of delay The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
European airline cancels 1,400 summer flights amid pilot shortage Up to 50,000 UK passengers will face flight cancellations, says AirAdvisor The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees ‘violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice. Euronews · May 22, 2025
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Major airline to offer flights to ‘Europe and beyond’ in airport base reopening IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 EasyJet to reopen Newcastle base after Covid closure The group said it would launch the new base at Newcastle International Airport from next spring.
Euronews · May 22, 2025 EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 easyJet to reopen Newcastle base five years after Covid closure Britain's biggest budget airline reveals expected half-year loss ahead of peak summer
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 EasyJet records ‘slight improvement’ in half-year financial results Seasonal demand for air travel means airlines often record losses in the winter followed by profits in the summer.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 How much? Why is British Airways charging 70 times more than Ryanair from Edinburgh to London? Plane Talk: Why would any airline try to dissuade passengers from booking?
International Business Times UK · May 21, 2025 British Airways Tops UK List for Lost Luggage – But the Full Story Is More Nuanced British Airways tops the list for lost luggage in the UK, but new data reveals high passenger volumes—and not poor performance—may be driving the numbers.
Evening Standard · May 20, 2025 Horrified Spanish passenger describes how 'English animals' turned Ibiza flight into 'mid-air nightclub' British holidaymakers prevented air stewards from working by “standing, screaming and drinking bottles of alcohol one after the other’
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 ‘A plane full of English animals’: Passenger describes horror flight to Ibiza as police intervene Video footage shows the rowdy British travellers screaming and chanting in the cabin
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Global Airlines: after the Glasgow to New York JFK flight, what comes next? The Man Who Pays His Way: Deep-pocketed investors are seeking to make aviation great again
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 Gatwick airport travellers warned of major disruption due to staff strike action Staff working for Redline Oil Services are striking over eight days, including the Spring Bank Holiday weekend