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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

Facing a pilot shortage, Swiss cancels flights. Is this a sign of a wider European trend?

Switzerland’s national carrier isn’t the only European airline cutting summer flights.

Euronews · 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

Las Vegas-bound flight forced to make emergency landing at Scottish airport

A Las Vegas-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Glasgow Airport

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

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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.

International Business Times UK · May 21, 2025

The little-known passport rule tripping up EU travellers

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The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Connecting flights at Amsterdam? KLM demands you have an EU-compatible passport

Exclusive: Gavin McDermott, flying to Hong Kong via Amsterdam on the Dutch airline, was denied boarding and had to spend £1,000 on a replacement nonstop flight

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

EasyJet wrecks yet another family trip because staff don’t understand passport rules

Exclusive: After being turned away from her easyJet Amsterdam flight, Karen Woodhouse flew the next day on KLM with no problem

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

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KLM CEO runs the Netherlands' top airline

Marjan Rintel runs the Netherland's major airline.

Fortune · Apr 18, 2025

How KLM plans to grow despite government curbs

The Dutch government is limited the number of flights allowed, squeezing the airline.

Fortune · Apr 3, 2025

Refused entry, delays and a WW2 bomb: ‘Cursed’ couple refuse to give up on Paris dream

Exclusive: ‘We were reminded how much we love France’ say couple

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Europe's airlines plunge as U.S. recession fears threaten Americans' 'unbelievable' spending

Shares in IAG and Air France-KLM fell as fears of a U.S. recession weigh on holiday spending hopes.

Fortune · Mar 11, 2025

KLM yet to apologise after ruining birthday weekend away by getting passport rules wrong

Exclusive: Joe and Laura Booth have yet to hear from Dutch airline, but Norwegian has apologised to the Wright family for wrecking trip to Copenhagen

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

‘You’re not going on a birthday trip to Paris’: KLM ground staff get passport rules wrong yet again

The Man Who Pays His Way: Time to make airlines pay for needlessly wrecking passengers’ plans

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Queen of Belgium’s plane forced to make emergency landing after cockpit windshield cracks

The Boeing 787-9 was flying from Amsterdam to San Jose in Costa Rica

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Best airline frequent flyer schemes in 2025 – and how Avios points work

Here are the programmes for plane perks you won’t want to miss as a frequent flyer

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024

Stink from Dozens of Pigs On Board Forces Passenger Plane to Make Urgent Stop in Middle of Ocean

A flight was diverted to Bermuda after the stench from 100 pigs in the cargo hold filled the cabin.

Latin Times · Dec 16, 2024

Stink from Dozens of Pigs On Board Forces Passenger Plane to Make Urgent Stop in Middle of Ocean

A flight was diverted to Bermuda after the stench from 100 pigs in the cargo hold filled the cabin.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

Dutch airline KLM plans 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages

Dutch airline KLM has announced a “painful” round of cost-cutting and other measures

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024

As a polar guide I need to take a gun to the Arctic. But airlines are freezing me out

I’ve been repeatedly forced to pay a fare before finding out that firearms can’t be carried – after the refund window has closed

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024

Your best strategy if your British Airways flight is cancelled

The Man Who Pays His Way: In a hurry to get somewhere? You may need to pay and reclaim

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024

Our agreed KLM flight ticket price took off, disappeared and cost us £118

We were told it was all down to ‘dynamic pricing’ but what we had signed up to was altered

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2024

Flight bound for Scotland forced into U-turn before landing due to mid-air emergency

A FLIGHT bound for Scotland was forced to U-turn before landing due to a mid-air alert...

KLM Cancels Tel Aviv Flights Until October Due To Security

KLM and other airlines cancel flights to Tel Aviv due to security concerns, impacting travel to the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2024

Olympics drive down Air France-KLM profits

Air France-KLM recently reported a decline in profits for its latest quarter, attributing the downturn to a reduction in passenger traffic as the Paris Summer Olympics approach. This unexpected drop has led the airline group to revise its annual financial forecasts downward and intensify its efforts to reduce costs. The…

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024

Dozens more flights cancelled as impact of Microsoft IT outage spreads into weekend

Exclusive: At least 45 more flights to, from and within the UK have been cancelled on Saturday as airlines struggle to recover opeations.

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