Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Foreign Office updates advice for tourists Holidays have been operating as normal in Turkey The Independent UK · Mar 3
Virgin Atlantic resumes scheduled Dubai to London route Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai are continuing to operate a limited schedule, while Qatar Airways has extended its flight suspension until 6 March. Euronews · Feb 28
'I Have a Bomb': Fighter Jets Scrambled After Passenger's Wi-Fi Prank Forces Emergency Landing A Turkish Airlines flight to Barcelona was forced into an emergency landing after a passenger renamed a Wi-Fi hotspot to claim a 'bomb threat' was on board. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
“People Are Idiots”: Fighter Jets Scrambled To Escort Flight Over Passenger’s WiFi Hotspot Name Military aircrafts had to escort the flight towards its destination after authorities suspected the presence of explosives on the aircraft. Bored Panda · Jan 16
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after in-flight alert The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am. Euronews · Jan 15
Flight forced to make emergency landing in Barcelona after network name ‘bomb threat’ A passenger created an in-flight wireless network whose name contained a bomb threat The Independent UK · Jan 15
Europe's safest airlines revealed in new global ranking Seven European carriers made the top 25 list this year, according to AirlineRatings. Euronews · Jan 14
Dubai travellers hit by Christmas chaos after flights delayed and cancelled Exclusive: World’s busiest airport for international travellers suffers from severe thunderstorms The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
Turkish Airlines removes controversial Parkinson’s warning – but passengers’ fears remain ‘Their behaviour was totally unacceptable,’ says Lord Blunkett The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Former BBC correspondent turned away from Turkish Airlines flight to London because of Parkinson’s Mark Mardell was left stranded for seven hours in Istanbul after Turkish Airlines barred him from a London flight, telling him he needed a doctor’s note because of his Parkinson’s Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025
Venezuela withdraws operating permits for six airlines after ultimatum over suspended flights The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace. Euronews · Nov 27, 2025
Travellers stranded in Venezuela as airlines halt flights amid security warnings Growing tension between Venezuela and the US has left hundreds of travellers stranded as airlines cancel flights. Euronews · Nov 25, 2025
Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA's "heightened military activity" alert The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on the Maduro regime amid a U.S. military buildup in the region. Axios · Nov 24, 2025
Business Brief (Nov. 6): China to Lift Export Controls on U.S. Firms China extends visa-free policy for France, Shenzhen to host APEC meeting next year Caixin Global · Nov 6, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 What medical conditions can airlines reasonably ask a passenger about? Plane Talk: As a former BBC editor is denied boarding due to his lack of a medical note, the health requirements for flying appear to be under scrutiny
The Conversation · Oct 21, 2025 Turkey’s charm offensive in Senegal: migration scholar unpacks the relationship Turkey has been trying to establish a stronghold in Africa, using the “Opening up to Africa” policy it adopted in 1998.
Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025 Why Is Boeing Stock Falling Today? Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) shares slipped Thursday after fresh uncertainty emerged around one of its most closely watched commercial deals, even as the aerospace giant secured another U.S. military contract.
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2025 'We Were Treated Like Animals', Deported Gaza Flotilla Activists Say International activists who arrived in Istanbul after being deported from Israel following the military's interception of their Gaza-bound flotilla said Saturday they had been subjected to violence and "treated like animals".
Euronews · Oct 2, 2025 Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Armenia as relations improve As part of efforts to develop ties, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara in June.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 Is it advisable to ‘self-connect’ between flights? Plane Talk: Build in a day’s buffer if you can
Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025 Boeing In Preliminary Stages To Develop 737 Max Successor: Report Aerospace giant Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new single-aisle aircraft to replace the 737 Max Jet.
Benzinga · Sep 26, 2025 FAA May Let Boeing Take Charge Of Plane Safety Checks Again Federal regulators are reportedly preparing to ease restrictions on Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) by restoring some authority to perform final safety checks on its aircraft, signaling relief for the manufacturer's strained delivery process.
International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025 Turkish Airlines Inks Big Boeing Deal After Erdogan Visits US Turkish Airlines announced on Friday a deal to buy up to 225 Boeing jets, one day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made his first White House visit since 2019.
Benzinga · Sep 26, 2025 Boeing Lands Big Wins With Norwegian And Turkish Airlines' Massive Orders Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) announced two significant aircraft deals this week, securing new commitments from Norwegian Group and Turkish Airlines as both carriers expand their fleets and improve efficiency.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Turkish Airlines to expand fleet with 225 new Boeing aircraft after Erdoğan's US visit Turkish Airlines has announced plans to add 225 Boeing aircraft to its fleet