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12-08-2020
Refunds for cancelled flights due to coronavirus too slow
Airlines are taking too long to refund passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. According to consumer group Consumer association Which?, airlines are falling short of promises made to the CAA.
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28-07-2020
TUI cancels flights to Spain due to coronavirus
Touroperator TUI has cancelled all holiday flights from the UK to Spain and the Balearic and Canary Islands up until August 9. TUI is taking that step in response to the two-week quarantine obligation that the government has set for British holidaymakers. -
05-03-2020
Flybe collapses into administration
The British airline Flybe has collapsed into administration this morning. All Flybe flights and those operated by sister airline Stobart Air have been cancelled with immediate effect as a result. -
17-02-2020
Delays and cancellations due to Heathrow IT meltdown
Last Sunday many flights were cancelled or delayed because of an IT malfunction at check-in systems and departure signs at London Heathrow Airport. Thousands of passengers were affected by this IT meltdown.
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14-01-2020
New strike of French Air Traffic Control from January 13 until January 17
The strikes of union members of the French Air Traffic Control seem never-ending. After the strike of last Thursday, January 9 2020, another strike was called for starting yesterday at 17.00, lasting until Friday, January 17.
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11-12-2019
Air Traffic Control strike in France disrupts flights in December
December 5, 6 and 7 was marked by strikes of French Air Traffic Control, causing disruptions on flights from, to and over France. Thousands of passengers were affected by the strikes. On December 10, unions representing the air traffic controllers went on strike again. It seems we are nowhere near the end of the strikes this month.
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21-11-2019
Large technical issue causes delays and cancellations with British Airways
A large technical issue in the systems of British Airways has led to long delays and several cancellations on long distance flights. Thousands of passengers are affected by, what seems to be, the effects of a power issue.
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11-11-2019
Poor hygiene with European budget airlines causes health risks
Research by British consumerorganisation Which, shows that Ryanair, Wizz Air and Vueling have the filthiest cabins of commercial airlines. Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Emirates on the other hand, are praised for their clean cabins. -
24-10-2019
Thai Airways in financial trouble
The largest airline of Thailand, Thai Airways, is in financial trouble. Amidst the huge losses and rising debts as results of the ever-growing competition, Thai Airways barely survives among the budget carriers. Thai Airways front man, Sumeth Damrongchaitham, now wants to cut the paychecks of management.
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15-10-2019
Catalan protesters cause chaos and flight cancellations at Barcelona Airport
Hundreds of Catalan protesters were able to partially shut down Barcelona El Prat Airport yesterday evening after the High Court of Spain gave prison sentences varying from 9 to 13 years to nine political activists and leaders of the Catalan Independence Referendum of 2017. In Madrid, protesters blocked several access roads to the airports.
