All news on the topic: Air travel

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Travel case is the perfect alternative to out of stock Antler vanity
Australian brand Nere drops fashionable luggage looks worthy of a catwalk for half the price of the British brand
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'Entitled' man steals child's plane seat because she 'wasn't using it properly'
A man has been slammed for stealing a child's plane seat on a flight from Jamaica to America because he 'wanted to look out of the window' — and claims she wasn't using the seat properly anyway
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People 'thrown into ceiling' with blood on heads after plane suddenly 'dropped'
Blood was left smeared on the roof of the plane after passengers were thrown around the cabin as a LATAM Airlines plane experienced 'strong movement' on the flight from Sydney to Auckland
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United Airlines passenger plane skids off Houston runway, tipping onto wing
Emergency incident at Houston's George Bush Airport after United Airlines Flight 2477 missed the runway after landing. Passengers were evacuated from the Boeing 737 plane at around 8am
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Passengers thought 'bomb went off' on plane as huge flames shot from engine
A United Airlines flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston to Fort Myers, Texas was forced to turn around after bright orange flames were spotted by passengers coming from one of the engines
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Unanswered questions as aircraft bursts into flames and crashes into busy road
Questions remain about the identities of the lives lost in a plane crash near Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday night, as well as about the circumstances under which the devastating crash occurred
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Flight attendant details scary reason they sit on hands as plane takes off
When it comes to air travel, safety is always of optimum importance, which is why one flight attendant has explained why you should sit on your hands as the plane takes off
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Alaska Airlines passengers on terrifying door blow-out flight sue firm for $1BN
Alaska Airlines and Boeing are being sued by a couple from Portland after they claim their lives were changed when a door plug blew out midflight at the beginning of the year
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Passenger plane forced to divert over passenger's 'life-threatening behaviour'
United Airlines flight UA883 departed from London Heathrow at 08:18 am local time bound for Newark Airport, New Jersey, but made an emergency landing in Bangor, Maine
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British man arrested after trying to fly with two huge suitcases of cocaine
He was arrested by police on the Caribbean island, as officers released video footage showing them counting out the 36 cellophane-wrapped packets containing the suspected cocaine
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'Sophisticated' designer suitcase that's great for Mother's Day
Treat mum to some upscale Antler luggage ahead of her summer holiday
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Boss of 'worst airline' pockets jumbo wage rise as flyers wait for payouts
Passengers on budget airline Wizz Air have had to band together to demand compensation for delayed and cancelled flights
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'I reclined my plane seat and then got shoved - haters say I'm in the wrong'
A single traveller has told how she was trying to relax on a long flight but was stopped by the people behind her who demanded she did not move her seat
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American Airlines in major change to loyalty scheme that could affect thousands
American Airlines tightens restrictions on earning loyalty points by limiting eligibility of tickets purchased through third-party vendors, amidst a backdrop of increased checked baggage fees
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Best Samsonite luggage for your 2024 travels
Snap up a brand new suitcase from one of the world's best-loved luggage brands
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Six passengers tackle man trying to open plane door in midair, duct tape him
Horrifying footage shows the moment six passengers on an American Airlines flight tackled a man who was allegedly trying to open the door of the plane - in midair
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Traveller documents life inside 'wild' North Korea after visiting twice
Gunnar Garfors, from Oslo, Norway, has offered his top tips for those hoping to visit the country - and more importantly, the strict rules tourists must follow to avoid punishment.
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Eight ways to beat plane travel sickness - from exercises to drink choices
Feeling sick on a flight can happen to anyone, so it's important to know what you should do next if you suddenly end up requiring medical attention
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United Airlines passengers panic after dog poos on plane seat causing mayhem
Passengers at the rear of the plane were left trying to figure out where the stench had come from, “we were debating was it her [the owner] or was it the dog” one said
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Vladimir Putin's top secret weapon threatens airlines by jamming GPS signals
Russia has developed a frightening weapon that can block important GPS signals on both planes and ships - so far, experts have identified at least seven devices in Russia
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Woman wins compensation from airline after being made to travel economy
Linda Pouliot of Bedford, Texas, booked a birthday trip with her sister to Canada last year with United Airlines, although the flight would be operated by Air Canada
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'I'm a flight attendant - there's one thing everyone should do before they fly'
There's nothing more annoying than getting to the airport, checking in and then discovering you are delayed by hours - so TikToker Cici has shared her ingenious methods to avoid the stress
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Plane passenger sparks outrage over 'rude' travel hack to create phone holder
One flyer has gone viral after creatively making a hands-free phone holder to watch films without having to hold the device - but people aren't happy and have slammed the hack as 'rude'
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Wearing red on planes could have some major benefits, according to travel expert
Wearing red on your flight can have a major impact on your travelling experience, according to the experts. Here's why you should rethink your airplane wardrobe
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Flight attendant shares best way to charm airline staff and have a good journey
Esther Sturrus, 22, revealed her favourite type of passenger to meet on board a plane and how travellers can best avoid being a headache for cabin crew
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