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Hyperloop One, the futuristic transportation company, is reportedly shutting down, facing financial struggles, laying off most employees, and seeking to sell assets

US aviation firm Southwest Airlines allows plus-sized passengers to book an extra seat for no extra charge on most of its flights so they and other customers can travel in comfort

A group of charities including Greenpeace and Transport & Environment have demanded that the Government does not use tax-payers money to prop up the production of sustainable aviation fuel

Gatwick, Bournemouth, Newcastle, Bristol and Stansted have all featured in a list of the airports in the UK with the highest number of delayed flights so far in 2023, according to Civil Aviation Authority data

British Airways cabin crew were told to avoid lacy and patterned bras as they would be visible under their see-through blouse - but the airline has now withdrawn that guidance

Barra Airport in the Outer Hebrides, 40 miles off the coast of western Scotland, requires pilots to watch out for cockle pickers and beach combers as they come in to land on the sand

It is possible to fly from Bristol Airport to Paris-Le Bourget Airport in France on a private jet for less than £250 per person if you take advantage of empty-legs

Kansai International Airport in Japan took tens of thousands of people seven years to build at a cost of $20billion, yet engineers are concerned that it is sinking faster than expected

The House of Lords was told that routes from the British mainland to islands around the coast were ideal for flights of battery-electric and hydrogen powered planes

Heathrow Airport said that "minor changes" had been implemented to flight schedules after "strong wind" ripped through the London flight hub, but other agencies claimed that staff shortages were also a factor

Hawaiian woman Cayla Farris has been ordered to pay nearly $39,000 in restitution to American Airlines, for her disruptive behavior on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu in February 2022

Global Airlines has said it will start flying from London Gatwick to JFK in New York in 2024, with ticket options for gamers and those who love to quaff Champagne

Brittany Ferries and DFDS Ferries have cancelled services, while British Airways and KLM have grounded flights due to incredibly strong winds and large waves caused by Storm Ciaran

A pregnant passenger went into labour while aboard the United Airlines Flight #1509, which was en route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Honolulu

A flight attendant has explained why most commercial jets still have ashtrays onboard, despite smoking on planes having been banned and punishable with a big fine for the past 25 years

Airport officials received news that a threat had been made against a plane that was arriving from Iran on Monday, leading authorities to stop all flights to and from Hamburg Airport

Tourists said a plane appeared 'way too low' as it landed above their heads at an airport that's famous for its short runway meaning pilots often have to do lower landings than other destinations.

India’s Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation is considering banning pilots and flight attendants from wearing perfume onboard planes for an unlikely reason

The suspect was on a flight from Newcastle to Majorca when he was accused of touching the flight attendant's bottom and nipples in "a lewd way" before being restrained

An unnamed flight attendant who worked for American Airlines was discovered dead by cleaning staff in her Philadelphia Airport Marriott hotel room, in a mysterious and disturbing case

The African man, who is aged between 30 and 40 years old, was found by horrified maintenance workers after the aircraft arrived at Istanbul Airport on September 14

Japan Airlines is running a scheme called Any Wear, Anywhere from now until August 2024, which lets customers leave their clothes behind and receive a new batch at the hotel

A travel expert has shared some of the truth behind common aviation myths - including why you may want to ask for salt when you get an in-flight meal

Hybrid Air Vehicles hopes to launch the Airlander aircraft within the next four years, meaning passengers will be able to fly up to 4,000 miles in relative silence and comfort

Peter Drummond, head of baggage at air transport IT provider SITA, has shared his top tips for increasing the chances that you won't lost your bag for good when checking it in at the airport