The British Airways safety video: why have half a million people watched it online?
The five-minute costume drama has become a summer blockbuster on YouTube, with thousands of people enjoying it at home. It is clearly very popular – but will it save lives?
June 2024
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
Tory candidate facing probe over election date betting allegations threatens to sue BBC – as it happened
Laura Saunders issues statement saying she may sue BBC over ‘infringement of privacy rights’ and says she is cooperating with Gambling Commission
April 2024
Thousands of flights to and from Europe affected by suspected Russian jamming
About 46,000 aircraft have logged GPS problems over Baltic Sea since August, says report
March 2024
Pilot jailed after trying to fly plane from Edinburgh to New York while drunk
The Delta Airlines employee was caught with a half empty bottle of Jägermeister in his hand luggage
January 2024
UK airports’ scanner delays mean 100ml liquid limit will remain
Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted miss deadline, meaning ban will continue there this summer
Holidays: money-saving tips for booking your dream break
The lowdown on the best deals, plus how to secure and future-proof them
Oslo airport grounds flights amid heavy snowfall
Wizz Air pays out £1.2m to passengers after refund claims were rejected
Ryanair ticket sales hit after travel agent websites delist airline
December 2023
‘So these are the people I’ll die with’: one nervous flyer on the terrifying rise in turbulence
What’s the reason for our increasingly bumpy air travel – and does it mean a crash is more likely?
November 2023
Virgin Atlantic and BA face formal complaints over sustainability claims
Change by degrees
Overseas over seas: how hard is it to travel internationally from Australia without flying?
September 2023
Private jet service for rich dog owners condemned by climate campaigners
UK-based charter firm launches ‘ludicrous’ £8,166 Dubai-London route for clients who want to fly with pets
Gatwick restricts flight numbers for week amid air traffic control problems
Airport will share 164 cancellations between airlines until Sunday as it seeks to avoid diversions
Tui extends Greece and Turkey season to November after extreme summer heat
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Hidden holiday fees: is the end nigh for dastardly drip pricing?
Ryanair was forced to cancel over 350 flights due to air traffic control chaos
August 2023
Gatwick passenger numbers soar as strikes hit flight punctuality
Demand for travel results in 41% rise but air traffic control industrial action across Europe affects timings
UK flight disruption: your rights and what you are entitled to
You may be entitled to a refund, a seat on another flight, a hotel stay or help with food and drink
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Hate sharing a plane? You’ll love the flying scooter
If inventor Franky Zapata can make it work, the Airscooter will be the ‘personal flying machine’ every misanthrope dreams of