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Lithium battery fire in the cabin: what do travellers need to know?

Lithium battery fire in the cabin: what do travellers need to know?

A recent incident on board an international flight, reported by Flywest, illustrates a recurring threat to flight safety...

Air traffic controllers strike: Ryanair announces up to 1,800 flight cancellations - what to do if you are traveling from October 7 to 9

Air traffic controllers strike: Ryanair announces up to 1,800 flight cancellations - what to do if you are traveling from October 7 to 9

European travelers once again face the spectre of temporary paralysis: a nationwide strike by French air traffic control...

Delays and tensions: why French air traffic control is at the heart of a European crisis

Delays and tensions: why French air traffic control is at the heart of a European crisis

From Paris to Nice, thousands of travelers are seeing their journeys disrupted by cancellations and delays that are mult...

Travelling with an external battery: what Emirates' new rule changes for passengers

Travelling with an external battery: what Emirates' new rule changes for passengers

As of October 1, 2025, Emirates has tightened its rules on the carriage and use of **external batteries** in the cabin....

Schiphol freezes its charges for 2026: what impact on ticket prices and competition between European hubs?

Schiphol freezes its charges for 2026: what impact on ticket prices and competition between European hubs?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's decision not to apply the planned increase in airport charges in 2026 has raised both hopes...

Starlink in the cabin: what FAA approval means for the future of in-flight Wi-Fi

Starlink in the cabin: what FAA approval means for the future of in-flight Wi-Fi

The certification issued by the American authorities to install **Starlink** on board commercial aircraft marks a major...

Passenger rights: Decree 2025-772, what impact will it have on travel in France and Europe?

Passenger rights: Decree 2025-772, what impact will it have on travel in France and Europe?

Discreetly adopted this summer, decree 2025-772 is causing considerable concern among travelers and air transport profes...

Transavia strengthens its presence in Toulouse with new routes to Tunis and Paris-Orly for summer 2026

Transavia strengthens its presence in Toulouse with new routes to Tunis and Paris-Orly for summer 2026

Transavia is stepping up its development at Toulouse-Blagnac, announcing a number of new routes that are reshaping the m...

United Airlines: a crucial decision to come on the integration of the Airbus A350 into its long-haul fleet

United Airlines: a crucial decision to come on the integration of the Airbus A350 into its long-haul fleet

A major decision is looming for United Airlines: whether or not to reactivate the introduction of the Airbus A350 into i...

Lufthansa restructures its activities to promote the integration of its subsidiaries

Lufthansa restructures its activities to promote the integration of its subsidiaries

The parent company is preparing to tighten its organizational cords to promote greater integration of its branches. At t...

Authorities call JAL to account over DUI incidents, company apologizes

Authorities call JAL to account over DUI incidents, company apologizes

A series of recent incidents has forced JAL to issue an official apology and to face the scrutiny of aviation authoritie...

Air France revolutionizes the skies with the introduction of ultra-fast WiFi on board its aircraft thanks to Starlink

Air France revolutionizes the skies with the introduction of ultra-fast WiFi on board its aircraft thanks to Starlink

Against a backdrop of global competition for in-flight connectivity, Air France has embarked on a major transformation b...

Qatar Airways announces the arrival of an A321neo dedicated to an economical 100% travel experience

Qatar Airways announces the arrival of an A321neo dedicated to an economical 100% travel experience

Announced for entry-into-service before the end of the year, Qatar Airways is presenting an Airbus A321neo configured fo...

Edelweiss takes off for Seattle, and I find myself in the pouring rain!

Edelweiss takes off for Seattle, and I find myself in the pouring rain!

Edelweiss Air has laid the foundations for a new transatlantic route between Zurich and Seattle, marked by the spectacul...

Lufthansa welcomes its very first Dreamliner equipped with the Allegris cabin on landing in Frankfurt

Lufthansa welcomes its very first Dreamliner equipped with the Allegris cabin on landing in Frankfurt

Lufthansa recently welcomed its very first Allegris-cabin Dreamliner as it landed at Frankfurt airport. The Boeing 787-9...

Van Air inaugurates flights in French Guiana, challenging the dominance of Guyane Express Fly

Van Air inaugurates flights in French Guiana, challenging the dominance of Guyane Express Fly

Van Air has launched operations in French Guiana to compete largely with Guyane Express Fly. The new airline, renowned f...

Contour Airlines inaugurates Caribbean service with flights from San Juan and St. Thomas to Dominica

Contour Airlines inaugurates Caribbean service with flights from San Juan and St. Thomas to Dominica

Contour Airlines is launching an innovative new air service linking several popular Caribbean destinations. This ambitio...

easyJet launches new winter service between Paris CDG and Gran Canaria for the 2025-2026 season

easyJet launches new winter service between Paris CDG and Gran Canaria for the 2025-2026 season

easyJet is launching a new winter service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Gran Canaria for the 2025-2026 season. Thi...