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Transavia France joins forces with Uber: earn Flying Blue Miles on your journey to the airport

Transavia France joins forces with Uber: earn Flying Blue Miles on your journey to the airport

The recent alliance between Transavia France and Uber turns a simple ride in the city into a loyalty opportunity: every...

TSBA increase: why Ryanair is threatening to leave French airports and what this means for travellers

TSBA increase: why Ryanair is threatening to leave French airports and what this means for travellers

The recent increase in the Airline Ticket Solidarity Tax (TSBA) has reopened a crucial debate on the future of air trans...

British Airways and Starlink: free Wi-Fi reinvents in-flight connectivity

British Airways and Starlink: free Wi-Fi reinvents in-flight connectivity

British Airways is to roll out free Wi-Fi across its entire fleet using Starlink technology. This announcement marks a m...

Iberia announces free WiFi on all its flights: in-flight connectivity becomes the norm

Iberia announces free WiFi on all its flights: in-flight connectivity becomes the norm

Offering free high-speed Internet access on board all flights is a game-changer for travelers and airlines alike. Iberia...

Biometrics at Dubai airport: how Emirates is preparing for "passport-free" travel

Biometrics at Dubai airport: how Emirates is preparing for "passport-free" travel

Emirates is speeding up the introduction of biometrics in Terminal 3 at Dubai Airport (DXB), with the stated aim of enab...

Travelling without a passport: how Emirates is transforming DXB with biometrics

Travelling without a passport: how Emirates is transforming DXB with biometrics

Imagine an airport journey where you no longer have to take out your passport: check-in, immigration control, access to...

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...