Author: Helen William

An unruly passenger who allegedly threatened female flight attendants and had to be restrained by all seven crew members aboard an Aer Lingus (EI) flight has pleaded guilty to interfering with flight crew.

An easyJet (U2) Airbus A321 was surrounded by airport fire engines at Manchester Airport (MAN) on August 20, 2026, after the pilot reported a smell of fumes in the cockpit while the aircraft was being prepared for departure.

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart McInally has moved from professional rugby into aviation after joining Jet2.com (LS) as a pilot.

Lufthansa Flight LH430 diverted to Glasgow after a passenger medical emergency during its Frankfurt to Chicago journey.

Ryanair (FR) has introduced a faster recorded safety demonstration that is creating a new challenge for cabin crew, who must match their physical actions to the audio while preparing passengers for an emergency.

Virgin Atlantic (VS) has challenged the UK Government’s economic case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport (LHR), warning that rising expansion costs could make the airport too expensive for airlines to use.

Ryanair (FR) passengers travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) reportedly became ill after being left inside a hot aircraft for more than an hour while awaiting departure.

SAS (SK) is preparing to strengthen air connectivity between Scandinavia and India with the launch of a year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM) from October 1, 2026.

Jet2 (LS) refused boarding to a Leeds family at Rhodes International Airport (RHO) after their 6 year old daughter vomited once while they waited at the gate.

Passengers on a Jet2 (LS) flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) faced several hours of disruption after ground equipment struck the wingtip of their aircraft while it was preparing for departure.