Author: Helen William

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.

British Airways (BA) was involved in an incident at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) before flight BA585 was due to depart for London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The flight was operated by an Airbus A321neo, registration G-NEOT.

Turkish Airlines now carries around twice as many passengers as British Airways, supported by rapid fleet growth and Istanbul’s expanding hub.