Ryanair passengers hit with £75 baggage fines at Birmingham
Multiple passengers report being fined £75 at the gate for carry-on bags they claim were compliant with Ryanair's policy. Read their story and get advice to avoid similar charges.
Multiple passengers report being fined £75 at the gate for carry-on bags they claim were compliant with Ryanair's policy. Read their story and get advice to avoid similar charges.
Airlines warn passengers of potential flight disruption as further snow is forecast for parts of the UK this weekend. Check your flight status before travelling.
A Ryanair flight to Tenerife made a dramatic emergency return to Birmingham after severe turbulence. Passengers describe a 'horror movie' ordeal. Full story inside.
A Ryanair flight from Birmingham to Tenerife was forced to return to BHX after turbulence caused injuries. Get the latest details on the incident and passenger safety.
Passengers describe 'horror movie' ordeal as Ryanair flight from Birmingham to Tenerife is forced back to airport due to severe turbulence. Read the full story.
A Ryanair flight from Malaga to Birmingham declared a mid-air emergency, issuing a 'Squawk 7700' alert. The Boeing 737 diverted safely to London Stansted. Full details on the incident and passenger updates.
A Ryanair flight to Tenerife was forced to turn back after severe turbulence flung passengers from seats. One woman describes the traumatic mid-air emergency. Read the full story.
Ryanair vows immediate appeal against a €256m fine from Italy's competition watchdog, calling the ruling 'legally unsound' and a threat to low fares. Read the full story.
A Ryanair flight to Faro collided with a fuel tanker while taxiing at Edinburgh Airport, forcing an emergency evacuation. No fire reported. Full details and passenger reactions.
National Express boosts capacity on key routes between the Midlands, North West, and London from 26 Dec to 4 Jan, offering affordable travel and free kids' fares during rail works.
Bus station workers and customer service staff in the West Midlands walk out for a second time, rejecting a 3.2% pay offer. UNISON warns of disruption to transport and projects.
Royal Mail warns of severe pre-Christmas delivery delays affecting 151 postcodes across the UK. Check the full list to see if your area is impacted.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption as the motorway shuts between junctions 39 and 40 for two consecutive weekends in January for essential bridge work. Plan your journey now.
A Willenhall businessman says his firm faces a 'slow and painful death' due to railway works, demanding £260k compensation. Read his story and the official response.
BBC Breakfast descended into chaos as the South East news team was evacuated due to a fire alarm during Wednesday's live show. Get the full story on the disruption and other major news covered.
The Met Office warns of 70mph gales and heavy rain set to disrupt Christmas travel across the UK. Check for cancellations and plan ahead for festive journeys.
A Met Office fog warning is in place for Birmingham and the West Midlands on Wednesday morning. Get the full Christmas week weather forecast and travel advice here.
Ryanair updates its hand luggage rules, permitting passengers to bring two items of baby equipment for free. The airline also celebrates 35 million passengers at Birmingham Airport.
Commuters face major disruption as a police incident near the railway between Coventry and Nuneaton cancels trains. Expected to last until 8:30 on Tuesday 16 December.
Birmingham's bin strike disruption is set to extend into 2026 as organisers plan a third major 'megapicket' protest. Read the latest on the ongoing industrial action.
Birmingham Airport announces a dozen new direct routes for 2026, including Tirana, Rome, and Lapland. Discover the full list of destinations and airlines.
Birmingham faces more bin chaos as a third 'megapicket' is planned for January 30, 2026. The strike over pay and roles threatens renewed disruption. Read the latest.
Ryanair bases a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, adding three new routes and 250,000 seats as part of a major $600m investment in the North West.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System for UK drivers is postponed to 2026. Get the latest on the delay, potential Dover gridlock fears, and official plans to minimise disruption.
A major snow blast is set to hit northern England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland on December 18. Get the latest forecast and regional impacts here.
Birmingham and the West Midlands face days of heavy rain and strong winds, causing train cancellations and event postponements. Stay informed on the latest travel updates and safety advice.
Heavy rain and strong winds cause disruption across the West Midlands, cancelling a Christmas lights switch-on and blocking a railway line. Stay updated on the weather.
Edinburgh Airport has suspended all operations due to a major IT issue with its air traffic control provider. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates.
Major disruption on Birmingham's Cross City Line as a signalling fault suspends services between New Street and Redditch/Bromsgrove. Delays expected with no clear resolution time. Read for travel alternatives.
Birmingham commuters face major disruption as the Cross City Line South is suspended due to recurring signalling issues. Check for ticket acceptance on buses and latest updates.