A severe jet fuel shortage could disrupt UK and EU summer holiday flights within three weeks unless shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes, warns ACI Europe, with airlines already cutting services.
Travellers were stranded aboard a grounded Ryanair flight at Birmingham Airport for over three hours following a terminal evacuation due to a suspected fire, with passengers enduring 21-degree heat without refreshments.
Seven Lufthansa flights to and from Birmingham Airport are cancelled today due to a cabin crew strike, affecting routes to Frankfurt and Munich amid stalled wage talks.
Three flights from Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt and Munich were cancelled on Friday, April 10, as cabin crew at Lufthansa staged a one-day strike over wage disputes, disrupting travel plans.
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Twenty-nine European Union countries are implementing the EU's Entry/Exit System from Friday, April 10, requiring biometric registration for British travelers and other third-country nationals.
The final departure date for Coventry Airport has been confirmed as May 9, marking the end of an era for the West Midlands site, which will be replaced by a gigafactory.
Birmingham Airport has scrapped the 100ml liquid limit, allowing up to 2 litres per container, while East Midlands Airport still enforces the old rule. Learn the latest security scanner updates and travel tips.
Investigations remain ongoing at Birmingham Airport after the North Terminal was evacuated due to smoke in the baggage area, with passengers reporting delays and fire crews on scene.
Brindisi Airport in Italy has exhausted its fuel reserves, while Milan, Venice, and Bologna impose rationing as jet fuel prices surge due to Middle East tensions disrupting oil supplies.
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A comprehensive guide to hand luggage allowances and duty-free regulations for four major UK airlines: Ryanair, easyJet, TUI, and Jet2. Learn about cabin bag sizes, weight limits, and essential packing restrictions to avoid airport hassles.
Ryanair warns air fares will increase post-Easter and later this summer due to soaring jet fuel prices from Middle East conflict, urging holidaymakers to book now.
The iconic Red Arrows will debut their new season display at the Midlands Air Festival, featuring rare aircraft, hot air balloons, and pyrotechnics from May 29-31 at Ragley Hall.
Thousands of UK tourists flying to Italy face potential disruption as seven major airports experience severe aviation fuel shortages due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, with limited services and possible flight cancellations.
East Midlands Airport has issued a reminder to passengers that the 100ml liquid limit remains in force, as some UK airports have scrapped the rule. The alert comes ahead of the busy Easter break.
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Ryanair has issued a plea to passengers, asking them to avoid wearing sunglasses on board its aircraft. The budget airline, which operates from Birmingham Airport, made the request via a social media post.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the Welsh Government's £205m subsidy plan for Cardiff Airport is legal, rejecting Bristol Airport's challenge. The decision supports expansion plans including new routes and aviation services.
Passengers arriving from Malta were stuck on an easyJet plane for three hours after landing at Birmingham Airport due to a smoke incident in the terminal, causing evacuation and delays.
Birmingham Airport's North Terminal was evacuated following a fire alarm activation in the baggage area, causing delays and passenger frustration.
A mysterious smoke incident triggered fire alarms and evacuations at Birmingham Airport's North Terminal, leaving passengers stuck on planes and in queues with minimal communication.
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West Midlands Fire Service confirms no fire at Birmingham Airport after smoke in baggage reclaim led to North Terminal evacuation. The airport remains operational with the area contained.
Birmingham Airport evacuated its North Terminal due to smoke in the baggage area, with fire crews responding. Passengers were evacuated as a precaution, but the airport remains operational.
Passengers are stuck on planes at Birmingham Airport after a fire incident at the North Terminal, with emergency services responding and evacuations underway.
Birmingham Airport was evacuated after reports of a fire in the baggage area, with fire crews responding to the incident and travellers gathered outside the terminal buildings.
Passengers were evacuated from Birmingham Airport's North Terminal as a precaution after a domestic fire alarm was activated in the baggage and immigration area. Multiple fire crews responded to the scene.
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UK tourists flying to Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy face increased Air Passenger Duty rates from April 2026, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves implementing above-inflation hikes affecting economy and premium economy travelers.
An EasyJet pilot was forced to abort landing at Paris Orly Airport due to fireworks concerns near the runway, reportedly from a wedding celebration, with no safety compromise.
A mother from Lincolnshire is battling a £170 penalty after a family member stopped briefly on double red lines at East Midlands Airport. The airport insists the enforcement is necessary for safety.
Footage captures a Jet2 Airbus A321 aborting its landing at Birmingham Airport due to strong winds on Good Friday, performing a go-around before safely landing 15 minutes later.
Drivers using the Port of Dover are warned to allow extra time for new EU Entry/Exit System border checks, fully implemented from April 10 across all EU airports and ports.
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