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Passengers evacuated from Birmingham Airport following security alert
Footage from Birmingham where passengers are seen waiting to enter the airport after it was evacuated following a security alert. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the airport said: “@WMPolice is currently on-site dealing with an...
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US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he wants to ensure passengers are getting the value promised to them, "which means validating that these programs are transparent and fair." (Scripps News)
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Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan, killing at least 6 people
It was forecast to affect parts of Japan through Sunday and Monday, although its exact route was uncertain, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. (Scripps News)
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As other airlines recover from tech outage, Delta under federal investigation
The Department of Transportation has opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines as the airline hasn't resume normal service following last week's tech outage. (Scripps News)
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People stranded at Gatwick airport as global IT outage causes chaos
Interviews with people stranded at Gatwick Airport as thousands of airline passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to the global IT outage are being urged to leave crowded airports. More than 40 UK flights have been axed and...
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Southwest hopes for less of a "Cruel Summer" flying Taylor Swift fans to shows
Southwest hopes for less of a "Cruel Summer," flying Taylor Swift fans to shows by adding new flights to tour cities. The budget airline said "Don't Blame Me" if you don't have a plan. (Scripps News)
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Cleverly says aide described Rwanda policy as ‘crap’ for ‘dramatic effect’
James Cleverly has claimed his parliamentary aide was making a “counterintuitive statement” for dramatic effect when he described the Rwanda policy as “crap”. The Home Secretary said James Sunderland was supportive of the policy and its...
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How to get Southwest Airlines flights for as low as $53 this week
The airline is offering one-way ticket deals in celebration of its 53rd birthday for a limited time. (Scripps News)
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Cleverly: Rwanda plan is legally robust and Government determined to deliver it
A "concerted effort" to derail the Rwanda asylum plan through the courts will not prevent planes taking off, James Cleverly said. The Home Secretary said the Safety of Rwanda Act is "robust" and the scheme to send some asylum seekers on...
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Home Secretary visits island of Lampedusa
During a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, Home Secretary James Cleverly reaffirmed the Government's argument for the Rwanda scheme. The Rwanda Bill is awaiting royal assent to formally become law, paving the way for deportation...
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James Cleverly speaks to media on Lampedusa trip
Home Secretary James Cleverly speaks to the media whilst on a trip to Lampedusa in Italy to talk small-boats strategy with his Italian counterparts.
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'Enough is enough' Rwanda flights to go ahead without further delays - Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has insisted Rwanda flights will get off the ground without further delays. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street on Monday morning, the Prime Minister said: “Enough is enough. No more prevarication, no more delay....
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Rishi Sunak always looks for someone else to blame, says Yvette Cooper as parliamentary showdown looms
Rishi Sunak has acknowledged he will miss his self-imposed spring target for getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground but insisted: “We will start the flights and we will stop the boats.” He blamed Labour opposition to the plan for the...
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Sunak blames Labour for missing spring deadline for Rwanda flights
Rishi Sunak has acknowledged he will miss his self-imposed spring target for getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground but insisted: “We will start the flights and we will stop the boats.” The Prime Minister said “enough is enough” and...
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Rwanda Bill sends 'clear message' that illegal migrants cannot stay in UK - Prime Minister full speech
Rishi Sunak said the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill sends a “clear message” that illegal migrants will not be able to stay in the UK. The Prime Minister, addressing the Government’s illegal migration operations committee...
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'Enough is enough' Rwanda flights to go ahead 'without further delays' - Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has insisted Rwanda flights will get off the ground without further delays. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street on Monday morning, the Prime Minister said: “Enough is enough. No more prevarication, no more delay....
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Sunak declines to give numbers of people likely to leave on Rwanda flights
Rishi Sunak declined to give details on numbers of people likely to leave on flights to Rwanda, but said there will be a “regular rhythm” of “multiple flights a month through the summer and beyond”. The Prime Minister, addressing the...
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Transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off from Heathrow
The first transatlantic flight by an airliner powered by pure sustainable aviation fuel has taken off. Virgin Atlantic is operating the flight from London’s Heathrow to New York’s JFK airport with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
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Stock footage of planes at Heathrow
Stock footage of planes taxying on the runway at heathrow and taking off.
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War in Israel Is Suppressing Travel: Virgin Atlantic CEO
The war between Israel and Hamas is deterring travel across portions of the Middle East, according to the head of Virgin Atlantic Airways. Shai Weiss says the price of jet fuel has also gone up considerably since the war began. He speaks...
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Ryanair boss says UK air traffic control is worst in Europe
Contains strong language The UK’s air traffic control (ATC) system is the worst in Europe, the boss of Ryanair has claimed. Michael O’Leary made the comment as he launched a tirade calling for National Air Traffic Services (Nats) chief...
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Behind The Scenes At JFK With JetBlue CFO
Nearly 16 million JetBlue revenue passengers passed through JFK Terminal 5 in 2022. JetBlue CFO Ursula Hurley tells Matt Miller how the airline has worked through Covid staffing challenges at the facility, shows him JetBlue's new Mint...
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Fukushima Water Won't Deter Chinese Tourists: ANA CEO
Japanese carrier ANA Holdings says the release of treated water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant won't affect visitors from China. CEO Koji Shibata told Bloomberg, the number of travelers from China rose tenfold during the...
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'Unusual piece of data’ caused flight chaos - air traffic control boss
An “unusual piece of data” caused widespread flight disruption, an air traffic control (ATC) boss said, as airlines are under growing pressure over their treatment of passengers. Many UK holidaymakers are stranded overseas after around...