Holidaymakers face massive travel disruptions after flights are cancelled

Are you affected? Email emily.davies@mailonline.co.uk Thousands of holidaymakers faced massive travel disruption this morning after dozens of flights were cancelled at London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports. Two of the UK’s busiest airports are in chaos today after EasyJet grounded 32 flights at Gatwick. British Airways has also cancelled the same number of flights from Heathrow. … Read more

Royal Mail continues to cut UK flights despite takeover

The chief executive of Royal Mail’s parent company has said he will continue to transform the group despite a £3.57bn takeover, with Royal Mail preparing to cut more daily freight flights this month. Martin Seidenberg, the CEO of International Distribution Services, is planning “the biggest network change in 20 years” to modernise Royal Mail’s deliveries, … Read more

Flights at Bristol Airport were delayed more than half the time on one route

More than half of flights are delayed on the worst flight route in Bristol. Analysis of the latest Civil Aviation Authority figures shows that 59 per cent of TUI flights from Bristol to Mallorca were delayed by at least 15 minutes in the 12 months to April. EasyJet flights to Split also featured high on … Read more

Aer Lingus cancelled flights: Current list of services disrupted by pilot action

Aer Lingus confirmed on Wednesday that it would cancel a further 76 flights from Monday to Wednesday next week, in a bid to keep as many flights as possible in light of the pilots’ action. This brings the total number of flights cancelled so far to almost 500. The cancellations are the result of a … Read more

Russia blocks GPS on hundreds of RAF flights

Russia has jammed the GPS on hundreds of RAF flights flying through Eastern Europe this year, with Grant Shapps’ flight on its way back from Poland in March. An in-depth analysis has revealed the dangers of such practices for both civilian and military flights and provides insight into the extent of Russian interference in aviation. … Read more

Major airline cancels hundreds of flights to and from Britain, leading to holiday chaos

Chaos is expected for holidaymakers after a major airline cancelled hundreds of flights to and from Britain. Just days before the peak season begins, union leaders are calling for a 24% pay rise for their members to return to work. As reported by the Mirror, the Irish Air Line Pilot’s Association (Ialpa) has confirmed that … Read more

Britons are facing holiday chaos as airlines cancel hundreds of flights to and from Britain

Aer Lingus workers are set to strike and more than a hundred flight routes have been canceled as a result, with union bosses pushing for a 24% pay rise to be approved for flight crew members This week saw chaos at UK airports as power outages and air traffic control shortages hit Europe((MEN Media) British … Read more

Stranded holidaymakers clash after Gatwick suspended all flights

By Alesia Fiddler and Piriyanga Thirunimalan 19:08 Jun 29, 2024, updated 19:57 Jun 29, 2024 Stranded holidaymakers have attacked the ‘disgusting’ service after Gatwick Airport suspended all flights yesterday afternoon. Passengers faced massive delays, last-minute diversions to other London airports and missed connections after a British Airways Boeing 777 flight was forced to make an … Read more

Airlines cancel flights in UK due to ‘air traffic control shortages’

AIRLINES such as Ryanair and Wizz Air have been forced to cancel flights due to a number of air traffic control problems. Ryanair confirmed that more than 60 flights have been canceled and a further 150 delayed due to ATC issues. 2 Dozens of flights have been cancelled due to air traffic control shortagesSource: Getty … Read more