Flights suspended at Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airports due to snow The runways have been closed at both of the North West’s major airports this morning because of heavy snowfall overnight. Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport is holding all flights while they work to clear the runway. At Manchester Airport incoming arrivals being diverted to…
More vegan meals served by Emirates in ‘Veganuary’ More than 20,000 plant-based meals were served on Emirates flights this month – known to vegans worldwide as ‘Veganuary’. The Dubai-based carrier reported a 40% rise in on board requests for vegan meals during January, reflecting an increasing popularity of vegan living in the UK. The Vegan…
START MY COMPLAINT How to complain about an Emirates flight delay or cancellation? If you would like to know how to file your complaint about an Emirates flight delay or cancellation, here’s a quick guide. Approved by the CAA, AviationADR specialises in settling disputes between passengers and airlines. Our decisions are binding on our members,…
– Travelling abroad this Christmas? Here’s a quick guide on what to do if an airline cancels your flight at home or abroad. What you need to know If your flight is covered by EU law, your airline must let you choose between two options: 1. Receive a refund You can get your money back…
Airline bans ’emotional support’ animals on long flights Delta Air Lines is introducing the ban after an 84% increase in animal incidents including a passenger being attacked by a dog. Delta Air Lines says it is introducing the new rules after an 84% increase in animal incidents in 2016-17. They include a passenger being attacked…
Virgin Atlantic faces potential Christmas strikes. Virgin Atlantic will draft in extra aircraft in an effort to maintain schedules as it faces the threat of a strike by some pilots over Christmas and new year. The measure is among contingency plans being drawn up by the carrier which faces a walkout by members of the Professional…
Instagram inspired Flight bookings introduced Instagram-inspired trip bookings are being introduced by easyJet via the carrier’s mobile app. The new Look&Book app feature allows easyJet passengers to instantly book flights using just a photo without them needing to know the destination. The technology allows those browsing Instagram to take screen-grabs of inspiring photos they see…
Flying when pregnant: NHS advice and airline rules for expectant mothers Is it safe to fly when pregnant? We take a look at the rules on flying when you are pregnant including NHS advice and airlines’ varying regulations Meghan Markle and Prince Harry landed in Australia this week to kick off their royal tour – and it’s off to a…
Cypriot budget airline Cobalt has suspended operations Low-cost airline Cobalt has cancelled all flights from midnight Wednesday according to a statement on its website. The carrier, which has operated flights in and out of Cyprus since 2016 – including flying UK holiday-makers to the island – has suspended operations. Local media said Cobalt had failed to reach…
Ryanair announces Bournemouth-Dublin route Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced two new routes for summer 2019, including direct flights from Bournemouth to Dublin and from Liverpool to Corfu. The Bournemouth-Dublin route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 April. Meanwhile, the Liverpool-Corfu route will commence on 2 June and will operate on…