Aviation
Low-cost carrier to shrink carry-on bag size and charge for overhead lockers
The airline said the changes will increase punctuality of flights, but we would much rather be 10 minutes late than have to pay to bring an adequate amount of knickers on our next Euro trip.
Aviation
Woman sues airline after ultra-Orthodox men refuse to sit next to her on flight
The woman is seeking almost $30,000 in compensation from the airline after flight attendants made her feel as though she had no option but to move seats.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Virgin Australia changes mask advice, Alliance expands fleet + MORE
Travel Weekly’s reporter attempted to match his espresso intake with the number of stories in this wrap. He’ll be opting for decaf next time around.
Aviation
Pilots’ union alleges airline intends to use sickness records to decide job cuts
The airline has denied accusations that it intends to use pilots’ sickness records when drawing up plans for more than 700 job cuts.
Aviation
Italian officials call out EasyJet for “racist” advert
The allegations could not come at a worse time for EasyJet, as the airline prepares to cut 30 per cent of its staff and sell three of its major UK bases.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Qantas Frequent Flyer’s new points offer, Gold Coast Airport’s runway concert + MORE
Reading Travel Weekly’s Aviation Wrap has been compared to taking a long-haul flight, in that you’ll likely fall asleep at some point.
Aviation
Airline passenger burned after crew drops “boiling hot” noodles on her shoulder
A frightful image has emerged of a woman scalded on a flight when a cabin crew member lost their grip on a hot cup of instant noodles.
Aviation
British carrier collapses two months after proposed government rescue
by Christian Fleetwood
The United Kingdom’s biggest regional airline has suspended all operations with immediate effect, just months after seeking government help.
Aviation
Woman accidentally travels to Berlin using her baby’s passport
A British mum was shocked to find she had unwittingly travelled internationally using a passport that didn’t belong to her.
Aviation
Budget airlines come under fire from football fans over ticket price hikes
EasyJet and other budget airlines have come under fire for an enormous price hike on tickets around the UEFA Europa Cup draw, but the cause is a little more complicated than it might seem.
Aviation
EasyJet’s clever new ad is like a European holiday in under a minute
Need another reason to convince your clients that Europe is the place to be in 2020? This clever ad might do the trick.
Aviation
Passenger pilots EasyJet flight to avoid two-hour delay
Scooch on into the weekend with this feel-good Friday story, best accompanied by a cheeky few glasses of red wine and a well-put-together cheese platter.