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BA Flight Attendant Dies After Collapsing on Heathrow Flight

A British Airways cabin crew member has died after a medical emergency mid-flight from London Heathrow to Beijing, prompting an urgent return to the airport.

EasyJet Passenger Dies Mid-Flight from Lanzarote

A holiday flight to the UK turned to tragedy as cabin crew fought to save a passenger's life. The full story of the emergency diversion and onboard response.

Lost Passport, Missed Flight: A Travel Nightmare

A British traveller's dream holiday turns into a logistical nightmare after a lost passport leads to a missed flight. Discover the costly lessons learned and essential tips to avoid this travel disaster.

Severe Turbulence Injures Multiple on Delta Flight

A Delta Air Lines flight from Milan to Atlanta was struck by sudden, severe turbulence, resulting in multiple injuries and an emergency diversion. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers of in-flight turbulence.

Disaster Survivors Face Dual Trauma and PTSD Crisis

Exclusive: Survivors of Puerto Rico's earthquakes and Hawaii's Maui wildfires face severe PTSD and mental health crises, with experts warning of long-term psychological devastation.

TUI flight in dramatic U-turn over UK storm, diverts to Birmingham

A TUI flight from Crete to Manchester was forced to abort its landing and divert to Birmingham after a sudden and violent storm battered the UK, causing travel chaos for hundreds of passengers.

British Air India crash survivor vows never to fly again

Exclusive: British national Arjun Nair, the only UK survivor of the Air India Express crash in Kerala, reveals his lifelong trauma and fear of flying after the horrific accident that killed his father and 20 others.

Sole British Air India Bombing Survivor Breaks 38-Year Silence

Exclusive: The only British survivor of the 1985 Air India bombing, which killed 329, shares his harrowing story for the first time, revealing decades of trauma and a fight for recognition.

Air India Survivor's Wife Reveals Husband's Final Moments

Exclusive: A survivor's wife recounts the terrifying mid-air explosion aboard an Air India Boeing 747 and her husband's tragic final moments. The harrowing incident over the Atlantic reveals new details about the emergency that claimed one life.

Bali Flood Disaster: Nine Dead, Australians Trapped

Exclusive report from Bali as catastrophic flooding claims nine lives, leaving Australian holidaymakers stranded amidst devastating landslides and submerged streets. Eyewitness accounts reveal the terror.

Delta Flight Diverted After Severe Turbulence Injures Passengers

A routine Delta Air Lines flight from Milan to Atlanta was struck by sudden and severe turbulence over Utah, resulting in multiple passenger and crew injuries and forcing an emergency landing in Salt Lake City.

Severe Turbulence Injures Dozens on Delta Flight

A Delta Air Lines flight from Milan to Atlanta was struck by sudden, severe turbulence, resulting in multiple injuries and an emergency diversion to Dublin. The incident highlights the unpredictable dangers of clear-air turbulence.

Couple's flight to Nice mistakenly lands in Iraq

A British couple's romantic getaway to the French Riviera took a terrifying detour when their flight unexpectedly landed in war-torn Iraq, sparking a frantic international incident and leaving them stranded for days.

Ryanair Flight Cancellation: How I Won £400 Compensation

A Ryanair passenger's nightmare flight cancellation turned into a £400 victory. This definitive guide reveals the step-by-step process to claim what you're owed under UK261 regulations. Discover how to fight back against airline delays and cancellations.

Qantas Tests Historic London-Sydney Direct Flight

Qantas launches a groundbreaking direct flight from London to Sydney, slashing travel time and testing the limits of ultra-long-haul aviation. Discover the new era of non-stop travel between Europe and Australia.

Chilling new details emerge from the cockpit voice recorder of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, revealing the final, frantic moments before it plunged into the Florida Everglades in 1972, claiming 101 lives.

06/09/2025 02:36

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake and relentless aftershocks have devastated western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,400 people and flattening entire villages in one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.

05/09/2025 03:35

Australia's Climate and Disaster Preparedness Overhaul

Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a previous quake devastated the same region. The death toll has soared past 2,000, with rescue efforts hampered by remote terrain and damaged infrastructure.

04/09/2025 16:24

Pakistan Floods: 50,000+ Forced to Flee Homes in Punjab

Emergency declared in Pakistan's Punjab province as catastrophic flooding displaces over 50,000 residents. Authorities race against time with rescue operations amid destroyed infrastructure and widespread devastation.

Congo Floods: Over 200 Dead in Catastrophic Landslides

Devastating floods and landslides in eastern Congo have resulted in a tragic loss of life, with scores injured and critical infrastructure destroyed. International aid efforts are mobilising.

UK-Turkey flight emergency landing after passenger chaos

A Jet2 flight from Glasgow to Antalya was forced to make an emergency U-turn and land at London Gatwick following a major onboard disturbance, requiring a police escort.

Brit's Turkey Holiday Nightmare After 7:30am Flight Booking Error

A British tourist's dream holiday to Turkey turned into a frantic nightmare after a catastrophic booking error saw her morning alarm coincide with her flight's departure time. Discover how a single-digit mistake led to a costly travel disaster.

Blue Islands Named UK's Least Punctual Airline

Official CAA data reveals Blue Islands as the UK's least punctual airline, with nearly half of all flights delayed in 2023. Discover which other carriers struggled with punctuality.

EasyJet flight to Spain diverted after passenger 'goes berserk'

An EasyJet flight from London to Spain was forced into an emergency landing after a passenger allegedly 'went berserk', assaulting cabin crew and causing panic onboard. The shocking incident unfolded at 30,000 feet, prompting a major security response upo

Sudan Landslide Kills 1,000; One Sole Survivor Found

A devastating landslide has obliterated an entire village in southern Sudan, claiming an estimated 1,000 lives. A lone survivor has been found as rescue efforts face immense challenges in the remote region.

A devastating landslide has obliterated a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province, with local officials reporting over 100 casualties and fears the death toll could rise significantly as rescue efforts continue.

02/09/2025 03:27

Passenger's Cockpit Threat Forces Emergency Plane Evacuation

Dramatic footage captures the chaotic emergency evacuation of a TUI flight at Manchester Airport after an 'unruly' passenger allegedly threatened to 'take control' of the aircraft, sparking a full security alert.

Flight attendant's urgent phone warning for all travellers

An experienced flight attendant reveals the critical safety reasons behind the airplane mode rule and the surprising risks of ignoring it, from navigation interference to emergency channel disruption.

Drunk passenger forces emergency flight diversion to Porto

A TUI flight from Tenerife to Bristol was forced into an emergency diversion to Porto after a drunk passenger assaulted cabin crew and threatened to open the aircraft door mid-flight, causing terror onboard.