Malaga Airport Technical Failure Sparks Travel Chaos
Technical failure at Malaga Airport causes flight delays and cancellations, affecting Newcastle Airport passengers.
Category : Transport
Banana Bonanza: Containers Spill in English Channel, Delaying Cruise Ship
16 containers of fruit fall from Baltic Klipper in English Channel, washing bananas ashore and delaying P&O cruise ship Iona by a day.
UK Increases EV Charger Grant to £500 for Homes Without Driveways
UK increases EV charger grant to £500 from April 1, 2026, targeting homes without driveways, renters, and flat owners.
Pilot's Chilling Final Words Before Colgan Air Crash That Killed 50 Revealed
Cockpit transcript reveals pilot's final words 'Jesus Christ' and co-pilot's scream before Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash that killed 50 in 2009.
M62 Shut After Multi Vehicle Crash 90 Minute Delays
Two M62 crashes near Huddersfield caused 90-minute delays and 12-mile queues. Five-vehicle crash and fire westbound, three-vehicle crash eastbound. Minor injuries reported. Traffic now normal.
HS2 Trains Capped At 199mph To Save Costs
HS2 considers reducing train speed from 224mph to 186mph to cut costs and accelerate completion, as budget exceeds £100bn.
Sydney Train Chaos: Overstretched Wire from 2020 Blamed
A high-voltage wire that fell on a Sydney train in May was identified as a risk in 2020, but inspections using binoculars missed it, causing two days of chaos.
Chemical Smell Disrupts Flights at Washington-Area Airports
Flights halted at Washington-area airports due to chemical smell at Potomac TRACON; second such incident this month.
'A Miracle': Flight Attendant Ejected Over 100 Metres Survives Air Canada Crash at LaGuardia
Flight attendant Solange Tremblay survived Air Canada Jazz crash at LaGuardia after being ejected over 100 metres strapped to her seat; two pilots killed.
Airport Chaos Persists as TSA Staff Crisis Deepens
TSA workers face sixth week without pay as shutdown deepens; over 400 quit, ICE agents deployed to airports amid political deadlock.
Ryanair's Surprising Hand Luggage Items: Ashes and Parachutes Allowed
Ryanair allows unusual hand luggage items like human ashes and parachutes, alongside generous electronic device limits.
Giant 10ft Drone In Near Miss With Heathrow Passenger Jet
A passenger jet had a near-miss with a 10ft drone at 10,000ft near Heathrow, prompting safety concerns and calls for drone registration.
Aer Lingus Cancels Over 500 Flights Due to Mandatory Maintenance
Aer Lingus cancels over 500 flights due to mandatory aircraft maintenance, affecting UK and European routes.
UK Rail Firms Criticised for Heatwave Service Cancellations
UK rail firms face criticism as heatwave causes cancellations and speed restrictions due to track buckling and sagging overhead lines.
New MOT Rules: £2,500 Fine for Driving with 'Dangerous' Fault
New MOT rules from 20 May classify faults as minor, major, or dangerous. Driving with a dangerous fault risks £2,500 fine and 3 points.
EasyJet Passenger Left Stranded in France After Nut Allergy Diversion, Forced to Spend £3,000
EasyJet passenger forced to spend £3,000 after nut allergy diversion, claims airline abandoned him in France despite meeting all requirements.
Bus Drivers Fear for Safety as Lockdown Eases
Bus drivers express safety fears as lockdown eases and passenger numbers rise, with concerns over social distancing and job cuts.
Cardiff Becomes First UK Council to Impose Higher Parking Charges on Larger Vehicles
Cardiff becomes first UK council to charge higher parking fees for larger vehicles, aiming to reduce SUV use and improve road safety.
Jet2 Flight Diverts to Porto After Pilot Falls Ill Mid-Air
Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Birmingham diverted to Porto after pilot suffered suspected heart attack; passengers stranded for 13 hours.
EasyJet Aborts Landing Due to Wedding Fireworks Near Paris Airport
EasyJet flight from Venice to Paris Orly aborted landing after pilots saw wedding fireworks near runway. No injuries reported.
AA Recommends Cardboard to Prevent Icy Windscreens This Winter
AA advises using cardboard to prevent icy windscreens in winter, a simple hack to avoid frost and potential fines.
Drivers Risk £5,000 Fine for Not Using Air Conditioning Button
Drivers risk fines up to £5,000 for not using air conditioning in hot weather, as poor ventilation can lead to careless driving charges.
Aer Lingus Cancels Manchester-New York Flight, Stranding Passengers
Aer Lingus cancels Manchester-New York flight, passengers stranded as plane flies empty to JFK amid snowstorm.
World's Longest Bus Journey: 100 Hours of 'Absolute Hell' Across South America
World's longest bus journey takes over 100 hours from Lima to Rio, described as 'absolute hell' by passengers.
Amandaland Filming Locations: Harlesden vs Real Sets
Amandaland is filmed in Islington and Muswell Hill, not Harlesden. Real Harlesden offers good value housing and community spirit.
British Airways Relaunches Melbourne Flights After 20 Year Hiatus
British Airways resumes daily flights to Melbourne after 20 years, starting January 2027 via Kuala Lumpur.
Airport Liquid Rules Confuse Travellers Check Before Flying
83% of Brits unaware of new airport liquid rules; only four airports scrapping 100ml limit this summer.
Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Return to Manchester
Ryanair flight RK3226 from Manchester to Norway made an emergency return after a technical issue mid-flight.
Stansted Airport Evacuated After Fire Alarm Sparks Travel Chaos
Stansted Airport evacuated after fire alarm; passengers face delays. Incident resolved, operations normal.
Norwegian Axes Long-Haul Network, 1,100 Jobs at Gatwick at Risk
Norwegian Air cuts long-haul network, 1,100 jobs at Gatwick at risk as airline focuses on short-haul European routes.
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