Newcastle-Bergen Ferry Could Return After 18 Years
Calls are growing to restore the beloved DFDS ferry service linking Newcastle and Bergen, discontinued in 2008, as new direct flights renew interest in the historic maritime connection.
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EasyJet Winter Losses Grow to £93m Amid Competition
EasyJet reports a 52% increase in quarterly losses to £93 million, citing a competitive market and strategic investments in Italian airport bases, despite rising passenger numbers.
Aer Lingus Cuts All Manchester Long-Haul Routes from 2026
Aer Lingus will cease all transatlantic services from Manchester Airport starting March 2026, affecting routes to New York, Orlando and Barbados, with potential job impacts.
EasyJet Reports Winter Losses but Sees Strong Passenger Growth
EasyJet's early winter losses rose by 52% to £93m, driven by expansion costs in Italy, but the airline remains optimistic with record January bookings and a 90% seat load factor.
MG Unveils New MG4 Urban EV and Updated 2026 Range
MG expands its electric vehicle lineup with the new affordable MG4 Urban hatchback and introduces significant upgrades to the core MG4 range, including improved technology and extended driving range.
EasyJet Winter Losses Grow to £93m
EasyJet reports a 52% increase in quarterly losses to £93 million, citing a competitive market and investments in Italian airport bases, despite rising passenger numbers.
Bangor Jet Crash: Wing Ice Suspected in Bombardier Challenger Disaster
Aviation experts suspect ice contamination on wings caused a Bombardier Challenger 650 to crash at Bangor International Airport, killing six. Similar historical incidents highlight design vulnerabilities.
M4 Bristol Lorry Fire Closes Motorway in Rush Hour
A major lorry fire has forced the closure of the M4 westbound between junctions 18 and 19 near Bristol, causing significant rush hour disruption with strategic closures in place.
Child-Free Train Carriages Spark French Family Values Debate
SNCF's introduction of child-free spaces on Paris-Lyon TGV trains has ignited controversy in France, raising questions about children's place in society amid declining birthrates.
US Air Crash Anniversary: Families Remember 67 Victims, Demand Change
Relatives of the 67 victims killed in a US aircraft collision gathered in Washington D.C. to mark the first anniversary, honouring loved ones and calling for urgent safety reforms to prevent future tragedies.
NTSB Warns of Midair Collision Risk at Burbank Airport
National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy warns Hollywood Burbank Airport could be the site of the next deadly midair collision, citing concerns about mixed air traffic in small airspace.
Pilot's Fizzy Drink Hack for Cleaning Plane Windows
A commercial pilot has shared an unusual cleaning method using sparkling water to remove bugs and grime from aircraft windshields, explaining the science behind this old-school technique.
A1 Northumberland Crash: Serious Collision Closes Route
A serious collision has shut the A1 in Northumberland in both directions, with emergency crews responding. Police are leading the incident near Berwick upon Tweed and Eyemouth.
Colombia Plane Crash Kills 15 Including Lawmaker
A Beechcraft 1900 aircraft crashed in northeast Colombia's mountainous coca-growing region, killing all 15 aboard including a local lawmaker and a congressional candidate.
Snow Slows Maine Plane Crash Probe That Killed Six
The federal investigation into a fatal private jet crash at Bangor International Airport is being delayed by severe winter conditions, with deep snow covering the wreckage and hampering recovery efforts.
Waymo Aims for 2026 Driverless Taxi Launch in London
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit, plans to launch a fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by late 2026, intensifying competition in the UK's self-driving taxi market.
Chicago O'Hare Poised to Be World's Busiest Airport
Chicago O'Hare Airport is forecast to overtake Atlanta as the world's busiest airport by scheduled flights in 2026, with a 13% year-over-year surge in operations.
NYC Ferry Services Suspended Indefinitely Amid Icy Rivers
New York City's commuter ferry network remains suspended indefinitely as dangerous ice buildup in the Hudson and East Rivers creates hazardous navigation conditions.
Man boards Paris flight with cancelled pass, forces evacuation
A man faces federal charges after boarding an Air France flight from Arizona to Paris with a cancelled boarding pass, forcing a full aircraft evacuation.
Burbank Airport Named Highest Risk for Mid-Air Collision
Aviation safety officials have identified Hollywood Burbank Airport as the most likely location for the next catastrophic mid-air collision, following a deadly 2025 crash that killed 67 people near Washington DC.
Southwest Ends Open Seating After 54 Years
Southwest Airlines has replaced its iconic open seating policy with assigned seating, marking a major shift after 54 years. The change, celebrated by executives but criticised by loyal customers, aligns Southwest with other major US carriers.
Train Driver Told 'Line Fine' Before Fatal Derailment
A fatal accident inquiry hears the driver of train 1T08 was instructed to proceed at normal speed just minutes before it derailed at Carmont near Stonehaven in August 2020, killing three people.
Aer Lingus Axes Manchester Transatlantic Flights
Aer Lingus has confirmed it will stop operating long-haul flights from Manchester Airport within weeks, causing significant disruption to transatlantic travel plans for passengers.
Chiles Finds Magic in Runcorn's Silver Jubilee Bridge
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles shares his first visit to Runcorn, captivated by the Silver Jubilee Bridge's lighting and the town's quirky charm, from a station cat to a mysterious past.
Aer Lingus Closes Manchester Base, Disrupting Passengers
Aer Lingus is shutting its transatlantic operations from Manchester Airport by March 2026, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and 200 staff, with reaccommodation options offered.
Scotland-France Ferry Revival After 16-Year Hiatus
A direct ferry service from Rosyth in Fife to Dunkirk in France could restart this year, part of a £35bn port regeneration project, with DFDS operating three weekly crossings.
M6 Crash: Air Ambulance on Scene, 30-Minute Delays
A serious collision on the M6 near Bilsborrow has halted traffic in both directions, with an air ambulance, police, and fire services responding. Delays of around 30 minutes are reported.
Aer Lingus Manchester Base Closure Confirmed for March
Irish airline Aer Lingus confirms closure of its Manchester base by March 2026, cancelling transatlantic flights and offering passengers rerouting via Dublin or refunds.
Florida Family's Travel Hell: Flooded Plane, Six Cancels
A North Palm Beach family endured a travel nightmare as American Airlines cancelled six flights and they boarded a flooded aircraft during Storm Fern, with water gushing down the aisle.
BA Flight Loses Wheel During Las Vegas Take-Off
A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lost a rear landing gear wheel during take-off from Las Vegas but continued its 10-hour flight to London, landing safely without injuries.
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