South Korean carriers seek to block jet fuel exports, threatening Australian supplies
South Korean airlines seek to keep jet fuel at home, threatening Australian imports; China also restricting exports, driving up costs.
Category : Transport
SkyWest flight diverted after passenger tries to open emergency exit
A SkyWest flight to Detroit was diverted to Cedar Rapids after a passenger tried to open an emergency exit and clashed with crew.
Poem etched in field marks Heathrow's 80th anniversary
A poem by David Larbi has been etched in a field near Heathrow Airport to celebrate its 80th anniversary, visible only to passengers in flight.
Man admits killing passenger in A40 Range Rover crash
Rida Kazem, 23, pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after a Range Rover crash on the A40 that killed Yagmur Ozden.
London Tube Strike Disrupts Travel as John Lewis Losses Widen
London commuters face Tube strike disruption as John Lewis Partnership reports widening losses of £88 million.
M6 Shut After Lorry Fire Triggers Eight-Mile Tailbacks
Lorry fire shuts M6 northbound near Warrington, causing eight-mile queues and 45-minute delays as crews tackle the blaze.
Air Canada flight attendants defy government back-to-work order
Air Canada flight attendants defy government back-to-work order amid pay dispute, with union calling the order unconstitutional and hundreds of flights cancelled.
Free bus travel for kids in England from today
From today, children aged 5 to 15 can travel free on participating buses in England for the whole of August, with unlimited journeys and no registration needed.
FAA probes near miss between Delta and American planes at Boston airport
FAA investigates after Delta jet comes within 300ft of an American Airlines plane at Boston Logan, forcing an aborted landing.
Man Survives Clinging to High-Speed Train After Cigarette Break
A man survived clinging to a high-speed train in Austria after stepping off for a cigarette. The railjet left without him, prompting an emergency stop.
World's longest road tunnel is 15 miles, cost £120m
The Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, the world's longest road tunnel at 15.23 miles, took five years to build and opened in 2000 after costing £120m.
Delta flight forced back to Houston over unruly passenger
Delta Flight 2557 returns to Houston after an unruly passenger allegedly assaults travellers; police and FAA investigate.
Bus Driver Dies After Assault on Battersea Bridge; Man Charged
A 64-year-old bus driver died after being attacked on Battersea Bridge. A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and remanded in custody.
Stansted Airport reopens after suspicious package scare
Stansted Airport reopens after suspicious package prompts evacuation and controlled explosion; man arrested.
Melbourne Airport rated Australia's least convenient
Melbourne Airport has been ranked Australia's least convenient in a study of 11 major airports, citing high costs and distance from the CBD.
RMT demands suspension of £700m Tube cleaning contract over 'misleading' advice
RMT calls on Sadiq Khan to halt £700m Tube cleaning contract award, citing legal advice that he may have been misled over insourcing.
Seawise Giant: longest ship built, 50ft longer than Empire
At 1,504ft, the Seawise Giant is the longest ship ever built, 50ft longer than the Empire State Building. It could carry more than four million barrels of oil.
Six Killed in Private Jet Crash on Takeoff in Maine During Snowstorm
Six people died when a private jet crashed on takeoff at Bangor airport during a snowstorm; NTSB probes possible wing icing.
M6 fire: 50-minute queues near Leyland and Standish
Two lanes closed on M6 southbound between junctions 28 and 27 after a vehicle fire, causing 50-minute queues and three-mile tailbacks.
One MOT tip can save you hundreds when selling your car
A pre-MOT test costing £54.85 could save car owners hundreds of pounds when selling, as recurring advisories can knock up to 15% off the price.
M6 northbound stopped near Wigan after animals on road
All traffic has been stopped on the M6 northbound between junctions 27 and 28 near Wigan due to animals on the road, with a rolling road block in place.
Over-70s Face Mandatory Driving Tests Under Burnham
Drivers aged 70 and over must pass new mandatory eyesight and cognitive tests under Andy Burnham's road safety strategy or lose their licences.
DVLA rules: fine to court action as pensioner prosecuted
A Newcastle pensioner with Parkinson's faced prosecution over an unpaid £20 car tax bill, as DVLA fines can escalate to court action and vehicle clamping.
UK Airline Food & Drink Rules: What You Can Bring
Most UK airlines allow passengers to bring their own food, but restrictions on hot drinks, alcohol, and certain items apply. Here are the rules for Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Wizz Air, and Ryanair.
Concertgoers trapped on Tube 90 mins after trespasser jumps
Bruno Mars concertgoers were trapped on a London Tube train for 90 minutes after a trespasser jumped onto the tracks, with many suffering heat exhaustion.
Campervan sinks at Burntisland Beach, emergency crews respond
A campervan entered the water at Burntisland Beach, Fife, on the afternoon of 30 July 2026. Emergency services including fire crews attended. All occupants had left the vehicle before it submerged and no injuries were reported.
Charleroi Airport Closing for Two Months in 2028
Brussels South Charleroi Airport will suspend all flights from August 15 to October 31, 2028, for runway and infrastructure refurbishment costing €50 million.
RAC Warns Drivers Not to Use Boiling Water to Defrost Windscreens
RAC warns that using boiling water to defrost windscreens can crack the glass; recommends scraper, de-icer, and covers instead.
Five Passengers Voluntarily Disembark Overweight EasyJet Flight to Spain
Five passengers voluntarily left an overweight EasyJet flight from Southend to Malaga after weather and runway length raised safety concerns.
Major airlines warn Middle East conflict will push up fares
Europe's biggest airlines say Middle East conflict will increase fuel costs, leading to higher fares, and advise early booking.
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