Thomas Cook Collapse, ten days on

More than 120,000 passengers have been flown back to the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority over the past ten days following the collapse of Thomas Cook.

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Thomas Cook Passengers Should NOT Pay Hotel Fees

It’s been two-days since Thomas Cook collapsed and, despite the Civil Aviation Authority working tirelessly to arrange the repatriation of 150,000 people, some holidaymakers abroad are being hounded by hotels.

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Thomas Cook customers panic as the company ceases trading

The world’s oldest travel company Thomas Cook announced at 2am Monday morning that it has ceased trading with immediate effect.

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All flights will operate as planned as Ryanair flight crew walkout again

All Ryanair flights to and from the UK on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th September will not be cancelled, despite walkouts from flight crew.

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Will drones shut down Heathrow tomorrow?

Climate change activists are planning to disrupt Europe’s biggest airport on Friday 13th September. Heathrow Pause, part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, have announced they will be flying drones.

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British Airways: The biggest strike in the airline’s history

The biggest strike in the history of British Airways has gone ahead today, despite BA’s attempts to stop pilots walking out. Over the next two days, around 200,000 passengers will face disruption.

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What happens if you drink too much at the airport?

A passenger was arrested and escorted by police from an EasyJet flight early Sunday morning. It is believed the female, who has not yet been named, was drunk and assaulted a member of the cabin crew.

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British Airways Strike: what are your rights?

Last Friday, crew members working for British Airways announced they will be walking out in September over a pay dispute. The strike is due to take place on the 9th and 10th September and will mean disruption for passengers planning to travel on these days.

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Ryanair pilots to go on strike this summer, here’s what you’re entitled to…

More summer holiday plans will be thrown into chaos as Ryanair pilots have voted to strike twice over the next month. The first walkout is scheduled from 22nd to 23rd August…

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Second Heathrow strike called off as workers discuss improvements to pay

After being left in limbo about whether or not their flights would be going ahead today, passengers travelling from Heathrow can breathe a sigh of relief as the walkout has been suspended.

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easyJet announces diversions this August, are you affected?

easyJet passengers due to fly to Lille in August will have to make their own way there, from Paris. Lille Airport is due to close between August 6th and August 7th 2019.

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British Airways cancels all flights to Cairo

British Airways has cancelled all flights to Cairo over security concerns. The airline, operates daily flights from London Heathrow to the Egyptian capital.

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Ryanair forced to cancel flights after Boeing 737 grounding

Ryanair announced earlier this week that it will be cancelling several flights this winter due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 aircraft.

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Strike action could shut down Heathrow this summer

The world’s seventh largest airport, London Heathrow, could be shut down this summer. 4,000 Unite union members, including security guards, engineers and passenger service drivers…

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Gatwick Airport descends into chaos after runway closure

The world’s busiest runway at Gatwick Airport was closed for two hours, shortly after 5:00pm, yesterday due to issues with the Air Traffic Control system.

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University students refused boarding in Amsterdam, what are their rights?

Four British women have been refused boarding onto a Flybe flight from Amsterdam to Birmingham and had to spend the night sleeping in the airport.

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Will passports become a thing of the past?

Fear led to many holidaymakers renewing their passports ready for the holiday season, now there is news that new technology is replacing the travel essential…

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One too many tipples at the airport could leave you with an £80,000 fine or a lifetime airline ban

For the majority of holidaymakers, the flight is safe, enjoyable and most importantly, uneventful. But for those who are unlucky enough to be faced with drunk and disorderly behaviour, we have good news.

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