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7 Aug · Shifting map
A Wind-Powered Ferry Will Test a New UK-France Route This September

SailLink's six-day trial between Shoreham and Fécamp could pave the way for a second regular sailing service across the Channel.

A Wind-Powered Ferry Will Test a New UK-France Route This September
7 Aug · Disruption
Power Failure Halts Train Services Across Northwest England

A communications centre outage has forced cancellations and hour-long delays on multiple operators serving Manchester and the Midlands.

Power Failure Halts Train Services Across Northwest England
7 Aug · Airlines
Allegiant Cuts Minneapolis Flights as Pilots Jump to Delta

The ultra-low-cost carrier is trimming off-peak service from the Twin Cities after losing junior pilots to the region's dominant airline.

Allegiant Cuts Minneapolis Flights as Pilots Jump to Delta
7 Aug · The big picture
Apollo Secures EasyJet in £5.7bn Deal as Rival Steps Aside

The US private equity firm outbid Castlelake for the British low-cost carrier, promising continuity while taking the airline private by early 2027

Apollo Secures EasyJet in £5.7bn Deal as Rival Steps Aside
7 Aug · Disruption
What You Can Actually Claim When Your Train Runs Late

Refund rules vary wildly across UK rail operators, and few passengers know when they qualify for compensation.

What You Can Actually Claim When Your Train Runs Late
7 Aug · The big picture
Brussels Airlines Halts Fleet Growth as Losses Mount

The Belgian carrier scraps plans for two more A330s in 2027, citing strikes, fuel costs, and a €70 million loss in the first half of 2026.

Brussels Airlines Halts Fleet Growth as Losses Mount
7 Aug · Fares
Delta Slashes Award Miles for New Riyadh Route

The Atlanta-Riyadh launch comes with redemption rates far below typical long-haul flights, raising questions about demand expectations.

Delta Slashes Award Miles for New Riyadh Route
6 Aug · The big picture
Budget Carrier Swings to Heavy Loss as Middle East Conflict Drives Jet Fuel Surge

Wizz Air's second-quarter results reveal how geopolitical turbulence and volatile oil markets are squeezing low-cost airlines across Europe

Budget Carrier Swings to Heavy Loss as Middle East Conflict Drives Jet Fuel Surge
6 Aug · Disruption
When Airports Get Too Hot for Planes to Fly

Rising temperatures are forcing airlines to reduce passenger loads and delay departures, and the problem is spreading beyond desert cities.

When Airports Get Too Hot for Planes to Fly
6 Aug · Airlines
Iberia Plans Eclipse Flight Over Spain for Scientists and Livestream Viewers

The airline will position an Airbus A321XLR above Palencia on 12 August 2026, streaming the event live while researchers study the Sun's corona from cruising altitude.

Iberia Plans Eclipse Flight Over Spain for Scientists and Livestream Viewers
6 Aug · Disruption
Power Failure Halts Rail Services Across Northern England

An electricity supply failure at a communications centre has forced cancellations and delays across Manchester, the Midlands, and northwest routes, with no replacement transport arranged.

Power Failure Halts Rail Services Across Northern England
6 Aug · Fares
Jetstar Introduces Overhead Bin Fees as Australian Aviation Shifts to Unbundled Pricing

The carrier will charge for carry-on luggage in overhead compartments starting February 2027, marking a departure from regional norms while raising weight limits.

Jetstar Introduces Overhead Bin Fees as Australian Aviation Shifts to Unbundled Pricing
6 Aug · Airlines
Junior Pilots Are Leaving Allegiant for Delta, Forcing Flight Cuts in Minneapolis

A wave of attrition among Minneapolis-based pilots is prompting Allegiant to scale back off-peak service as Delta poaches crew from the budget carrier's home turf.

Junior Pilots Are Leaving Allegiant for Delta, Forcing Flight Cuts in Minneapolis
Edinburgh · 6 Aug · Shifting map
Scotland Explores Overnight Train Service to Continental Europe

A feasibility study will examine whether Caledonian Sleeper trains can run through the Channel Tunnel, offering an alternative to short-haul flights

Edinburgh
6 Aug · Disruption
Air India Flight Drops 300 Feet in Turbulence, Injuring Twelve

A Phuket-to-Delhi service encountered severe turbulence during descent, sending passengers and crew to medical facilities with minor injuries.

Air India Flight Drops 300 Feet in Turbulence, Injuring Twelve
6 Aug · The big picture
Two Airlines That Rewrote the Rules for Emerging Markets

IndiGo and Ethiopian Airlines built their networks around workers, students, and traders - not tourists - and proved you don't need oil money to succeed in the Global South.

Two Airlines That Rewrote the Rules for Emerging Markets
6 Aug · Disruption
WestJet Cabin Crew Win Ground-Time Pay After One-Day Strike

A tentative deal expands compensation beyond flight hours, addressing long-standing complaints about unpaid duties during boarding, delays, and turnarounds.

WestJet Cabin Crew Win Ground-Time Pay After One-Day Strike
5 Aug · Shifting map
Qatar Airways Brings Back Philadelphia Service After American Airlines Exit

The Gulf carrier resumed daily A350 flights to the East Coast city in August, filling a gap left when its partner dropped the route earlier this year.

Qatar Airways Brings Back Philadelphia Service After American Airlines Exit
Edinburgh · 5 Aug · Shifting map
Scotland Eyes Overnight Rail Link to Continental Europe

A new feasibility study explores direct sleeper trains through the Channel Tunnel, cutting connection times and opening routes from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Paris, Brussels, and beyond.

Edinburgh
5 Aug · The big picture
Jetstar to Charge for Overhead Locker Use Starting February

The Australian budget carrier will offer a free underseat bag only, with passengers paying extra for larger cabin luggage in a policy shift aimed at streamlining boarding.

Jetstar to Charge for Overhead Locker Use Starting February