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A report on the astounding perks — free living accommodations and transport to work, 50% discounts at local bars, restaurants and health clubs — and the remarkable drawbacks — smoking and eating in uniform are prohibited, and if an attendant gains too much weight, he or she is put on a diet — of ... [more]

In a landmark hearing, judges at Europe’s highest court have ruled that passengers must be compensated if an airline cancels a flight for technical reasons, unless "extraordinary" events are to blame. [more]

A transatlantic flight arrived in America with an extra passenger after a Ugandan woman gave birth to a baby girl with the help of two doctors aboard. Passengers cheered and applauded the arrival of little Sasha aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 59 from Amsterdam to Boston on New Year's Eve, an... [more]

Just when you thought that airlines were nickel-and-diming us ruthlessly, (Let me check. Yep, they still are.) we get news to give us a sliver of hope. An article in USA Today tells us that if the price of a non-refundable airline ticket that you've already bought goes down, you can ask for a ... [more]

Aer Lingus has opened a new base at Gatwick airport, its first hub outside Ireland, as it attempts to thwart an increasingly hostile take-over bid from Ryanair. The loss-making airline said it will operate short-haul service from Gatwick to Ireland and other European destinations. The expansion ... [more]

British Airways has confirmed that its £4.1bn merger talks with Qantas have ended, quashing Willie Walsh’s hopes for a “truly global” airline. Neither side was able to agree over key terms, and in a joint statement the two airlines said that after detailed discussions about a potential merger, t... [more]

Virgin Atlantic is kick starting its new year by unveiling a £6 million campaign to mark its 25 years of flying. [more]

Regional carrier Flybe is offering free insurance to its customers, allowing them to recoup travel costs – including flights, hotels and car hire – if they lose their job. [more]

The first commercial flight between Europe and Iraq in 17 years has landed at Baghdad airport. [more]

Qantas has announced it will remove its domestic fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after Thursday 1 January 2009. Executive General Manager, Mr John Borghetti, said the airline had reduced domestic and international twice in recent months. [more]