Load mobile navigation
PREMIUM

Flight

Man praised for response to 'entitled' dad who asked for his £150 plane seat
Flight
A man paid extra for a window seat on his flight to Brazil, only for a fellow passenger's 'entitled' behaviour to spark a seat swap dispute, and even the flight attendant refused to take his side
Bookmark
Irish passengers will benefit from new EU rules but there is one major caveat
Flight
The revision of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 will greatly benefit customers, but the window in which they can claim compensation has been slashed
Bookmark
Ryanair issues 'important' announcement to anyone who wears common item on flights
Ryanair
Ryanair has issued an 'important' announcement to passengers, urging them to stop wearing one common piece of clothing on their flights - but not everyone agrees
Bookmark
6ft9in Ryanair passenger gets middle seat allocated but finds genius solution
Ryanair
A 6ft9in man was left dumbfounded when he drew the short straw and was allocated the middle seat on a Ryanair flight, but he managed to find a genius way around the situation
Bookmark
London-bound flight cancelled after crew’s 'vodka and beer session'
British Airways
A number of British Airways crew members have been suspended while an investigation is carried out
Bookmark
Ryanair adjusts family seating policy after investigation
Ryanair
Earlier this month, watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had opened an investigation to determine whether Ryanair’s policy at the time was "in line with consumer law"
Bookmark
Edinburgh Airport services returning to normal after security alert
Edinburgh Airport
An evacuation was ordered and a police cordon was set up, and roads closed
Bookmark
Ryanair has brutal three-word message for anyone complaining about €19.99 flights
Ryanair
After being hit with complaints about passengers for their 'uncomfortable' seats during flights, Irish budget airline Ryanair has now issues a brutal message for anyone complaining about flights
Bookmark
Top hygiene travel tips for Irish holiday-makers this summer
On Holiday
From airports to hotel rooms, Initial Hygiene Ireland shared their top tips for anyone travelling this summer, to help avoid falling ill abroad
Bookmark
Man praised for refusing to swap plane seats after couple's 'entitled' demand
Flight
The 29-year-old man was on a flight home from a work trip when a passenger approached him and asked if he could switch seats so he could sit next to his girlfriend
Bookmark
Ryanair says there's only 1 thing to do if you book windowless seat 11A
Ryanair
Ryanair is known and loved for its low-cost air fares but two seats on the majority of its Boeing 737-800 aircrafts come with a twist - and the airline has a "sassy" response to those who complain
Bookmark
Ryanair teases brand new standing tickets for €1 but there's a problem
Ryanair
Irish budget airline Ryanair has been known for teasing new ways to reduce the price of its flights, including removing seats to implement 'standing tickets' onboard
Bookmark
Ryanair teases new first class option on flights and people aren't happy
Ryanair
Budget airline Ryanair has teased a brand new first class ticket option on their cheap flights, but people were annoyed after noticing one thing about the announcement
Bookmark
Air France flight diverted over Ebola fears after passenger boarded 'in error'
Flight
A transatlantic Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after US authorities raised Ebola concerns over a Congolese passenger who should not have been allowed to board due to travel restrictions
Bookmark
Ryanair gives update to passengers as costs under pressure due to Iran war
Ryanair
The group said while it has secured pricing for 80 per cent of its jet fuel needs, the cost of the remaining 20 per cent has "spiked" due to the Middle East conflict and cautioned if prices remain where they are, then its costs could jump by a "mid-single digit" percentage in 2026-27
Bookmark
Drunk man convicted of trying to sexually assault child on flight avoids prison
Courts
At one point, Idrizi declared "I’m horny" and reached between the fuselage and the seat, trying to touch the little girl’s leg, causing her to jump up.
Bookmark
All plane passengers must avoid wearing 1 'gross' item on next flight
Travel
A flight attendant is urging plane passengers to avoid wearing one item on their next flight, as it isn't hygienic - and there's something much better you can wear instead
Bookmark
Ryanair announces major check-in change to benefit 20% of passengers
Ryanair
Many holiday-makers will welcome the announcement
Bookmark
United Airlines 'bomb threat' sees Denver flight evacuated
United Airlines
Two separate United Airlines flights were targeted by 'bomb threats' with passengers evacuated from plane after it turned around on the tarmac
Bookmark
United Airlines plane diverts from New York after 'possible bomb' alert
United Airlines
The plane heading for New York diverted to Pittsburgh instead
Bookmark
Ryanair flight to Portugal declares 'mid-air emergency' forcing diversion
Ryanair
The flight was heading for Portugal before transmitting a 'general emergency' signal over France
Bookmark
Thousands of Irish holidaymakers facing Easter holiday chaos due to airport walk-outs
Easter
This means that many airlines will be left with no staff on the ground at the three airports used by Irish holidaymakers to check in baggage and passengers
Bookmark
Tenerife tourists 'cancel holidays' as storm continues and airport in 'chaos'
Tenerife holidays
Storm Therese has brought 100km/h winds, heavy rain and airport disruption to Tenerife with over 40 flights cancelled and holidaymakers cancelling trips amid the severe weather warnings
Bookmark
Flight forced to divert to Shannon after loud noise detected in passenger cabin
Shannon Airport
Around five hours into the 14-and-a-half-hour journey, the crew made contact with air traffic controllers in Ireland to report an issue
Bookmark
Story Saved
You can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.