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CNN —At least five people have died as Storm Bert swept across the United Kingdom, causing power outages and widespread train and flight cancelations. Further north, a 34-year-old man died in a single-vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday, West Yorkshire Police said. There have been 53 heavy rainfall reports across the UK, according to the European Severe Weather Database. More than 60 flood warnings and alerts were reported in Wales alone for the past day, according to Natural Resources Wales. The cold front associated with Storm Bert will impact parts of western Europe, where orange warnings for high winds are in place for parts of Germany and France.

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☆ People are cheating the system in airports and using wheelchair assistance when they don't need to, Frontier CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Frontier Airlines CEO called for a crackdown on fake wheelchair service use at airports. It comes after the CEO of London Heathrow Airport criticized a TikTok travel hack in 2022. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe CEO of Frontier Airlines called for a crackdown on people falsely using wheelchair services at airports, CNBC reported. "There are people using wheelchair assistance who don't need it at all," he added.

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☆ U.S. FAA delaying start of new air traffic control rest requirements
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Virgin Atlantic Airways Airbus A350-1000 aircraft seen taxiing in front of the air traffic control tower at London Heathrow airport in U.K. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it is delaying requiring air traffic controllers to get 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before a midnight shift. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said on April 19 the new rules would take effect in 90 days. FAA Air Traffic Organization Chief Operating Officer Timothy Arel said the timetable will be delayed as the agency holds discussions with the controllers' union with the hope "to have a joint agreement and understanding on new rest periods to allow for joint development of a strategy for implementing" the 2025 schedule "or sooner where feasible."

Persons: Mike Whitaker, Timothy Arel Organizations: Virgin Atlantic Airways Airbus, U.S . Federal Aviation Administration, FAA Air Traffic Organization Locations: London

☆ I've been to more than 30 countries, but I'll always think this European city is the best destination for children of any age
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Erika Ebsworth-Goold | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs a travel writer, one of my greatest loves is experiencing a new country, region, or city with my son. But if you ask me, London is also the best spot to bring your kids, especially if they range in age. Here's why I'll always believe London is a terrific destination for children of any age. Children under 11 travel for free when accompanied by an adult, and discounts are available for older kids. The city is full of parks for children to play inLondon has incredible green space for such a large city.

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☆ A British Airways jet came 'extremely close' to a drone that was flying 24 times above its legal maximum altitude, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A British Airways pilot said a drone flew "extremely close" to their aircraft at 9,600 feet. The Airbus A321 was flying at 250 mph when the drone was spotted, the MailOnline reported. An Airprox report said it was categorized as a high-risk incident. AdvertisementA British Airways jet had a close call with a drone flying more than 9,000 feet above its legal limit, safety investigators have said. In 2018, flights were halted at London's Gatwick Airport after drones were spotted close to a runway.

Persons: —, David Dunn Organizations: British Airways, Airbus, Service, London Heathrow Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, University of Dayton, Birmingham University, Gatwick Locations: London, Athens, Heathrow

☆ Video taken by a planespotter in Canada shows the moment a Boeing 777 was hit by lightning just after takeoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Boeing 777 was struck by lightning while taking off from Vancouver International Airport. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMost airliners are struck by lightning at least once a year, according to the National Weather Service. Ethan West told CBC News he was planespotting at Vancouver International Airport on Sunday when he saw one of his favorite aircraft: a Boeing 777-300ER. Shortly after he started filming the Air Canada jet taking off, it was struck by lightning.

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☆ A man managed to board a flight at a London airport without a ticket by tailgating through checkpoints, the 2nd similar incident in 2 months
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA man boarded a plane without a ticket at the UK's second-busiest airport, a second such incident in under two months at London airports. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. In a statement shared with Business Insider, Sussex Police, which has jurisdiction over Gatwick, described the event as a "medical incident." The incident is the second time in under two months that a passenger has managed to board a plane at a London airport without a ticket. In December, a British man managed to fly without a passport from London Heathrow Airport to New York.

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☆ A passenger on a flight from Thailand to London was arrested after appearing to punch an attendant in the face
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A man was charged on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after appearing to punch a flight attendant. The incident took place on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to London Heathrow. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA man was arrested after appearing to punch an attendant on board a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to London Heathrow Airport on February 7. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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Robin Hayes, CEO of JetBlue Airways, speaks to guests following the airline's inaugural flight from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York to London Heathrow Airport in London on Aug. 12, 2021. JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes will step down next month, the company said Monday. The airline's chief operating officer, Joanna Geraghty, will take the helm. Hayes, a more than three-decade airline industry veteran, cited the high-pressure nature of the job in announcing his resignation via a company statement. "It's bittersweet to retire from this airline I love, but I will always feel a part of the JetBlue team and be rooting for its continued success," Hayes said.

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☆ A British Airways passenger was stuck in his seat for 3 hours after landing and had to be taken out of first class with a hoist
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A plus-sized passenger was stuck in his seat for three hours after the plane landed, per The Sun. He was in Seat 1A, which is typically reserved for British Airways Executive Club Gold card holders. A plus-sized British Airways passenger got stuck in a first-class seat after his flight landed in the UK from Nigeria early on Saturday morning, according to The Sun. According to Business Class Experts, a travel website, seats in British Airways First Class are nearly two-feet-wide. British Airways did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

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☆ A flight attendant needed surgery and 4 others were also injured by severe turbulence on a flight from Singapore to London
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A British Airways flight turned around after encountering severe turbulence, The Sun reported. A source told Insider a crew member needed surgery on her ankle after the turbulence. The airline said the flight returned to Singapore as a precaution. The Sun first reported that BA flight 12 from Singapore Changi to London Heathrow Airport on Friday encountered severe turbulence over the Bay of Bengal, injuring five flight attendants. A person familiar with the incident told Insider that the flight returned to Singapore because of the turbulence.

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☆ A flight attendant accidentally activated an emergency slide just before takeoff, delaying departure by 6 hours
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A British Airways flight was delayed for hours after its emergency slide was accidentally inflated. The Sun reported that it was deployed by a flight attendant on her first trip on an Airbus A350. A similar incident affected another British Airways plane at Heathrow in January. A British Airways cabin crew member accidentally activated an emergency slide as the plane was heading for the runway, delaying passengers for hours. It's the second such incident affecting British Airways this year.

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☆ I tested a private jet simulator. It was like playing a video game — but way more stressful.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I tried out a private jet simulator at a BAE Systems location in England. I tested its latest head-up display (HUD) technology, which is designed to make flying easier. I visited a BAE Systems base to try out its latest private jet simulator and experience what it's like to fly celebrities or the superrich around the world. My visit also gave me the opportunity to use one of BAE's most powerful tools — its head-up display (HUD). According to Charles, BAE is working on proposals for airlines, private jet operators, and prospective military clients to use the equipment.

☆ Half of the 10 busiest airports in the world are in the US, with Atlanta topping the chart once again
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Atlanta's airport is the busiest hub in the world for 2022 with 93 million passengers. In third place, Denver is one of the only airports to have caught up with pre-pandemic levels. Five of the busiest airports in the world are in the US, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport topping the list for the second year in a row. Last year, US airports accounted for eight of the 10 busiest airports. Take a closer look at the top 10 busiest airports in the world.

☆ Heathrow Airport CEO to Step Down After Turbulent Summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Benjamin Katz | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

John Holland-Kaye has served in the post for nine years. LONDON—London Heathrow Airport said its longtime chief executive, John Holland-Kaye , would step down this year after helming the hub during one of the most turbulent summers in its history. The rapid recovery in passenger numbers as the Covid-19 pandemic eased resulted in disruption across the aviation industry last year, though Heathrow appeared to suffer more than most. A lack of staff contributed to long lines through security, overwhelmed check-in counters, mounds of lost baggage and persistent flight delays and cancellations.

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☆ British Airways accidentally flew a pet dog to Saudi Arabia instead of Nashville, leaving it traumatized, report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-17 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

British Airways flew a pet dog to Saudi Arabia instead of Nashville by accident, per the Mirror. Bluebell was instead placed by IAG Cargo — BA's luggage handlers under the same owner — on a flight to Saudi Arabia, 7,000 miles from her intended location. Since her return, James told the Mirror that Bluebell had been left traumatized by the incident, and has caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage to their home since. "We simply cannot leave her alone," James told the Mirror. An IAG Cargo spokesperson told the Mirror: "We are very sorry for the recent error that occurred during Bluebell's trip to Nashville.

☆ London Heathrow Airport Needs 12,500 More Staff to Cope With Peak Periods
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Benjamin Katz | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

LONDON—Heathrow Airport said businesses operating at the international hub need to train and recruit about 12,500 additional staff to meet demand during peak-travel periods and to avoid the travel chaos seen in recent months. The airport, Europe’s biggest before the Covid-19 pandemic, said it is establishing a recruitment task force to fill the vacancies and avoid the delays and long lines that disrupted passengers during the summer. One of the biggest challenges in that recruitment drive, it said: New hires need to undergo time-consuming background checks to gain access to part of the airport normally restricted to staff and passengers.

☆ The World’s Best Airport Lounges Will Cost You. Are the Perks Worth It?
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( Barbara Peterson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

IN THE 1963 MOVIE “The VIPs,” a well-heeled group of travelers, portrayed by an all-star cast featuring Richard Burton and a bejeweled Liz Taylor, gets stranded at a fogged-in London Heathrow Airport. But the flick’s real star is the airport lounge where the swells hole up. This was an era when airport lounges were posh simply because they were invitation-only. Today, lounges are ubiquitous, and you don’t need an engraved invitation to get in, just the right kind of ticket, paid membership or credit card. An estimated 3,000 lounges now populate major airports worldwide, according to LoungeReview.com.

☆ The world's busiest international flight route carried more than 3.2 million passengers in the last year. See which other routes made the top 10.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Stephen Jones | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Cairo International Airport, Egypt to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, Saudi ArabiaSeats: 1,913,9918. Mumbai International Airport, India to Dubai International Airport, UAESeats: 1,977,5377. Orlando International Airport, USA to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, Puerto RicoSeats: 2,099,2346. Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia to Singapore Changi AirportSeats: 2,443,176Dubai International Airport, UAE to London Heathrow Airport, UKSeats: 2,697,5933. Dubai International Airport, UAE to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, Saudi ArabiaSeats: 3,191,0901.

☆ These are the 20 best airlines in the world, according to one survey of travelers: See the full list
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Qatar also won titles for having the world's best business class, the best business class seat, and the best business class lounge dining, according to the Skytrax survey. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines earned two titles, including the best low-cost airline in both North America and the US. Here's a closer look at the world's Top 20 best carriers for 2022, according to Skytrax's survey of travelers. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImageTurkish Airlines is based in Istanbul and flies routes throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Qatar AirwaysDoha-based Qatar Airways is the world's best airline, according to survey data collected by Skytrax.

☆ London's Heathrow airport extends passenger limits until late October as travel strains continue into the fall
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-15 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Passengers wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus arrive at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 in London, August 3,, 2021. London Heathrow Airport has extended limits on departing passengers through late October to avoid travel chaos as Britain's busiest hub grapples with staffing shortages and a surge in travelers. No more than 100,000 passengers a day can depart Heathrow through Oct. 29, the airport said Monday. The airport said, since it first established the capacity limits, punctuality and wait times for bags have improved and there have been fewer last-minute cancellations. Some airlines, including American, are barring the use of some employee flight perks out of London Heathrow and warning staff about difficulties finding seats using their travel benefits from some European airports, CNBC reported last week.

☆ Even airline employees are having trouble finding a seat home from Europe this summer
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

International passengers walk through the arrivals area at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport on November 26, 2021 in London, England. Airlines want people to take a European vacation this summer — as long as it's not their employees. United is also telling staff about the challenges with overseas travel this summer and to prioritize customers, a spokesman said. Strains at some European airports could persist after the peak summer travel season. Correction: American Airlines has barred staff from only using their flight benefits for personal travel from London Heathrow Airport through "at least" Sept. 11.

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