Ryanair to recognise unions in historic shift to stop strike

Ryanair to recognise unions in historic shift to stop strike

Ryanair announced on Friday that it would recognise pilot unions for the first time in its 32-year history in a…

World’s steepest funicular railway to open in Switzerland

World’s steepest funicular railway to open in Switzerland

Swiss technology is due to hit new heights today when the world’s steepest funicular line opens at one of its…

Airline for sale: Niki’s future hangs in balance

Airline for sale: Niki’s future hangs in balance

Niki’s administrator began urgent talks yesterday to find a buyer for the insolvent Austrian carrier after a deal with Lufthansa…

In-flight sexual assaults often unreported; the airlines need to step upTransport

In-flight sexual assaults often unreported; the airlines need to step up

When a 17-year-old Bollywood actress took to social media this week alleging she was sexually assaulted on an airplane, she…

It’s a rum thing: The Madeira lost spirit gets a boostDestinations

It’s a rum thing: The Madeira lost spirit gets a boost

The Portuguese island of Madeira is best known for its eponymous fortified wine, but it was not always king of…

Egypt minister set to sign deal to resume Russian flights

Egypt minister set to sign deal to resume Russian flights

Egypt’s aviation minister will travel to Russia to sign protocol agreements as early as Friday to allow the resumption of…

New Year’s Eve around the worldLIFE & STYLE

New Year’s Eve around the world

It’s nearly time to say goodbye to 2017, leaving behind another 365 days of things, people and places. Welcoming the…

Airbnb drops controversial payment card in FranceTourism Insight News

Airbnb drops controversial payment card in France

Short-term rental website Airbnb has agreed to withdraw a controversial payment system in France after government officials, including finance minister…

EU sends stark warning to airlines on post-Brexit flyingTransport

EU sends stark warning to airlines on post-Brexit flying

British airlines will lose all flying rights to the European Union if there is no transition agreement after Brexit, the…

Some Ryanair pilots in Ireland to strike, German union steps up pressure

Some Ryanair pilots in Ireland to strike, German union steps up pressure

Some of Ryanair’s Irish-based pilots served notice of a one-day strike yesterday and German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit said strike…