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Ryanair expects up to 600 flights daily to be canceled from October 7-10 due to French air traffic control strikes, affecting routes over France. The airline has called on the EU to protect overflights, citing disruptions impacting up to 100,000 passengers. Other airlines anticipate similar delays.
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Dubai International Airport has introduced advanced technologies, including upgraded facial recognition, biometric corridors, and digital check-in, to improve passenger flow and accessibility. These innovations aim to speed up security and immigration processes, especially for passengers requiring special assistance, as part of Dubai’s broader push for seamless travel.
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Loganair becomes the UK's most punctual airline, achieving 86% on-time departures and arrivals. Prestwick Airport launches a new freight route to Zhengzhou, boosting UK-China trade. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports announce new routes, while Gulf Air resumes flights to New York, reflecting growing international connectivity.
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A Ryanair flight from Pisa to Glasgow was forced to divert to Manchester after nearly running out of fuel during Storm Amy. The aircraft had only 220kg of fuel left, enough for five to six minutes of flight, prompting an investigation into the incident. The plane made multiple failed landing attempts before safely arriving in Manchester.
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Wizz Air aims to delay aircraft deliveries originally scheduled for 2025-2030, seeking to push them into the next decade. The airline is also recruiting pilots and expanding its fleet, targeting 500 aircraft by 2030 amid industry-wide punctuality issues and regulatory reviews.
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Ryanair's CEO Michael O’Leary criticizes the UK government’s economic strategy and potential air passenger duty increases, warning of flight and airport relocations. The airline reports strong profits and passenger growth, citing Boeing deliveries and demand, amid EU rules he deems problematic.