Spanish low-cost airline based in Viladecans, Barcelona
A collection of Guardian, Independent, and Business Insider pieces explore the debate over fines for term-time holidays in the UK. Parents say the policy is unfair and ineffective, while others defend it as a protection of educational time. Readers weigh personal experiences against policy criticisms as the issue gains renewed attention.
Airlines are grappling with surging jet-fuel costs and geopolitical headwinds that have eroded profits in the second quarter. Wizz Air, El Al and IAG have all reported weaker earnings even as passenger numbers rebound, with fuel bills rising sharply and some carriers warning of a challenging outlook for the rest of the year.