Germany's Lufthansa announced Wednesday it carried 130 million customers in 2017, edging ahead of Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair to become Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers. Apart from its core brand, the German group includes Austrian and Swiss Airlines, Brussels … [Read more...] about Lufthansa largest European airline by passenger numbers
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“Kick him off!” Ryanair passenger hauled off plane for ‘having NO boarding pass’ at Stansted Airport as passengers chant
A Ryanair passenger was filmed being hauled off a plane by police at Stansted Airport after he allegedly boarded the flight with NO boarding pass. Shocking video footage shows the moment the unnamed man was removed from the aircraft by officers - as other travellers turned to … [Read more...] about “Kick him off!” Ryanair passenger hauled off plane for ‘having NO boarding pass’ at Stansted Airport as passengers chant
Flybe plane fills with ‘smouldering smell’ during takeoff at Milan Airport leaving passengers terrified to fly again
A PLANE cabin filled with a "smouldering smell" as it tried to take off from Milan airport, leaving passengers terrified as the plane was brought to a screaming halt.The Flybe flight, from Milan to Manchester, was taking off on Tuesday night when passengers … [Read more...] about Flybe plane fills with ‘smouldering smell’ during takeoff at Milan Airport leaving passengers terrified to fly again
Air Berlin’s troubles worry airports and passengers alike
Air Berlin isn't the first discount airline in Europe to slash routes and ground planes in an effort to stem mounting losses. But its measures to scale back run deep, threatening to severely weaken competition at a number of Germany's smaller regional airports. Last week Air … [Read more...] about Air Berlin’s troubles worry airports and passengers alike
Quiet at Cologne Bonn Airport as Eurowings, Germanwings strike
On Thursday, Terminal 1 was extra quiet at Cologne Bonn Airport, from where 10 million passengers depart annually to more than 100 destinations in 30-some countries, making it the country's highest-growth airport by passenger volume. Lufthansa subsidiaries Eurowings and … [Read more...] about Quiet at Cologne Bonn Airport as Eurowings, Germanwings strike