Emiliano Sala. Photo: AFP Cardiff City FC striker Emiliano Sala was on board a plane from Nantes that has disappeared in the English Channel, according to French police sources. The search for a missing plane that vanished from radar off Alderney in the Channel Islands has sparked "genuine concerns" for Cardiff City FC player Emiliano Sala. More to follow … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Cardiff football player Emiliano Sala ‘on board plane missing in English Channel’
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Plane ‘flying from Nantes to Cardiff with two on board’ disappears from radar in the English Channel
An air and sea search has been launched after a plane disappeared from radar in the English Channel. Rescue teams were scrambled to waters north of Alderney after the light aircraft vanished on Monday evening, Guernsey Police said. "A search and rescue operation is currently underway off the north of Alderney after a light aircraft disappeared from radar several hours ago," the force said. "Two helicopters alongside the Guernsey and Alderney lifeboats are searching for it." The Alderney lifeboat said it launched at 8.50pm on Monday night. According to the BBC, the Piper Malibu with two people on board lost contact near the Casquets lighthouse around eight miles north-west of Alderney at 8.30pm. The plane is thought to have been travelling from Nantes in Brittany to Cardiff. HM Coastguard said the incident was not in the UK search and rescue area, although it had sent two helicopters to help. "HM Coastguard are currently assisting Guernsey Coastguard with a search for a light aircraft … [Read more...] about Plane ‘flying from Nantes to Cardiff with two on board’ disappears from radar in the English Channel
Cardiff have “genuine concerns” for Emiliano Sala after plane goes missing
There are genuine concerns at Cardiff City over record signing Emiliano Sala amid reports that a private plane said to be carrying him from Nantes has gone missing. The Premier League club unveiled the Argentine striker as their record transfer signing last Saturday. Sala turned down a late mega-money offer to play in Chinese before putting pen to paper on a three-and-a-half year deal at Cardiff due to his desire to play Premier League football. It is understood the player returned to France after completing his move and was due to report for training in Cardiff on Tuesday. Reports suggest, however, that there is "genuine concern" at Cardiff amid Sala's current status. According to journalists in France, Sala was seen going through border control in Nantes amid unconfirmed suggestions that he did embark the missing chartered jet. Speaking on Saturday after signing for the Bluebirds, Sala said: “I can’t wait to start training, meet my new team-mates and get down to … [Read more...] about Cardiff have “genuine concerns” for Emiliano Sala after plane goes missing
Warning plane tickets booked before Brexit may be cancelled
Airlines have not done enough to warn customers of the ticket problems they could face after Brexit, it has been claimed. Consumer magazine Which? said in the event of a no-deal Brexit, customers should be warned over the possibility of passports becoming invalid and flights being cancelled. The Manchester Evening News reports Thomas Cook, easyJet and TUI Airways were among the airlines which claimed they had no information on what might happen post-Brexit. Which? Travel's editor Rory Boland said: "There were no warnings through the booking process on any of those sites about possible cancellations or passport validity." Proposed no-deal guidance from the EU Commission published last month stated that flights between the UK and EU should continue for 12 months in the event of a no-deal Brexit, but UK airlines would not be allowed to add new routes or increase frequencies. Read More More political stories The International Air Transport Association said this cap on flights could … [Read more...] about Warning plane tickets booked before Brexit may be cancelled
Live updates as plane heading to Cardiff goes missing near Alderney
A massive search operation is underway in the English Channel for a Cardiff-bound plane that has gone missing with two people on board. Rescue teams were scrambled after the aircraft disappeared from radar near the Channel Islands on Monday night. Guernsey Police have said the search is centred around the waters north of Alderney. The Alderney lifeboat said it launched at 8.50pm on Monday. Reports say that the Piper Malibu lost contact near the Casquets lighthouse around eight miles north-west of Alderney at 8.30pm. The plane is thought to have been travelling from Nantes in Brittany to Cardiff. 07:42 Worsening weather conditions The search and rescue operation had to deal with worsening conditions as they scoured the area on Monday night. “At that time there were some showers around, but nothing too intense. Wind speeds were not too bad - average speeds were around 15 to 20mph,” Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said. “But it has got pretty wet, we’ve … [Read more...] about Live updates as plane heading to Cardiff goes missing near Alderney