The head of Dublin-based budget airline Ryanair says that airport operators are holding the aviation industry back -- and describes the average airport as an unnecessary "international shopping center."
Low-cost airline Ryanair unveils plans to reduce the number of toilets on each plane from three to one.
Any publicity is good publicity for Dublin-based budget airline Ryanair.
The long-delayed and much-awaited Boeing 787 aircraft has finished testing and will see its first customer delivery next month to All Nippon Airways. Soon, you'll be able to hop on board this bird yourself, but would you even know it if you did?
The Paris Airshow last month was a clear win for Airbus, but don't count Boeing out just yet. The record number of orders for the Airbus A320neo aircraft at Le Bourget shows the European aircraft maker's success in bringing its current airline customers back on board. But while it was an impressive showing, Airbus failed to make any meaningful inroads into Boeing's core customer base, leaving in place a deadlock between the two aircraft makers in the heavily competitive and extremely profitable single-aisle jet market.
The extensive menu of airline fees is growing again -- at least at one low-cost carrier.
CNN's Phil Black updates disrupted travel plans as a volcanic ash cloud moves across Britain from Iceland.
Icelandic volcano ash is affecting flights in European airspace, but authorities say it is unlikely to cause the same levels of disruption triggered by a similar eruption last year.
Call it Ryanair versus Belgian students, round two.
Lots of people fume over airline fees, but one group of travelers became so enraged over having to pay extra charges that they were kicked off a plane over the weekend.
Ryanair, the Irish airline famous for its low fares and an extensive menu of fees, is vowing to fight a court ruling that calls one of its extra charges "abusive."
It may seem like airlines have thought of every possible way to squeeze more money out of air travelers, charging extra for everything from early boarding to checking bags.
Spain reopened its airspace Saturday after it was shut down due to a strike by air traffic controllers, the country's airport authority said.
A worldwide shortage of airline pilots has given women in Malaysia a chance to break into a profession that is notoriously male dominated.
Spirit Airlines Inc. is going public.
He's already suggested installing coin-operated lavatories and selling standing room on flights, so it may not be surprising that the latest idea from the colorful CEO of Ryanair is once again pushing air travelers' buttons.
A strike by air-traffic controllers affected flights Wednesday across France, resulting in cancellations of 10 percent of scheduled flights from Paris' main international airport, the civil aviation authority DGAC said.
Do you like to be one of the first people to board a plane, avoiding crowded aisles and getting your pick of overhead bin space? There's a fee for that.
Ash from an Icelandic volcano is continuing to affect European flights on Monday, delaying transatlantic aircraft and threatening flights over parts of Ireland and Portugal.
Was it a mistake to close British airspace because of volcanic ash? CNN's Becky Anderson found out.
Recriminations are emerging in the wake of the volcanic ash crisis with airlines expressing anger over passenger compensation rules and demanding financial help for losses caused by what they say was a needless ban on flights.
Airports across Europe began reopening Wednesday, six days after ash from an Icelandic volcano forced the shutdown of airspace and stranded thousands of passengers around the world.
CNN's Paula Newton reports that London's Heathrow Airport is beginning to return to normal operations.
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Germany, where Lufthansa plans to operate 200 flights despite a volcanic ash cloud.
One of Europe's largest budget airlines indicated Wednesday it might not reimburse passengers for costs incurred while they were stranded by the volcanic ash cloud -- a potential violation of European Union rules.
Rochelle Turner from Which? Holiday magazine warns the chaos won't stop once air restrictions are lifted.
Rail and ferry services across Europe have been swamped by thousands of frustrated passengers forced to seek alternate modes of transport, as a volcanic ash cloud continues to disrupt European air travel.
Traveler outrage grows with each new airline fee, and this week's air travel chatter has fliers wondering how many more ways the airlines can devise to nickel and dime passengers.
Fresh on the heels of one budget airline announcing that it will ask passengers to pay extra to bring carry-on bags on board, another is considering charging them for using the lavatory.
Ryanair has raised its full-year profit guidance after reporting a much smaller loss than expected for its third quarter.
Ryanair on Monday rejected strong criticism from Britain's top business regulator, who accused Europe's largest airline of "puerile" tactics in the way it adds credit card fees on to advertised fares.
On Tuesday, an American Airlines flight carrying 154 passengers slid off a runway while landing in torrential rain in Jamaica, stopping just short of the Caribbean Sea. The impact severely damaged the aircraft -- which broke into three separate pieces -- and caused the Boeing 737's engines to shear off the wings. Thankfully, there were no fatalities; 91 people were taken to hospitals where they were evaluated and most were released.
Frigid temperatures and heavy snow continue to wreak travel chaos across Europe Wednesday as travelers faced treacherous driving conditions and cancelled flights.
The prospect of Ryanair paying a special dividend moved a step closer on Friday after the airline broke off negotiations with Boeing over the order of 200 new airliners.
Higher fuel costs weighed on full-year profits at EasyJet after the low-cost airline hedged a lot of its fuel needs at high prices.
Budget airline Ryanair, which says it is considering charging passengers to use the toilet, announced a huge increase in profits Monday, revealing recession-busting results in sharp contrast to other carriers grounded by financial trouble.
Budget airline Ryanair announced plans Tuesday to cut its winter flights schedule from its main UK hub, blaming a collapse in the British tourism industry, rising airport costs and "insane" aviation taxes.
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair posted a €169 million ($240 million) loss in the last year after being hit with higher fuel costs and a writedown in its investment in rival carrier Aer Lingus.
Irish airline Ryanair seeks to take over Aer Lingus. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.
Irish carrier Aer Lingus announced Monday that its chief executive, Dermot Mannion, has stepped down with immediate effect.
Delta Air Lines will cut its international flights by an additional 10% starting in September as volatile fuel prices and sinking demand pressure the struggling airline industry, according to a memo released Tuesday.
The ever budget-conscious boss of Ryanair has suggested the discount airline may start charging passengers for using the toilet on board its flights.
Ryanair attacked "idiot" and "lunatic" bloggers Wednesday after a customer highlighted what he said were flaws in the budget airline's Web site.
Irish national carrier Aer Lingus has rejected a second takeover attempt by budget carrier Ryanair.
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it will launch a second attempt to take over Aer Lingus, the Irish national carrier.
Low-cost airline Ryanair announced Monday it will launch a second attempt to take over Aer Lingus, the Irish national carrier.
While airlines are suffering, low cost carrier Air Asia X is expanding as CNN's Jim Boulden reports.
CNN's Max Foster speaks with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary about the ups and downs of the discount airline.
The carcasses of hundreds of abandoned planes scattered across the arid lands of southwest United States are a stark sign of how much the global airline industry is hurting.
CNN's Richard Quest takes a look around the Mojave aircraft boneyard- where planes come to die.
If your November travel plans include a flight out of Los Angeles, don't be surprised to find yourself standing behind a bald, tattooed human billboard.
Ryanair said Tuesday it will ground up to 10 percent of its fleet over the winter because of rising airport charges.
Budget airline Ryanair faces an investigation from the UK's consumer and competition authority following allegations of misleading and unfair advertising.
Ryanair, Europe's biggest no-frills airline, planned to shut down its Web site and call centers for three days starting Friday while it upgrades its reservations system.
Ryanair, Europe's biggest no-frills airline, said Wednesday it will shut down its Web site and call centers for three days later this month to upgrade its reservations system.
Lost cost airline Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns of tough times ahead.
Ryanair Holdings PLC reported a flat third-quarter profit Monday and warned that its outlook for the peak summer season was poor, citing high oil costs and fears of recession across Europe.
Catholic pilgrims have own airline
While some passengers only turn to prayer when jolted by turbulence, the Vatican made it standard on Monday by launching the world's first airline for Catholic pilgrims.
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