I'm a pilot. This is the REAL terrifying reason the skies are now so dangerously turbulent... and airlines aren't doing enough to keep you safe
It was 1988, and he was flying a Boeing 747 packed with 400 passengers from London to Nairobi when the aircraft was violently jolted as it passed over the mountains of northeastern Italy.
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Telegraph
3 hours ago
- Telegraph
Heathrow third runway will cost passengers £100 per flight, says BA
A third runway at Heathrow will add £100 to the cost of long-haul flights, boss of British Airways (BA) has warned. Sean Doyle, BA's chief executive, said the £50bn expansion plan revealed by Heathrow on Thursday would require a doubling of landing fees to cover construction costs. For long-haul flights, which attract the highest fees, that could take the charges facing passengers to more than £100, including the air passenger duty tax levied by the Government, the airline estimates. Mr Doyle said: 'Heathrow is already the world's busiest airport, yet we're looking at costs doubling from where they are today. Why should that be the case? 'It's not just what passengers pay on their ticket but also the cost of every operator going in and out of Heathrow, regardless of landing fees. 'We're concerned about the competitiveness and the value of money that we're able to give customers.' Airlines are worried that Heathrow has little incentive to deliver value for money with its expansion plans, with the costs set to be passed onto airlines and passengers in the form of higher landing fees. Luis Gallego, the boss of BA parent International Airlines Group, said the jump in charges could prompt some passengers to fly via rival European hubs such as Paris and Amsterdam, damaging both Heathrow and BA in the process. Mr Gallego said the level of spending required to deliver a third runway would be 'huge' regardless of whether the Government backed Heathrow's proposals or somewhat less costly plans pitched by hotel tycoon Surinder Arora. He said: 'We are going to work with both parties to understand the proposals they have presented. But any model that finally is selected requires a change in the regulatory model. 'We need to compete with other hubs in Europe. If we want to increase the number of passengers at Heathrow we need to be competitive. 'If the growth is at any price it is not going to happen. There is a risk of building a runway that is going to be empty. What we want is to build something affordable to guarantee the growth of Heathrow and London.' Mr Doyle said that the charging system was fundamentally flawed 'because the more you invest the more of a return is given to Heathrow, so it's not incentivising efficiency'. Landing fees at Heathrow are already set to increase to £33.26 from 2027 based on the airport's plans for £10bn of short-term improvement works before the runway is built. The Civil Aviation Authority, which has the final say over fees at Heathrow, has begun a review of the charging system with the runway proposals in wind. The regulator said last month that the review would seek to protect the interests of consumers and that alternative regulatory models would be considered. Virgin Atlantic, the biggest carrier at Heathrow after BA, said Heathrow was seeking to mask the full impact on fares of its plans by separating them into different capital programmes. It claimed other major airports had delivered far cheaper capacity improvements, including Hong Kong, which it said had built three runways for little more than £14bn. Operating profit at IAG jumped 43pc to €1.9bn (£1.65bn) in the six months through June, spurred by growth at BA. It said weakness in economy-class bookings in the US was largely offset by the continued strength of demand for premium travel.
The Sun
3 hours ago
- The Sun
We flew to Rome & it cost LESS than dinner out in the UK, we saw the Trevi Fountain & Colosseum then went to our own bed
A SAVVY couple have revealed how they took a day trip to Rome and it cost them less than a dinner out in the UK. Layla Coward jetted off to the Italian capital with her boyfriend Alex Sterling for a midweek date, and it cost them just £120. 4 4 4 The pair, from Bromley in South East London, flew out from London Gatwick and they were able to pack in a full day of sightseeing. The pair saw the iconic Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and had time for a tour of the Colosseum – before flying home that same evening. The trip, along with souvenirs to bring back home, cost them just £120 'We couldn't believe how much we squeezed in – it felt like we were there for days, not hours,' Layla, 18, told Luxury Travel Daily. 'We were constantly on the move, but everything was so beautiful that we didn't even feel tired until we were back on the plane. 'It honestly felt like a dream – walking around Rome with the sun shining, eating snacks and taking it all in.' The couple have been together almost a year and were surprised with the romantic day trip by Alex's parents as a birthday present. Layla says the day started early with a 5 a.m. wake-up call before boarding their 9 a.m. flight to Rome. Once they landed, the duo took the Leonardo da Vinci Express into the city and walked to the Trevi Fountain. They then headed on to the Pantheon and Colosseum where Alex's parents had also pre-booked them tickets. Layla said: 'I knew the Trevi Fountain would be big, but seeing it in person was something else. 4 The pretty Italian city break with retro car tours and rooftop bars - and you can fly there in British Airway's brand new plane 'We didn't plan every stop, we just went with the flow and ended up finding loads of incredible places – it all worked out perfectly.' With return flights costing around £50 each, plus snacks, train fares and a spontaneous €50 Uber when their return train was cancelled, the whole trip came in at roughly £75 per person. Layla says it was incredible value – especially compared to a typical UK date day. The 18-year-old said: 'We'd easily spend £60 just on dinner, and if we did a proper day out with activities and a meal, it could cost around £200 – which is why we don't do it often. Everything you need to know about visiting Italy Brits must have at least three months left on their passport from the day they plan to leave the country. Tourists do not need a visa if visiting for up to 90 days in 180 days. Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit. Travellers may be asked to show hotel booking confirmations and that they have enough money for their stay at the border. Holidaymakers may also need to show proof of insurance. Italy is one hour ahead of the UK. The country uses the euro with around €10 working out to £8.55. Flights to Italy from the UK take between 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on the destination. 'Even concerts can be more – I've paid over £150 for just one ticket before. This was definitely the best value-for-money thing we've ever done.' After catching their 9:35pm flight home and a delay at Gatwick, the couple finally made it back through the door at 2am. It's not Layla's first experience with an extreme day trip either. Just a few weeks ago, she flew to Milan with her mum to celebrate the end of exams. That time, it was all about shopping, but next time she plans to keep her budget low – capping future one-day adventures at £50. Layla said: 'If you're smart about it, it doesn't have to cost a fortune – you just need comfy shoes and a bit of energy. 'I'd definitely do it again, but maybe when it's a bit cooler – Rome in July was like walking around in an oven. 'We've made memories that'll last forever – and all in a single day. It was our first time abroad together and honestly the best date we've ever had.'
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Disgusting moment passenger picks dirt from underneath his partner's TOENAILS on flight from Tenerife
Some of the generally accepted rules of plane etiquette include not taking off your shoes and not invading other passengers space. But one horrified easyJet passenger caught a couple breaking both rules after she saw a man 'picking dirt from under his partner's toenails' during a flight. Erin Butcher was flying home from a seven-day family holiday in Tenerife but was shocked to notice a woman's bare feet propped up on a tray table. The 27-year-old was then left 'disgusted' after she noticed a man appearing to pick at her French pedicure toenails before 'flicking bits of dirt' to the floor and over the seats. Ms Butcher claims the couple did this for 20 minutes, while other passengers laughed nervously in confusion. The fashion merchandiser shared footage of the stomach-churning moment with the caption 'Nothing beats an easyJet flight. Hope no one ate off this tray table on the next flight'. The clip was shared on TikTok on Thursday and has since gone viral, racking up more than 336,200 views. Sickened, Ms Butcher said the sight was 'unhygienic' and made for a 'depressing' end to her holiday in August 2024. Ms Butcher, from Southwark, south east London, said: 'I felt so disgusted and I couldn't believe it. 'The partner was sprawled across the seats with her feet on the tray table, which was shocking enough. 'Her partner then started picking at her toenails and flicking little bits [of dirt] everywhere. It was disgusting. 'I was absolutely horrified. I was with my family and none of us could actually believe what was happening. 'Even to do that in the privacy of your own home is questionable but to put them on a tray table where people are eating off all day. 'I was relieved I wasn't sitting next to them. I had the perfect view from my aisle seat which is horrifying. I couldn't really take my eyes off even though I wanted to. 'Her feet were on that table the majority of the four-and-a-half-hour flight. She was really making herself at home. It's so unhygienic. 'Other passengers around us had noticed as well. Everyone was laughing and it was quite unbelievable. 'As if things aren't depressing enough when your week in the sun has just ended and you're faced with toe picking the whole way home.' Many users took to the comments to express their disgust. One user wrote: 'Totally gross,; while another commented: 'That's disgusting anywhere.' A third user wrote: 'Save it for later' and a fourth user wrote: 'Why on earth?' EasyJet has been approached for a comment.
