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The Sun
18-07-2025
- The Sun
Drunk school kids endangered Virgin flight after using fake ID to buy alcohol on board
SOZZLED schoolchildren endangered a transatlantic flight after using fake ID to buy alcohol then sinking it at 30,000ft. Nine 'out of control' teens were arrested after the Virgin jet landed at Heathrow. Exasperated teachers and flight crew told how the group were 'screaming and running amok'. Alarmed pilots on the flight from Los Angeles radioed ahead to report an emergency and police boarded it after landing. The kids — understood to be from well-heeled US families — were taken into custody, had mugshots and fingerprints taken, and told they could face jail sentences. Their plans to attend summer camps across Europe were in tatters. Cops revoked the teens' Electronic Travel Authorisations, which had allowed them to visit the UK. Virgin initially refused to fly the kids back after the chaos aboard Flight VS008 on July 14. When bosses relented, they 'took revenge' by sending them to various cities across the US and telling parents — some said to be sports stars — to collect them. A source said the kids bought booze before the flight, then smuggled it on. They added: 'The posh kids couldn't handle their booze.' 1
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
Ryanair flight 'chaos' as police board plane and arrest passenger
Police have arrested a Ryanair passenger after a flight descended into "chaos". The Lauda Europe flight crew - a Maltese airline that operates on behalf of Ryanair - called authorities to help when the 69-year-old "became disruptive". The flight left Palma De Mallorca on July 9 and was due to arrive in Edinburgh at 6.10pm, though it didn't lane until 7pm. Read more: Households 'don't know' they can claim £300 cost of living payments When the doors of the plane swung open, police rushed in, with reports that they asked passengers to remain silent during the proceedings. Speaking on Friday, a spokesperson from Ryanair said: "The crew of this Lauda flight from Palma de Mallorca to Edinburgh (9 July) called ahead for police assistance after a passenger became disruptive onboard. "The aircraft was met by local police upon arrival at Edinburgh Airport and this passenger was removed. "Ryanair has a strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct and will continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour, ensuring that all passengers and crew travel in a safe and respectful environment, without unnecessary disruption. This is a matter for local police." A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Around 7pm on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 we received a report of a disruptive passenger on a flight from Palma to Edinburgh. "Officers attended upon landing in Edinburgh Airport and a 69-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with aviation offences. A report has been made to the Procurator Fiscal." It comes as Ryanair has changed its cabin baggage rules with it increasing the size of its free cabin bag by 20% in time for summer holidays as rivals align with European Union rules. Ryanair has announced it is increasing the size of the small 'personal' bag you can take in the cabin for free by 20%. The current dimensions of the Ryanair free carry-on limit are 40cm by 25cm by 20cm – below the EU rule. It is increasing them to 40cm by 30cm by 20cm. Ryanair, which is rivalled by Jet2, Easyjet, TUI and more, trumpets this is 'bigger than the EU standard'. It says the change 'will be implemented over the coming weeks, as our airport bag sizers are adjusted'. Ryanair passengers can add a larger cabin bag to a flight booking for £6 to £36 by buying a priority package. But if a gate check reveals the bag is oversized you will pay a fee of £60. A larger cabin bag will cost £75. Airlines for Europe (A4E) managing director, Ourania Georgoutsakou, said: 'This will bring more clarity to passengers across Europe. From city-hoppers to family travellers, everyone will benefit from the same clear rule across our members' networks.'
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Summer flights chaos fears as BA staff locked out of computers after disastrous security upgrade
THERE are fears of a British Airways flights chaos after a disastrous cyber security upgrade locked global staff out of company systems. An unannounced password switch means pilots and crew are struggling to access flight plans and rosters. Union bosses warned of school holidays disruption as baffled staff were ordered to change their access codes and complete a 40-minute online interview with tech teams in India. But workers can only upgrade their accounts from a desk at Heathrow on weekdays between 9am and 5pm. And with more than 50 per cent overseas, the timetable is in peril. The unannounced 'BSafe password change' has left staff automatically locked out of all company systems, including flight information, service documents, staff travel, email, training schedules and rosters. Those affected have been told to email managers but cannot access work emails. The Sun understands the BA manager in charge of the botched password roll-out is now on holiday and the process cannot be halted. A union spokesman warned airline staff in a message seen by The Sun: 'Out of nowhere BA have changed access to Employee Self Service, completely overlooking that crew along with pilots are a remote workforce. 'Well over 50 per cent of BA employees either work or live overseas. It's an old saying 'you don't fix what isn't broken' — BA have done exactly that with disastrous results.' The Sun understands the upgrade was requested by BA's Spanish owner IAG over fears of an 'imminent cyber attack '. BA said: 'We've been making some system improvements to boost our online security. This has had no impact on our operation or customers.' Glasgow City Council HACKED with fears customer data breached 2
Bloomberg
29-06-2025
- Bloomberg
Telecom Italia Says Not Involved in Saturday Flight Disruptions
Telecom Italia SpA said it wasn't involved in the events that led to flight chaos in Italy on Saturday night. The disruption started at 8:20pm local time, traffic controller Enav SpA said, and service was fully restored by 11:45pm. It affected Milan's Malpensa and Linate airports, and also impacted airports in Bergamo, Torino and Genoa, according to newspaper Corriere della Sera.
ABC News
24-06-2025
- ABC News
Passengers stranded as flights cancelled, delayed amid Israel-Iran war
Stranded passengers have faced chaos and uncertainty while waiting for flights, either delayed or cancelled, due to the Middle East conflict. Routes to major cities across the world have already been cut off, including in Qatar's capital of Doha along with Dubai. Dubai Airports said operations had resumed after a brief suspension but is warning of further delays and cancellations, while Qatar's civil aviation authority said it had also reopened its airspace. Meanwhile, travellers in the air, in transit and waiting to board long-haul flights have reached out to the ABC, desperate for clarity as conflicting information spreads online and in terminals. Some passengers reported being diverted mid-air, while others were stuck on the ground in limbo. By Tuesday afternoon, DFAT had not issued any updated advice since the airspace reopened. While the head of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) expected some flights to the gulf countries to be cancelled today, he said the worst thing travellers could do was cancel their own flights. "That means you limit the number of things that an airline can … provide in terms of refunds," CEO Dean Long said. "If [passengers] are flying out today or in the next 48 hours, they will be contacted by their travel agent or airline if their flight has been cancelled." Mr Long said the most important thing was for travellers to stay calm. He said if they hadn't been contacted by their agent or airline within the next 24 hours, they should try to get in touch themselves. "Be aware that their call centres are experiencing long delay times … we may not necessarily have the answer at this time," he said. Mr Long also said people should contact their travel agency about what sort of emergency accommodation is available to them. "If they are nervous, book an extra night's accommodation where you are to give you that certainly that you will have a place to stay, and most of the time, you will be able to claim that with your travel insurance." Compare Travel Insurance managing director Natalie Bell said passengers should also pay attention to Smartraveller and speak with their insurer about any concerns they have regarding their destination. "Stay in contact with your booking agent or travel provider and make sure you know what options are available to you. Insurers will also typically assess claims on a case-by-case basis, taking individual circumstances into account, so get in touch if you have any queries," she said. Conflicting reports about cancellations and delays left many passengers at airports unsure of what to believe. An Adelaide nurse stranded at Doha's Hamad International Airport said the experience had been "surreal" after an air-strike hit a US military base about 50 kilometres from the terminal. Amanda Tate had just wrapped up a conference in Italy and was preparing to fly home when the incident unfolded. "We started looking on the internet and seeing there had been some missiles launched. At that time we didn't know what had happened," she said. She found a quiet space in the airport and was huddled there with four others. "We're like family now," she said. She described a tense atmosphere, with many travellers afraid to leave the airport. She said there were long queues at airline counters and little information about what was happening, or when flights would resume. "He looked completely discombobulated. And another young girl was crying." Polly Robinson was en route to Adelaide when her journey was disrupted by a sudden airspace closure, reportedly linked to restrictions imposed by the Qatari government. Speaking to ABC News Breakfast from Hamad International Airport, she described the confusion and frustration felt by many passengers. "Everyone is literally sitting where they can find a spot and waiting for any of the announcements," she said. "I flew in from Dublin and my flight was on the ground for 40 minutes. I was going through security when it happened. No announcements. Nothing." She said travellers had received credit loaded onto their boarding passes but had heard nothing from airline staff. Damian Milverton, an Australian expat who travelled from Paris to Doha for work, was leading a workshop when Iranian rockets zipped overhead. "It was initially a very large sound and then everyone was like, 'What was that?' We did not immediately think, 'dive under tables, we are under attack'. It was more a case of bewilderment," he told ABC News Breakfast.
