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Wizz Air is to launch the UK's first budget airline flights to a far-flung destination promising to offer "unbeatable fares". (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Airline to launch UK's 'first budget' flights to far-flung destination

I agree with Ryanair’s boss Michael O’Leary that the air traffic control boss should quit - airport passengers deserve better than flights being cancelled and delayed due to staff shortages.

Air traffic control boss should quit - passengers deserve better Isabella Boneham

Flights have been cancelled and delayed from London airports after a combination of bad weather and air-traffic control staff shortages. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Flights delayed and cancelled at UK airport

Man taken off plane after ‘trying to storm cockpit at 30,000ft’.

Watch: Man taken off plane after ‘trying to storm cockpit at 30,000ft’

Three major motorways, the M25, M3, and A3, are set to undergo significant closures over the bank holiday weekend, potentially causing widespread travel disruption.

Travel chaos looms with closure of major motorways

At least two people have been injured after an easyJet flight from Corfu to London Gatwick Airport was hit by turbulence. (Photo: Getty Images)

Two injured as turbulence hits UK-bound flight

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Study reveals the cheapest airport lounges across the UK and Ireland

Just Stop Oil supporters who blocked departure gates at Gatwick Airport using “suitcases with lock-on devices” have been arrested and are being removed, the airport has said. (Photo: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Protestors block terminal at UK airport

A British Airways flight was forced to divert after being struck by lightning on its way to Heathrow Airport. (Photo: Getty Images)

Two planes 'struck by lightning'

An easyJet flight to Tenerife is returning Gatwick Airport following an emergency on Thursday morning (July 4).

EasyJet flight returns to Gatwick after emergency

A motorway near Gatwick Airport has been shut after a multi-vehicle collision.

Major motorway closed near airport after crash

Holidaymakers are set to face more travel chaos as Gatwick Airport staff have announced new strike dates. (Photo: Getty Images)

UK airport braces for disruption

Flights have been suspended at Gatwick airport after a British Airways Boeing flight aborted take-off. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Flights suspended at UK airport

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Passengers were evacuated from Gatwick Airport this morning after a fire alarm was activated. (Credit: Getty Images)

Airport evacuated

A landslip has caused numerous delays and cancellations for trains across Sussex today (Monday, May 6). Picture: Southern Rail

Landslip causes travel chaos

The M23 has been closed following a multi-vehicle collision near London Gatwick Airport

Motorway near airport closed

The M23 has been closed following a multi-vehicle collision near London Gatwick Airport

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New analysis has unveiled the UK’s best and worst airports for flight delays last year. (Picture: Mark Dunford/SussexWorld)

UK's worst airports for delayed flights

TUI and easyJet have warned passengers flying from Gatwick Airport that there could be no food and drink on flights if catering staff strikes go ahead. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Urgent warning to passengers flying from UK airport

British Airways will use self-driving robot baggage carriers at Gatwick Airport this year - called 'Auto-DollyTug'. (Photo: Aurrigo)

Robots to be used at UK airport this year

Destination unknown. Itinerary unknown. I went on Wizz Air's mystery trip holiday that had over 5,000 entries and here's what I thought of it. Picture: Isabella Boneham

She who dares? I went on holiday to a destination unknown

I have just come back from Wizz Air's 'Let's Get Lost' mystery trip - here's how our destination was kept a secret until we landed. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Wizz Air's mystery trip - how it worked & will airline do it again?

I am on Wizz Air's 'Let's Get Lost' mystery holiday trip - and I've touched down in the unknown location... Picture: Isabella Boneham

I am on Wizz Air's mystery holiday trip - and I've touched down in…

An updated list of affected departures and arrivals at airports including Edinburgh, Gatwick, and Heathrow amid Storm Jocelyn. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Flights delayed amid weather warnings

An EasyJet flight declared an emergency on approach to London's Gatwick Airport due to "smoke throughout the cabin". (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK flight declares emergency over 'smoke in cabin'

A British Airways flight from Gran Canaria to Gatwick Airport diverted to France due to a "medical emergency" on board. (Photo: Getty Images)

Flight diverts over 'medical emergency'

A man boarded a flight without a passport or boarding pass at Gatwick Airport - the second incident in weeks. (Photo: Getty Images)

Security scare as man boards flight at UK airport without passport

Queuing traffic on the M23 after the crash Picture: motorwaycameras.co.uk

Motorway delays near airport

M23 motorway near Gatwick has been reopened after a crash

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Rail delays as train hits person

Watch: Drunk man restrained on plane

Heathrow and Gatwick airports are set to miss the deadline to end the 100ml liquid rule with mounting fears of passenger delays this summer. Picture: Chalabala - stock.adobe.com

Summer delays expected at UK airports

An expert from Martin Lewis' money saving website has shared tips on how holidaymakers can get cheap airport parking. (Photo: Getty Images)

Five tips on how to get cheaper airport parking

A very relieved Toby Bryant after finally landing in the UK after flying through Storm Isha. Picture: Toby Bryant

What it was like flying through Storm Isha Toby Bryant

Gatwick Airport is hiking the price of its drop-off parking fee from this week - here is everything you need to know. (Photo: Getty Images)

Busy UK airport to hike price of drop-off parking this week

Rail services to Gatwick Airport are facing disruption with delays on both the London Underground and National Rail services. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Disruption at Gatwick Airport as rail services face 'incidents'

Gatwick Airport is set to dramatically change within weeks when its £250 million redevelopment project officially opens. (Photo: Getty Images)

UK airport to unveil dramatic changes within weeks after revamp

Gatwick cancels 150 flights as cap extended for two more weeks. (Photo: Getty Images)

Gatwick cancels 150 flights as cap extended for two more weeks

‘Utter shambles’: Gatwick Airport evacuates hundreds as fire engines arrive. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

‘Utter shambles’: Gatwick Airport evacuated as fire engines arrive

Affected flights today from Gatwick Airport as Covid causes staff shortages. (Photo: Getty Images)

Affected flights today from Gatwick Airport amid staff shortages

Airline cancels flights from major UK airport due to ‘high winds’. (Photo: Getty Images)

Airline cancels several flights from major UK airport - see full list

Ryanair demands CEO of ‘shambles’ Nats, who earned £1.3m, to resign. (Photo: NATS)

Ryanair demands CEO of ‘shambles’ Nats, who earned £1.3m, to resign

Passengers on plane bound for Gatwick Airport stuck on runway for two hours unable to leave. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

‘Awful’: passengers stuck on plane for two hours unable to leave

Passengers flying from London Gatwick this week could face further disruption after the airport announced it would be limiting the number of journeys.

More misery for Gatwick passengers this week as airport limits flights

Nats ‘very sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major UK airport. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Nats ‘sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major airport

UK airport slammed as ‘f*****g embarrassment’ as flights delayed. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK airport slammed as ‘f*****g embarrassment’ as flights delayed

Dozens of flights delayed from major UK airport over ‘staff sickness’. (Photo: Getty Images)

Dozens of flights delayed from major UK airport over ‘staff sickness’

Tributes to Sara Sharif where her body was found at home on August 10 after her father fled the UK, Woking, Surrey 28th August 2023 (SWNS)

Sara Sharif found under blanket in bunk bed, court hears

A ‘sincere’ apology from Nats won’t cut it. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Adobe Stock/Getty Images)

A ‘sincere’ apology from Nats won’t cut it Isabella Boneham

‘Exhausted’ passengers face queues of ‘over 1000 people’ at UK airport. (Photo: Malcolm Murray PGA - @malmur on X)

‘Exhausted’ passengers face queues of ‘over 1000 people’ at UK airport

‘S*** show’ at major UK airport as dozens of flights cancelled. (Photo: Getty Images)

‘S*** show’ at major UK airport as dozens of flights cancelled

Drop off car park charges at UK airports slammed as ‘daylight robbery’

Major UK airport faces ‘substantial disruption’ over bank holiday. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Strikes at major UK airport this bank holiday weekend called off

Queuing passengers at Gatwick Airport. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Gatwick strikes to run over August Bank Holiday weekend

Gatwick Airport workers were set to walk out this weekend from Friday, August 4 to Tuesday, August 8 - Credit: PA

Gatwick Airport strikes called off as workers vote to accept pay rise

Passengers at Gatwick Airport were left stranded after multiple flights were cancelled. (Photo by: Andy Soloman/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Thousands left stranded by delays at Gatwick airport

London Gatwick has been named the most chaotic airport in Europe this summer, a new study has found.(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Gatwick named the most chaotic airport in Europe

EasyJet has axed around 1,700 flights scheduled between July and September due to strikes (Photo: Adobe)

Gatwick Airport issues strikes update as easyJet cancels 1,700 flights