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Mum barred from flight over passport rip

A London mother's £4,000 family holiday to Turkey turned into a travel nightmare after airline staff refused her boarding over a minor passport issue, leaving her devastated while her family flew without her.

Mum uses airport PA to board eight planes amid chaos

A resourceful mother took control of a crowded airport's PA system when staff shortages caused boarding chaos, successfully organising passengers for multiple flights in a viral travel triumph.

Drone Chaos Closes Belgian Airports Indefinitely

Major travel disruption hits Belgium as Brussels and Liège airports face complete shutdown due to unauthorised drone activity, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays.

UPS Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport

Exclusive video shows the terrifying moments as a UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, with emergency services rushing to the scene.

Small Plane Crashes Near Kentucky Airport

Dramatic emergency response unfolds after single-engine aircraft crashes during approach to Mount Sterling Airport. Emergency services race to scene as investigation begins.

Boeing 747 Cargo Jet Crashes in Kentucky

Exclusive coverage of the dramatic Boeing 747 freighter crash in Kentucky, with emergency crews responding and investigation underway into what caused the aircraft to plunge from the sky.

Plane Explodes in Fireball at Louisville Airport

Dramatic emergency response as private aircraft bursts into flames during landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. All passengers and crew miraculously escape with minor injuries.

Louisville Airport: Private jet overshoots runway

Emergency services rushed to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after a private jet carrying seven people overshot the runway during landing. All occupants survived with minor injuries.

Luton Airport expansion faces legal challenge

Three Hertfordshire councils mount legal opposition against Luton Airport's controversial expansion plans, citing environmental concerns and questioning passenger demand forecasts.

NHS staff face '70s-style racism crisis

Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking accounts of racist abuse against NHS staff, comparing current hostility levels to the worst periods of the 1970s and 80s.

£2M gold and jewellery seized at Manchester Airport

Border Force officers at Manchester Airport have intercepted a staggering £2 million haul of gold bars and luxury jewellery in what's believed to be a major money laundering operation. Discover the details of this dramatic seizure.

Airport Security Hits UK Railway Stations

Major UK railway stations are implementing airport-style security screening with metal detectors and bag searches as part of a significant counter-terrorism initiative following recent threats.

Airport scanners ruled out for UK train stations

The UK government has rejected calls for mandatory airport-style security scanners at railway stations following a stabbing attack, citing practical challenges and passenger convenience.

Hero LNER staff critically injured in train stabbing

A courageous LNER railway worker sustained life-threatening injuries while protecting passengers during a violent stabbing incident aboard a Cambridgeshire train. Police have arrested a suspect as tributes pour in for the staff member's bravery.

London bus timetable changes hit multiple routes

Commuters face disruption as Transport for London implements temporary bus timetable changes across several key routes due to ongoing driver shortages and operational challenges.

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