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Hainan Airlines will resume direct Beijing-Phuket flights on December 10, with four weekly services before increasing to daily flights from December 25

The UK has opened a Family Support Centre in Kathmandu to assist families and friends of British nationals affected by major flooding in Nepal

London Luton Airport was affected by severe storms, flash flooding and a lightning strike that caused flight suspensions, delays and access problems

Manchester Airports Group confirms a cyber incident affecting customer data at three UK airports, while operations and passenger safety remain unaffected

Air India and Drukair launch an interline deal offering single-ticket travel, easier connections and expanded access between India, Bhutan and global destinations

London Luton Airport has installed anaphylaxis kits at 10 terminal locations, becoming the first airport to introduce the emergency allergy system

The UK Environment Agency has updated restrictions and closures along the river, including new boating restrictions starting this week in the Sunbury, Molesey and Teddington

Emirates has completed its Travel Rehearsal program across eight UK airports, supporting passengers with accessibility needs before their journeys

The M6 will close in both directions between Junctions 4 and 4A from Friday night until Monday morning, with diversions in place. Transfers to and from Birmingham Airport could suffer disruptions

The FCDO has warned UK travelers considering fertility treatment in Nigeria about reported fake births and legal risks involving surrogacy and adoption

Birmingham Airport warns passengers of Air-Rail Link delays due to maintenance work scheduled until February, along with possible check-in area queues due to construction work. Also: beware of new liquids carrying rules

Birmingham Airport was closed for safety reasons, and many passengers spent the night there: "Our runway has reopened on a reduced basis." Amsterdam Airport has also been dealing with the effects of the harsh weather for several days, and many flights have been canceled

Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed

After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience

British Airways is relaunching its London City-Madrid route with 11 weekly flights. The city airport is reporting increased demand for winter destinations and is continuing to improve operations, with more aircraft types being able to land there

BTP will trial Live Facial Recognition at busy London stations, testing how well it helps identify wanted suspects and how the public responds; on average, over three million daily journeys are made across Great Britain

Eastern Airways has announced the immediate suspension of operations and the cancellation of all flights. Passengers are urged to check refund options; some train companies will allow free travel in economy class

British Foreign Office updates travel warning for Thailand, advising against staying within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia border, including Ko Chang islands