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Complaints against Norwegian skyrocketing
Norwegian says it has the cheapest transatlantic fares, but it also has the most complaints per million passengers.
Read More »Norwegian Air Norway wins US go-ahead
In stark contrast to Norwegian Group’s earlier experiences, another subsidiary gets permission to fly to the US.
Read More »Oslo Airport’s million-kroner woman jailed
A woman in her sixties from China was stopped by customs’ currency dogs with NOK 920,000 in her suitcase.
Read More »Ryanair crew threaten “biggest-ever” strikes
Unions standing for cabin crew in five countries say they will extend the summer of strikes into the autumn.
Read More »Legal action brought against Primera Air
Denmark’s Flight Personnel Union alleges that Primera Air uses Eastern European cabin crew without Danish rules.
Read More »Glass of inflight wine lands Swede in Dubai jail
A Swedish woman travelling with her four-year-old daughter has just returned home after a traumatic month.
Read More »Hotels in Denmark confess taxi problem
Taxis are hard to find right across Denmark, enraging tourists and hotel and restaurant guests.
Read More »New package tour law in force in Norway
An updated version of an earlier law now gives consumers more right when organising their own travels.
Read More »Italy fines Ryanair almost €2m
The competition authority says the low-cost carrier initially failed to correctly inform passengers of their right to compensation.
Read More »How cabin crew can stop human trafficking
New guidelines released this week empower airline cabin crew to spot and report modern-day slavery.
Read More »Korean Air: ‘Mother of nut rage’ accused of abuse
The wife of the chairman of Korean Air has been summoned by police to respond to abuse allegations.
Read More »MH17 tragedy: Russia formally accused
The international team investigating the downing of a Malaysia Airlines aircraft over Ukraine accuses Russia of responsibility.
Read More »US judges back Norwegian in key battle
A panel of judges has approved a Department of Transportation decision, against a challenge from unions.
Read More »Two security incidents test Tromsø airport
A man with a knife is held trying to get through security, and in a separate incident police let go a drug suspect.
Read More »Confusion over strike plan at LOT
After the biggest union at LOT announces a strike, a court puts a temporary ban on any strike action.
Read More »Airlines want protection from compensation
Airlines are held to higher standards than those applied in other industries, ERA president says.
Read More »Airlines can now be sued for strikes
A judgement at the European Court of Justice may mean even more passenger compensation claims.
Read More »Racial discrimination case against Aeroflot
The Russian airline allegedly threatened Asian-American passengers with deportation.
Read More »Social security fraud spot-checks at CPH
People who are supposed to be available for work are being stopped as they collect their luggage.
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