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BA flight attendant jailed for smuggling £800k cocaine

A British Airways cabin crew member, Haden Pentecost, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being caught attempting to smuggle 20kg of cocaine, worth an estimated £800,000, through Heathrow Airport.

Gail's Artisan Bakery Opens at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 welcomes a beloved British staple as Gail's Artisan Bakery opens its first-ever airport outpost. Travellers can now grab exquisite pastries, sourdough sandwiches, and unique foodie gifts before they fly.

Luton Airport Car Park Reopens After Major Fire

Luton Airport's Terminal Car Park 1 is finally operational after the catastrophic October fire. Discover the restoration journey, current capacity, and future safety measures.

World's Largest Airport Reopens After Huge £10.6bn Makeover

Istanbul Airport has officially reopened after a monumental expansion, solidifying its status as the world's largest. Discover the stunning new terminal, cutting-edge technology, and luxurious amenities that set a new global standard for air travel.

North America's Best & Worst Airports Revealed

A major new passenger satisfaction study has uncovered a dramatic divide in the North American airport experience, with one Canadian hub soaring high while a famed New York airport faces a turbulent descent in the rankings.

Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action

Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.

Saudi Arabia's £23bn Mega-Airport to Be World's Largest

Saudi Arabia unveils designs for the King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, a £23 billion mega-project set to become the world's largest airport and a cornerstone of its ambitious Vision 2030, aiming to handle 120 million passengers by 2030.

How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.

British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US

Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.

Heathrow Terminal 2 Evacuated Over Security Alert

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 2 was plunged into chaos today as a major security alert forced the complete evacuation of the building, causing widespread flight disruptions and lengthy delays for travellers.

Manchester Airport Chaos: Britain's Worst Queues Exposed

Exclusive report reveals Manchester Airport is the UK's worst for endless queues and travel disruption. Furious passengers face hours-long delays, missed flights, and mounting frustration as the travel hub descends into chaos.

Drunk Tourist Hijacks Palma Airport Announcement System

A shocking security lapse at Palma de Mallorca Airport as an intoxicated British tourist seizes the internal microphone, issuing bizarre announcements and causing travel chaos. The full story of the bizarre incident and the police response.

Zurich Airport Crowned Best in Europe for 2024

Zurich Airport soars to the top, crowned Europe's best for 2024. Discover the Swiss hub that's redefining luxury travel with its rooftop pool, gourmet dining, and unparalleled efficiency.

Viral airport security dash at Manchester Airport

A traveller's heart-pounding race through Manchester Airport security to catch a flight in just 30 minutes has become an online sensation, sparking both awe and debate about modern air travel.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a massive counter-narcotics operation, the US Coast Guard unloads 7,400kg of cocaine seized from smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated street value of over £330 million.

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