The Department for Transport has ordered East Midlands Railway to improve its services immediately amid ongoing operational issues. The operator’s renationalisation into public ownership is planned by the end of 2027.
Qantas cancelled its Rome-to-Perth flight on 10 October 2026 after reports of bedbug bites on a Boeing 787. Passengers were rebooked within 48 hours and the aircraft deep cleaned.
Ryanair revealed 29 new summer 2027 routes, including 13 from UK airports such as Leeds Bradford and Newcastle. The airline aims to operate over 2,500 routes to 230 destinations, with all new flights bookable now online.