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The past few years have been marked by some disastrous bankruptcy cases for British airline passengers. In 2017, Monarch went bankrupt along with Air Berlin and Niki Air. In 2018, Small Planet Airlines, Azur Air Germany and Primera Air went bust as well. Since the start of 2019, Germania, FlyBMI and WOW Air filed for bankruptcy. More recently, one of the largest travel agencies in the world, Thomas Cook, also filed for bankruptcy, leaving more than 600.000 holidaymakers stranded across the world. What are your rights when an airline goes bust and what organization can you turn to for help?

The Airbus A320, Boeing 737 or an Embraer 175, the difference may not ring many bells. Airlines use different airplanes from different manufacturers, and they are completely free in that choice. However, which airline uses the most comfortable airplanes for its passengers? We explain.

After the 31^st of October there is no turning back, Brexit will be a fact. On the day that the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union, everything will change for Brits and EU passengers. EUclaim explains the changes that you should keep in mind and how to prepare for the no deal Brexit.

Can you fly during a thunderstorm? Is flying during a thunderstorm dangerous? Such questions often arise when passengers have to take off during a heavy thunderstorm or when light flashes surround them up in the air.

Spring and summer are popular times for personnel in commercial air traffic to go on strike. Whether it concerns a strike with the airline, baggage handling, security or air traffic control, chances of you being affected are a lot higher in summer. We explain what your rights are for the different types of strikes in air traffic and give you tips to prevent most of the discomfort caused by a sudden strike.

Some airports are a destination on their own. They are noticed by their unique architecture, impeccable design or far stretching facilities leaving even Charlie’s Chocolate factory behind in creativity.  We have listed he most iconic airports in the world for you to see.

Fog is not a rare sighting in the UK and flights are delayed by foggy weather regularly. If you flight is delayed by fog you have rights.

Who doesn’t fantasize about flying business class? Champagne in the skies accompanied by a Michelin star dinner and a comfortable bed to relax on and watch your favorite movies. Especially for long-haul flights, upgrades are very welcome. But how do you assure yourself an upgrade to business class? We have listed a few tips to help!

The ever-changing luggage or baggage allowances of airlines is one of the most irritating factors for airline passengers, delays aside obviously. The luggage policies have gotten stricter lately, as mostly budget airlines have limited carry-on luggage to an absolute minimum. However, larger airlines such as KLM and British Airways no longer allow you to bring free checked luggage on your flight as well. We keep you updated on the latest in luggage world.