Wizz Air flight diverted to Budapest after bomb threat
A Wizz Air passenger flight from London Luton to Sofia was diverted to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat was received mid-air. The aircraft was escorted by a Hungarian fighter jet before making an emergency landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Authorities then carried out security checks on the plane and passengers.The airline said the inspection was completed and nothing was found. It added that the aircraft would depart again shortly after the checks were finished. Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendis said Hungary provided the fighter jet escort after the threat was reported, and that police took over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 15:04 LONDON
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British Airways to resume London Heathrow-Dubai flights after eight-month suspension
British Airways is set to resume its London Heathrow-Dubai service on Tuesday, ending an eight-month suspension linked to regional air-travel disruption after the Iran war. The airline will restart with one daily flight to Dubai International Airport, marking a return to one of its major long-haul routes. The move comes after flights were grounded following US-Israeli strikes in late February.The route is due to reopen on November 3, with one-way fares in November reported as low as £329. British Airways plans to increase capacity further, with frequency expected to rise to two departures a day by summer 2027. The resumption... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 13:05 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Florida crash kills nine as cyclone, Ukraine and Yemen tensions deepen
All nine people aboard a Learjet 60 were killed when the aircraft crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, and investigators are now examining the final minutes before impact. Officials have not yet said what caused the crash. 🔗In India, authorities in Andhra Pradesh began evacuating residents from low lying coastal areas as Cyclone Murasu approached the south Indian coast, with warnings of dangerous weather and possible flooding. 🔗 In south east Queensland, severe thunderstorms brought large hail, heavy rain and the risk of flash flooding, with warnings still in place for several communities. 🔗In the Middle East, the Saudi led... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Nov 2026 12:30 LONDON
Florida Learjet crash kills all nine aboard as investigators examine final minutes
New details have emerged about the Learjet 60 crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, with officials confirming that all nine people on board were killed. The aircraft came down near Cresthaven, close to Mar-a-Lago, after departing Austin, Texas and heading for the Bahamas. The crash happened in a residential area, and nearby residents were evacuated as emergency crews secured the scene.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash as a horrific tragedy and confirmed the death toll. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will work with the National Transportation Safety Board on the investigation, which is expected to examine the wreckage,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 08:32 LONDON
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Second night of drone disruption at Jersey Airport
Flights into Jersey Airport were disrupted for a second consecutive night after unauthorised drone activity was reported near the airfield. The airport said at 20:05 on Saturday that it was experiencing disruption affecting inbound flights because of further drone activity in the vicinity. Late evening flights were cancelled, leaving passengers and airport users facing another night of uncertainty.States of Jersey Police said they were investigating the incidents and had appealed for anyone with information about who was responsible to come forward. Inspector Rob McCallum said it was believed that two or three drones had entered restricted airspace. He added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 02:35 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
